Managers of Wealth Africa

Andrew Bahlmann: AI can enhance M&A, but human intuition can be invaluable

Artificial intelligence also has the potential to narrow the diversity of opinion

Google unveils AI-backed search for sub-Sahara

This Search Generative Experience is the first step we’re taking in this journey and part of our vision to make Search radically more helpful.

This is what keeps South Africa’s CEOs up at night

The complexity of the ethical terrain which generative AI is exposing has made many CEOs take more of a wait-and-see approach than some anticipated in the throes of the initial excitement around their potential.

MFS Africa Completes Rebrand to Onafriq as it Continues Global Expansion

Onafriq also calls to mind the idea of One Africa, an interconnected borderless continent where access unlocks greater potential.

Prudential Bank Builds Capacity of Clients on Digital Offerings

The Managing Director of PLB, Mr Bernard Gyebi, addressing the opening ceremony, said it formed part of the Bank’s mission to encourage wider adoption of its digital services among both existing and potential customers.

Kenya launches smartphone assembly plant to produce 4G-enabled devices

President says expanding digital access will bring millions of Kenyans into the digital economy

Blockchain is a Solution to the ‘Blood Diamonds’ Phenomenon, Says President of Botswana

Botswana's diamond mining industry, the second largest in the world, has faced criticism in the past over human rights violations, exploitation and environmental harm.

3 Tier-1 Banks Generate N123.94tn from Electronic Banking Platforms

Zenith Bank raked N54.03 trillion from all its electronic banking platforms in H1 2023, an increase of 9.1 per cent from N49.5 trillion reported in H1 2022.

CBE’s First Quarter Digital Transactions Reach 1.3 Trillion Birr

At least 60% of CBE’s total 750 million transactions were conducted digitally.

Harnessing power of AI to transform financial markets

Finance and investment experts urge investors to embrace AI-based investment systems, fostering innovation and efficiency boldly.

Africa and Gulf Bank Selects Temenos to Deliver Digital Transformation on the Cloud

Temenos digital and core banking solution will enable the bank to provide innovative products faster to retail and corporate customers in Sudan and around the world

Kenyan Startup Enables WhatsApp Commerce in Africa

The company has developed a B2B tool enabling companies to reach and transact with customers directly within WhatsApp.

The best digital banks in South Africa

According to the SITEisfaction’s results, FNB is the Best Digital Bank in South Africa, with a score of 73.94.

5 saving apps transforming personal finance management in Nigeria

Today, the world is at your fingertips, thanks to the proliferation of finance apps that have reshaped how we handle money.

Drone warning for businesses in South Africa

The City of Cape Town earlier this year said it would invest millions in technology to fight crime, with drones part of the plane.

Smart Africa and Orange Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation and Sustainable Practices

Both organisations have a lot of influence when it comes to digital transformation.

Afreximbank Begins Developing $1Billion Morocco-Africa Trade and Investment Promotion Programme

Afreximbank will cooperate with the Ministry and relevant Moroccan entities and economic operators to develop and deploy appropriate project structuring and financing solutions.

How digital upstarts are menacing South Africa’s big banks

Newcomers to the banking industry are encroaching on markets controlled by the traditional "big four" banks.

Big move for Bitcoin payments in South Africa

Visa, meanwhile, started a crypto consulting service and invested in crypto platforms as part of a global push for digital currency adoption.

Ecobank embroiled in savings app ownership dispute with start-ups

Ecobank Kenya’s website says Save As You Spend allows its customers to automatically save 10 percent of any amount they spend.

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