Maryna Gorodishcheva

Can Your POS Do This: The African Retail Revolution Starts at the Checkout

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Across Africa, the point of sale is undergoing a profound transformation. What used to be a simple payment terminal is now becoming the central engine that powers retail growth, customer experience, operational intelligence, and even access to credit. In 2026 and beyond, the businesses that win will be the ones whose checkout experience is fast, … Can Your POS Do This: The African Retail Revolution Starts at the Checkout

Why Fintechs Should Build With Infrastructure, Not Hardware: The Unipesa Advantage

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In Africa’s rapidly growing fintech landscape, startups face a critical decision: invest in expensive hardware or leverage scalable infrastructure to power their platforms. The right choice can determine whether a fintech can scale efficiently, reach more users, and remain competitive. Unipesa has emerged as a leading solution, offering fintechs a robust infrastructure layer that eliminates … Why Fintechs Should Build With Infrastructure, Not Hardware: The Unipesa Advantage

The Future of African Fintech: Trends to Watch in 2025–2030

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Introduction: Africa’s Fintech Revolution Is Just Getting Started Africa’s fintech story is one of leapfrogging – skipping legacy infrastructure and moving straight into digital innovation. Over the past decade, the continent has witnessed explosive growth in mobile money, digital wallets, and cross-border payment systems. But as we step into 2025 and beyond, fintech in Africa … The Future of African Fintech: Trends to Watch in 2025–2030

From Mobile Money to Open Banking: The Evolution of Fintech in Africa

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Africa’s financial story is one of bold innovation and leapfrogging. While many parts of the world moved slowly from traditional banking to digital finance, Africa skipped entire stages – jumping from cash-based economies to mobile money dominance almost overnight. But the continent isn’t stopping there. As new technologies, regulations, and fintech ecosystems evolve, Africa is … From Mobile Money to Open Banking: The Evolution of Fintech in Africa

The Rise of Embedded Finance: Opportunities for African Startups

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In Africa’s fast-evolving fintech landscape, the next great wave isn’t another digital wallet or payment app  –  it’s embedded finance. This quiet revolution is blurring the lines between financial and non-financial businesses, allowing companies in every industry to offer banking-like services directly within their platforms. For African startups, this presents an extraordinary opportunity: to become … The Rise of Embedded Finance: Opportunities for African Startups

What Silicon Valley Keeps Getting Wrong About African Fintech

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Why Africa’s Financial Innovation Can’t Be Measured by Western Playbooks For years, global investors and analysts have looked at Africa’s fintech scene through a Silicon Valley lens, measuring success by the number of app downloads, funding rounds, and valuation spikes. But the truth is, Africa’s fintech story doesn’t fit neatly into the templates of San … What Silicon Valley Keeps Getting Wrong About African Fintech

Why Seamless Payments Are No Longer a Luxury in Nigeria

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How Reliable Fintech Infrastructure Is Transforming Daily Life and Business Over the past decade, Nigeria has emerged as one of Africa’s most dynamic fintech markets. From bustling Lagos streets to small towns across the country, digital payments have become part of everyday life. But this transformation didn’t happen overnight – and it’s far from complete. … Why Seamless Payments Are No Longer a Luxury in Nigeria

Why Africa’s Fintech Boom Needs More Than Just Apps: The Case for Strong Payment Infrastructure

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Introduction: The Boom That’s Redefining African Finance Africa’s fintech sector has become one of the most dynamic in the world. From digital wallets in Kenya to mobile banking in Nigeria, the continent has seen an explosion of innovation over the past decade. Apps like M-Pesa, Flutterwave, and Chipper Cash have revolutionized how millions of people … Why Africa’s Fintech Boom Needs More Than Just Apps: The Case for Strong Payment Infrastructure

Digital Finance as a Driver of SME Growth in Africa

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Introduction: Africa’s SMEs – The Beating Heart of the Continent’s Economy Across Africa, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of economic growth, accounting for over 80% of employment and contributing significantly to GDP. Yet, despite their importance, these businesses often face one common barrier: limited access to finance and digital payment infrastructure. Enter … Digital Finance as a Driver of SME Growth in Africa