Why African countries must work together to improve cross border payments

October 28, 2024 00:30:26
Why African countries must work together to improve cross border payments
Equity Merchants
Why African countries must work together to improve cross border payments

Oct 28 2024 | 00:30:26

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Hosted By

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

Show Notes

For all the progress recorded in Africa's fintech sector, cross border payments remain a significant challenge for businesses and individuals. 

In this conversation, Austin Okpagu, Country Director for VertoFX shares his thoughts on some of the challenges innovators in the space battle with. He notes that a coordinated approach is required to ease cross border payments across Africa and highlights the role of partnerships in achieving this. 

 

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