Econet Group & Mastercard: Partner to respond to Covid-19 in Africa

  • Econet a technology-focused Group with an entrepreneurial spirit purpose to empower Africans with technology for economic prosperity
  • Entered into a strategic partnership to advance digital inclusion across Africa and collaborate on a range of initiatives
  • TravelPass a digital health pass developed by Cassava Fintech and offered in conjunction with the Africa Centres for Disease Control
  • Mastercard partnering with Cassava Fintech to enhance the security of TravelPass through Mastercard’s Community Pass platform
  • The joint initiative between Mastercard and Cassava Fintech seeks to offer a unified solution with greater convenience
  • The partnership also allows the two organizations to explore collaboration such as the further integration of the Community Pass with Cassava Fintech’s mobile
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

You May Also Like

Experian Launches Credit Score App in ChatGPT, Enhancing Financial Access

New tool enables users to check credit scores effortlessly via ChatGPT.Highlights: Experian's app allows users to check credit...

US Senate Passes Bill Banning Issuance of CBDCs

Legislation aims to restrict the development of digital currencies by the Federal Reserve.Highlights: The US Senate approved a...

Truist Expands Open Banking Offerings with Plaid Partnership

Collaboration aims to enhance customer access to financial services.Highlights: Truist collaborates with Plaid for open banking expansion.The partnership...

UK’s National Fraud Database Reports 444,000 Fraud Cases in 2025

Cifas reveals a significant rise in reported fraud incidents across the UK.Highlights: Cifas reported 444,000 fraud cases in...