We are delighted to find individuals and organisations who truly understand the benefits of using QR Codes to trigger many customer experiences, from loading websites to executing payments between consumer and merchant. Zapper has been doing the latter since its inception in 2013, and its popularity rose significantly in the early years when the novelty factor
Kazang, the micro-merchant division of JSE-listed fintech company Lesaka Technologies, has partnered with Masifunde Training and Development to provide employment opportunities for disadvantaged youth and contribute to the development of South Africa’s future workforce. This collaboration aims to empower young individuals from underprivileged backgrounds by equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed
Paymentology the leading next-gen global issuer-processor, today announces its partnership with Mama Money, one of Africa’s leading cross-border money transfer operators, and Access Bank, to launch a pioneering new bank card service that stands out for its innovative use of WhatsApp banking. Through its integration with WhatsApp, the Mama Money Card allows you to transfer
Born and raised in the vibrant and resilient community of Soweto, Percy Maphologela’s journey from a disadvantaged background to becoming the 24-year-old founder and CEO of a revolutionary fintech firm, is nothing short of inspirational. Maphologela’s groundbreaking fintech business, stands at the forefront of innovation and harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI), asset tokenisation,
Stanchion Payment Solutions is entering its 23rd year, evolving its role to bridge the gap between existing technology capabilities and the market demand for digital transformation. Their expertise lies in providing technical skills around payment switches and card-management platforms, leveraging a global network of experts. Stanchion’s strategy focuses on enabling agile change on core tech
Financial institutions in EMEA, APAC, and USA agree on the two common barriers to the full potential of GenAI: “too much complex infrastructure” and “data quality and access”. However, both barriers are eliminated for companies that can integrate GenAI with their data-rich, real-time payments processing platform like OpenWay’s Way4. Nexi, the pan-European acquirer serving two million merchants, is positive
Despite the global move towards digital transacting, 1.4 billion people worldwide remain unbanked. It’s these individuals that payment service providers like Spenda are empowering through the use of innovative payment solutions that address the financial inclusion gap. In its latest move to do so, Spenda has integrated Scan to Pay to launch Spenda Scan to
In the flurry of modern life in the 21st Century, success is a measure of our ability to overcome a mountain of challenges. Chief among these lies the pursuit of financial success, which is often obstructed and obscured by the ceaseless rush to keep our heads above water. According to Cebile Zibi, CMO at Momentum
In a bold step towards redefining the future of financial technology, Ukheshe has announced its official rebranding to EFT Corporation. The move consolidates Ukheshe’s pioneering digital solutions with EFT Corporation’s extensive reach and expertise under one unified brand, positioning it as a leading catalyst for financial inclusion in Africa. The rebranding of Ukheshe to EFT
Eurasia’s first CBDC cards, recently launched in Kazakhstan, have provided 20 million consumers with a convenient, tangible way to manage their funds in CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency). Today, plastic cards in the digital tenge currency are used for both in-store and e-commerce purchases and are accepted globally through the Mastercard and Visa networks. The
