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Harness the untapped potential of digital payments in East Africa trade

· Source: businessdailyafrica.com

In short

The article highlights how digital payments and AI can transform East Africa's cross-border trade and supply chains by reducing inefficiencies like paper trails, payment delays, and high transaction costs. It discusses AI-powered fraud detection, automated payment reconciliation, and the convergence of logistics and fintech to improve transparency and accelerate customs clearance. The author emphasizes the need for simple, interoperable, and affordable digital payment systems that include small and medium-sized businesses across the region.

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Tags: digital payments, supply chain, AI, cross-border, logistics, fintech

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