💸 Instant Global Transfers Now on MoMo

Good Morning Valued Subscribers👋

Instead of our usual jump straight into the headlines, we’re doing something a little different today because I don’t want you to keep sleeping on the opportunities section.

Every week, we carefully curate fellowships, grants, scholarships, and career openings that actually move the needle. While the news is great for staying informed, the opportunities are where things can genuinely shift for you — financially, professionally, even creatively.

So before you scroll straight to the stories, take a moment and give that section real attention today. You never know… the one opportunity you’ve been hoping for might finally be sitting right there, waiting for you to claim it.

Let’s dive in👇

Today’s Menu ☕️

💸 MoMo PSB Just Unlocked Instant International Transfers for Millions of Nigerians
🏦 TymeBank’s 12M Milestone Is Reshaping SA Banking
📰 Tiger Brands Unveils Bold New Look After Big Profit Jump
🏦 Pepkor Wins Approval to Launch Its Own Bank
💵 Revolut Sets Sights on South Africa — Capitec Gets a Global Challenger
🏢 AXIAN Turns Its Fintech Play Into a Full Digital Bank

💸 CROSS-BORDER PAYMENTS

MoMo PSB Just Unlocked Instant International Transfers for Millions of Nigerians

Thunes has partnered with MoMo PSB, MTN Nigeria’s fintech arm, to enable Nigerians to receive money from abroad instantly. Through the integration of MoMo PSB into the Thunes Direct Global Network, users can now receive real-time remittances from major markets like the US, UK, Canada, France, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and South Africa—directly into their MoMo wallets.

The funds can be used immediately for airtime, bill payments, P2P transfers, and digital commerce, expanding MoMo’s role in Nigeria’s financial inclusion push. Thunes, which powers payments across 130+ countries, sees this partnership as part of its mission to connect emerging markets to global money flows.....…..…continue reading

🏦BANKING

TymeBank’s 12M Milestone Is Reshaping SA Banking

TymeBank has reached 12 million customers, placing it shoulder-to-shoulder with South Africa’s biggest banks and signalling how quickly digital banking is reshaping the market. The milestone positions the six-year-old digital bank alongside Absa and FNB, and within range of Capitec (24.9M) and Standard Bank (19.25M).

South Africa’s banking sector is undergoing a major shift as digital-first players, retailers, insurers, and fintechs race to capture consumers and SMEs with low-cost, simplified services. New challengers like Bank Zero and Revolut, and payments innovators such as Yoco and iKhokha, are intensifying competition.

Backed by Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Capital, TymeBank has become one of the world’s fastest-growing digital banks—achieving profitability in under five years. CEO-elect Cheslyn Jacobs says the 12M milestone is a vote of confidence in locally built, accessible banking.......…..…continue reading

📰NEWS

Tiger Brands Unveils Bold New Look After Big Profit Jump

Tiger Brands reported strong 2025 financial results, with revenue rising to R34.4 billion, higher margins, and a major jump in earnings. Shareholders are getting hefty dividends and buybacks totaling over R9 billion. Alongside the financial gains, the company launched a major brand refresh aimed at rebuilding trust and modernizing its image after years of setbacks. The refresh, led by CEO Tjaart Kruger, underscores a renewed focus on affordability, quality, and sustainability across its well-known food and household brands............…..…continue reading

🏦BANKING

Pepkor Wins Approval to Launch Its Own Bank

Pepkor has secured regulatory approval to enter South Africa’s banking sector, marking a major shift beyond retail. The move is powered by its acquisition of fintech firm Cloudbadger, which will underpin its digital banking capabilities. Full details of the bank will be revealed in March 2026.
The expansion comes as retailers like Shoprite and Pick n Pay push into financial services, intensifying competition with established banks such as Standard Bank, FNB, Absa, Nedbank, and Capitec. Pepkor’s strong 2025 performance—highlighted by 12% revenue growth and a 31% surge in its fintech division—adds momentum to its new banking ambitions..........…..…continue reading

• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme 2026/2027— Master’s‑level scholarships for students from eligible Commonwealth countries.

• Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship 2026 — Fully‑funded Master’s scholarships for women (including African applicants) in STEM fields.

• Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship 2026 — Scholarship for non‑EU students (including Africans) admitted to a master’s program; covers tuition & stipend

• Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (GUIPRS) 2025‑2026— For postgraduate (research) students internationally

• Chief S.L. Edu Memorial Ph.D. Research Grant 2026 (Nigeria) — Research grant for PhD students in Nigeria in natural/social sciences & environmental law.

💵 FINANCIAL SERVICES

Revolut Sets Sights on South Africa — Capitec Gets a Global Challenger

Revolut, the $75-billion fintech giant, is entering South Africa as part of its global push to build a single, borderless digital bank. The company has applied for a banking licence and appointed veteran banker Dr. Gaby Magomola as Chairman of Revolut South Africa—clear signals of its long-term ambitions.
Once approved, Revolut will compete head-to-head with Capitec and other major banks, offering its full suite of services including payments, transfers, cards, savings, crypto trading, and loans.
The move comes as Revolut’s valuation jumps 66% in a recent secondary share sale, cementing its position as Europe’s most valuable fintech and intensifying the digital banking race in South Africa........…continue reading

🏢FINTECH

AXIAN Turns Its Fintech Play Into a Full Digital Bank

AXIAN has rebranded its fintech division to AXIAN Digibank & Fintech, signaling a shift from mobile money to a full-scale digital banking ecosystem for Africa. The revamped cluster unifies services like MVola and Mixx across Madagascar, Comoros, Tanzania, Togo, and Senegal, with plans to expand from payments into savings, credit, insurance, investments, and cross-border finance.

Backed by a newly strengthened board featuring former executives from N26 and leading mobile-money pioneers, the move aims to serve Africa’s rising demand for deeper financial services—especially among SMEs. AXIAN currently supports nearly 500,000 merchants monthly and plans to reach millions by 2030 with AI-driven underwriting, longer-term loans, and more advanced financial products........…continue reading

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