In a world where sending money across borders should be effortless, cross-border payments remain one of the most expensive and fragmented parts of the global financial system , but how are African businesses navigating that complexity, and who is building the infrastructure to fix it?Alice heads to the Africa Tech Summit 2026 to find out firsthand how the rails beneath global commerce are being rebuilt and why Africa is at the center of that shift.She speaks with Malaika Ademola, VP of Global Payments at Fincra, and Kirill Gertman, CEO of Conduit, two founders building the behind-the-scenes infrastructure that powers cross-border transactions across the continent and beyond.Together, they unpack why a simple payment can cost up to eight percent in transaction fees, why settlements still take days, and how fragmented financial systems continue to create friction for businesses trading globally. More importantly, they share how they're solving it through API-first platforms, embedded payment infrastructure, virtual accounts in major currencies, and the growing role of stablecoins as an alternative to traditional banking rails.To keep up with Malaika Ademola , Check out her linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/malaika-ademola-majekodunmi/Check out Fincra :https://fincra.com/To keep up with Kirill Gertman, Check out his linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirillgertman/Check out Conduit :https://conduitpay.com/__________________________________________________________________Join Alice as she explores the world of tech and shares impactful stories with guests on My Tech Story Africa!Subscribe to our podcast, drop a like, comment, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our latest content.Don't forget to spread the word! Sharing is caring! 🌟Follow us on social media:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mytechstoryafrica💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-tech-story-africa♪ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mytechstoryafricaJoin our community: [https://www.mtsafrica.co/join]Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Apply here: https://forms.gle/ffAniezzFHoEvhPY7