According to a recent LinkedIn post from Thunes, the company is partnering with Vodacom Tanzania to enable cross-border M-Pesa payments. The post describes a new capability that links Tanzania with Uganda and China, allowing M-Pesa users to pay international merchants directly from their mobile phones.
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The LinkedIn post highlights that transactions are routed through Thunes’ Direct Global Network to support real-time, secure mobile wallet payments. It suggests this could simplify cross-border trade for small traders and businesses operating between these markets.
From an investor perspective, the partnership points to further monetization of Thunes’ network in high-growth mobile money regions. Increased transaction volumes through M-Pesa corridors may enhance fee-based revenue and strengthen Thunes’ positioning as an infrastructure provider for emerging-market digital payments.
The focus on financial inclusion and faster, more accessible payments aligns with broader fintech trends in Africa and Asia. If adoption scales, Thunes could deepen relationships with major telecoms and mobile money operators, potentially supporting future expansion into additional corridors and services.