Ep127: The challenge of creating African payments for African development

Murray Gardiner, Managing Director, Bluecode Africa As the continent of Africa faces its first recession in 25 years, Murray Gardiner of Johannesburg-based FinTech Bluecode Africa tells Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence why digital payments are more than just keys to open the doorways of financial inclusion. He highlights the need for banks and FinTechs to engage with the informal business sector. Prior to launching Bluecode Africa with Bluecode International Murray was the business lead for inclusive banking with BankTech firm Temenos.