ExiPay and Izwe’s all-in-one payment terminal opens new revenue streams for merchants A partnership between payment innovation company ExiPay and loans and financial services provider Izwe has resulted in an all-in-one point of sale (POS) solution, called Izwe Pay, that facilitates payments across mobile money and card payments in Zambia. It also brings additional value-added
Mastercard and MTN Group Fintech have signed a multi-market agreement that will set in motion a new era of collaboration to connect millions of people and small businesses across Africa with digital tools to transact through secure mobile payments, expanding access to the benefits of the cashless digital economy. The partnership will use Mastercard’s cutting-edge
The ability for small businesses to accept payments on a smartphone has been revolutionary for businesses of all sizes. Tap-on-phone technology, although in its early days, has the potential to play a key transformative role in driving financial inclusion throughout Africa. As South Africa’s biggest digital bank, TymeBank announced the migration of their Tap-on-Phone customer
South African shoppers want choice and convenience. Recognising this, retail consumer finance provider, RCS, is offering real, tangible value to its customers. By expanding its partner network, payment options and embracing cutting-edge technology, RCS is not just keeping up; it’s leading the way towards greater financial inclusion in South Africa. Credit extended to healthcare products
Leading global payment company, Paycorp, has partnered with Triple-A, the digital currency payment institution, to allow users of the Paycorp-powered CryptoExpress app, to use their digital currencies to make cash withdrawals at over 3,000 ATMs in South Africa. By offering digital currency holders a simple and practical way to convert their digital currencies and withdraw
By Derek Keats, MD, ExiPay Africa Most of us probably don’t spend that much time thinking about what operating systems are installed on the point-of-sale (POS) terminals, also known as card machines, that allow us to buy gifts at a boutique, lunch at a food market, or even our weekly groceries. Dig a little deeper,
Payment solution offerings are advancing at a rate of knots, especially with the integration of technologies like AI, biometrics, and voice payments. No longer is it an option for small-scale businesses to offer their wares online without the ability for consumers to pay for their goods via a web-based portal. In fact, PricewaterhouseCoopers’ recent research
The European Investment Bank and the Central Bank of Kenya today launched a new climate finance best practice initiative to strengthen engagement by Kenyan financial institutions to finance climate-related investment, enable commercial banks to mobilize climate finance essential to achieving a net zero economy and strengthening the climate resilience of the Kenyan financial systems. The
By Clinton Leask, Business Development Lead, Pay@ Education is a cornerstone of our country’s future success, yet the burden of tuition fees, combined with the current cost-of-living crisis, are the cause of a great deal of stress and anxiety for parents and students. At the same time, student debt is a worrisome burden for tertiary
Quick response (QR) codes have become part of everyday life in recent years. From leaflets and billboards to menus and product packaging, they’re everywhere and easy to use. Compared to other forms of payment, particularly cash, QR codes significantly reduce the risk of theft or loss, as they eliminate the need to carry physical money.
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