TANZANIA LAUNCHES AFRICA'S FIRST MOBLIE MONEY TAP -TO PAY

Tanzania has introduced Africa’s first mobile money Tap-to-Pay feature through partnerships with Vodacom, M-PESA Africa and Visa. Android users can now make payments at Visa terminals worldwide by simply tapping their phones.

With mobile money accounts reaching 76.5 million by 2025, the innovation marks a shift toward digital wallets as everyday payment tools. The system uses secure tokenisation technology, supporting financial inclusion and expanding real-time payments across East Africa.