Managers of Wealth Africa

Africa’s Tech Industry Is Booming And It's Time The World Takes Note

Today, there are at least 442 active tech hubs on the continent. Countries like Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, and Kenya

Mauritius – Playing in a tropical, Fintech sandbox

Mauritius is not the only African country to see the potential of digitisation but it is in the interesting position of acting as a gateway for investment into and out of other African countries.

Nedbank shows the mountain incumbents have to climb

Enabling self-service is not as easy as the upstarts make it seem.

Lazarus group behind recent cyberattack on South Africa - Kaspersky

Time reported on Tuesday that UN experts are investigating these cyberattacks.

Improved cybersecurity laws needed to deal with rising SA cybercrime

Cybercrimes across digital banking platforms alone increased by 75% in 2018 - resulting in losses of over R262 million - according to the South African Banking Risk Information Centre’s (Sabric) annual statistics.

African fintech showcase

The reason we exist is to close the information gap where private companies are concerned on the African continent.

Cyber security takes centre stage as SADC leaders meet

"Cyber crime is becoming a serious concern in the region like elsewhere across the world," said Mapolao Mokoena, SADC director of infrastructure and services.

Estonia-Based Cryptocurrency Firm Launches Operations In East Africa

This feature enables the platform to trace the history of Totalcoins thus stopping people from spending other users’ coins, making copies of the coins or undoing transactions.

Mobile Phones Are Replacing Bank Accounts in Africa

A service that allows people to withdraw or deposit cash by text has become an indispensable part of life

3 lessons from running an AI-powered start-up in Africa

For the continent to remain relevant on the global stage, it is not only vital that companies embrace AI, but also that local entrepreneurs have equity in these technologies.

After Running One Of Nigeria's Largest Banks, Uzoma Dozie Launches Sparkle, A Mobile-First Platform

Uzoma’s name is synonymous with retail and technology - which is why it might not have come as a surprise when he unveiled his new company, Sparkle

Govt repositions technology for economic growth

‘This will ensure our education system responds to that of our development paradigm,” added the Deputy President.

African Fintech firm enters UAE market to empower African expat community with financial solutions

African payment gateway Innovate 1 Pay this week announced that it is launching its Dubai office, bringing easy and seamless money transfer and payment services to African expatriates in the region.

Online group offers African trade funding solution

He attributed some of the problems to colonial mentality and strained communication due to a language barrier.

FinTech disruption of financial services real, says FITC CEO

She said FinTech would help in cross-boarder payment and help bring in more funds from the Diaspora into the economy.

ADB plans more investments in digital banking

Dr Mensah also pointed out that the bank was confident of playing the lead role in the revolution in the agricultural financing that would soon be introduced in the agricultural sector.

Investment In African Fintech’s Grew To US$357 Million In 2018

The trend is said to have continued this year with 3 Nigeria fintechs each raising around US$5 million in funding in the first half of 2019.

Nigeria’s largest mobile operator is about to become a bank

The license comes after reforms by Nigeria’s central bank last October permitting telecoms operators to get mobile money and banking licenses in a bid to boost financial inclusion and facilitate the long-held ambition for a cashless society.

Nedbank Namibia launches top-rated money app

Not only does our new app provide best-in-class user experience in terms of mobile banking, it is also the first banking app in Namibia that allows clients to freeze and unfreeze their bankcards straight from the app.

Fintech and bank partnerships can grow SMEs

“While some SMEs are hesitant to make the shift towards digital, the reality is that they no longer have a choice.