05/09/2019
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky raises flag on SIM fraud
A SIM swap fraud happens when someone convinces a telecoms operator to switch a phone number over to a SIM card that a criminal possesses.
FinTech
05/09/2019
‘This technology is not a luxury’: TymeBank CEO on AI chatbot
Deploying these technologies for us is not a luxury.
05/09/2019
MAS works with Kenyan counterpart for first Afro-Asia fintech fest
Some of the most exciting developments in technology-enabled financial inclusion are happening in Africa and Asia,” said Ravi Menon
05/08/2019
Five tech-driven insurance companies in Johannesburg
The Internet of Things advancements that have been fostered by cheaper data costs in bigger regions haven’t been applied to the same extent in South Africa
05/07/2019
Experts urge Nigerians to explore skill devt in cybersecurity
The experts, who made the call, noted that with the increase in the prevalence of cyberattacks on business organisations, government infrastructure and individuals, the demands for cybersecurity skills would also be on the rise.
05/07/2019
World Bank advocates for digital banking to rope in the poor
The report also calls for a balance between innovation and risk, to cater for consumers who want not only to save, but to access digitally enabled, market-based wealth-building products.
05/07/2019
Irish Fintech secures funding for African micro loans
The start-up has committed to helping the next 2 billion people progress into the formal financial world
05/06/2019
Safaricom offers special dividend as revenues soar
Safaricom, which is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, rode on increased revenues from its mobile money platform M-Pesa and data to grow revenues during the 12-month period to March 31.
05/06/2019
First Bank reiterates commitment to continue lead on digital banking
First Bank is focused on the needs of its customers and user experience
05/03/2019
Tecno Unveils High-Performance Spark 3 Series with AI Technology
TECNO mobile also kicked off the 3rd edition of its Light Up Your Dream campaign
05/02/2019
Think you're ready to automate your client reports? by Marc Dukes
It may sound over-simplistic, perhaps even trite, but investment managers must be clear about why they want to automate and have defined the outcomes they are seeking.
05/02/2019
Revealed: Here are hacker groups looting banks in Kenya
By raising community awareness, we intend to minimize damage and loss to your customers," the firm also published the information on its blog two weeks ago.
05/02/2019
First Bank Restate Commitment to Digital Banking
He expressed assurance hope digital banking would lead to a shift from the old mindset to an experienced mindset.
05/01/2019
gh-link cards: How different are they?
Transactions on the gh-link cards are processed locally.
05/01/2019
Banking on the Future of Women
Digital financial services are cutting out the middleman to equalize opportunity
05/01/2019
Standard Bank to invest in new financial technology opportunities
It is an honour to partner with the continent’s leading financial institution and our team are extremely excited to begin working together on a number of identified opportunities.
04/30/2019
Standard Bank selects Microsoft to drive the bank's digital transformation
"Standard Bank is embracing digital transformation and the opportunities it presents."
04/30/2019
Kenya's Equity Bank, Safaricom team up to expand digital banking
After this, Safaricom went on to strike deals with Equity’s rivals, CBA Group and KCB, allowing both banks to lend to customers and take deposits via the M-Pesa platform.
04/29/2019
How well is Africa playing the innovation game?
The transformation seen on the continent, so far, has largely been due to the deliberate willingness to embrace change.
04/29/2019
$10m to be invested for African start-ups
The investments were aimed at denting the scourge of unemployment in the country and to help sustain one of Africa’s most industrialised and developed economies.