Mastercard, Wowzi, and MDP Unite to Transform Financial Management for Content Creators With $2.04 Million Investment

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Mastercard has announced a groundbreaking $2.04 million investment in partnership with Wowzi, Africa’s premier influencer marketing platform, and Masria Digital Payments (MDP). This collaboration aims to transform the financial management landscape for content creators through innovative digital card solutions. The five-year initiative will provide Wowzi’s content creators access to a range of digital card benefits.

Digital Transformation: A Top-Three Priority for Banks, Says New Report – African Banker and Backbase

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The African Banking Digital Transformation Report, a collaboration between pan-African publication African Banker and Backbase, creators of The Engagement Banking Platform, is a cornerstone in Africa’s financial news landscape, offering in-depth insight into the digital revolution being undertaken by the banking sector across the continent. A growing African population – forecast to be 2.49 billion

Strategies for Talent Retention and Growth – Amplifin

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Attracting and retaining top talent is a multifaceted endeavour that requires a strategic and holistic approach. Pienaar Zietsman, Chief Financial Officer at Amplifin – a leading payment solutions company – comments on strategies to nurture a thriving workforce and drive organisational growth. Cultivating a Purpose-Driven Culture According to Zietsman, aligning the workforce with a shared

American Express and Ecobank Group Sign Agreement to Expand American Express Acceptance in 21 Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa

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American Express and Ecobank Group (www.Ecobank.com), the leading pan-African financial services Group, announced an agreement to significantly expand American Express Card acceptance in twenty-one countries across Africa. Through this agreement, American Express Card Members will be able to use their Cards in twelve new countries: Burundi, Central African Republic, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Niger,

Omnisient Recognised for Impact on Growing Financial Inclusion in Africa

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Omnisient, the global leader in privacy-preserving data collaboration, was recognised at the Africa Bank Summit held in Nairobi this week for the impact it is having on growing financial inclusion in Africa. This accolade highlights a groundbreaking initiative that has enabled banks to assess credit risk and qualify millions of previously underserved individuals by analysing

HPS Expands Global Reach and Capabilities in Digital Banking and Payment Software With Acquisition of CR2 Limited

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HPS, a leading global provider of payment software and solutions, is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire CR2, a prominent digital banking and payments software company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. This strategic transaction underscores HPS’s commitment to enhancing its digital banking and payments capabilities, further solidifying its position as a leading global

Mastercard and Payment24 Collaborate to Boost EMV Adoption in EEMEA’s Fleet Sector

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Mastercard and Payment24 are extending their engagement across Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) to help bolster security and drive innovation within the fleet and fuel payment industry across the region. The EMV standard, now being implemented in over 80 markets, has dramatically reduced the incidence of counterfeit card fraud associated with magnetic strip

The Future of South Africa’s Banking Sector: Why Modernisation is Crucial – Electrum

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By Dave Glass, CEO and Co-Founder of Electrum Banks in South Africa face a difficult decision over their reliance on an outdated language system. Back in the 80s, I was very lucky to be exposed to early home computers – my astrophysicist dad was an early adopter. I can recall excitedly writing my first programmes

Innovating Tomorrow’s Banking in Africa – EFT Corporation

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EFT Corporation’s ‘Banking on the Future’ conference takes a glimpse at Africa’s digital potential The inaugural ‘Banking on the Future’ conference, hosted by EFT Corporation, brought together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to imagine, discuss, and shape the future of digital banking at Victoria Falls from 13 to 15 May. The landmark event brought together

A Fintech First – iKhokha Opens Retail Stores to Enhance Engagement With Merchants

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Fintech company, iKhokha, one of the market leaders in the South African SME payments space, are this week opening their eighth retail store, where their point-of-sale devices are sold and where merchants can access support, networking opportunities and other business enhancement tools. Since launching in 2012, iKhokha has developed a deep understanding about the complexities