Africa’s fintech sector spent years building systems to stop fake identities from opening accounts. But a new threat is emerging,.

As cross-border trade within Africa accelerates, the real competition is no longer just about issuing cards — it’s about owning.

For nearly two decades, every M-Pesa payment in Kenya quietly exposed one critical piece of personal data: the sender’s phone.

Global payments giant Stripe is reportedly exploring a takeover of PayPal — a move that could reshape the competitive dynamics.