Samsung officially launches its payment service in SA
The South Korean electronics manufacturer introduces Samsung Pay in SA, but not all local banks are compatible yet.
Standard Bank introduces virtual card, Samsung Pay
The bank adds a virtual card and Samsung Pay, which enables tap-to-pay, to its digital payments ecosystem.
Absa clients first to get Samsung Pay in SA
South Africans who bank with Absa will be among the first people to try out Samsung's mobile payment and digital wallet service.
Mobile biometric payments to triple in 2017
The number of mobile payments authenticated by biometrics will rise to nearly two billion this year, up from just over 600 million in 2016.
Zuckerberg unveils plan to beat diseases
We round up trends from across the globe that had us scratching our heads.
Samsung, LG go head-to-head
The rivals unveil their latest flagship devices, with the LG receiving a warm welcome and the Galaxy S7 generating less buzz.
Australia banks disrupt Apple with mobile payments power
Apple is struggling to persuade Australia's big banks to sign up for its Apple Pay mobile payment system.
Samsung seeks mobile payments spark
To stem market share losses, Samsung readies its mobile payment system for the US, with Samsung Pay-compatible phones due next year.
Fragmentation challenges mobile payments
The wide variety of mobile networks, operating systems and mobile devices make uniform service difficult, says Xavier Larduinat of Gemalto.
Samsung expands high-end phones portfolio
The company hopes a new Galaxy Note phablet and a larger S6 Edge smartphone will revive momentum in its handset business.