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The Mauritius Africa FinTech Hub (MAFH) was launched in October 2018 with the objective to promote Mauritius as the FinTech innovation hub for Africa.

MAFH is a membership-funded association that aims to pave the way for local and international FinTech companies and providers to access the African market and to facilitate African FinTech ventures to do business across borders. After having received a 2-year launch grant from the EDB, the association, functioning as an independent association, is solely funded by our members and programmes we des

ign. MAFH exists to bring together Mauritian, Pan-African and global corporates, start-ups, investors, academia, regulators and all other stakeholders to collaborate in the FinTech space in a way that will empower African FinTech into the future. MAFH's vision is to create a Pan-African FinTech ecosystem, through open collaboration by all key stakeholders, in order to build a successful FinTech hub, hence attracting and retaining talent, innovations and investment into the African continent. Ultimately, MAFH believes that collaboration will lead to cutting-edge solutions for financial inclusion in the emerging African market. Our core pillars:
- Community building & networking
- Innovation & Incubation
- Skills & Capacity Building
- Regulation & Policy strategy
- Deal Flow & Investment

Our values:
- High Transparency
- High Accountability
- High Delivery

10/06/2026

𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 — 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦.

With over 800 million mobile money accounts and some of the highest remittance costs globally, Africa stands at the forefront of the next wave of digital financial innovation. Stablecoins are rapidly emerging as a transformative tool for cross-border payments, trade, and financial inclusion across the continent.

The Africa Fintech Network (AFN), in partnership with Ripple, invites fintech leaders, financial institutions, regulators, and ecosystem stakeholders to join an insightful webinar exploring the growing role of stablecoins in Africa’s financial ecosystem.

Date: 30 June 2026
Built Different — Why Africa Is Leading the Stablecoin Shift

Featured Speakers:
• Olugbenga Agboola, CEO, Flutterwave
• Reece Merrick, Managing Director, Ripple
• Dr. Engr. Kombe Kaponda

Moderator:
• Abdallah Mukalled, Senior Policy Manager, Ripple

Key Discussion Topics:
- Regulatory frameworks enabling compliant and scalable deployment
- Stablecoin use cases in remittances, trade, and investment
- Opportunities for banks, fintechs, and financial institutions ready to embrace digital assets

This session is particularly relevant for C-suite executives, Heads of Payments and Treasury, Digital Asset Leads, fintech founders, and professionals shaping the future of financial infrastructure in Africa.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5317805057181/WN_FlhfYByNQUWBoFmmBwz-uQ #/registration

As a member of the Africa Fintech Network, the Mauritius Africa Fintech Hub is pleased to support and share this important conversation on the future of digital finance in Africa.

11/05/2026

Welcoming a New Member to the Ecosystem!

Based in the United Kingdom, FutureofWork.uk is an AI transformation and adoption practice focused on enabling organisations to safely and effectively scale artificial intelligence across SME and enterprise environments. The firm specialises in designing AI transformation frameworks, governance models, delivery and operating structures that support responsible, compliant, and scalable AI deployment.

FutureofWork.uk is led by Zoltan Vass, Transformation and Delivery Director, who brings over 19 years of experience delivering large-scale digital, SaaS, operational, and transformation programmes across global environments.

Following advanced AI studies at the University of Oxford, the founder developed practical AI adoption frameworks bridging strategy and ex*****on, including governance, risk, compliance, delivery lifecycle management, and organisational readiness for enterprise AI.

A key milestone is the development of an end-to-end AI transformation and adoption journey, a three-stage transformation framework and Centre of Excellence model, enabling organisations to build internal capability, accelerate maturity, and embed sustainable AI practices. The company also deploys AI agents aligned to business workflows to automate processes and improve operational efficiency.

A recognised transformation and technology leader, Zoltan completed the University of Oxford AI Programme, achieving 100% for the “How to Drive AI in Your Business” module. He is also a BIMA Top 100 Tech Trailblazer and a Tech Industry Gold accredited expert supporting industry-aligned training programmes.

FutureofWork.uk joins the Hub with a vision to collaborate with entrepreneurs, regulators, financial institutions, and innovators across Mauritius and Africa to advance responsible AI adoption and strengthen the regional innovation ecosystem.

Learn More about www.FutureofWork.uk

20/04/2026

Inclusive Innovation & Mobile Money

Mobile money has played a critical role in expanding financial access across Africa. As the ecosystem matures, the focus is now shifting towards driving measurable impact, supporting MSMEs, strengthening financial inclusion, and enabling sustainable economic growth.

MAFH invites you to join the Inclusive Innovation & Mobile Money 2.0 webinar, bringing together key stakeholders from across the digital finance ecosystem.

This session will provide a platform to explore how interoperability, inclusive product design, and cross-sector collaboration can accelerate the next phase of mobile money across African markets.

Date: Wednesday, 29 April 2026 | Time: 14:00 (MUT) | Platform: Zoom

Key discussion areas include:
• Interoperability and cross-border payment ecosystems
• Expanding MSME access to finance
• Embedded finance and digital lending models
• Inclusive financial solutions, including gender-focused approaches
• Regulatory priorities supporting innovation and ecosystem development

This is an opportunity to engage with financial institutions, fintechs, and telecom operators, and contribute to ongoing dialogue shaping the future of digital finance in Africa.

Register here: https://forms.gle/BFYWkbymYvv6yW9q7

26/03/2026

The Story of FFC 2025
It began with a spark, a call for bold thinkers, innovators, and changemakers ready to challenge the future of finance. From diverse backgrounds but united by ambition, the Future FinTech Champions (FFC) 2025 Cohort came together with one goal: to turn ideas into impact.

From day one, the journey was anything but ordinary. What started as concepts on paper quickly evolved into real-world solutions addressing some of the most pressing challenges in the financial ecosystem. Through immersive masterclasses, hands-on workshops, and direct engagement with industry experts, participants were pushed beyond their comfort zones, encouraged not just to think differently, but to build differently.

Ideas were tested, refined, and reimagined.
Teams were formed, bonds were built, and a true spirit of collaboration emerged.
Skills were sharpened, from problem-solving and pitching to navigating the complexities of fintech innovation.
And through every challenge, resilience became the defining trait of this cohort.

Behind every milestone was a story, late nights perfecting solutions, intense brainstorming sessions, moments of doubt turned into breakthroughs, and the unwavering determination to succeed.

Guided by dedicated mentors and supported by a strong ecosystem of partners and stakeholders, this cohort experienced what it truly means to innovate within a fast-evolving industry. They didn’t just learn about fintech trends, they engaged with them, challenged them, and contributed to shaping them.

Today, we celebrate more than the completion of a programme. We celebrate a transformation.

Each graduate leaves not only with new knowledge and skills, but with a mindset, one that embraces innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. They are now part of a growing community of fintech champions, ready to contribute to the industry, launch ventures, and drive meaningful change.

To the FFC 2025 graduates: your journey has just begun. The future of fintech needs your ideas, your energy, and your courage.

A special thank you to our Programme Lead Sponsor, MCB, for their unwavering support and commitment to nurturing fintech innovation. We also extend our sincere appreciation to our Event Sponsors, Middlesex University Mauritius and IEEE Middlesex Student Branch, for their valuable contribution in making this journey and celebration possible.

To all our mentors, members, partners, and supporters: thank you for believing in this vision and for playing a vital role in shaping the next generation of fintech leaders.

As we close this chapter, we now turn our focus to the recruitment of the 2026 Future FinTech Champions cohort, which will be launching shortly and ready to go!

17/03/2026

MAFH Leadership Announcement

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Vikash Ramdin as Chief Executive Officer of MAFH.

His transition into this role ensures continuity in our service standards and strategic direction. With his leadership, we are confident that MAFH will continue to grow and further strengthen its support to the fintech ecosystem.

As we step into this new chapter, we look forward to advancing an even more vibrant, connected, and innovative fintech community.

Connect with Vikash and be part of the journey: [email protected]

We thank you for your continued trust and support.

06/03/2026

Welcoming a New Member to the Ecosystem!

We are pleased to welcome Idatco Limited to our growing fintech ecosystem.

Based in Mauritius, Idatco Limited is an innovative technology company specialising in automated trading platforms for digital assets. The company develops and licenses a proprietary Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that enables wealth managers, financial institutions, and regulated entities to deploy institutional-grade automated trading strategies across crypto spot markets, running 24/7 through secure API integrations with leading exchanges.

A key milestone for Idatco is its partnership with Nottingham Road Asset Management, a licensed South African crypto asset specialist (Category I & II FSP), to launch the Nova Investment Strategy. This collaboration combines regulated expertise with advanced algorithmic trading technology, offering qualified investors access to sophisticated crypto trading approaches with structured risk management.

Founded in 2023, Idatco licenses its proprietary trading software to regulated financial services providers through white-label and API integrations, helping partners enhance client portfolios, access advanced automation, and operate with transparency and compliance.

Idatco joins the Hub with a vision to collaborate with entrepreneurs, financial institutions, regulators, and innovators across Mauritius and Africa to build the next generation of financial solutions.

We look forward to supporting idatco's journey and expansion into international markets.

Learn More about Idatco: https://idatco.co/

20/02/2026

Fintech Innovation Challenge 2026

Through the Future FinTech Champions (FFC) Programme, we proudly hosted the FinTech Innovation Challenge 2026, with support and thanks from our Lead Sponsor MCB , and Event Sponsors IEEE and Middlesex University Mauritius.

We would like to celebrate and share our congratulations again to the top 3 winning teams who stood out for the clarity of their problem statements, the relevance of their solutions, and the effort invested throughout the Challenge journey:

- Winner – Team Trust Flow: Abdul Jabar Abdulkadir, Ewaoluwa Oladipo, Hanif Olayiwola

- 1st Runner-Up – Team Triverse: Nunhuck Hanifa Bibi, Keshinee Seetul, Dosieah Khushi

- 2nd Runner-Up – Team Mauripay: Ramchurit Karan, Mooneesawmy Adilen, Govind Konal, Gianesha Narain

During this flagship pitching event, a total of 9 finalist teams presented their solutions within themes like AI & Data Science, Web 3 and Sustainable finance, among others. The session provided participants with valuable exposure to ecosystem experts, their constructive feedback, and an opportunity to articulate the feasibility and potential impact of their concepts.

Special thanks again to our Jury Members who helped with the process:
- Chervine Bhiwoo, Engineering Lead, Mauritius Commercial Bank
- Tasneem Mustun, Lecturer in Accounting & Finance, Middlesex University Mauritius
- Frans Marx, CEO, SecureKey Group
- Benazeer Saïdoo, CEO, Mauritius Africa FinTech Hub

As a memorable closing moment to the day, Professor Mari Jansen van Rensburg, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Mauritius Campus Director of Middlesex University, announced that their university will be launching an MSc in FinTech from September 2026. We absolutely commend institutions like Middlesex University here who are committed to building specialised fintech talent and strengthening the bridge between academia and industry.

We extend a heartfelt thank you again to all mentors, partners, and participants whose dedication made this event a true demonstration of innovation.

It is always a pleasure for us to see emerging and aspiring fintech talents from diverse academic backgrounds coming together and eager to explore innovation in financial services. Here’s to shaping the next generation of fintech leaders and advancing a more innovative, inclusive, and sustainable financial ecosystem!

19/02/2026

Cyber Readiness for SMEs

MAFH invites SMEs to join a free online workshop designed to move from awareness to action, focusing on affordable, realistic, and context-relevant cybersecurity measures.

Date: Thursday, 26th February | Time: 14.00 | Platform: Zoom

As SMEs integrate online payments, cloud platforms, digital tools, and third-party providers into their daily operations, exposure to fraud, phishing, ransomware, and data breaches is also increasing. For small and medium-sized enterprises, a single incident can disrupt operations, affect cash flow, and erode hard-earned customer trust.

This session is specifically designed for SMEs and does not require technical expertise. Participants will leave with actionable takeaways aligned with MAFH’s mission of building a secure, resilient, and sustainable digital ecosystem.

Featured Expert Speakers:
Dmitrij Olifer, Chief Information Security Officer Ondato
Frans Marx, CEO Securekey

What to expect:
• Cybersecurity explained in clear, non-technical language
• Real-world insights from ecosystem practitioners
• Practical steps to improve everyday cyber hygiene
• Guidance on protecting customer data, financial information & business-critical systems
• Confidence-building strategies to respond effectively to cyber incidents

REGISTER NOW!
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4717697547233/WN__f502t2mS--lNjRL4ohw0g

Don’t wait for a cyber incident to act. Strengthen your business resilience !

13/02/2026

Cyber Readiness for FinTechs

The FinTech ecosystem is accelerating and so are cyber threats!

From fraud and ransomware to phishing, data breaches, and supply-chain attacks, today’s FinTech operators face increasing exposure within highly regulated, data-intensive, and interconnected financial systems.

MAFH invites the ecosystem to join the online session designed to strengthen cyber resilience where it matters most: governance, controls, and incident preparedness.

Date: Tuesday, 24th February | Time: 14.00 | Platform: Zoom

Featured Expert Speakers:
Imaan Patel - IT Security Officer, Emtel
Arvind Nundloll - IT Manager- Fintech Systems & Development, Emtel
Uways Kureeman - Country Head & Director Peach Payments Payments

What you will gain:
• Awareness of emerging cyber risks impacting FinTechs
• Insights into governance, access management & data protection gaps
• Practical understanding of minimum cybersecurity controls expected in regulated environments
• Readiness to respond effectively to incidents and communicate with regulators, partners & stakeholders

REGISTER NOW!
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017706485434/WN_8TCJRBIsTce9ROPy7aGajg

23/12/2025

Closing 2025 Strong. Building 2026 Together!

The MAFH Board and team extend a heartfelt thank you to all our members, partners, and stakeholders for your continued engagement over this past year. Your presence and continued active engagement are what give strength and relevance to the Mauritius Africa FinTech Hub.

We also take this moment to celebrate the outstanding contribution of Benazeer Saïdoo, who will be transitioning out of her role as CEO at the end of February 2026 after six years of service to the association. During her tenure as CEO, MAFH has strengthened its position as a trusted ecosystem platform, expanded skills and capacity-building initiatives, deepened public-private dialogue, and reinforced Mauritius’ engagement within regional and international fintech networks.

As we look ahead with excitement, interim arrangements are in place and the Board has launched the process to appoint a new CEO. Our focus remains on supporting our members, deepening collaboration, and advancing fintech as a powerful driver of innovation, inclusion, and growth.

Our 2026 programme is already underway, with the Future FinTech Champions flagship competition coming up next.

Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a bright, prosperous New Year, here’s to an even stronger year ahead together!

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