Zazoo Launches Utility Vending System for Prepaid Electricity, Water and Gas Meters

Zazoo, previously referred to as Net1 Mobile Solutions, a financial services provider in the mobile space, has launched its Utility Vending System at African Utility Week (AUW) held in Cape Town. This turnkey vending solution simplifies tariff management and consumer arrears collection, allowing utilities and municipalities to manage prepaid vending for electricity, water and gas

Businesses Need to Limit the Risk of Handling Cash at Premises

In general, businesses are increasingly exposed to risks associated with handling cash, leading to the need for comprehensive insurance cover which consumes a sizeable amount of business profits. According to Kabir Dhupelia from FNB Cash Solutions, businesses should make use of new and advanced solutions to protect themselves when handling cash. “Even though there has

Cardtronics and CST Brands Establish Cross-Border ATM Services Relationship

Cardtronics, Inc. announced an expanded ATM services relationship with CST Brands, Inc. Its subsidiary Cardtronics Canada, Ltd. was recently named the exclusive provider of ATM services at Corner Store locations across Quebec, Atlantic Canada and eastern Ontario locations. Cardtronics, the world’s largest retail owner / operator, has been Corner Store’s sole ATM services provider in

Commerce Bank Provides Free FICO Scores to Commerce Bank Consumer Credit Card Customers on Their Monthly Statements

In an effort to help customers with their financial health, Commerce Bank has begun delivering complimentary FICO Scores to Commerce Bank Consumer Credit Card customers. Beginning immediately, Commerce Bank Consumer Credit Card customers can access their FICO Score on their monthly statement, for free. “The transparency of credit score information provided by the FICO Score

Chase Expands Chip Technology to Debit Cards and ATMs to Help Protect Consumers and Businesses

As part of its commitment to protecting customers’ financial security, Chase plans to convert more than 70% of its credit and debit cards to chip technology by the end of 2015. Through these migrations, more than 80% of total Chase cardholder spending will be on chip-enabled cards. The bank is also upgrading its ATMs to

JUMIA Continues to Dominate e-Commerce in Côte d’Ivoire

JUMIA Côte d’Ivoire undertook the relocation of its Treichville warehouse to a brand new, twice as large storage facility warehouse, in the industrial zone of Koumassi; a suburb of Abidjan. Operations at the new warehouse are scheduled to start soon. Motivated employees, a new working environment, and a high-tech warehouse: all the ingredients to maintain

CRDB Share Rallies Ahead of Right Offer

Dar Es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) has positively received CRDB Bank right offer pushing its share price up by 1.2 per cent in a week to 420/- up from 415/-, after shareholders approved the issue. Tanzania Securities Weekly Commentary shows that bank counter accounted for 36 per cent of the total turnover and 99 per

Vodacom Tanzania CEO Resigns

The Managing Director of Vodacom Tanzania, Rene Meza, has resigned to pursue other opportunities. Meza, who joined Vodacom Tanzania in 2011, will leave the wireless carrier in September, the Johannesburg-based company said in a statement. He previously worked for Bharti Airtel Ltd in Kenya and for Millicom International Cellular SA. “During his time with Vodacom,

OT to Launch SMART PREMIERE, a Unique Range of Luxury Payment Cards

Oberthur Technologies (OT), a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space launches SMART PREMIERE, a unique range of luxury payment cards to target affluent customers. These new luxury cards will be showcased during the Cards & Payments Middle East 2015 event taking place in Dubai on 12th – 13th May. Thanks to

TNS To Take Starring Role at Cards and Payments Australia 2015

Transaction Network Services (TNS) is taking centre stage at the Cards & Payments Conference in Melbourne next week when it showcases its latest two new payments solutions and a senior executive plays a major role in the conference agenda. Delegates will be able to learn more about TNS’ new Global Wireless Access product, which is