Unipesa

11/06/2026

Africa's digital payments ecosystem is growing fast, but scaling across multiple markets is rarely straightforward.

Different payment methods, providers, and local requirements often mean businesses end up managing more integrations and complexity than they expected.

In our latest feature published by AllAfrica Global Media (in French), we explore why payment orchestration is becoming increasingly important for businesses operating across fragmented payment ecosystems — and how a single orchestration layer can simplify operations across multiple markets.

➡️ Check out the full article here: https://fr.allafrica.com/stories/202604240463.html

Introduction : Une croissance rapide… mais fragmentée

09/06/2026

What makes a POS network actually work in the real world?

It's not just about processing payments. It's about keeping transactions fast, secure, and reliable — even when connectivity is unstable or transaction volumes increase.

We recently shared our thoughts with ZimEye on the role of POS infrastructure in agent banking and merchant payments, and what it takes to build systems that perform across multiple African markets.

Read the full article here: https://www.zimeye.net/2026/04/21/fast-secure-and-reliable-what-sets-unipesas-pos-infrastructure-apart/

Introduction: POS Infrastructure Is Where Fintech Meets Reality In digital finance, most innovation happens in the cloud—APIs, platforms, data layers. But the moment a customer hands over cash or t…

09/06/2026

We had a fantastic time last week at the Gaming Tech Summit Africa (GTSA) right here in Nairobi!

Not only were we catching up with everyone on the ground, but Unipesa was also proud to be an official sponsor of the event.

Kenya always brings incredible energy, and it was the perfect excuse to reconnect with long-time friends, meet new faces, and support our old partners at Velex Group, who continue to do massive work for the ecosystem across Africa.

Our Head of Business Development, Raphael Ndegwa, took the stage for a panel session focused squarely on "Payments & Settlement Systems Built for Africa’s Gaming Industry."

A few key takeaways from the discussions:

• True localization wins: You can't just copy-paste payment models from other continents; gaming infrastructure here thrives when it adapts to regional user habits and local mobile money flows.

• Reliability over everything: In high-volume gaming environments, transaction downtime isn't just an inconvenience—it completely breaks player trust.

• The power of face-to-face: Some of the best conversations happened between sessions, over coffee, and during catch-ups with partners.

A big thank you to the organizers and to everyone who took the time to sit down and chat with us.

The momentum in East Africa's gaming and fintech space is undeniable, and we're excited to keep supporting the businesses driving that growth!

02/06/2026

As the countdown to FIFA World Cup 2026 continues, we wanted to look beyond the headlines and explore the infrastructure that makes events of this scale possible.

We spoke with Daki Nkanyane I MMENVC Candidate I MIMCSA, Founder of eQtickets and CEO of Interflex Capital (Pty) Ltd I IMCSA Accredited, whose team was involved in ticket verification, access control, fraud detection, and crowd management during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Drawing from firsthand experience, Daki shares his perspective on payments, ticketing, fraud prevention, and the operational realities behind major sporting events.

Read the full interview below 👇

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, discussions around stadiums, fans, and ticket demand are already gaining momentum. But behind every sold ticket and every packed venue sits a complex layer of infrastructure that most people never see.

28/05/2026

Just after GTR East Africa, our Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at Unipesa, Pavel Laptev, headed to Nairobi for the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference 2026.

The conversations centered on a theme increasingly central to African commerce: how stablecoins and crypto liquidity are reshaping cross-border payments across the continent — and how regulated infrastructure can bridge digital assets with real-world money movement.

Pavel's takeaway from the event:

"The signal from Nairobi was clear — the future of cross-border payments in Africa runs through the intersection of regulated rails and digital-asset liquidity.

We had excellent conversations with Apollo Sande at Luno on liquidity corridors across East and Southern Africa, David Kimani at Afrex on stablecoin treasury solutions, the OKX team on bringing on/off-ramp infrastructure to more African markets, and Kimani Simon from SasaPay on expanding the presence across other countries and payment methods types.

What stood out was how ready the ecosystem is to build together — exchanges, liquidity providers and payment infrastructure all moving toward the same goal. Unipesa's footprint across 21+ markets — paired with bitlipa., which is already powered by Unipesa and extends our infrastructure into crypto and instant on/off-ramp services — puts us right where this convergence is happening."

A huge thank you to the KBCC organizers for bringing the region's blockchain and payments community together — and to the partners and industry peers we met.

Nairobi continues to prove itself as the beating heart of Africa's fintech and digital-asset innovation!

25/05/2026

Happy Africa Day!

Today is all about celebrating the incredible energy, resilience, and progress across the continent — values that inspire everything we do at Unipesa.

The digital momentum across Africa is undeniable, and and we are here to support it. By providing the white-label payment infrastructure that connects businesses, banks, and fintechs, we are committed to making regional transactions smoother, faster, and reliable.

Over a decade later, our team is still right here on the ground — working, learning, and growing alongside the local ecosystem. We do this because we truly believe in this continent. We love this land, and we are incredibly proud to be part of its story.

Here’s to the builders, innovators, and communities shaping the future. We love you, Africa! ❤️

22/05/2026

We are joining Gaming Tech Summit Africa (GTSA) 2026 as an official partner. 🇰🇪

From June 2–4 in Nairobi, the continent’s leading regulators and experts gather to shape the future of African gaming. The lineup features top industry minds, including Musa Mngadi (African Lotteries & Gaming Association (ALGA)), Arinze Arum (Enugu State Gaming Commission), Pierre Otto (Gaming Laboratories International, LLC), Boipelo Lencwe (BMM Testlabs), and the team at Policy Vault — among many others.

For Unipesa, this event is a priority. As the landscape grows, compliance and cross-border scale depend entirely on solid payment infrastructure. We build that foundation, allowing operators to focus on growth while we handle the backend transaction complexities across 21+ African markets.

We are incredibly grateful to the organizers for putting this summit together. The team is looking forward to diving into the discussions, sharing our infrastructure strategies, and building long-term collaborations on the ground.

Will you be in Nairobi? Let's connect. 🤝

Book your ticket via the link in the first comment.

22/05/2026

On May 12–13, our Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, Pavel Laptev, represented Unipesa at the Global Trade Review (GTR) East Africa conference in Nairobi.

The sessions focused heavily on the shift from traditional trade finance toward the digital-first reality of African commerce—a transition that is currently redefining how regional infrastructure is built.

Pavel's takeaway from the event:

"African trade finance is at an inflection point — banks and fintechs are no longer just discussing digital transformation, they're actively building it together.

I had the privilege of having in-depth conversations with Brendan Du Preez, Group Director of Trade Finance at Equity Bank Limited, Tema Vayavooree, Executive Vice-President at MCB Group, John Njoroge, Visa Country Manager for Kenya, and Winny C. Rutto-Too, Director of Visa Direct for Sub-Saharan Africa, Kevin Kilach from Stanbic Bank Kenya, as well as Ian M. Muriithi (CTFP) from Co-operative Bank of Kenya's Trade Finance team — among many others.

The alignment between what Unipesa delivers — payment infrastructure across 21 African markets — and what these institutions need was clear from every conversation. Looking forward to turning these connections into real partnerships."

A big thank you to the organizers for a seamless event, and to the partners and industry peers we met—the energy in Nairobi's tech ecosystem remains unmatched.

15/05/2026

In a session with Velex Hub, our Head of Business Development, Raphael Ndegwa, broke down why privacy has evolved from a compliance requirement into a genuine growth lever.

When clients and regulators have full clarity on how their data is managed, trust acts as a catalyst for scale rather than a barrier to entry.

For Unipesa, transparency is how we've been able to enter and settle into new markets with speed. 🚀

13/05/2026

Launching a PSP in Africa is often sold as a simple "gateway and API" task, but the reality is an infrastructure marathon. Between navigating fragmented mobile money routes and clearing central bank hurdles, the technical debt can pile up before you process your first transaction.

In our latest feature for NewsDay-Zimbabwe, we break down the 10 essential steps for fintech founders—from smart routing to the "infrastructure-as-a-service" shortcut.

Read the full roadmap here: https://www.newsday.co.zw/opinion-analysis/article/200053229/how-to-launch-a-payment-service-provider-in-africa-a-practical-guide-for-fintech-founders

How to launch a payment service provider in Africa: A practical guide for Fintech founders