Network International (Network), a prominent facilitator of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa, has broadened its strategic alliance with Orabank Group, the largest banking entity in Francophone Africa, aimed at revolutionizing the bank’s prepaid and agent banking offerings.

This collaboration marks a pivotal advancement in improving the banking experience for Orabank Group's clientele and supports the bank’s digital transformation through cutting-edge solutions. It will utilize Network’s proficiency to bolster Orabank’s competitive edge in the Francophone markets. Additionally, this initiative reinforces Network’s ongoing partnership with Orabank Group by integrating innovative payment technologies and solutions designed to enhance consumer trust and convenience.

Ferdinand Ngon Kemoum, Group CEO, Orabank Group, said: “We are thrilled to enter a new phase of growth through the strategic partnership with Network International. Using Network’s expertise, we are shaping the future of the digital payment market in Francophone Africa with new products and services that will facilitate our digital payment transformation. This offers an elevated experience for our customers and emphasises our pivotal role in the financial market.”

Dr. Reda Helal, Group Managing Director – Processing, Africa and Co-Head Group Processing, Network International, said: “We are excited to extend our strategic partnership with Orabank Group to transform digital payments for their customers in the prepaid and agent banking space. Implementing Network’s innovative solutions underlines the bank’s impact in the Francophone market by providing superior payment experiences. We look forward to capturing the opportunities that lie ahead and achieving new heights of success by working together.”