Imagine Africa’s digital evolution as a grand structure: innovation forms the blueprint, while trust and infrastructure serve as the essential supports holding it upright. This concept was central to every discussion Interswitch facilitated at Moonshot by TechCabal 2025, the continent’s premier assembly of technology pioneers and digital innovators.
Held at Lagos’s Eko Convention Centre, this year’s Moonshot showcased visionary ideas, cutting-edge technologies, and transformative dialogues shaping Africa’s digital future.
As the Platinum Sponsor and curator of the Big Tech and Enterprise Stage, Interswitch’s role extended beyond mere participation. The company aimed to spark critical thinking, question prevailing narratives, and foster partnerships focused on the foundational systems enabling digital breakthroughs.
Central to Interswitch’s engagement was a powerful insight: Africa’s forthcoming growth phase won’t be measured by the sheer volume of startups or the latest app sensations. Instead, it hinges on the robustness of the underlying infrastructure-the unseen framework that keeps digital ecosystems operational, payments seamless, and user confidence unwavering.
During his keynote, Akeem Lawal, Managing Director of Payments Processing and Switching at Interswitch Purepay, emphasized the essentials of constructing a resilient digital economy. He noted that Africa’s technology landscape has transcended its nascent stage and is now accelerating rapidly.
To maintain this trajectory, the continent must prioritize investments in secure, scalable, and interoperable platforms that can adapt as growth continues. While innovation ignites advancement, it is the durability of these systems that ensures longevity.
Interswitch remains a pivotal player in this arena. With over twenty years of experience, from Verve to Quickteller and its extensive switching and processing infrastructure, the company has meticulously crafted the digital pathways facilitating millions of daily transactions. Their mission goes beyond enabling payments; it’s about fostering trust in every digital interaction.
Every successful transaction is underpinned by confidence-in the technology, the network, and the assurance that systems will perform reliably.
Moreover, Interswitch advocates for collaboration, recognizing that no digital ecosystem flourishes in isolation. Discussions at Moonshot highlighted that Africa’s advancement depends heavily on the strategic mobilization of both public and private investments to transform innovative ideas into tangible outcomes. With over $1.1 trillion in domestic capital locked in pension and sovereign funds, the opportunity is vast. The critical task, as Akeem pointed out, is unlocking these funds and channeling them into infrastructure that will drive Africa’s digital future.
The energy at Moonshot was palpable-a blend of hope, determination, and proactive engagement. Amid this vibrant environment, Interswitch’s message resonated clearly: Africa’s digital expansion is not merely about rapid growth; it demands sustainability. The infrastructure we establish today must be resilient enough to support the ambitions of tomorrow.
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By enabling everyday digital interactions, facilitating frictionless payments, and reinforcing the foundational systems that underpin progress, Interswitch continues to illuminate the path toward a fully connected African economy. For the company, the focus has never been solely on transactions-it has always been about cultivating trust, building reliable systems, and forging connections that empower Africa to advance collectively.
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