The payments and software firm looks to increase its tech employee pool by 200, as it plans to establish a presence in the Middle East and Africa.
The bank plans to open SA’s first cyber security academy for the visually-impaired, in partnership with the Hein Wagner Academy.
The Social Security Agency confirms there are three ways approved beneficiaries will receive payments for the new cycle of the COVID-19 grant.
The Bitcoin network continues to witness an eye-popping level of activity on its blockchain, despite high Q2 volatility, says the Blockchain Centre.
NSFAS fintech partners to challenge contract cancellations
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The mobile virtual network operator says it bases its packaged offers on an amount of data per month, including a router.
The big-four bank readies its Nedbank Business Hub to promote seamless, digitised and self-service solutions for business clients.
Online merchant fraudsters are using automated scripts or software to attempt transactions or payments, says First National Bank.
Huawei Cloud drives African FinTech innovation
Mark Wang, Solution Architect at Huawei Cloud Southern Africa, spoke to ITWeb about Huawei being a strategic partner in the banking sector. He also addressed challenges for banks in SA and potential growth in the payment ecosystem for customers. #huaweicloud #fintech #digitalbanking
Around 81% of surveyed MEA female entrepreneurs adopt digital payment solutions, in comparison to 68% of their male counterparts.
‘Everything as a Service’ is already providing value to Vodafone Ghana and GCB Bank.
Burak Akinci is named CEO of Simfy (Ayoba), reporting to MTN Group chief digital and fintech officer Serigne Dioum.
The fintech start-up receives an operating licence from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, allowing it to offer services locally.
Across the continent, digital wallets have evolved into so-called super apps, which have diversified beyond money management, says Omdia.