Africa’s fintech start-ups are leveraging mobile technology and innovative platforms to transform digital banking. We talk to Ashraf Sabry, founder and CEO of Fawry, about the sector’s potential.

Africa’s fintech start-ups are leveraging mobile technology and innovative platforms to transform digital banking. We talk to Ashraf Sabry, founder and CEO of Fawry, about the sector’s potential.

The McKinsey Africa podcast features discussions with our experts by drawing on their deep knowledge of Africa and expertise in complex problem-solving and sustainable solutions across a variety of industries and sectors. With a focus on Africa, this series shares our insights into the new normal on topics which include digital, healthcare, argiculture, banking, sustainability, and transformation.

The McKinsey Africa Podcast features discussions with experts from across the firm in Africa and beyond, focusing on the issues that inpact the region.

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A McKinsey Africa podcast with Ashraf Sabry, founder and CEO of Fawry

The financial landscape in Africa is experiencing a transformative shift, fueled by the rapid rise of fintech companies. These fintechs have become key players, delivering innovative solutions tailored to address the continent's unique challenges. In November 2025, we had the opportunity to speak with Mohamed El Sabban, Chief Innovation and Strategic Ventures Officer at Banque Misr, to gain insights into this evolving ecosystem.

The financial landscape in Africa is experiencing a transformative shift, fueled by the rapid rise of fintech companies. These fintechs have become key players, delivering innovative solutions tailored to address the continent's unique challenges. In November 2025, we had the opportunity to speak with Mohamed El Sabban, Chief Innovation and Strategic Ventures Officer at Banque Misr, to gain insights into this evolving ecosystem.

A McKinsey Africa podcast with Mohamed ElSabban, Chief Innovation and Strategic Venture at Banque Misr

Africa’s fintech industry has rapidly expanded, and traditional financial institutions have faced intense competition as a result. MFS Africa’s founder and CEO discusses the sector’s growing potential.

Africa’s fintech industry has rapidly expanded, and traditional financial institutions have faced intense competition as a result. MFS Africa’s founder and CEO discusses the sector’s growing potential.

A McKinsey Africa podcast with Dare Okoudjou, founder and CEO of MFS Africa

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