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Driving Digital Growth in Africa: From Vision to Execution

Driving Digital Growth in Africa: From Vision to Execution

Update: 2025-11-13
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Today on Breaking Banks we feature the newest addition to the Provoke.fm family, Breaking Banks Africa.


In this episode Breaking Banks Africa Host and Executive Producer Matteo Rizzi sits down with Sandra Yao, Ecobank‘s Group Head: Cross Border Remittance, Payments & BaaS (Fintech). With 20 years of experience driving fintech and payment innovation across Africa, Sandra brings a unique “builder’s mindset” into one of the continent’s largest financial institutions, operating in 39 markets.


From pioneering mobile money to tackling fragmented infrastructure and regulatory environments, Sandra shares how interoperability, accessibility, and digital transformation are reshaping the future of payments in emerging economies. Additionally, Sandra reveals how Ecobank is empowering young African talent, forming major tech partnerships (including Google), and creating API-first solutions to help fintech founders scale across borders.


This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about Africa’s digital growth story, inclusive innovation, and hearing about those turning vision into execution—from Nairobi to the world.

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Driving Digital Growth in Africa: From Vision to Execution

Driving Digital Growth in Africa: From Vision to Execution

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