Articles about Digital payments

Video: African nations on cusp of stablecoin revolution

Stablecoins will have a transformational outcome for Africa’s financial services ecosystem, says Visa’s Michael Berner.

Cash vs digital payments: Why going digital wins in the kasi economy

Digitising the kasi economy is about giving informal traders the economic visibility they have never had, and the access to capital that comes with it, says Johan Gellatly, MD of Altron FinTech.

ITWeb TV: E-commerce forum urges tougher rules for Temu, Shein

Undervalued imports from global online marketplaces continue undermining local manufacturers and retailers, despite recent changes to import tax rules, says the forum.

Visa accelerates digital payments shift for SMEs

The firm expands how smartphones can accept and send digital payments for small businesses in the CEMEA region.

Anticipation mounts for agentic commerce

The near- to medium-term will see AI assistants shop on consumers’ behalf, says Visa group president Oliver Jenkyn.

Local SMEs enter digital maturity phase

South African SMEs advance amid growing adoption of emerging digital tools despite economic pressure, says Mastercard.

Agentic commerce rises but trust remains key

Consumers embrace AI-assisted shopping, but the buck stops when the agent is expected to finalise a commercial transaction.

MTN prepares next-gen MoMo super app

MTN Group Fintech partners Ant International to enhance MoMo with advanced payments, security and commerce capabilities.

Digital wallet use soars as Temu, Shein reshape retail

Nearly half of surveyed local online shoppers now use Temu, Shein and similar low-cost international retail platforms.

PayShap moves beyond peer-to-peer payments

The instant payments platform expands into merchant transactions, e-commerce and broader everyday digital commerce.

Cash-strapped shoppers turn to AI to tighten spending

AI is becoming central to how South Africans shop, reinforcing a shift toward strategic spending, says SpendTrend26.

Modern digital identity is win for government, people and banks

When implemented effectively, modern digital identity creates aligned benefits across society, providing easier access to services.