Workpay Partners with Kwara to Offer Streamlined HR & Payroll Services to SACCOs in Kenya

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The partnership will enable SACCOs to efficiently manage their Human Resource operations in one platform. Digital banking fintech startup Kwara has partnered with Workpay to offer Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOs) in Kenya with human resource management and payroll processing solutions.The partnership will enable SACCOs to automate their Human Resource (HR) processes as a

Standard Bank’s 2022 Pricing: Minimal Fee Increases, Focus on Digital Adoption to Bring Cost Savings for Clients

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Clients can look forward to cash convenience, free value-added services, and simplified fees In the current, challenging economic environment, clients are seeking value and cost-savings more than ever before. With these needs front of mind, Standard Bank has developed its 2022 pricing strategy, which aims to ensure that clients, from consumer to business banking, can

Absa Signs Significant Contract with Software Solutions Provider to Enhance Customer Service

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Absa Bank has signed a long-term contract with Salesforce, a global leader in customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, to bring about a step change in servicing individual and business-banking customers as the bank accelerates its digitisation programme. In line with its efforts to get closer to customers, Absa is rolling out the software across its

Bank One Elite Banking awarded “Best Mass Affluent Banking Offering” for its Cross-border Services

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The “Best Mass Affluent Banking Offering” title recognises the efforts of Bank One in serving mass affluent customers Bank One (www.BankOne.mu) announced that it won the Best Mass Affluent Banking Offering award in the Service Innovations category at the Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards 2021 (GRB21) organised by the Digital Banker. Every year, The Digital

UBA Group Dominates the 2021 Banker Awards, Wins ‘African Bank of the Year’

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Breaks the Banker Magazine Record as it wins Best Bank in Nigeria and 12 of Its Subsidiaries Africa’s global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc yet again, reaffirms its leadership position across Africa, as the bank has been globally recognised as the African Bank of the year 2021 by the Banker Magazine, a leading

Standard Bank Scoops Award for Excellence in Private Banking at the 22nd International Investment Awards

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Standard Bank International Personal Banking (IPB) has received the prestigious award for Excellence in Private Banking for the third year running. Standard Bank International Personal Banking is part of the global arm of the Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets. Organised by International Investment Magazine, the 2021 International Investment Awards took place virtually

CR2 Continues to Drive Innovation as Cardless ATM Access Goes Live in Eight Countries

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It’s a major concern for banking customers worldwide in this time of a global pandemic – how can they access their daily banking needs without touching surfaces such as ATMs?   CR2 (www.CR2.com) enables you to respond to these concerns and allow your banking customers to withdraw cash without physically touching the ATM, by simply

FNB is the Best Employer Brand in South Africa

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FNB has been voted as the best employer brand on LinkedIn for above 500 employees in the 2021 LinkedIn Talent Awards. The 2021 LinkedIn Talent Awards recognises companies worldwide that have demonstrated remarkable adaptability, innovation, and creativity in the talent space. Donald Khumalo, FNB HR Executive says “We are excited to be voted as one

The Ecobank Group Secures €100 Million Credit Facility from European Investment Bank to Fund SMEs

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Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African banking group, has signed an agreement for a €100 million long-term credit facility over 9 years with the European Investment Bank (EIB). The facility affirms joint Ecobank Group and EIB targeted support for business investment across Africa, with particular support for the sectors most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ade

Proparco and Standard Bank South Africa Strengthen their Partnership to Increase Access to Finance for Small Businesses

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Proparco and Standard Bank signed two guarantee agreements for €28.5 million in Johannesburg during Proparco’s Deputy CEO, Djalal Khimdjee’s visit to South Africa. The guarantees are in line with the Choose Africa initiative to accelerate the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and entrepreneurship in Africa. Standard Bank will further support job creation