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Tutorials, product updates, and insights on building payment infrastructure for Africa.
DGateway Introduces Organizations: Manage Your Association Digitally
Associations, clubs, and community groups can now register members, collect contributions, track savings, and manage fees — all through DGateway's mobile money infrastructure.
The Complete Next.js Payment Integration Guide: One-Time, Subscriptions, Withdrawals & Store
Step-by-step tutorial for integrating DGateway into a Next.js app with TypeScript. Accept MTN Mobile Money and card payments, handle subscriptions with Vercel Cron Jobs, process withdrawals, and embed your DGateway store — courses, products, events, templates, and payment links.
10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About DGateway
DGateway is way more than a payment gateway. From HLS video streaming and 3D ebook previews to a full marketplace and WordPress plugin — here are 10 features that will surprise you.
Why We Built DGateway: The Payment Problem in East Africa
The story behind DGateway — why the fragmented payment landscape in East Africa demanded a unified API and how we set out to fix it.
Getting Started with the DGateway API in 5 Minutes
A quick start guide to integrating DGateway into your application — from account creation to your first successful payment collection.
How to Accept Mobile Money Payments in Your Next.js App
A step-by-step tutorial for integrating DGateway mobile money payments into a Next.js application with full code examples.
Sell Digital Products, Courses & Ebooks Without Writing Code
Learn how DGateway's built-in store, course platform, and payment links let you sell digital products instantly — no developer required.
Understanding Payment Webhooks: A Developer's Guide
A deep dive into how payment webhooks work, how DGateway's webhook system is designed, and best practices for handling webhook events reliably.
Mobile Money vs Card Payments in Africa: What You Need to Know
A comprehensive comparison of mobile money and card payments in Africa — adoption rates, user behavior, and why mobile money dominates in East Africa.
Building Subscription Billing with DGateway's API
A practical tutorial on implementing recurring payments with DGateway — create plans, subscribe customers, handle renewals, and manage cancellations.
Securing Your Payment API Integration: Best Practices
Essential security practices for integrating payment APIs — covering API key management, webhook verification, CORS configuration, and test vs live environments.
Accept Mobile Money on WooCommerce with the DGateway Plugin
A complete guide to installing and configuring the DGateway WordPress plugin — accept MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money, and card payments on your WooCommerce store.
How Video Streaming Actually Works: HLS Explained from the Ground Up
A deep technical breakdown of HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) — the technology behind Netflix, YouTube, and every modern video platform. Learn how raw video becomes adaptive multi-quality streams, why it matters, and how we built MediaKit as an open-source alternative to Mux.