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5 tips to start taking digital payments as a business in Africa 

ByTechTrends

Not long ago, cash was dominant in Africa, but digital payments are now rapidly gaining traction.  From Lagos to Kenya and the US, businesses are recognising that embracing digital methods is essential for growth.  A Mastercard-commissioned report forecasts Africa’s digital payments market will reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, fueled by increased mobile phone usage and…

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In Kenya, digital payments are expanding beyond the pandemic-driven push

ByTechTrends

According to Cellulant, the growth seen in Kenya is reflective of the payments landscape in the rest of Africa, with a noticeable shift in consumer behavior. As more consumers prefer digital platforms as their primary payment method, digital payments have evolved from a nice-to-have for businesses to a requirement. According to Faith Nkatha, Cellulant’s Kenyan…