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Mastercard Pledges $300m For Refugee Youth

THE Mastercard Foundation has announced a major $300 million partnership with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) aimed at expanding education and employment opportunities for over half a million refugees and displaced youth across Africa by 2030. Unveiled at the 2025 Africa Forum on…

Mastercard Expands in Ghana To Boost Digital Payments

GLOBAL payment giant Mastercard has announced the launch of a new office in Accra, Ghana, reinforcing its commitment to expanding digital payments and fostering financial inclusion across West Africa. This strategic move positions Ghana as a key hub for Mastercard’s…

Mastercard Strive Initiative Empowers 1m African SMEs

SMALL businesses in Côte d’Ivoire and Uganda are gaining vital digital skills through the MoMo Coach chatbot, a collaborative initiative by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, MTN Group Fintech, and Arifu. This programme aims to digitise operations, improve financial literacy,…

Orange And Mastercard Expand Mobile Payments Across Africa

ORANGE Middle East and Africa (OMEA) and Mastercard have launched a major partnership to expand mobile financial services across sub-Saharan Africa. Set to benefit millions of Orange Money users, this collaboration aims to give digital payment access through Mastercard’s global…

Mastercard Focuses on Empowering African Women at UNGA 79

THE Mastercard Foundation is set to host two significant events during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) on September 22, 2024. These events will spotlight critical issues surrounding girls’ education and women’s economic empowerment in Africa, taking place…