09/09/2014
Three things banks can learn from cybercriminals
They do a few things particularly well that ensure their success – and banks should take note.
FinTech
09/07/2014
Bank of Africa - Tanzania and Vodacom seal deal to finance distributors
Bank of Africa – Tanzania (BOA Tanzania) and telecommunications company Vodacom have reached an agreement allowing Vodacom’s distributors to secure loans without a collateral security at favorable terms and provide better services to their cli
09/03/2014
03 Capital Launches Nigeria's First Non-Bank Credit Card
The card, according to the company works on Interswitch network, which means that it can be used on all ATMs, POS, internet payment sites in Nigeria.
09/02/2014
Standard Bank mobile apps still down
Standard Bank is working to restore its mobile services as the bank continues to be hit by technical problems.
09/01/2014
Nigeria Launches New MasterCard-branded Electronic ID Card
Onyemenam explained that the card, among many other uses, which includes payment, has the potential of being used as an international travel document
09/01/2014
Indian banking and financial services software powerhouse eyes African banking
With opportunity in abundance and the new devolved county governments in Kenya, this lending solution is expected to improve any credit process
08/29/2014
Standard Chartered the Best Consumer Internet Bank
This is the 15th year the Global Finance - a globally acclaimed financial publication, has named the World's Best Internet Banks.
08/29/2014
Safaricom-Equity battle for mobile banking hots up
Equity is seeking approval from the Communications Authority of Kenya to roll out mobile banking and telecommunication services by riding on Airtel’s network.
08/28/2014
Did IT guys at Fidelity dupe the Bank?
The bank has also signed a $60 million Tier II syndicated facility agreement between Fidelity Bank and a consortium of European Development Financial Institutions
08/28/2014
Solar panels that charge mobile phones
Fast, Durable, and Portable Solar Phone Charger to Empower All Regions of COMESA
08/28/2014
Solar panels that charge mobile phones
Fast, Durable, and Portable Solar Phone Charger to Empower All Regions of COMESA
08/28/2014
Standard Bank to launch new website
Standard Bank is set to launch a new website with a responsive design that will enable customers to bank via PC, tablet or smartphone.
08/26/2014
Nigeria: Banks Lament As Electronic Fraud Rises to N2 Billion
Kuru who was represented by the bank's Head, Strategy and Corporate Transformation, Mr. Chuks Ekpunobi, urged banks to collaborate in order to eradicate e-fraud, which he described as a "common enemy."
08/21/2014
Safaricom slashes M-Pesa costs in skirmish with Equity Bank
Safaricom alleges that Equity's planned use of paper-thin SIM card technology could endanger existing mobile money users with fraud risks. Equity has denied the merits of these allegations.
08/21/2014
Old Mutual Launches Innovative Prepaid And Reward Programme In Namibia
Tranwall Limited, in partnership with Payment Express (PEX) Mauritius, has successfully completed the implementation of Tranwall Transaction Control for the OMCARD Namibia project. Tranwall Transaction Control enables the OMCARD to empower their cardholde
08/20/2014
Airtel, IFC and MasterCard partners towards mobile money in Zambia
The overall aim of the three-year project is to assist Airtel Money Zambia in building a sustainable mobile money operation, the IFC said. It will provide market research and advisory services on agent network management and business strategy development.
08/18/2014
Standard Chartered Bank Presents National Payment Strategy Document To Bank Of Ghana
She also underscored the importance of co-ordination in making progress in this process
08/18/2014
Internet-loving Nigerians slow to adopt web banking
So why would such tech-savvy customers not make the leap to online banking?
08/15/2014
The Mobile Banking Gold Rush
The successful use of mobile phones for economic purposes in rural areas has been seen in Internet access, social networks, education, health care and agriculture.
08/15/2014
First National Bank and NCR Corporation Win ‘Best ATM and Kiosk Project’ Award
Software upgrades on NCR SelfServ 4 slim line kiosk help transform FNB’s retail network