The JSE-listed company has bought MXit's sister company Swist Technology Solutions for R52 million.
In this World Wide Wrap: Tech giants eye mobile payment, credit card usage dips, and WikiLeaks' defenders slam payment firms.
DRS has released a solution that grants user access based on the user's typing pattern.
In this World Wide Wrap: British credit union enters Canada, Zeus 'the greatest threat', and Dhanalaxmi Bank intros mobile banking.
NSFAS fintech partners to challenge contract cancellations
In this week's tech news roundup, Fintech partners contracted to disburse monthly allowances to NSFAS-funded tertiary students have challenged the allegations levelled against them, saying they are considering legal action. eZaga and Tenet Technology have denied the allegations made against them and claim to not have received the full report in which these were made Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #sita #nsfas https://www.itweb.co.za/content/DZQ58MV8yPAvzXy2 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/rxP3jqBEax8MA2ye https://www.itweb.co.za/content/xnklOvz1dnYq4Ymz https://www.itweb.co.za/content/dgp45vaBPVJ7X9l8 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/P3gQ2qGAPrg7nRD1
In this World Wide Wrap: HighOrbit streamlines workflow, L&T Infotech and IBM collaborate, and a new BPM breed emerges.
IT firm Business Genetics has established its presence in SA after identifying a shortage of skills.
In this World Wide Wrap: E-payment to save India $22bn, Smartpay plans ASX listing, and China upbeat about mobile payment.
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
The continent is to host a conference to bolster strategies for financial integration.
In this World Wide Wrap: Kenyan bank unveils mobile banking, IMPS simplifies mobile banking, and
Blue Label Telecoms and Ubank have partnered to provide mobile banking platform to SA's working class.
The future of banking in Africa
MTN and Huawei, in partnership with Brainstorm magazine, held an executive roundtable on 11 May for industry insiders from the financial sector to discuss emerging technologies and digitisation in the banking space. #mtn #huawei #fintech
The new Companies Act will cost banks up to R100 million each in new IT systems, and industry says the time frame is just too short.
In today's technology roundup: Google in anti-trust probe, Windows Phone 7 unlocked, WikiLeaks founder targets US bank, and Iran's nuclear programme sabotaged.
In this World Wide Wrap: Mobile tech empowers African farmers, unbanked Nigerians get mobile banking, and O3b satellites to benefit Africa.