02/23/2022
AfrAsia Bank embraces AI-based Unified End-Point Management
AfrAsia Bank has reviewed its cybersecurity strategy, embedding at its core a clear mission and purpose to navigate this ‘golden era’.
FinTech
02/22/2022
Crypto-assets regulation around the world
Integral to the crypto-asset ecosystem are crypto exchanges
02/22/2022
Ernst & Young Urges Insurers to Digitizing Core Processes, Embrace Flexible Sourcing Models
In its 2022 Global Insurance Outlook, which highlights trends shaping the Insurance Industry.
02/21/2022
Technology, key driver of innovation — Expert
Therefore, the launch of the national policy on 5G networks is laudable as it provides a fitting platform to drive the rollout of the 5G network on a national scale.
02/21/2022
Is Africa’s tech ecosystem on track for a more phenomenal year?
Based on the report recently published by Partech, a venture capitalist firm that aggregates funding data, African tech companies- over 600 of them- in 2021 raked in a total of $5.2bn in disclosed funding.
02/21/2022
Meet BlackPay, a “no-frills, non-banking” startup for marginalised communities
These loan offerings are backed by various funds, banking partners, and local financial services institutions
02/21/2022
FNB warns of new ‘remote’ scams targeting customers in South Africa
The success of this fraud requires cooperation from the user to install a remote access app, and sadly, some consumers fall for these tricks and end up compromising credentials, he said.
02/21/2022
Uganda looks to Kenya, Jamaica for its digital currency
"The dominant youth segment is a plus for introduction of a digital currency because it fits into their tech savvy behavioural patterns."
02/18/2022
Next revolution after mobile money and Kenya is among top countries in uptake [Opinion]
Kenya led the revolution in mobile money transfer, and now, youth have embraced the next frontier
02/18/2022
Kenya: Mobile Banking Continues to Reign Supreme in 2021-Survey
Customers who preferred the use of ATMs dropped to 9.8 per cent compared to 12 per cent in 2020.
02/17/2022
With 2021 Digital Scorecard, KPMG Urges Banks to Engage Customers with Digital Banking Channels
The 2021 edition featured a selection of 26 banks many of whom have Pan-African footprints across the African continent.
02/17/2022
Africa can benefit much more from artificial intelligence
AI Expo Africa, now entering its fifth successful year, is the largest business-focused AI, robotic process automation
02/17/2022
Stitch Secures $21m Series ‘A’ Funding to Build Infrastructure for African FinTechs
Across the hundreds of customers we work with, big and small, we are witnessing a record pace of development of new financial products.
02/14/2022
Kenya’s central bank seeks public input on potential CBDC
The watchdog has given Kenyans until May 20 to submit their comments on the paper that examines the dangers and possibilities of CBDC
02/14/2022
Morocco’s Central Bank gearing up digital currency
The signatories also agreed to cooperate in digital banking services and innovative payment solutions.
02/14/2022
Sterling Bank Confers Heart Fellowship Awards on 5 Tech Founders
“A critical look at any of the chosen sectors indicates that any action taken to upscale the sectors would have a remarkable impact on the overall economy.”
02/14/2022
Stellas Digital Bank’s app makes debut
“Beyond this, the feature ultiDigital Bank customers by encrypting their transactions and isolating them from fraudsters,”
02/14/2022
Stitch Raises $21 Million for African Fintech Market Expansion
Some of its clients include pan-African money-transfer firm Chipper Cash, crypto platform Luno and mobile-payments firm Zapper.
02/14/2022
Beware these Valentine’s Day scams in South Africa
Avoid any interactions with third-party investment sellers or joining investment groups on social media platforms.
02/11/2022
Kenya's central bank tests public opinion about digital currencies
The balance of risks and benefits of central bank digital currency will vary from one economy to another