As the global economy continues to force African companies to focus on perfecting their core business processes; improving customer satisfaction whilst simultaneously reducing operating costs, the performance and efficiency of integral support functions is called into question. Through the adoption of a shared services model, key functions such as Human Resources, Finance, IT and Procurement
As the global economy continues to force African companies to focus on perfecting their core business processes; improving customer satisfaction whilst simultaneously reducing operating costs, the performance and efficiency of integral support functions is called into question. Through the adoption of a shared services model, key functions such as Human Resources, Finance, IT and Procurement
Muxi, an information technology company specializing in integration and development of solutions and software, announced today a referral agreement with Planet Payment to integrate Planet Payment’s multi-currency solutions onto their POS Terminal applications for acquiring banks and processors. Through this new partnership, Muxi acquiring bank and processing customers can now enjoy the benefits of offering
Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, was selected by KNET, Kuwait’s national Shared Electronic Banking Service Company, and jointly owned by 11 Kuwait’s banking institutions, to supply its Confirm Authentication Server. Gemalto’s solution generates One-Time-Passwords for online authentication, enabling millions of safe eTransactions in the country via the KNET e-payment gateway and delivering a
Africa’s online retail sector presents an exciting opportunity for retailers to grow their businesses by connecting with new customers. According to Jumia, Africa’s number one online retailer, the e-commerce sector must focus on delivering a stronger consumer experience if it is to reach its full potential of developing into a $50 billion industry by 2018.
Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has officially announced the launch of its refreshed and user-friendly website. The new website is adaptive and responsive and has a multi-real estate billboard homepage with one-click access to information. The website is feature rich with mortgage and loan calculators, a currency converter and a
Poste Italiane and SIA have signed a deal that will allow holders of debit cards and Postepay cards to make savings on their shopping with the new Extra Sconti App. Extra Sconti is based on an innovative digital marketing service developed by Ubiq, a start-up recently acquired by SIA, which uses a cash-back mechanism to
Poste Italiane and SIA have signed a deal that will allow holders of debit cards and Postepay cards to make savings on their shopping with the new Extra Sconti App. Extra Sconti is based on an innovative digital marketing service developed by Ubiq, a start-up recently acquired by SIA, which uses a cash-back mechanism to
The strategic partnership between the Ecobank Group and Mastercard was recognised at the 2017 African Banker Award for delivering ‘Innovation in Banking’. The landmark deal between both organisations was signed in 2016 and focused on financially empowering 100 million new customers in Africa by 2020, through access to the Ecobank Mobile App supported by Masterpass
By establishing its formal presence in three new markets in the Middle East and North Africa, Mastercard, a leading technology company in the global payments industry, has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the payments sector in the region through a renewed customer-centric approach to growth and expansion. Following the recent inauguration of its offices in
