Browsing: digital payments

The promise of global e-commerce is often undermined by the physics of local banking. While a consumer in Johannesburg can…

About 52.8% of South Africans surveyed now prefer contactless payments over traditional methods, while more than 90% have tried or have…

MyMoolah, a South African fintech company, today announced the launch of its core digital wallet, giving consumers a practical way…

The current digital landscape in South Africa is being transformed by the development of new mobile-first platforms, which have made…

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today released its annual Retail Spend Monitor from Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA),…

Capitec has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of fintech innovator Walletdoc. The deal, valued at up to…

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, convened founders, investors, corporate partners, and industry leaders in Cape Town this week…

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, and Tyme Group – the global digital banking group head-quartered in Singapore with…

In a landmark move set to redefine the nation’s financial landscape, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has officially become…

The institutional tide in crypto is turning again. Citi, one of the largest banks in the world, has partnered with…

The financial market infrastructure giant BankservAfrica has officially been rebranded to PayInc. The launch, held yesterday, marks a decisive shift…

In today’s fast-paced world, instant payments make a huge difference. We are able to move money within minutes – or…

Nedbank Group, a top South African financial services provider, has announced a binding agreement to acquire 100% of fintech innovator…

South Africans have spent over R20 million through Luno Pay since its launch in November 2024. The leading crypto app*…

This year’s G20 and B20 meetings present a crucial opportunity to advance financial inclusion and cross-border digital payments across Africa,…

Virtual cards are rapidly growing in popularity among South African consumers, driven by heightened demand for security, convenience, and rewards.…

In former times South Africa proved unreliable when it came to granting business loans. The tedious process involved standing at…

In recent times, the concept of a fully digital economy where cash is redundant has been generating considerable interest. This…

Digital payments service provider Peach Payments has acquired customer software development firm Operativa. The acquisition was the first by Peach…

On 18 April 2024, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) published its digital payments roadmap. The document entitled Digital Payments…

South Africa’s sophisticated banking system has allowed consumers to opt into multiple payment methods, all suited to their lifestyles and…

In February 2024, African heads of states adopted a draft protocol to regulate digital trade within the continent. This significant…

An increasing number of South Africans are embracing PayShap, South Africa’s first interbank, interoperable, real-time payments service, which experienced strong…

Education is a cornerstone of our country’s future success, yet the burden of tuition fees, combined with the current cost-of-living…

From looking at innovation differently to creating an enabling environment for it to thrive, Paul Carter-Brown, CTO and director at…