Managers of Wealth Africa

Ernst & Young Urges Insurers to Digitizing Core Processes, Embrace Flexible Sourcing Models

In its 2022 Global Insurance Outlook, which highlights trends shaping the Insurance Industry.

Technology, key driver of innovation — Expert

Therefore, the launch of the national policy on 5G networks is laudable as it provides a fitting platform to drive the rollout of the 5G network on a national scale.

Is Africa’s tech ecosystem on track for a more phenomenal year?

Based on the report recently published by Partech, a venture capitalist firm that aggregates funding data, African tech companies- over 600 of them- in 2021 raked in a total of $5.2bn in disclosed funding.

Meet BlackPay, a “no-frills, non-banking” startup for marginalised communities

These loan offerings are backed by various funds, banking partners, and local financial services institutions

FNB warns of new ‘remote’ scams targeting customers in South Africa

The success of this fraud requires cooperation from the user to install a remote access app, and sadly, some consumers fall for these tricks and end up compromising credentials, he said.

Uganda looks to Kenya, Jamaica for its digital currency

"The dominant youth segment is a plus for introduction of a digital currency because it fits into their tech savvy behavioural patterns."

Next revolution after mobile money and Kenya is among top countries in uptake [Opinion]

Kenya led the revolution in mobile money transfer, and now, youth have embraced the next frontier

Kenya: Mobile Banking Continues to Reign Supreme in 2021-Survey

Customers who preferred the use of ATMs dropped to 9.8 per cent compared to 12 per cent in 2020.

With 2021 Digital Scorecard, KPMG Urges Banks to Engage Customers with Digital Banking Channels

The 2021 edition featured a selection of 26 banks many of whom have Pan-African footprints across the African continent.

Africa can benefit much more from artificial intelligence

AI Expo Africa, now entering its fifth successful year, is the largest business-focused AI, robotic process automation

Stitch Secures $21m Series ‘A’ Funding to Build Infrastructure for African FinTechs

Across the hundreds of customers we work with, big and small, we are witnessing a record pace of development of new financial products.

Kenya’s central bank seeks public input on potential CBDC

The watchdog has given Kenyans until May 20 to submit their comments on the paper that examines the dangers and possibilities of CBDC

Morocco’s Central Bank gearing up digital currency

The signatories also agreed to cooperate in digital banking services and innovative payment solutions.

Sterling Bank Confers Heart Fellowship Awards on 5 Tech Founders

“A critical look at any of the chosen sectors indicates that any action taken to upscale the sectors would have a remarkable impact on the overall economy.”

Stellas Digital Bank’s app makes debut

“Beyond this, the feature ultiDigital Bank customers by encrypting their transactions and isolating them from fraudsters,”

Stitch Raises $21 Million for African Fintech Market Expansion

Some of its clients include pan-African money-transfer firm Chipper Cash, crypto platform Luno and mobile-payments firm Zapper.

Beware these Valentine’s Day scams in South Africa

Avoid any interactions with third-party investment sellers or joining investment groups on social media platforms.

Kenya's central bank tests public opinion about digital currencies

The balance of risks and benefits of central bank digital currency will vary from one economy to another

Micro insurer aYo named best digital insurance SME in Côte d’Ivoire

aYo launched in January 2017 in Uganda and has reached more than 16 million enrolled customers across Uganda, Ghana and Zambia by the end of 2021.

African Gains in Digital Readiness

Digital readiness assesses digital skills, training, Internet access, e-commerce growth, investment climate, and ability to nurture startups, as well as sustainability factors such as renewable energy mix, lower emissions intensity and green initiatives.