In this World Wide Wrap: Mexico to push mobile banking, survey reveals lax security measures, and UK protects new mobile 'bank cards'.
The ITWeb Mobile Payments event will investigate the potential of mobile transactions in the African market.
In this World Wide Wrap: Network handoff successful, wireless growth fuels mobile VOIP, and Nokia enters mobile money market.
Zambia National Commercial Bank will purchase Xpertek's SFI Payment Switch, eVolve.
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
Stripping out foreign exchange losses, the company grows profit by almost 90%.
In this World Wide Wrap: Dubai bank simplifies utility payment, CTP upgrades e-billing tool, and e-billing brings cost benefits.
The bank has been using Oracle Essbase to consolidate and analyse figures. [Local rep: Intellient]
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 this World Wide Wrap: Tesco expands financing footprint, tech outsmarts Italian bank thieves, and Philippines to get mobile microfinance loans.
Poor corporate governance practices are a major inhibitor to some banks in Africa, says SAS.
We've all got to have access to technology, even in the small seaside town of Umdloti.
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
Enterprises and banks become increasingly aware of the benefits of going green, says Symantec's Andrew Harrison.
The deal will strengthen the company's regional position, it says.
In this World Wide Wrap: Deposit cheques on iPhone, university explores mobile banking anti-fraud, and banks turn to tech in profits race.