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Collaboration creates a one-stop shop payments platform for African merchants.
Network International (Network), a leading enabler of digital commerce, has partnered with Odoo, a global leader in business management software, to deliver seamless and omnichannel payment experiences for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. Highlighted in Nairobi, Kenya – Johannesburg, South Africa, July 2025.
The collaboration will see Network integrated as a payment service provider within the Odoo platform, creating a seamless, all-in-one online payment acceptance solution for African businesses, particularly in key markets like East and South Africa. This integration means that SMEs can accept payments via cards and mobile money, directly within the Odoo ecosystem.
Judy Waruiru, Regional Managing Director, Eastern Africa – Merchant Services at Network International, said, “Our integration with Odoo’s business tools is designed to simplify payment processes while delivering a seamless customer experience. Through this collaboration, businesses will benefit from secure transactions, advanced fraud protection, and real-time dashboards that offer valuable insights into payment activity. These capabilities not only enhance operational efficiency but also empower businesses to make faster, data-driven decisions with confidence.”
As Africa’s digital economy continues to expand, the need for robust and reliable payment solutions becomes increasingly critical. This partnership will accelerate this growth by offering a powerful, all-in-one solution tailored for Africa’s unique challenges and growing digital economy. By leveraging these innovations, African enterprises can boost their competitiveness on the global stage, fostering economic development.
“This integration will ease the onboarding of thousands of our merchants across Africa and allow them to seamlessly accept payments as per their needs (mobile money),” said Patrick Lukusa, Managing Director of Odoo in Kenya. “It is a growth enabler to the benefit of our users.”
This partnership will enable Odoo’s e-commerce module to feature more payment options tailored to different African markets and expand Network’s footprint by tapping into Odoo’s extensive customer base across the continent and gaining strategic access to high-growth markets.
According to the 2024 Africa Trade Report, intra-African trade increased to US$192.2 billion in 2023, marking a 3.2 percent growth despite global economic challenges. While this was slower than the 10.9 percent growth in 2022, the figures highlight the resilience and growing importance of trade within the continent. Intra-African trade continues to drive the development of regional infrastructure, industrial development, and create job opportunities for Africa’s expanding population.
