02/08/2017
Banks, technology and experience
Technology should be used to make lives easier
FinTech
02/08/2017
Security, IoT, mobility the big bets for SA banks
The country’s politics have a proven history of impacting the macro economy and this, in turn, will impact the micro economy and may result in lower consumer spend and a decrease in business confidence.
02/08/2017
South Africa to issue national digital currency?
The success has not gone unnoticed in South Africa.
02/08/2017
2017, the year for tech in financial services
This year will see three areas in the financial services sector impacted by technology
02/06/2017
South Africa to Establish a Strong Foothold in Fintech Sector
The year 2017 is predicted to push fintech and blockchain segment in South Africa.
02/06/2017
Ecobank unveils contest for Africa tech start-ups
Twenty finalists of the competition will be invited to an awards ceremony and an innovation fair at the global headquarters of Ecobank in Lomé, Togo.
02/03/2017
African Innovation, M-Pesa's Mobile Payments Innovations, Key Lessons For Banks With Lesley-Anne Vaughan
M-PESA transformed from a microfinance product to a revolutionary service
02/03/2017
2017: the year fintech shifts its focus to Africa
Following are several reasons fintech will likely shift its focus to Africa in 2017 and beyond.
02/02/2017
2017: the year fintech shifts its focus to Africa
Africa is becoming a very interesting fintech innovation hub
02/02/2017
Why Did Standard Bank Join The R3 Blockchain Consortium After Others Quit?
Collaboration is critical to unlocking the value of blockchain technology
02/02/2017
Banks' apps put to the test
What was once a war of getting the first app to the market is now a war of having the best banking app in the market
02/02/2017
Diamond Bank records 2m subscribers on mobile app, Diamond Y’ello platforms
A record milestones to the Bank’s digital innovation and quest
02/01/2017
Visa signs strategic partnership deal with Atlas Mara
Atlas Mara’s banks will be able to leverage already existing Visa payment platforms
01/31/2017
Standard Bank furthers exploration in blockchain across Africa
R3 is a financial innovation firm that leads a consortium partnership with financial institutions to design and deliver advanced distributed ledger technologies to the global financial markets.
01/31/2017
Bitcoin startup BitPesa raises $2.5m in Series A round
BitPesa plans on focusing on customer growth
01/27/2017
Nigeria: USSD tech powers mobile banking revolution
It has been adapted to serve numerous operator functions and value-added services
01/27/2017
Pan-African banking conglomerate Ecobank launches fintech challenge for African startups
A total of 20 teams will be selected for the challenge that will take place at the global headquarters of Ecobank in Lomé, Togo.
01/25/2017
African Leadership Magazine names Dewji Person of the Year 2016
The Forum would also be used to honor other nominees and leaders, whose commitment to excellence has been impressive.
01/25/2017
Bringing crowdsourcing into banks’ tech development teams
Establishing an innovation culture within a business takes more than investment in new technology
01/25/2017
Why the Future of African Finance is FinTech
It is microfinance that will empower, connect and take forward Africa’s future and will continue to do so.