Mastercard and enza have partnered to enhance the fintech ecosystem in Africa by connecting local fintech companies to the Mastercard network, allowing for improved financial services.

• The number of fintech companies in Africa has nearly tripled since 2020.
• Mete Guney, executive vice president at Mastercard, emphasized the importance of this collaboration for accelerating financial inclusion.
• This partnership enables fintechs to utilize embedded payment capabilities, facilitating a quicker and more secure market entry.