Africa Tech Summit Podcast

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EP38: Breaking Borders: Building Seamless Cross-Border Payments in Africa with PESA
Episode 38
Wednesday, 8 April, 2026

Recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, this episode features Wale Afolabi, Co-Founder and CTO of PESA.PESA is building infrastructure to simplify cross-border payments—helping individuals and businesses move money instantly across markets including the UK, EU, US, UAE, and Nigeria, with expansion across Africa underway.In this conversation, Wale breaks down the realities behind cross-border payments—from fragmented regulations and liquidity challenges to the importance of local partnerships and reliable payment rails.The discussion also explores how digital payments are enabling African SMEs to trade globally, and what’s coming next, including the rise of stablecoins and instant payments across the continent.Hosted by Nixon Kanali, Founder & Tech Editor at TechTrends MediaFor more insights and upcoming events, visit africatechsummit.com.