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From Policy to People: Key Takeaways from Our Webinar on eKYC and Inclusive Instant Payments Systems in Africa

In this joint webinar, the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance and AfricaNenda Foundation explored the critical gaps and opportunities in regulatory approaches to eKYC. Our expert speakers shared case studies, highlighted best practices, and discussed approaches that could enable eKYC while preserving the integrity of the financial system.
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From Policy to People: Key Takeaways from Our Webinar on eKYC and Inclusive Instant Payments Systems in Africa
In this joint webinar, the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance and AfricaNenda Foundation explored the critical gaps and opportunities in...
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eKash Transforms Payments in Rwanda

In Nyamata, a small town in the southeast of Rwanda, daily life begins early. For Alphonsine Uwamahoko, mornings came with a quiet...

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A New Chapter for AfricaNenda Foundation: Introducing our New Website

You will notice an updated logo, without a tagline, reflecting a more established organization with a clear and focused mission....

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Daily Life of a Market Merchant
For merchants, the promise of digital payments is that they make life easier, faster, safer, and more efficient. However, merchants...
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Key Lessons from the eKash Experience
In this Q&A, Flory, a technical payments specialist involved in the eKash project, shares practical insights from the design and...
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Beyond “Mature”: Nigeria’s Bold Leap into the Future of Instant Payments
When Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System received recognition from AfricaNenda Foundation for its NIBSS Instant Payment (NIP) platform as Africa's first...
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From Vision to Execution: Why DPI Roadmaps Matter More Than Ever
Digital public infrastructure (DPI) allows countries to accelerate their development agenda—but only if countries can create the political will and...
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From Rail to Real Impact: A New White Paper on Scaling Instant Payments in Africa

Why this matters now Nearly half of African Union member states now have a live domestic IPS, with many more...

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International Women’s Day 2026 – Behind the Work: Powering Financial Inclusion
When people think about financial inclusion, they often picture systems, technology, or programs. But behind all of that are people...
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IWD 2026: Are Women Fully Included in Africa’s Digital Financial Future?
As we mark International Women’s Day under the theme “Rights”. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” we must ask...
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Inclusion of Rural Communities and Small Businesses Defines Success in Transnational Payments – Dr Ndzana
Cross-border instant payments in Africa are at a turning point, shifting from identifying problems to implementing concrete solutions, says Dr...
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Urgent Need to Harmonize Payment Service Regulations and Achieve Instant Cross-border Payments in Africa

Africa stands at a decisive moment in its digital finance evolution. Innovation is accelerating, mobile money is ubiquitous, and instant...