In a
significant step toward advancing Africa's digital economy, MTN's fintech
platform MoMo hosted His Excellency Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the
African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), at the MTN Fintech Summit 2025.
The high-level engagement focused on strategic partnership opportunities
between AfCFTA and MTN Fintech to enhance financial inclusion and economic
integration across the continent.
The event
featured MTN's senior leadership, including Group Chairman Herman Bosman, Group
Fintech CEO Serigne Dioum, Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer
Nompilo Morafo, and Group Legal Officer Nikiwe Tanga. The discussions centered
on collaborative efforts to lower cross-border payment costs, empower small and
medium enterprises (SMEs) and women traders, and create new opportunities for
Africa's youth.
A key highlight
was a fireside chat between the Secretary-General and MTN's leadership,
moderated by Komba Malukutila, addressing the theme "Leading Through
Disruption: Regulation, Innovation, and Financial Inclusion." The
dialogue emphasized the critical role of innovation and regulatory alignment in
unlocking Africa's economic potential.
MoMo reaffirmed
its commitment to driving impactful change by making financial services more
accessible to all Africans. This partnership represents a shared vision to
harness digital transformation as a catalyst for inclusive growth, leveraging
the AfCFTA framework to break down barriers and foster a more connected and
prosperous African digital economy.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
