Managers of Wealth Africa

JSE firm snaps up Document Bank Botswana

Executives said the Botswana purchase was part of an overarching Africa expansion strategy.

This little black box could change the internet in Africa-- here's why you should care

Founded in 2013, the tech innovators are the brains behind a tough-as-nails modem designed for harsh environments with limited connection and power.

SS&C updates HiPortfolio

HiPortfolio is an award-winning investment accounting and asset servicing solution

Nigeria: UBA reveals advanced mobile banking platform

Cardless transactions will also be introduced to ensure that U-Mobile customers can withdraw money from UBA ATMs even without their payment cards.

United Bank for Africa debuts U-Mobile banking application

A key feature of U-Mobile is its new marketplace, in which SMEs can operate a virtual store and receive payments.

Kenya: Bitcoin flourishes, despite central bank's disapproval

Central bank refuses to make bitcoin legal tender, but Kenyans like bitcoin for cheap international money transfers

Kenya: Firm Rolls Out Anti-Fraud Product for Banks

The software application will offer fraud management solutions including e-banking, mobile banking, front-office, back-office, and IT system solutions, and financial transactions.

Mwalimu Commercial Bank signs for Intrasoft International’s Profits core banking system

MCB will launch with a capital base of $1.4 million

South Africa: Mobile Payments Set to Make Their Mark On Business

Technology giants Apple and Samsung are racing to roll out payments services in a bid to capture the consumer market.

Ghana: Digital Banking - New Paradigm for SMEs

The SME sector arguably has the best growth potential and opportunities in Ghana.

SAP MENA advances company by co-innovating with Middle East’s banking, financial sectors

SAP MENA is tracking closely and positively against our long-term growth plan for the region,” Gergi Abboud, managing director of SAP Gulf

Absa brings voice biometrics for phone banking

Absa is the second South African bank to deploy voice biometrics or recognition service to analyse and verify private banking clients based on their speech patterns and allows them to execute phone banking transactions through the bank’s call centre

BNI Madagascar selects Sopra Banking Software for core transformation

Madagascar’s second-largest bank has decided to replace its existing core banking system with the Sopra Banking Amplitude system.

Namibia: How to Identify Phishing Emails

Once you have clicked on the link it takes you to a non-secure "fake" website, which requires you to enter personal or banking details.

Airtel, Standard Chartered partner to improve mobile banking services

Airtel Kenya and Standard Chartered Bank have reiterated their commitment to offer free access to mobile banking to their customers through Airtel Money.

Banks must adopt or perish — Mobile money

Banks contribution to financial inclusion has declined and the banking sector business model change is required for banks to regain ground".

Paypal exec: 'Africa is a leader in technology'

The internet is a global phenomenon, online shopping is a global phenomenon.

Stanbic advances cashless revolution with slydepay

The frictionless payment feature of the app allows subscribers to pay for items without using cards, pins or passwords.

Kenya: I&M Bank Customers to Access Free Banking On Airtel Money

This service can also be enjoyed from the I&M mobile banking app.

Banks face extinction if they don’t find ways to work with fintech startups

Banks will enjoy regulatory protection for years to come.

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