Elcin Yanik, Executive Vice President, Market Development, Middle East and Africa at Mastercard, said: "Mastercard has been rapidly expanding its presence and partnerships in Africa, bringing new technologies to the continent that help to enhance the consumer experience and enable greater access and inclusion. This partnership with Jumia underpins Mastercard's commitment to transforming Africa's digital payments landscape. In recent years, we have invested heavily in technology, people and local markets, and have seen tremendous growth in online payments in particular. We look forward to working with Jumia to enhance the region's digital infrastructure and ecosystem."