In the latest TechCabal Daily, it is reported that YellowCard has established a presence in Switzerland. Additionally, Namibia has once again rejected the Starlink service, while Kenya has launched a new cybersecurity agency. The publication also notes that Credable has undergone a rebranding.

Nigeria is advocating for a cross-border payment system that eliminates the need for third-party currencies, according to Techpoint Africa. The discussion includes the recent approval of Yellow Card in Switzerland and Daya's successful fundraising of $2.4 million aimed at developing stablecoin payment infrastructure.

South Africa's Yoco is expanding its services beyond payment processing through a new artificial intelligence deal. This development is part of a broader discussion that includes the Central Bank of Nigeria's data localisation rule, which has raised concerns within the fintech sector, and Visa's plans to integrate AI for shopping with cards in South Africa, according to Techpoint Africa.

According to Punch, Nigeria's top banks raised their technology budgets by 43% in the first quarter of 2026, investing N119 billion in digital infrastructure. This increase aims to enhance services and address the growing demand for digital transactions.

The rebranding of Credable to _able highlights the importance of credit infrastructure in Africa, according to TechTrends KE. While consumers typically interact with familiar financial service brands like banks and fintechs, the underlying infrastructure remains largely unseen. The Dubai-based company believes that enhancing this infrastructure presents a significant opportunity for growth in the African financial services market.

OPay is playing a significant role in Nigeria's digital payment revolution by enhancing financial inclusion, facilitating commerce, and contributing to the development of the country's digital economy, according to Legit.ng.