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Verto Expands Business Accounts to Enable Seamless Payments from the US to Africa
Verto has today announced a new solution under Verto Business Accounts that enables US-registered businesses to open a USD account in their own business name to move money seamlessly between the United States and Africa. US-registered businesses with operations in…
Cross Switch Goes Live with Absa Pay for South African Merchants
Cross Switch has gone live with Absa Pay, enabling merchants on its platform to offer customers a secure, bank‑authenticated payment option for online checkout. When customers select Absa Pay at checkout, they are routed to a secure Absa environment to…
Kaspersky warns of Digital Medicine Risks
Recent incidents show that medical services can be breached, and as a result, medical records may be leaked and then traded on the dark web. The operations of healthcare services can get disrupted. Another aspect is that healthcare platforms may…
Interledger Foundation Creates Open Payments Curriculum with 10 Universities
The Interledger Foundation (ILF), an organization building and advocating for an interoperable payments network, has partnered with over 10 universities across North America, Europe, Australia, and Africa to bring open payments curriculum into the classroom. The new initiative introduces programs…
FNB Launches 4 Smart ID-enabled Branches in South Africa
FNB finally announces the launch of its Department of Home Affairs (DHA) Smart ID Card application services at 4 newly enabled FNB branches. This launch aligns with the DHA’s new digital partnership model, which allows South Africans to apply for…
Paymentology and Bank Zero Partner to Expand Access to South Africa’s Financial Ecosystem
Paymentology announced a new partnership with Bank Zero to accelerate access to modern digital banking in South Africa. Bank Zero, a branchless, app-driven bank built from the ground up with cutting-edge digital thinking, brings deep local market expertise and a…
FNB launches market-first home loan solution
FNB has launched a market-first home loan solution designed to help young South Africans enter the property market earlier by easing the financial pressures associated with the early years of homeownership. The solution allows qualifying graduates and young professionals under…
The Future of South African Mining
South Africa stands at a decisive moment for its mining industry, shaped not only by rising global demand for critical minerals but also by leveraging the knowledge, skills and research capacity required to extract them responsibly, efficiently and competitively. As…
How Can AI Transform Retail: 5 Key Ways
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the retail industry by delivering innovative solutions to enhance customer experiences, optimize processes, and increase profitability. Here are some main ways. AI will change the retail landscape: 1. Hyperpersonalization By analyzing massive volumes of client…
Kaspersky shares 3 top tips 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…
How Are Smartphones Remaking Retail
Online commerce is no longer new to the South African market, with research from World Wide Worx indicating that e-commerce surpassed R130 billion in 2025 and captured close to 10% of total retail sales. Smartphone users are driving a significant…
5 Trends Rewriting the Rules in the Financial Sector
According to the Kaspersky IT Security Economics 2024 report, banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) organisations spend an average of $1.2 million a year on cybersecurity. The financial industry is rapidly advancing into a new digital era, more dynamic, intelligent, and…
Cryptocurrency Platform Launches First Structured Crypto Prediction Market in Nigeria
Nigeria remains one of the most active crypto markets globally, with increasing demand for tools that combine simplicity and transparency. The market operates daily with clearly defined rules and settlement periods, offering customers structured, time-bound opportunities to act on their…
New Robotics Laboratory Opens at Siyifunile Secondary School in Mpumalanga
Robotics education is increasingly becoming part of modern school curricula, but access to these programs remains largely concentrated in urban schools. For many learners in rural communities, opportunities to engage with robotics, coding and engineering technologies are still rare. The…
Fintech Company & ADCB launch Egypt’s First Transactional Fraud Solution Powered by AI
Network International (www.Network.ae), a fintech company in the Middle East and Africa, and ADCB Egypt—part of the Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Group, one of the UAE’s foremost financial institutions—unveil FICO® Falcon® Fraud Manager. The advanced analytics solution, powered by Artificial…
“SA schools must embrace international benchmarking to increase access to quality education”
Access to quality education is a cornerstone of individual empowerment and national development. In an increasingly globalized and competitive world, South African students must be equipped not only with local knowledge but also with skills that stand up to international…
