Managers of Wealth Africa

Fintech company empowers SMEs

The Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Transactworld Digital, Ernest Obi, said businesses in Nigeria have faced numerous challenges in transitioning to digital commerce.

7 cloud security challenges facing South African businesses

Weak authentication protocols, inadequate encryption, or human error often cause data breaches.

Why banks, fintechs are betting on blockchain technology

The fintech is not alone in this migration.

DLocal and AZA Finance team up in Africa

By combining dLocal’s robust cross-border payment infrastructure with AZA Finance’s foreign exchange capabilities and network of regional licences, customers of both companies will benefit from improved payment processing

10 Startups to Watch in 2025 in West Africa

Key markets like Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire are leading the charge, supported by new policies like Nigeria’s Startup Act and Ghana’s Digital Roadmap.

SARS has a new unit coming after these taxpayers in South Africa hard

The SARS crypto unit comprises highly trained professionals with very specific skills, Tax Consulting said.

South Africa's central bank chief criticises crypto lobbying efforts

The latter underlined that Bitcoin could not be considered a valuable reserve asset

RealPay: Digitising Africa and Expanding Horizons Globally

RealPay’s international expansion allows the company to blend global best practices with local insights

Standard Bank Group Enhances Customer Experience Through Purposeful Technology Integration

Fischer elaborated on the bank’s strategy to integrate technology seamlessly into its operations.

Interoperability, digital payment systems drive financial inclusion to 97%

The report stated that 98.72 percent of payments made in 2016 by volume were made in cash.

Waza enhances cross-border payments with digital platform

The report noted that economic uncertainty is expected to increase the demand for creative thinking, resilience, flexibility, and agility.

The future of Kenyan banking….is expensive

For now, Tasks is still in beta, so maybe don’t trust it with all your application reminders just yet.

Firm Plans AI Varsity in Nigeria to Boost Africa’s Tech Adoption

The proposed Wini University is envisioned as Africa’s first university entirely focused on Artificial Intelligence.

How digital advancement can shift the microfinance landscape in Nigeria

A significant factor in this scenario is the use of technology to reach users across the country.

All the bank branches where South Africans can get a new passport and smart ID

The good news is that people who need a new passport or smart ID do not have to visit a Home Affairs branch.

AI and taxation in the growing digital economy

The rapid growth of e-commerce, crypto currencies and cross-border digital services underscore an urgent need for innovative solutions to ensure fair and efficient taxation.

Banks to continue shift towards digital banking services – Deloitte

It however warned that the expansion in digital banking services and use of IT infrastructure will continue to expose financial services players to cyber security challenges.

Groundbreaking AI institute launched in South Africa

At the Wits MIND Institute, we care deeply about how we understand, and can advance, the fundamental science of AI itself

The South Africans behind a R14 billion fintech startup

The most recent funding round doubled the company’s value and introduced further investors in the crypto startup.

Rising cases of digital fraud threaten Nigeria’s financial inclusion goals

Similarly, there was also a spike in the amount involved in fraud as the attackers attempted to steal N115.9 billion in the third quarter, marking a 105% surge compared with N56.6 billion recorded in Q2.

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