Will AfCFTA digital payments transform MSMEs in Africa?

By: Rita Enemuru ON  March 30, 2026, the Federal Government released a report on cross-border digital payments and identity under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), estimating access to a $3.5 trillion continental market. The pledge was bold: hassle-free transactions, reduced trade barriers, and increased opportunities for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The…