Managers of Wealth Africa

Sasfin takes equity stake in South African lendtech Payabill

Johannesburg-based Sasfin has taken an equity stake in lender Payabill as it seeks out SME growth.

Implement a continental strategy on technology – Fidelity Bank MD

“Connectivity, literacy, and cost of mobile phones are some of the challenges with technology in Africa,” he added.

WorldRemit launches money transfer service from South Africa to Nigeria

The new digital service will reduce the cost of sending money across borders.

Why Kenyan FSIs are accelerating changes in their business models

Mobile money, mobile banking, online banking, and most recently digital lending, are among the innovations that have squarely reshaped the sector owing to technological factors that will continue to define the industry’s trajectory in the long term.

Why there are so few contactless card machines in South Africa

MyBroadband spoke to major South African banks to determine why it has taken so long to roll out NFC-compatible payment terminals to all merchants.

Africa's Digital Awakening Is Here: Rwanda to Open its First Smartphone Factory By April 2019

The Minister said, "Smartphones are important ICT tools since there are some digital services that only require smartphones such as access to land services among others.

Latest universal bank codes 2019

The essence of this code is to ensure that customers who are transacting online avoid the risk of transferring funds to the wrong branch.

Cryptocurrency trader welcomes SARB policy approach

Luno has been working with the SARB over the past five years and provided significant input for the regulator about cryptocurrencies and cryptoassets.

Crypto is Perfect for Africa

Blockchain is being explored in many areas in the public and business sectors.

Local Funding Slows As Tech Startups Raise $95m Offshore

Nigeria’s place at the top of the pile was driven by investments in fintech companies

Digital is reinventing ‘payment methods’ of consumers - Standard Bank

More than 90 percent of retail transactions in parts of Kenya remain cash-based and Gallup’s survey of 11 countries in sub-Saharan Africa found that more than 80 percent of adults there have made bill payments or remittances with cash.

Axia Suite 2.1 released with new functional features

Axia Suite has now been enriched with new functionalities for risk management & compliance.

Access Bank customers can now transfer money to MTN Mobile wallet

Access Bank Managing Director Joana Bannerman said the Bank is continuously pursuing its retail banking strategy by enhancing the efficiency of its electronic banking services.

FirstBank partners Azuri Technology to promote sustainable development in Nigeria

Azuri brings affordable, modern consumer goods and services to the millions in sub-Saharan Africa without access to conventional power.

S.A’s Insuretech Ctrl Tones Up Ties With Santam Insurance After Recent Undisclosed Series A

This could enhance their strong intermediary distribution channels which they want to support further

Fintech solutions disrupt existing architecture

In 2018, the SolaFin2Go project was designed to address the challenge of providing standalone cost effective solar systems to generate clean power and hot water for off-grid households in sub-Saharan Africa.

There Is A Big Misconception In Africa That If You Are A Tech Startup, You Need VC Money – Says Investor Zachariah George

From 2011 to 2014, Zach led the Africa operations of U-Start – a Swiss-based global investment advisory firm specialising in direct and indirect venture capital investments in the tech and digital sector for private/VC funds, corporate ventures, and

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