11/07/2016
NIBSS, banks, telcos unveil mobile payment solution, mCash
The mCash utilises Unstructured Supplementary Service Data, USSD code in payment processing.
FinTech
11/06/2016
Now is the time for fintech in Africa
Consumers with limited access to traditional banking have seized the opportunity to manage their money, make transfers and deposits, pay bills and purchase airtime through their mobile phones.
11/03/2016
Vodacom Stake Back Up for Sale to Black Buyers in South Africa
The PIC is in talks with a number of black investors, according to Chief Executive Officer Dan Matjila, who declined to discuss the details.
11/03/2016
African Fintech launces New Offerings at this year's Websummit
As well as potential investors who share our vision.
11/02/2016
Bye-Bye Brick And Mortar: Sub-Saharan African Markets With The Most Fintech Opportunities
Technologies like mobile payments and bitcoin steal the show.
11/02/2016
Why Tech Investing in the African Continent is a Brilliant Idea.
On the other hand, Africa has made a lot of progress as is seen in the numerous advancements in technology.
11/01/2016
SA banks swap asset via blockchain network
It is good learning platform, which is about sharing knowledge and experience.
11/01/2016
Wealth Technology News
The robots are coming!
10/31/2016
Savings and loans companies urged to use technology to drive financial inclusion
Savings and loans companies therefore do not want to be exempted from this new technology.
10/31/2016
Ecobank goes digital, to close 9 branches
The branches that will close by April 30 next year and Chambers, Ongata Rongai, Gikomba, Embakasi, Thika Road Mall, Meru, Kitale, Busia and Malindi.
10/31/2016
SA banks successfully swap asset via blockchain network
Banks aim to create a blockchain based ecosystem to grant syndicated loans.
10/31/2016
Mobile money on the rise in Africa as millions get phones
Millions use phones to pay utility bills, settle loans and even bail out friends in distress
10/27/2016
Wise Media Group announce new information portal “fintech-news”
Unveiled during FinTech Europe 2016 in London, the new window into the FinTech world is filled with news, research and much more
10/27/2016
SA wide open for tech-savvy syndicates
Banking has become increasingly dependent on technology, this creates more opportunities for criminals to gain access to critical systems
10/27/2016
Why are banks struggling with big data?
Big data is a combination of the Variety of types of data, the Velocity or speed of processing the data, and the Volume of data available.
10/25/2016
Cyber crime and loan caps test for bankers
The latest scare occured last week when claims emerged that KCB had its systems breached.
10/25/2016
Ecobank launches unified mobile app in Africa
Ecobank says the app will give it the “scale and capacity” to achieve its target of attaining 100 million customers.
10/25/2016
Bank Of Ghana To Emulate Nigeria’s BVN
There is a center in Dubai of the United Arab Emirates, as well as Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa.
10/25/2016
Stanbic Bank launches Money App Challenge
The challenge verticals for the competition will be based on Financial Literacy, Financial Education, and Personal Finance Management.
10/25/2016
Concern grows over KCB hacking claims
It is alleged that a breach, thought to have occurred in September this year