08/04/2017
‘SA corporates now more keen to back initiatives like Startupbootcamp’
Startupbootcamp Cape Town has secured six sponsors to cover the costs of the programme
FinTech
08/02/2017
30% of banking jobs threatened by AI & Blockchain
The programme helps executives to both launch new Fintech ventures and harness new technology to build better financial services firms.
08/02/2017
Absa gets real with virtual investor launch
The first phase of Virtual Investor will offer customers access to a pre-selected range of Absa’s unit trusts, with more investment products, like retirement annuities, expected to follow at some unspecified point in time.
08/01/2017
Union Bank Unveils Digital Banking Platforms
The statement quoted the bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Emeka Emuwa to have expressed commitment to delivering on its brand proposition.
08/01/2017
Barclays invests K25m in digital platforms
The bank has invested over K25 million in technology and digital platforms.
07/28/2017
Google plans $3m free equity seed funding for African start-ups in Q2
Nigeria needs digital skills training for its youths and Google is focusing on digital skills training in the whole of Africa.
07/26/2017
Considering using bitcoin to store wealth? Here's what you need to know
Bitcoin was released in 2009 by an anonymous person or group called Satoshi Nakamoto.
07/26/2017
Mauritius: How FinTech Sits Within The Existing Legal And Regulatory Framework?
Given the numerous opportunities which FinTech provide, Mauritius is keen to harness the benefits of the FinTech revolution, in particular to become a FinTech Hub for Africa.
07/26/2017
Fidelity Bank makes banking easy with improved mobile app
The new Fidelity Mobile App allows users to access more banking services remotely.
07/20/2017
Why South Africa needs its own sovereign blockchain
The world is not yet ready for a permissioned supranational blockchain run by governments
07/19/2017
Banking Technology Innovations and Investments in Africa
There are many reasons to invest in banking technology innovation in Africa.
07/17/2017
S.Africa's white enclave eyes move to e-cash
The town maintains its unique racial makeup by vetting and interviewing prospective residents.
07/13/2017
Standard Bank to host Africa’s first-ever advanced tech summit
According to Carreira, the Singularity University Summit will be a two-day international event set to highlight the impact of AI, robotics, blockchain and other exponential technologies
07/12/2017
Sygnia’s assets under management increases
We expect to unlock more value from the acquisition by restructuring some of the outsourced services in due course.
07/10/2017
Digital Africa would bring rewards to European and Africans
Investing in Africa’s digital economy is a necessary step towards opening new investment opportunities, connections between people and businesses.
07/10/2017
Four South African Banks Join Blockchain Proof Of Concept Initiative
Launched at the beginning of 2017, the initiative looks to overcome the challenges regarding monitoring and managing of international nostro accounts
07/07/2017
Meet South Africa’s tech billionaires
Koos Bekker sits atop the list when it comes to wealth in tech
07/07/2017
Expert wants FG, states to automate pension processes
IT plays an integral role in prompt service delivery in pension industry
07/05/2017
The Battle of Fintech vs Cybercrime
South Africans were just as vulnerable to cybercrime – if not even more so
07/04/2017
The future’s bright
It was clear from his address that Orange Money underlined Orange’s commitment to Africa