Africa has built more payment networks, but regional businesses still face barriers moving money

Source: Tech Trends Kenya By By George Kamau 30 October 2026, 12:04

African cross-border payment systems have expanded across the continent, but businesses trading between countries still face difficulties moving money through fragmented networks. At Moonshot 2026, discussions on regional payment infrastructure focused on the need to harmonise regulatory requirements, connect national payment systems and invest in shared financial infrastructure. The challenge is central to the…