In this World Wide Wrap: Czech operators support mobile payment, Egypt govt takes on e-billing, and Reuters buys e-billing provider.
SA's M-Pesa heads to the 10 000-subscriber milestone, but the growth is too slow if Vodacom hopes to reach 10 million in three years.
The bank hopes its virtual currency clearing platform will become an ubiquitous standard.
In this World Wide Wrap: Westpac focuses on customer tech, ClairMail raises $13.8m for mobile banking, and new card features rewards button.
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: Lift intros suggestive selling tech, Canada delays secure payment system, and Footasylum virtualises servers.
Zimbabweans can now access life cover via their mobile phones.
It is unlikely the big four banks would have been IT-ready to meet the requirements of the delayed Companies Act.
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
In today's technology roundup: Twitter turns entire accounts into ads, Barclaycard payments system fails, Google offers more details on Google TV, and BT seeks moratorium on Internet piracy cases.
Attackers now vie for intellectual property and corporate secrets, says SuperVision Biometric Systems.
In this World Wide Wrap: India bank invests in tech, e-banking boosts consumer experience, and mobile banking to transform Egypt.
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
In today's technology roundup: Android apps found sharing data, Facebook zeroes in on Koobface hackers, Net neutrality Bill dead in the water, and dozens charged in Zeus Trojan scam.
In this World Wide Wrap: Global 360 releases BPM survey, FDA extends use of Appian BPM, and Nigeria selects Pio-Tech's Bank BPM.
An Alcatel-Lucent study found 89% of respondents are willing to pay for the convenience and portability of a mobile wallet service.