Africa’s fintech revolution is transforming financial services, with digital payments and mobile money driving unprecedented financial inclusion. However, one major challenge persists—a shortage of skilled professionals with industry-recognized certifications in digital payments, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance.
Enter Intreensic, a game-changing payments education and advisory firm founded by Nkebet Mesele, a globally recognized payments expert. With Africa contributing 70% of the world’s $1 trillion mobile money market and digital payments revenue projected to grow by 152% to $39 billion by 2025, the demand for skilled professionals has never been greater.
The Urgent Need for Payments Expertise in Africa
While the African fintech sector is booming, many professionals learn on the job without structured training. This gap creates challenges in:
✔️ Fraud Prevention – Weak security measures make businesses vulnerable to financial crime.
✔️ Regulatory Compliance – Evolving regulations create hurdles for fintechs and banks.
✔️ Cross-Border Payments – Fragmented payment systems require specialized expertise.
A 2020 International Finance Corporation (IFC) report predicted that 230 million African jobs will require digital skills by 2030, highlighting a $130 billion opportunity for specialized training. However, due to a lack of structured certification programs, many companies rely on expensive foreign consultants rather than developing local expertise.
Intreensic’s Three-Pillar Strategy for Payments Training
Intreensic is tackling this issue with a three-pronged approach:
1️⃣ Consulting – Helping fintechs, banks, and payment providers design market-specific digital payments strategies.
2️⃣ Training & Certification – Offering structured courses in payments, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, mobile money, and compliance.
3️⃣ Talent Resourcing – Connecting trained professionals with financial institutions and fintech employers.
Unlike fragmented training initiatives that focus only on compliance or mobile money, Intreensic provides comprehensive, practical, and industry-certified education.
What Makes Intreensic Unique?
💡 Holistic Approach – Covers the entire payments ecosystem, from digital banking to remittances and regulatory frameworks.
🎓 Industry-Led Training – Designed by payments practitioners, ensuring real-world applicability.
🌍 Global Best Practices, Local Insights – Equipping African professionals to compete on the global stage.
Speaking to Techish, Nkebet Mesele, Founder & CEO of Intreensic, said:
“Most training programs in Africa focus on specific aspects like compliance or mobile money. Intreensic is different—it provides structured education across the full payments landscape. Our goal is to equip professionals with real-world expertise, not just theory.”
Solving Critical Challenges in Africa’s Payments Industry
Many African businesses face challenges such as:
🚨 Cybersecurity & Fraud Risks – Without proper training, fintechs remain vulnerable to scams, identity theft, and financial fraud.
📜 Regulatory Compliance – As governments introduce new fintech regulations, businesses need trained compliance officers.
🌍 Cross-Border Payments Complexity – Africa’s fragmented interoperability and settlement systems require expert knowledge.
Mesele emphasized that unstructured, on-the-job learning is common but lacks industry benchmarks.
“Right now, there’s no unified certification standard in African payments. Intreensic is changing that—our certifications validate expertise across multiple domains, from mobile money to regulatory compliance.”
Expanding Across Africa: A Growing Impact
Since its launch, payments professionals from Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia have enrolled in Intreensic’s training programs.
✅ State-of-the-Art Digital Learning Platform – Accessible to learners across Africa.
✅ Plans for Local Training Hubs – Future expansion into Kenya and South Africa.
✅ Strategic Partnerships – Collaborations with fintechs, regulators, and payment networks to create industry standards.
Mesele explains:
“Our digital platform ensures that professionals across Africa can access world-class training remotely. By bridging the skills gap, we are strengthening Africa’s payments ecosystem, enabling businesses to scale, innovate, and compete globally.”
The Future of Payments Education in Africa
Africa’s fintech revenues are set to grow from $10 billion in 2023 to $47 billion by 2028 (McKinsey). This explosive growth demands a new generation of payments professionals, and Intreensic is leading the way.
Summarizing the company’s vision, Mesele said:
“The payments industry is evolving rapidly, yet many professionals struggle to access structured learning. At Intreensic, we bring together world-class experts, global best practices, and localized market insights to create an industry-recognized certification framework. Our goal is to empower individuals and businesses with the knowledge, skills, and credentials to succeed in Africa’s fast-growing fintech space.”
Final Thoughts: A Game-Changer for Africa’s Fintech Future
By providing globally recognized certifications, expert-led training, and practical skills development, Intreensic is transforming Africa’s payments landscape.
Want to advance your career in fintech and digital payments?
Visit www.intreensic.com to learn more.
