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AFC and GIZ Develop Tools for Financial Sector of Mozambique to Respond to COVID-19 Crisis
Guidelines intended to provide guidance on how to overcome the current crisis, generally make financial services business more resilient and to sustain/grow in the new reality.
Mastercard, Tech Firms to Build NFC Network in Europe
Mastercard is partnering with NXP Semiconductors and consumer electronics company Xiaomi to develop a contactless payment feature for NXP's mobile wallet.
Unistream Remittances in Armenia Can Be Received Online
If you want to make a transfer to Armenia, there is no need to leave the house — you can use Unibank Mobile application.
Bank of Ghana Report Shows That Banks Withstand COVID-19 Shocks, SDIs Hit Hard
A new report by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has indicated banks have been able to withstand the COVID-19 pandemic.
How AMIR Has Fostered Consumer Protection Practices Amidst COVID-19
In effort to safeguard employees and clients, the Association of Microfinance Institutions in Rwanda (AMIR) instituted various measures to raise awareness about the virus and control its spread in the industry.
Nampost Gets Concessional Loan of N$235 Million to Microfinance Pensioner Services
Public financial institution, the French Development Agency disbursed a concessional loan of N$235 million loan to finance the growth of NamPost’s microfinance business, specifically targeting NamPost’s microfinance activities aimed at pensioners.
New EFSE Loan to Agroprosperis Bank Supports Ukrainian Farmers With EUR 5 Million
EFSE partners to provide agricultural businesses with much-needed liquidity in local currency to combat economic effects of coronavirus crisis.
MTN Bolsters Mobile Financial Services Business During COVID-19
MTN today said the spread of Covid-19 epidemic has accelerated the adoption of mobile financial services in Africa.
Sudan Embraces Digital Payments to Build a More Inclusive Economy
Sudan Joins United Nations’ Better Than Cash Alliance to Drive Financial Inclusion and Transparency
Nigeria: Banks Offering Access to Low Interest Funds
As part of measures to cushion the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank Nigeria, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, has disclosed that banks are currently offering customers access to low interest funds.