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- africa
Africa's Digital Payments Boom Is Rewriting the Rules of Commerce
Across Africa, digital payment systems are transforming economic landscapes, driving financial inclusion, and fostering new business models from bustling urban centers to remote rural communities.
Brian Kiptoo · 31 July 2026
- technology
WhatsApp Business API Growth Is Exploding Across Emerging Markets
The WhatsApp Business API is rapidly transforming how businesses engage with customers in emerging markets, driven by widespread mobile adoption and the platform's versatile features.
Felicitas Okeke · 30 July 2026
- business
Virtual Cards Are Solving Cross-Border Spending for Global Founders
International virtual cards are rapidly becoming an indispensable tool for global founders, streamlining cross-border transactions and offering enhanced financial control and security in a fragmented global economy.
Wei Ling Tan · 29 July 2026
- africa
Ghana's E-commerce Sellers Are Going Cross-Border at Record Pace
Ghanaian e-commerce entrepreneurs are increasingly leveraging digital platforms to reach international customers, transforming local businesses into global exporters and driving economic diversification.
Kwame Mensah · 28 July 2026
- opinion
Opinion: Automate Everything Except the Moments That Build Trust
Strategic business automation should prioritize efficiency while carefully preserving the human touch essential for building and maintaining customer and employee trust.
Auxi Sherpa Writes · 24 July 2026
- africa
Mobile Money Data Is Unlocking SME Lending in East Africa
Mobile money transaction data is revolutionizing access to credit for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across East Africa, enabling lenders to assess risk and disburse loans with unprecedented speed and efficiency.
Brian Kiptoo · 24 July 2026
- business
Singapore's Fintech Licensing Regime and What Founders Must Prepare
Navigating Singapore's rigorous fintech licensing framework is critical for founders aiming to operate in the city-state's dynamic financial sector. This explainer details the requirements and strategic considerations.
Wei Ling Tan · 23 July 2026
- business
Multi-Country Business Banking Is Still Broken for Founders
Despite advancements in financial technology, founders operating businesses across multiple countries continue to face significant hurdles with traditional banking systems, impacting growth and operational efficiency.
Wei Ling Tan · 20 July 2026
- africa
Africa's Remote Talent Export Is Becoming a Serious Economic Force
African nations are increasingly leveraging their growing pools of skilled labor to become significant exporters of remote talent, fundamentally reshaping global workforce dynamics and boosting local economies.
Brian Kiptoo · 17 July 2026