From May 6 to 8, 2026, Accra hosted one of the most important fintech gatherings on the continent the 3i Africa Summit 2026. With the theme Innovation · Investment · Impact, the summit attracted over 3,000 delegates from more than 60 countries, including founders, investors, regulators, bankers, and technology leaders. As an official sponsor and exhibitor, iSmartPay played a visible and active role, demonstrating why practical, Africa-focused payment solutions are essential for the continent’s digital growth. This is our detailed recap of the event and how iSmartPay is contributing to Africa’s payment future.


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NAIROBI, June 20 (Reuters) - Africa’s push for local currency payments systems - once little more than an aspiration - is finally making concrete gains, bringing the promise of less costly trade...
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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced a series of new policy measures aimed at strengthening Ghana’s digital economy and enhancing the operations of financial technology (fintech) firms.
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