09/09/2019
MTN and Momentum Metropolitan’s Micro-Insurance JV is Gaining Traction
“There are further plans for it to expand into four more African countries in the medium term.”
FinTech
09/06/2019
Kenya bank deploys WhatsApp to boost engagement
In a related article, CapitalFM explained the bank will use WhatsApp to offer services including opening accounts, transfers, loans, paying bills and purchasing goods.
09/06/2019
GTBank adjudged Best Digital Bank of the Year
The Digital Innovation & Excellence Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions towards the digital transformation of the BFSI sector.
09/05/2019
Why biometric technology will be Key to Digital Transformation for South Africa Banks
In the face of this challenge, many banks are being forced to rethink their security procedures – while also balancing increasing consumer demand for a mobile and friction-free banking experience.
09/04/2019
Africa dialogue only effective if followed by action
Sandile Hlophe, EY Africa Government & Public Sector Leader, who advises many levels of South African government on digital transformation
09/03/2019
3 South African fintech startups just scored R23 million in loans – including one that invests in cows
“Businesses like these don’t always get the funding they require to grow from commercial funders but as part of our commitment to partner and grow financial services startups, we’ve leveraged our supplier development spending to support
09/03/2019
Nedbank moves its IT into the cloud with Microsoft deal
Nedbank uses Microsoft Azure, Office 365 and Dynamics 365, which include layers of security and data residency to ensure compliance with local regulations.
09/02/2019
South Africa has the potential for crypto growth despite harsh regulations
He admits that the region has certain problems have problems like improper sanitation, electrical power outages, and other management problems.
08/30/2019
Path Solutions upgrades Jaiz Bank’s core banking platform for enhanced performance
With this upgrade, Jaiz Bank aims to bring the latest technology to its customers to optimize the level of value creation.
08/30/2019
Don't bank on digital disruptors, says Nedbank CEO
He said the bank had, in recent years, invested approximately R2bn a year in new technologies in the interests of being more competitive in a new era of banking.
08/29/2019
Internet bankers fall by 12% – Bank of Ghana
Over the period, however, the number of registered mobile banking customers increased to 3,891,269 in 2018
08/28/2019
South Africa is a world leader in water technology – now we just have to put it into practice
A key driver of a successful economy in the 21st Century is innovation.
08/28/2019
Standard Bank becomes first African bank to join the global blockchain-based Marco Polo Network
Standard Bank is constantly looking for ways to provide best-in-class trade finance products to our customers
08/27/2019
How angel networks are filling startup funding gaps in Africa
This is a gap that can be filled by angel investors, and ABAN is hard at work convening angel networks across Africa.
08/27/2019
Fintech Nomanini raises $4m in funding round led by Standard Bank
All this increases transparency and lubricates the channel with capital, driving scale in a low margin economy and unlocking the latent potential of informal retail trade in Africa.
08/23/2019
South African Standard Bank joins trade finance blockchain Marco Polo
Standard Bank, which is present in 20 African countries, will now be able to contribute to the governance of Marco Polo while also taking advantage of its blockchain-powered applications.
08/23/2019
Rwanda’s Central Bank Eyes Digital Currency and Blockchain
Rwanda plans to learn from the experiences of other central banks in advanced countries that have tested digital currency and the blockchain such as Singapore, Canada, and the Netherlands.
08/22/2019
South African banks are watching cryptocurrency closely
Despite their fears of Facebook’s Libra, many countries are looking into implementing their own digital currencies to complement traditional ones.
08/22/2019
Virtual card payments in SA on the rise, says Standard Bank
The institution is also confident that the use of virtual cards is going to continue to rise.
08/21/2019
Kenya’s biggest banks look to mobile banking to drive profits
The bank registered Sh12.7 billion in profit after tax in 2019 half year result, an upward improvement of 5 per cent from Sh12.1 billion registered during the same period last year.