10/20/2020
Mauritius Africa FinTech Hub gears up for its 2nd year anniversary
MAFH has been joined by new members and partners in this journey, made new connections across the globe, and is looking forward to the next year with even more optimism.
FinTech
10/20/2020
5th Africa Fintech Summit to be held virtually
This year’s Summit will host over 1,000 attendees and 60+ speakers calling in from 10 different time zones across 6 continents
10/19/2020
Zimbabwean entrepreneur among top 10 finalists of Africa’s Business Heroes prize
The 10 outstanding entrepreneurs – half of whom are female – have been selected from over 22,000 applications across all 54 African nations, following several rounds of rigorous evaluation.
10/19/2020
Disruptive digital solutions are rewiring banking DNA
This trend will accelerate as other industries digitise, allowing microservices to be monetised.
10/18/2020
4G Capital and Citi Collaborate to Strengthen Financial Inclusion in Kenya
As part of the collaboration, 4G Capital and Citi will work to address the inventory finance needs of last-mile distributors of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs)
10/16/2020
Nigerian fintech TeamApt working on non-interest financing for SMEs
McKinsey’s “Harnessing Nigeria’s fintech potential” report, published this September, revealed these industry milestones.
10/16/2020
What Nigerians love and dislike about Mobile Banking Apps
Same for apps that crash frequently after new updates, have regular failed transactions, and challenges with setting up and resetting user pins, among others.
10/15/2020
MCB hosts debate on payments: performance in a low touch economy
Stephanie noted that contactless payments are scaling, and revealed that MCB had seen a 50% increase in transactions and 4x the use in supermarkets in Mauritius
10/13/2020
BoG scales up efforts to protect banks from cyber attack
“Enhancing capacity to understand, identify and mitigate cyber risks on the part of operators, regulators, security agencies, and the entire national eco-system."
10/12/2020
Fintech Partnerships Within Nigeria, Africa and Beyond
He had three decades of distinguished banking career in three banks including six year tenure as Bank CEO.
10/12/2020
Tech investors wish for a crystal ball
Investors have been predicting the end of the tech bubble for years. Recent wobbles have revived that fear.
10/09/2020
Africa's quiet cryptocurrency revolution
On a continent that already embraces mobile money, virtual currency offers advantages for a young, tech-savvy population.
10/08/2020
Connecting people with finance: new digital core in banks
In this environment, traditional bank services – from deposits and loans to remittances – are quickly evolving to include payment and investment services.
10/08/2020
Capitec Bank selects HPS to bolster its payment activities in South Africa
Through the partnership, Capitec Bank will replace it’s legacy payment systems with PowerCARD, HPS’ payment platform to launch new and innovative products to the market more efficiently with reduced time to market.
10/07/2020
Connecting People with Finance: Mobile Money for Financial Inclusiveness (By Huawei advertorial)
The Bank of Ghana estimates that some seven million people are unbanked, representing 22 per cent of the country’s population.
10/07/2020
Fidelity Bank unveils Kukua, a virtual WhatsApp Banking Assistant
Mrs. Idun-Arkhurst assured that Fidelity Bank will continue to leverage technology to create simple and innovative solutions for customers to enjoy banking services in a seamless and secure manner.
10/06/2020
A Cashless Kenya Is In The Future, According To A Majority Of Consumers
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 5 – COVID-19 has seen consumers across the world ditch cash and in-person shopping in favour of online spending, according to Standard Chartered’s latest global survey.
10/06/2020
To protect African minigrids, Schneider will invest in cybersecurity
Increased investment in cyber-security is key to Schneider’s strategy of targeting minigrid operators in Africa, Amel Chadli, vice-president of development and strategy for the Middle East and Africa, tells The Africa Report.
10/06/2020
SA prop-tech startup reOS launches publicly with heavyweight angel backing
South African prop-tech startup reOS, which has developed a management platform for rental professionals, has publicly launched with the backing of heavyweight local angels including Bill Paladino and Mark Forrester.
10/06/2020
Advantages of transparent digital banking for businesses
Online and digitally banking through our cellphones and computers, has provided a convenient way for businesses to review their transactions and process payments for their expenses.