BORICA AD and OpenWay have received two Global Transaction Banking Innovation Awards 2026 from The Digital Banker for their role in enabling Bulgaria’s national euro payments transition. The Digital Banker honored BORICA AD and OpenWay in the categories Excellence in Digital Innovation – Europe and Best Digital Transformation Program by a Vendor for their joint
Ilyas Berrajaa, Managing Director Africa, BPC Banking Technologies. A farmer selling produce outside a town market, a minibus operator collecting fares, a pharmacy in a rural district, or a small shop owner serving a cash-based community often has the same challenge: Consumers increasingly rely on digital payment instruments like mobile wallets, but merchants still have
ePayResources, a leading provider of payments education and compliance expertise in the United States, and ATM Industry Association (ATMIA), the preeminent trade association representing the global ATM industry, today announced the completion of their merger, effective April 1, 2026. “This integration creates tremendous possibilities in the areas that matter most. Together, we can expand education
Alhamrani Universal, Saudi Arabia’s leading fintech solutions provider, is strengthening regional payments security across the Middle East through the deployment of the INETCO BullzAI cyber-fraud prevention platform, as digital payments accelerate and financial crime grows increasingly sophisticated. Introduced through INETCO’s global partner, Stanchion Payments, this collaboration reflects a shared commitment to building a trusted, resilient
Altron FinTech has announced the expansion of its Kasi Sales Squad initiative beyond Soweto into Ekurhuleni and the Johannesburg CBD, scaling a proven on-the-ground model that brings enterprise-grade payment infrastructure directly to township entrepreneurs. The expansion marks a deliberate and strategic commitment to financial inclusion, youth employment, and the continued digitisation of South Africa’s informal
The launch marks a broader push for payments modernization across East Africa SanuPay, a rising card technology firm in East Africa, is partnering with OpenWay, a global provider of digital payment software, to introduce Ethiopia’s first domestic credit card. This rollout will signal a significant step in the country’s shift toward formalised, digital financial infrastructure. Together with
Fraudsters are getting smarter, using sophisticated AI-driven techniques to launch attacks at lightning speed. Many of these attacks risk slipping past fraud prevention tools—until now. INETCO Systems Limited, a global leader in protecting payments from fraud and cyberattacks, has been awarded a patent for its INETCO BullzAI transaction firewall, a breakthrough in real-time fraud prevention
KCB Bank, the largest financial institution in East Africa, has partnered with Compass Plus Technologies to strengthen its multi-currency offering by launching Kenya’s first platinum multi-currency prepaid card. This card will empower its customers with the flexibility and convenience to pay for goods and access funds across borders. The card allows users to load and
Cash continues to power everyday transactions for millions across the nation. According to The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Payments Study Report released in August 2024, South Africans use cash most often as a payment method (87%), regardless of what they buy. Only 15% use cardless payments and 8% opt for credit card, while debit
Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited, a subsidiary of Equity Group Holdings Plc, is one of the leading banks in Kenya. Equity Group Holdings Plc. is a Pan-African financial services holding company listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and cross-listed on Uganda Securities Exchange and Rwanda Stock Exchange. The Group has other banking subsidiaries in DRC, Rwanda,
