Rafiki by NALA Partners with Cadana to Strengthen Payroll Across Emerging Markets

As companies continue expanding their teams across Africa, Asia, and other emerging markets, one challenge consistently rises to the top: paying employees quickly, reliably, and without unnecessary complexity.

Hiring internationally has become easier than ever. Delivering payroll that employees can depend on is where many businesses still face friction.

Cadana provides white-label infrastructure, working with talent marketplaces, staffing platforms and payroll providers to power the future of global work.

That's why Cadana has partnered with Rafiki, to strengthen their global payments infrastructure and deliver faster, more reliable cross-border payroll across some of the world's fastest-growing markets.

The Next Wave of Global Hiring

The global workforce is evolving.

Businesses are increasingly hiring talent in markets like Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, and the Philippines, for example. These regions offer deep pools of skilled professionals, expanding digital infrastructure, and growing opportunities for companies building distributed teams.

But while hiring has become more accessible, paying employees across borders remains one of the biggest operational challenges.

Cross-border payments can still involve delayed settlement, hidden foreign exchange costs, fragmented banking infrastructure, and inconsistent delivery times. For employers, this creates unnecessary operational complexity. For employees, it can create uncertainty around something as important as payday.

As global hiring continues to accelerate, modern payroll requires payment infrastructure that can keep pace.

Building Payroll Infrastructure That Moves at the Speed of Business

The best payroll experience doesn't end when payroll is processed. It ends when employees receive their pay. That's why reliable payment infrastructure matters.

Across many emerging markets, businesses increasingly rely on local payment rails, mobile-first financial services, and real-time payment networks to move money efficiently. These innovations are helping reduce payment delays, improve transparency, and make cross-border payroll more predictable for employers and employees alike.

As global work becomes more distributed, businesses need payment partners that understand local markets while providing the speed and reliability expected by global organisations.

Strengthening Cadana’s Payments Network

Through our partnership, Cadana is expanding its payment infrastructure across key emerging markets in Africa and Asia, powered by our on-/off-stablecoin rails.

Cadana simplifies every stage of global employment, including localised compliance for payroll workflows, multi-country payroll within a single platform, and flexible local currency payouts. Cadana sought a payment rail provider that could expand their reach through local payment networks, while providing reliable and seamless international transfers as part of their service. 

By integrating Rafiki into Cadana's global payroll platform, businesses can deliver payroll with greater confidence, helping employees receive their pay quickly and reliably, regardless of where they are located.

Together, Cadana and Rafiki are helping businesses simplify cross-border payroll while creating a better payment experience for distributed teams around the world.

Building the Future of Global Payroll

Global employment shouldn't be limited by outdated payment infrastructure.

As businesses continue building teams across borders, reliable payroll becomes a competitive advantage. Employees expect to be paid accurately, on time, and with a payment experience they can trust, regardless of where they live.

Our partnership with Cadana is another step toward building a more connected global payroll ecosystem.

Together, we're helping businesses simplify cross-border payroll while making global employment more accessible for companies and the people they employ.

Speak to our team to understand how Rafiki can support your payment needs.