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Ukheshe Satiates South Africa’s Appetite for Mobile QR Payments
South Africa’s appetite for mobile QR payments has surged, and with that surge, Ukheshe – a leading Fintech enablement partner, has risen to meet the demand. The company introduces Scan to Pay – a user friendly payment method with a…
8 Million South Africans Now Have a TymeBank Account
TymeBank, one of the world’s fastest growing digital banks, announced today that it has onboarded eight million customers as at 6 October 2023, which means one in every five eligible* South Africans now has a TymeBank account. Commenting on this…
Liquid Intelligent Accelerates Digital Transformation in Tanzania
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, has partnered with wingu.africa a pioneer provider of carrier-neutral data center services in Tanzania. The company is also the foremost specialist carrier-neutral data center group in East Africa…
Cameroonian Fintech Emerges as Winner of 2023 Ecobank Challenge
Koree from Cameroon is the Ecobank Fintech Challenge competition’s first ever female-led fintech winner having beaten eight other finalists to claim the top prize of US$50,000; Wolf Technology from Democratic Republic of Congo came in second, winning US$10,000, while Kenya’s…
Network International Injects R560m into South African Digital Payment Tech
South Africa and major emerging African markets are seeing exponential growth in digital payments and its propelling technology is making significant inroads in promoting financial inclusion. The technology backing e-commerce payment gateways is evidently demonstrating its value in helping African…
e4 Unveils CommunicationHub
e4 launches CommunicationHub, enhancing property transfer communication security for financial institutions, conveyancers, and homebuyers in the PropTech sector. The first phase of CommunicationHub enables secure communication between conveyancing attorneys and home buyers. In addition to continually setting industry standards, the…
Exploring How Technology Is Changing the Golf Industry
Golf, often viewed as a traditional and leisurely sport, has found itself at the forefront of technological innovation in recent years. The intersection of cutting-edge technology and the age-old game has given rise to exciting changes across various facets of…
7 Key Insights for Succeeding in the Insurtech World
Insurtech, a blend of innovative technologies that’s disrupting traditional insurance processes, is reshaping the insurance industry. The digitization of insurance services is now termed – insurtech. Businesses can benefit from offering personalised policies, streamlining claims processes, and ultimately reducing costs.…
Ecentric Payment Systems Bolsters Retail Payments with Thumbzup Acquisition
Ecentric Payment Systems, a retail payment processor across South Africa has announced its acquisition of innovative technology payment solutions company Thumbzup. This move benefits both companies’ customers and advances Ecentric’s goal of dominating omnichannel retail on a national scale. Ecentric…
FNB Stokvel Savers Reach Soaring Heights
Stokvel customers are making remarkable progress in their saving efforts. Since November 2019, FNB stokvel customers have significantly increased their savings, surpassing the R8.3 billion mark in total member contributions. FNB revealed that its customers’ stokvel net deposits have increased…
6 tips to help protect yourself and your business from cyberattacks
Securing Your Social Media Accounts Now that you know how scammers operate and how to spot fake accounts, it’s essential to take proactive measures to secure your social media presence. Here are six tips to help protect yourself and your…
Pick n Pay asap! Unveils a New Era of Shopping Convenience
Pick n Pay asap! has relaunched its rapidly growing on-demand delivery app, offering customers unlimited free delivery throughout October. The app has experienced remarkable growth in 2023, and these upgrades aim to provide a smoother, faster, and more convenient online…
Microsoft and M-PESA Africa’s MSME Digital Skills Initiative
Microsoft is collaborating with M-PESA Africa to support its Capability Development Academy, providing access to the Microsoft Community Platform and SME Skilling Programs. This partnership aims to empower Micro, Small, and Medium SMEs (MSMEs) across various African markets by promoting…
Acer Unveils Chromebook Plus 515 and 514 in Partnership with Google
Acer has launched its first Chromebook Plus laptops, the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 and Acer Chromebook Plus 514, in collaboration with Google’s Chromebook Plus initiative. These devices emphasize enhanced hardware designs, improved displays and cameras, along with new productivity, creativity,…
Loadshedding Spells the End of Traditional Voice Telephony
Customers reap the benefits of disruptive communications technologies as loadshedding hastens the decline of traditional voice telephony. The telecoms voice services sector experienced a steep decline in 2022, with a particularly harsh impact from loadshedding. According to BMIT’s latest SA…
Customer Centric Car Wash App Awarded for Creative use of AI
Innovative wash app that builds customer loyalty by automatically detecting a vehicle’s number plate using number plate recognition algorithms and triggering messages to people who have signed up for a loyalty programme, offering them awards for repeat visits takes home…
