Airtel Mobile Money Nears $200B as M-PESA Ethiopia and dLocal Expand Fintech Services - October 2025

Airtel Africa has reported strong half-year results, with its mobile money platform nearing $200 billion in annual transactions. This growth reflects the company's strategic investments in digital infrastructure across Africa. Meanwhile, M-PESA Ethiopia has integrated with EthSwitch, Ethiopia’s national payment network. This move enables seamless money transfers between M-PESA’s 10 million customers and 15 banks, connecting them with the broader financial ecosystem. In a related development for emerging markets, dLocal has launched BNPL Fuse, the world’s first Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) aggregator. This platform aims to simplify flexible payments for merchants and expand access for consumers.