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In line with our shared commitment to fostering innovation and financial inclusion within this evolving digital landscape, we have entered a partnership with Safaricom to accelerate the adoption of payment acceptance and cross-border remittance services in Kenya.

The startup aims to help defuse the continent's "demographic time bomb" with a platform that lets digitally-savvy youth connect with global brands and build businesses as influencers.

In order for its citizens to thrive in the global digital economy, Mauritius is building an ecosystem capable of fostering its people’s ambitions. Here are their stories.

Millions of young Kenyans are juggling multiple gigs in the informal economy. MESH gives them the business, financial and digital skills to grow their business and soon, access to credit.

Mastercard has partnered with Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to launch the third season of the award-winning podcast series, ‘Her Voice’.

At Mastercard, we are contributing to this growth by enabling retailers to leverage innovative channels to reinvent the ways people pay for their purchases and enhance their customer propositions in this highly competitive industry.