Managers of Wealth Africa

South Africa is a startup powerhouse that leads the continent for exits, finds new report

It also includes the full list of startups tracked for the purposes of the report.

PayU strengthens presence in Africa with Ghana entry and new BNPL and QR-based product offerings

Through PayU’s partnership with Payflex, consumers in South Africa now have the ability to pay in four equal and interest-free instalments, creating greater access to funding and autonomy on how consumers pay.

CBK set to regulate financial super-apps

The platforms host apps from different businesses including banks, airlines, and utility firms, making them popular among consumers seeking the convenience of a one-stop solution.

Absa Bank Introduces First-Ever QR Code Feature For ATMs

With the advancement of digital technology and the dynamic needs of customers

South Africa’s Payfast Launches New Initiative to Upskill Aspiring Business Owners

Entrepreneurs will also have access to useful resources, including cash vouchers, equipment, data, access to co-working spaces, mental health support, and Heavy Chef guidebooks.

Big tech is winning the battle for Kenya’s talent

Major telcos and banks, long considered the best-paying organizations for techies in Kenya, are also losing their best talent to big tech.

Banks innovate with digital solutions for GhanaCard linkage to Accounts

The Bank’s drive to have all accounts validated and linked to Ghana Card continues to enjoy support from commercial banks in Ghana.

8th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit: promoting digital innovation within the African fiscal sector

The 'CEO Influencer' panel, brainstormed on the importance of Taking Digital Banking to Rural Africa

The Family Office winner of Best AI Use-Case Award by World AI Show and Awards

The World AI Awards recognizes the successful endeavors of innovators, entrepreneurs and solution providers in the field of AI as well as breakthroughs in implementing AI in the Middle East and North Africa

African banking evolution: From mobile banking to fueling fintechs, SME growth and expanding middle class

This is all happening in a larger context: The continent as a whole is reeling from pandemic impacts

Tax season is coming amidst a shocking rise in cybercrime

In the lead up to tax season, SARS (South African Revenue Services) has already warned of a sharp increase in scams targeting taxpayers

Vertiv Signs Channel Distribution Agreement with Tech First Gulf (TFG) Covering East Africa

With Vertiv we are confident to continue our journey of innovating and disrupting the IT infrastructure growth with Vertiv industry-leading infrastructure solutions.

eNaira fails to entice merchants, banks

The app apathy appears to be more pronounced among merchants. Out of 168,380 people who have activated their wallets, only 80 are merchants.

Can technology be the driving force behind Africa’s development?

In certain types of innovation, Africa also leads the world

Ecobank gets Excellence in Fintech-Banking Relationship award

InvestTech, Flutterwave-Excellence in Fintech Infrastructure, while Excellence in Blockchain Technology went to Appzone Group.

Equity Bank Kenya CEO: Digital currencies can complement mobile money

The banker believes that the continent is in a prime position to take advantage of emerging technology at a higher pace than the developed nations, and in time, it could even leapfrog them on fourth industrial technologies.

Don’t abandon all crypto says IMF managing director

Georgieva was speaking alongside other members of the world’s financial elite on a panel discussing central bank digital currencies.

How has Nigeria’s digital currency fared since its launch?

Adoption rates of the eNaira, Africa’s first official digital currency, have been low since its introduction in October.

S.African central bank eyes digital rand to cut cross-border payment costs

Some countries are planning to introduce e-versions of traditional currency

UBA upgrades Chatbot features, as Leo launches service on Google Business Chat, Instagram

The bank also announced an interesting upgrade to the existing features of Leo, where customers can now carry out their activities in a 3D animated format.

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