Nigeria’s Access Bank Migrates to New ATM card solution

Nigeria’s Access Bank has migrated its entire network of ATMs to CR2’s ATM driving and card switching solution. The project also includes the migration of the lender’s card management system, according to a company press release. As part of the deal, CR2, which is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, will be responsible for the largest ATM

Malaicha.com Makes Life Easier for Zimbabweans in South Africa

A new app created by Hello Paisa makes it possible for Zimbabweans in South Africa to send essential goods and groceries back home. For Zimbabweans who are far from home, ensuring that their family is fed and looked-after is one of their most fundamental goals. This is often easier said than done, when faced with

DPO Group Acquires PayFast in Major Deal for African Online Payments Sector

The acquisition of PayFast further extends DPO Group’s market lead in Africa DPO Group, the leading African Payment Service Provider (PSP) has announced its acquisition of PayFast, one of the largest payment processors in South Africa. The deal by the Nairobi headquartered DPO Group was executed through a mix of shares and cash, with the

Ingenico TravelHub Opens Up New Payments Routes for Travel Companies

Ingenico’s TravelHub enables travel companies to easily connect to payment capabilities in fast growing markets, increasing conversion and online revenue Ingenico Group, the global leader in seamless payment has launched TravelHub, a solution built to connect travel companies with Ingenico’s global end-to-end payment processing capabilities and regional gateways across Asia, Latin America and Europe. TravelHub

GCB Pays GH¢16.9M Dividend To Government

GCB Bank has paid a dividend of GHS16.9 million to the government for the 2018 Fiscal Year. The cheque was presented to Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, Minister of Finance by the Managing Director of GCB Bank, Mr Anselm Ray Sowah at a short ceremony held at the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday 24th of July 2019.

Moody’s Upgrades MCB Ltd’s Deposit Rating to Baa2

At its latest Rating Committee, Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) has upgraded the credit rating of MCB Ltd (“MCB” or “the Bank”), with the long-term deposit rating improving from Baa3 to Baa2. According to Moody’s, the rating upgrade reflects improvements in MCB’s profitability and asset quality metrics as well as its strong capital levels. Moreover, the

PayPal Expands its International Money Transfer Service Xoom to 32 Markets across Europe

PayPal launched Xoom—its international money transfer service—in 32 markets across Europe. People in these markets can now use Xoom to quickly send money, pay bills or top up phones to more than 130 markets internationally. Xoom’s expansion to Europe is a significant milestone and another example of PayPal fulfilling its mission to make the movement

MFS Africa and WorldRemit Partner to Expand Mobile-to-mobile Remittances in Africa

Leading digital money transfer service WorldRemit continues its rapid expansion in Africa, launching new international mobile money services through a partnership with pan-African fintech MFS Africa. This launch brings WorldRemit’s mobile money service to 5 new countries via Airtel in Malawi and Niger, Orange in Madagascar, Vodacom in Mozambique, and MTN in Guinea. WorldRemit’s mobile-first,

FinTech Ecosystem in South Africa: Accelerating the Digital Transformation of Banking & Financial Services

The impact of Digital Banking, Blockchain, AI, Mobile Money, Digital Wallets and Payment innovations are radically transforming the financial services landscape as FinTech disruptors intensify the challenge to Incumbent Banks in Africa and kickstart new growth opportunities. Africa’s financial services landscape continues its dynamic evolution as the rapid growth of FinTech on the continent drives

Consumers are Showing a Strong Appetite to Save, According to FNB

FNB has revealed that South African consumers are showing strong appetite to save after its customers initiated nearly 20 000 savings goals in just a few days since the launch of the Savings Goals feature on the Bank’s App. To date, some of the top Savings Goals that have been chosen by consumers include: saving