MTN Group, Africa’s largest fintech platform, today will open its first-ever Fintech Summit in Johannesburg, convening 300 delegates from across Africa and beyond to chart the next phase of digital financial services on the continent. The MTN Fintech Summit runs through to September 11, 2025.
The three-day event, themed “Take-Off”, brings together regulators, policymakers, fintech innovators, and industry leaders to discuss how Africa can turn its rapid digital adoption into inclusive, scalable, and sustainable financial systems.
“Our theme ‘Take-Off’ captures the essence of our current trajectory, a pivotal moment where strategic groundwork meets execution, and innovation meets scale,” said Serigne Dioum, CEO of MTN Group Fintech. “This inaugural summit underscores our commitment to the ever-growing pedigree of Africa’s fintech landscape. By bringing together leading innovators, regulators, and policymakers, we aim to shape inclusive and trusted digital financial systems that unlock new opportunities, uplift communities, and drive lasting socio-economic impact across the continent.”
The summit is structured into two streams: a Regulatory & Policy Forum and a Commercial & Ecosystem Forum. Key sessions will address regulatory harmonization for mobile money operators, strategies to scale cross-border remittances, balancing data sovereignty with global compliance standards, and fintech’s role in enabling Africa’s trade, energy transition, and SME financing.
Nikiwe Tanga, Chief Legal Officer at MTN Group Fintech, said the group’s ambition extends beyond market expansion to strengthening governance.
“Our ambition extends beyond commercial objectives to include the advancement of sound regulatory and legal frameworks that support inclusive financial systems. This summit underscores MTN Group Fintech’s commitment to fostering trusted digital ecosystems that align with evolving legal standards and regulatory expectations. By facilitating dialogue, reinforcing compliance-driven partnerships, and promoting responsible innovation, we are contributing to the development of resilient financial infrastructures that uphold the rule of law and deliver sustainable value across Africa.”
With MTN’s 297 million customers across 16 markets and its established footprint in mobile payments, the summit signals a push to cement its leadership in Africa’s $150 billion fintech sector. For investors, policymakers, and innovators, it offers a platform to shape the continent’s digital finance agenda and unlock new growth opportunities.
