Uganda Strengthens Digital Identity and E-Government Strategy as ICT Investment Accelerates

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

Uganda is intensifying efforts to modernise public services and digital infrastructure as the government positions technology at the centre of national development and economic transformation. In announcements made this week, officials confirmed that Uganda will continue expanding its digital government strategy through investment in national backbone infrastructure, cybersecurity systems, digital …

Nigeria Expands Instant Payment Infrastructure to Power Next Phase of Digital Economy

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

Nigeria is advancing its digital payments ecosystem with new upgrades to its instant payment infrastructure, reinforcing its position as one of Africa’s leading fintech markets. In recent developments, the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) confirmed enhancements to its real-time payments platform, aimed at improving transaction speed, reliability, and interoperability across …

Visa Pushes Digital Wallet Integration as Africa Moves Toward Unified Payments and Identity

Chamaine ChaferaFinance, Technology

Visa is accelerating efforts to integrate digital identity and payment systems, positioning unified digital wallets as a cornerstone of future public infrastructure across emerging markets, including Africa. According to a recent industry report, Visa is working with identity technology partners to embed payment capabilities directly into digital identity wallets. The …

Visa-Backed Innovation Brings Tap-to-Pay Mobile Payments to Tanzania

Chamaine ChaferaFinance, Technology

Tanzania has taken a significant step forward in its digital payments evolution with the rollout of a new contactless mobile money feature, marking a convergence of telecommunications infrastructure, fintech innovation, and global payment networks. The new system enables users of the M-Pesa platform to make tap-to-pay transactions directly from their …