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Mastercard & Zenith Bank Roll Out Essential Debit Card in Nigeria
Mastercard and Zenith Bank have collaborated to launch the Essential Debit Card, a scalable solution designed to enhance access to secure digital payments in Nigeria. According to data from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), electronic payment transactions reached ₦1.08…
Super Money SA Launches South Africa’s First Bank-Backed Rand Stablecoin
Super Money SA (Pty) Ltd announced the launch of ZAR Supercoin, a new stablecoin purpose-built for South Africa and the wider African market. ZAR Supercoin combines the speed and accessibility of blockchain technology with the trust and oversight of regulated…
Discovery Bank & Luno Bring Digital Assets to Traditional Banking
Discovery Bank has teamed up with global crypto asset platform Luno in a groundbreaking move, becoming the first bank in Africa to offer crypto asset trading directly through its mobile banking app. This landmark move, launching in December 2025, will…
Mastercard Debuts a New Exclusive Suite to Deliver Elevated Cardholder Experiences
The festive season is here, and with it comes more ways to make every moment count. Mastercard has introduced The Mastercard Collection, a new suite of exclusive global dining, entertainment, and travel benefits available across Eastern Europe, the Middle East,…
Crypto Boom Exposes Africa Cyber Risk
Cryptocurrency in Africa has evolved rapidly from a fringe financial activity into a major economic force—and cybercriminals are taking notice. Between July 2024 and June 2025, the continent recorded USD $205-billion in on-chain transactions, making it the world’s third-fastest-growing crypto…
Mastercard, in Collaboration with FNB, Launch a Cross-Border Payments Solution
FNB, in collaboration with Mastercard, today announced the launch of Globba™, a next-generation cross-border payments solution powered by Mastercard Move that simplifies and secures how South Africans send money abroad. The solution follows a period of significant growth in payments,…
Flutterwave CEO: Cross-Border Payments, Key Infrastructure for Africa’s Economic Growth
Flutterwave Founder and CEO Olugbenga “GB” Agboola has emphasized that seamless and interoperable cross-border payments are central to unlocking Africa’s next phases of economic growth. Flutterwave provides multinational giants like Uber, notable payment service providers (PSPs), and African enterprises like…
Payment24 Accelerates Middle East Expansion with a New Regional Hub
Payment24 has announced significant progress in its Middle East expansion strategy, establishing a new regional hub in Dubai and securing landmark deals in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The move reflects growing demand in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for…
Verto Expands West African Presence with New Lagos Hub
Verto has officially announced the launch of a new strategic office in Lagos, Nigeria, reaffirming its long-standing presence in the country and deepening its commitment to empowering West African businesses with seamless, reliable, and cost-effective cross-border payment solutions. With Nigeria…
FNB Recognized as SA’s Best Digital Bank for 2025 by SITEisfaction
FNB has been recognized once again as South Africa’s Best Digital Bank, highlighting its commitment to customer-focused innovation and digital expertise. The bank achieved a top score of 73.34 in SITEisfaction®’s annual survey assessing customer satisfaction with digital banking services…
The Future of Finance: How Can Crypto-Assets Revolutionize the Way We Think about Money
For decades, South Africa’s financial system has been defined by the stability and sophistication of its banking infrastructure, both a source of national pride and continental influence. Yet, beneath the surface of this mature system, a quiet revolution is reshaping…
Kaspersky Shares Top 5 Trends in the Financial Sector
The financial industry is rapidly advancing into a new digital era—more dynamic, intelligent, and interconnected than ever before. However, it brings not only rapid operational processes, highly personalized customer experiences, and limitless scalability, but also opens a door for cyber…
The Financial Toll of Cancer in SA
Cancer is one of the fastest-growing health challenges in South Africa. According to the National Cancer Registry, over 100,000 new cases are diagnosed annually. While most conversations focus on the physical and emotional impact, the financial strain of the disease…
From Unbanked to Digital Wallet – How Financial Institutions Can Tap New Revenue Streams
Do you know: More than 1.4 billion adults worldwide still live without access to basic financial services. They use cash for every transaction, save money at home, and have no link to formal banking. Yet, most of them own a…
Tips on How to Stay Scam-Free this Holiday Season
Many South African senior citizens have spent decades working hard, saving diligently, and investing wisely to build a secure financial future. Retirement should be the time to enjoy the fruit of their labour, without worrying about losing it all to…
Fintech Partnership Bridges South Africa’s Cash to Digital Gap
Voucher payments have become the preferred payment method for millions of banked and underbanked South Africans. Significant strides are being made to bridge the financial gap in sub-Saharan Africa. Since 2011, bank account ownership has more than doubled. Today, 49…
