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Fintech Making Borders Matter Less for Intra-African Payments This fireside conversation at Africa FinTech Summit explored how digital payment infrastructure is reshaping cross-border commerce and reducing friction across African markets. The session featured Mxolisi Msutwana, Managing Director for Anglophone West Africa at Oafriq, who shared insights on building interoperable payment rails that enable businesses and consumers to transact seamlessly across jurisdictions. He emphasized that for intra-African trade to scale, payments must be instant, affordable, and trusted — regardless of national borders. Joining the discussion was Mr. Gilberto Antonio, Senior Technical Advisor at the AfCFTA Secretariat, who provided a perspective on the policy and institutional frameworks supporting continental integration. He highlighted the importance of harmonized regulations, coordinated oversight, and public-private collaboration to ensure payment systems align with AfCFTA’s broader trade objectives. The conversation was moderated by Bintou Kaboré Zerbo, Executive Director of the Institutional Investor Network (IIN), who guided the dialogue toward practical pathways for reducing fragmentation while strengthening financial stability and investor confidence. A clear theme emerged: borders may remain political realities, but in a digitally connected Africa, financial infrastructure must be designed to minimize their economic impact. Interoperability, regulatory alignment, and strategic partnerships are key to unlocking seamless intra-African payments. 🚀 Join Africa FinTech Summit 2026 Be part of the conversations advancing cross-border payments, trade integration, and Africa’s financial transformation. 📍 Africa FinTech Summit 2026 Dates: 🇺🇸 Washington, DC — April 18, 2026 🇷🇼 Kigali — November 18, 2026 🎟️ Register, attend, or partner: 👉 https://africafintechsummit.com