The centre will accelerate research on blockchain, central bank digital currencies, cyber security and digital inclusion.
The IT services firm completes its spin-off from IBM and begins trading as an independent company on the New York Stock Exchange.
Most of the bank’s new accounts are opened at kiosks, with just under 20% of new accounts now opened online, up from 15% since April.
A new research report paints a disappointing picture of fintech’s move towards gender equality, showing less than 6% of women globally occupy CEO roles.
LG Premium Service Centre Launch
LG South Africa has launched its premium service centre in Midrand, Johannesburg. The centre aims to make it easy for LG customers to get their LG appliances fixed directly with LG.
Africa’s biggest telco says it is committed to investing in the capacity and resilience of its networks, while scaling its platforms to drive accelerated growth.
The Chinese electronics company delivers significant year-on-year financial improvement, with net income growing 65% year-on-year.
The climate finance deal with the UK, US, Germany, France and the EU aims to accelerate SA’s transition to renewable energy and away from coal.
TymeBank announces Retail Capital buyout
TymeBank has reached an agreement with Retail Capital and its shareholders to acquire 100% of the fintech SME funder’s shares, subject to regulatory approval. #newsvideo #TymeBank #Itinbanking
The platform and app takes the strain out of booking appointments by allowing customers to quickly and easily make and manage appointments through a mobile phone app.
After Digital Currency Group raised $700 million, Luno says this means access to the capital needed to fuel continued expansion.
JSE-listed Net1 takes control of one of SA’s biggest fintech firms, Connect Group, in a R3.7 billion “transformational” deal.
The retailer says the VodaPay Super App has helped its online sales push, with its e-commerce strategy now paying off for the retail group.
Apple lost the title of ‘the most valuable company in the world’ to Microsoft after its fourth quarter revenue failed to meet expectations.