https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/09/egyptian-fintech-sympl-raises-6m-for-its-save-now-pay-later-service/

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) offerings have existed for a long time, but increased in popularity as the pandemic made more people shop online and conserve cash.

Though BNPL has taken off in most parts of the world, it’s yet to pick up steam in Africa. But in countries such as South Africa and Egypt, there is a newfound surge in demand for such services.