Mastercard and Premier Bank Collaborate to Expand Digital Payment Capabilities for Somali Businesses

Mastercard has collaborated with Premier Bank, a Sharia-compliant commercial bank in Somalia, to launch Premier Payment Gateway, a digital payments platform that enables Somali businesses to accept international card payments for online purchases. This groundbreaking initiative is expected to significantly expand market reach, increase revenue for local businesses, and contribute to the growth of Somalia’s

Entersekt Closes Record Year of Growth and Expansion

FY24 momentum fueled by new clients, technology innovation, and strategic partnerships sets the stage for 2025 and beyond Entersekt, The Financial Authentication Company, announced today that it achieved unprecedented growth in its 2024 fiscal year, driven by the continued adoption of its innovative authentication solutions. Financial institutions worldwide are increasingly choosing Entersekt as their partner

Shift to Omnichannel Payments in Retail to Drive Efficiencies and Enhance CX – Ecentric Payment Systems

By Quintin van der Linde, Head of Business Development & Don Lange, Partner Manager at Ecentric Payment Systems Even as more retailers turn to setting up online storefronts to extend their presence and cater to shoppers looking for convenience, the majority of South Africans still prefer to shop at physical stores, and retailers are looking

With Giants Campaign, FirstBank Is Truly Woven Into the Fabric of Society

The ‘Giant in you’ campaign of the FirstBank has again confirmed the common expression that ‘apple doesn’t fall far from the tree’ given the history of the financial brand and its legendary relevance to the growth of enterprises, within and outside Nigeria. In its usual creative conjecture, 13O-year-old FirstBank, has hit the airwaves and other

I&M Bank and Mastercard Launch Business Credit Card Proposition to Transform Business Expenses Management

I&M Bank has collaborated with Mastercard to launch the new Business Credit Card proposition, a comprehensive financial tool designed to help businesses manage day-to-day expenses more effectively and support global operations. This initiative marks another longstanding engagement between I&M Bank and Mastercard. The Business Card proposition comprises the Business Credit Card and the World Business

Liquid Thought Reimagines New Stanchion Website to Reflect PayTech Innovations

Liquid Thought is proud to have been engaged by Stanchion to reimagine its website and design a new modern online experience along with a brand refresh explainer video for their B2B PayTech business. Stanchion founded in Cape Town 23 years ago has developed into a global business with offices on five continents. Stanchion sought a

Avanti Communications Conducts Groundbreaking Satellite Connectivity Test for More Secure and Resilient Financial Operations

Avanti Communications (“Avanti”), a leading global multi-orbit provider of fully integrated connectivity services and solutions, has undertaken a satellite connectivity test with BankservAfrica, Africa’s largest automated clearing house with Capitec Bank, one of South Africa’s top retail banks. The successful completion of this connectivity test heralds a movement towards greater transactional security. It underlines the

BankservAfrica and UnionPay International Enhance E-commerce in Africa

BankservAfrica and UnionPay International (UPI) are collaborating to facilitate easier and safer e-commerce transactions for UPI cardholders across Africa’s online merchants. Announced today, BankservAfrica and UPI have joined forces to introduce UPI e-commerce acceptance across several countries in Africa. This builds on UPI’s appointment of BankservAfrica, last December, as its domestic on-soil processor for affordable,

enza and TerraPay Announce a Partnership to Transform the Payments Landscape in Africa

enza, the innovative payments technology company liberating African banks from the constraints of legacy technology and operating models, and TerraPay a leading global money movement company, are excited to announce a strategic partnership to transform the payments landscape of Africa. By partnering, the organisations aim to tackle two problems that have inhibited the growth of

InstaPay Launches in South Africa: An Innovative Merchant Payment Application

InstaPay, a cutting-edge new merchant application, has been launched to transform the payments landscape in South Africa. This innovative solution offers unique functionality and competitive rates that surpass traditional card providers, setting a new standard in the industry. InstaPay is the result of combined expertise and technology between Omnea and Amber Pay, two industry leaders