Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
eNovate, in partnership with Visa and Arab Bank, has launched Rize — Egypt’s first digital banking ecosystem for university students. Combining ID functionality with smart payments, Rize aims to promote youth financial literacy, inclusion, and digital innovation across Egyptian campuses.
Egypt’s mobile wallet ecosystem surged in Q2 2025, with $19.6 billion in transactions, 718 million payments processed, and 46.3 million active wallets. Led by Vodafone Cash, the market reflects growing trust in digital finance, supported by NTRA’s regulatory efforts and a consumer shift toward financial inclusion and innovation.
Jazz and Mobilink Microfinance Bank have partnered to advance financial inclusion and women’s empowerment in Pakistan. The initiative provides female entrepreneurs with smartphones, free data, and digital tools, aiming to bridge the digital divide and promote financial independence across the country.