03/24/2015
Tackling South Africa’s R453.9 million card fraud
Consumers and merchants know 3D Secure as the extra step between the product and the purchase.
FinTech
03/23/2015
Fidelity Bank Revamps ATMs
Fidelity Bank Plc has revamped its ATMs across the country as part of efforts to adapt to emerging changes in the operating environment.
03/19/2015
UBS partners Diebold on branch automation
By providing a consistent omni-channel user experience across UBS' network, the new units allow consumers to conveniently and securely execute transactions such as bill payments or get an overview of assets.
03/17/2015
FNB launches cardless withdrawals on app
South African bank First National Bank has expanded its cardless cash withdrawal feature to the latest version of its app.
03/17/2015
Advent Software Wins for Third Consecutive Year at MENA Fund Manager Fund Services Awards
Award Confirms Advent's Position as One of the Region's Leading Technology Providers
03/16/2015
New technology to increase bank’s revenue sources, cut costs
The cost of banking may soon be reduced and other channels of income harnessed with new electronic banking options introduced into the country
03/12/2015
Technology can mitigate mobile banking fraud
SIM swapping is still perhaps one of the biggest threats
03/12/2015
West African integration initiatives drive rapid changes in capital markets
A new bond market is also under construction
03/12/2015
KCB, Safaricom launch comprehensive new mobile banking product
KCB Group and Safaricom have launched a new mobile banking product with what they describe as the most comprehensive features yet in the market.
03/11/2015
Simstream Group wins satellite network management contract from the Bank of Central African States, serving six countries
The central bank's satellite network will connect 25 sites across six countries.
03/11/2015
Kenya Commercial Bank Targets 15 Million Mobile-Phone Users
The bank, in partnership with Safaricom Ltd., East Africa’s biggest mobile network operator, is offering paperless banking accounts
03/10/2015
Vodafone to offer M-Pesa payments between Tanzania and Kenya
Vodafone extended the M-Pesa mobile money transfer and payments service to the international payments market, launching its first international money transfer corridor between Tanzania and Kenya
03/08/2015
Botswana Savings Bank announces strategic software investment
Botswana Savings Bank, a financial institution wholly owned by Botswana government, has announced plans to adopt an integrated self-service banking platform BankWorld designed by CR2.
03/05/2015
MasterCard Launches Cross-Border Remittance Service in Zimbabwe
The new service will enable the bank’s customers to be able to receive funds sent by family and friends abroad directly into their Steward Bank accounts.
03/03/2015
MasterCard moves on remittances in Nigeria and Zimbabwe
A joint venture between MasterCard, eServGlobal and BICS, HomeSend bridges the gap between various entities globally
03/03/2015
Mobile money goes global in 2015 reports GSMA
Mobile money is expanding rapidly as global smartphone penetration grows
03/02/2015
The Mobile Banking Revolution and What it Means for South Africa
New mobile payment platforms can provide a foundation for financial inclusion in South Africa and beyond
02/27/2015
Kenyan lender KCB Group to expand mobile banking services
Joshua Oigara, CEO of Kenya's largest bank by assets, said KCB would expand its mobile phone transaction services and agency banking, whereby third-party operators offer basic banking services on its behalf.
02/26/2015
Botswana Savings Bank selects CR2 BankWorld ATM and mobile banking tech
CR2 was selected as a partner of choice for the Bank for a number of reasons.
02/25/2015
Bank Windhoek enhances internet banking platform
Bank Windhoek is scheduled to re-launch its internet banking services