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This blog is part of a series documenting our program’s journey to accelerate the development of inclusive payments systems for universal access to financial services in Africa. #IAmAfricaNenda

From Rail to Real Impact: A New White Paper on Scaling Instant Payments in Africa

Instant (also known as Fast, Real-Time, or Immediate) Payment Systems (IPS) are no longer an experiment on the margins of financial infrastructure. Across Africa, they are fast becoming core national assets—foundational digital public infrastructure with the potential to accelerate financial inclusion, deepen competition, and support economic growth.

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6 March 2026 / Sabine F. Mensah, Deputy CEO, AfricaNenda Foundation

IWD 2026: Are Women Fully Included in Africa’s Digital Financial Future?

As we mark International Women’s Day under the theme “Rights”. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” we must ask ourselves a fundamental question: Do women fully enjoy their right to financial inclusion across our markets?

6 March 2026 / Bery Dieye, Director of Communications, AfricaNenda

International Women's Day 2026 - Behind the Work: Powering Financial Inclusion

When people think about financial inclusion, they often picture systems, technology, or programs. But behind all of that are people creating the conditions that make inclusion possible every day.

26 February 2026 / Jude Fuhnwi, Media Lead , AfricaNenda

Inclusion of Rural Communities and Small Businesses Defines Success in Transnational Payments – Dr Ndzana

Cross-border instant payments in Africa are at a turning point, shifting from identifying problems to implementing concrete solutions, says Dr Patrick Ndzana Olomo, an economic expert and researcher who serves as Head of Economic Policy and Sustainable Development Division at the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.