6 January 2025
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Mastercard Partners with Scale to Accelerate Fintech Growth Across Africa and the Middle East

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Mastercard has partnered with Scale to accelerate fintech growth across Africa and the Middle East. The collaboration aims to eliminate technical and commercial barriers for fintechs, PSPs, and telcos, enabling them to focus on core business and launch new products efficiently. The partnership benefits financial institutions, merchants, governments, and consumers by enhancing financial inclusion and access to digital services.

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BANK OF AFRICA Partners with Mastercard to Accelerate Digital Payment Solutions

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BANK OF AFRICA has partnered with Mastercard to accelerate the digitalization of payments in Morocco. This collaboration aims to enhance the bank’s card portfolio, launch innovative solutions, and promote financial inclusion. The partnership leverages Mastercard’s expertise to support BANK OF AFRICA’s offerings and contribute to the growth of Morocco’s digital payments ecosystem.

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Synapse Analytics Secures $2 Million to Expand AI Technologies Across GCC and Africa

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Synapse Analytics secured $2 million in funding to expand its AI technologies across the GCC and Africa. The investment, led by Silicon Badia and Hub 71, will enhance financial inclusion and decision-making for financial institutions. Synapse’s AI solutions include credit scoring, dynamic pricing, and eKYC, positioning it as a key player in digital finance transformation.

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Ericsson and e& UAE Successfully Implement RedCap Solution on 5G Standalone Network

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Ericsson, in partnership with e& UAE, has successfully verified the Reduced Capability (RedCap) software solution on e& UAE’s 5G Standalone (5G SA) network. This marks the first implementation of Ericsson’s RedCap solution in a commercial network in the Middle East and Africa region, enabling new types of 5G IoT devices and offering new monetization opportunities in both consumer and industrial spaces.

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