Fintech

The media often overlooks the downsides of digital money services. A powerful narrative that exaggerates the benefits and conceals the downsides supports the growth of fintech in Africa.

The CashTech Innovation Awards aim to recognise innovations that facilitate access to and acceptance of cash and improve the cash cycle's overall efficiency. Submissions are open until 31 September 2023.

In this eight episode, James Shepherd-Barron talks to Brett Scott about his latest book 'Cloud Money'. In a wide-ranging discussion, they take a deeper look at the political economy of cash and the ideology driving the erosion of cash-based systems.

CashTech is, to coin a phrase, the encounter of cash and technology. CashTech gathers companies which adopt software and communications technology to provide improved cash services - including access to cash and acceptance of cash payments - as well as to enhance the efficiency of the cash cycle.

Another great FinTech initiative making cash available wherever and whenever you want.