Absa to Enhance Digitally Powered Financial Solutions in Africa

Absa Group is extending pivotal partnerships in the digital space to offer clients continued seamless and innovative banking experiences. This strategic move ensures clients will benefit from enhanced features such as advanced machine learning algorithms and improved data analytics – technologies that are crucial to delivering faster, more accurate customer service and tailored financial solutions

The Shift From RMS to RM: What It Means for South Africa’s Debit Orders

The South African debit order landscape has undergone significant transformations to enhance security and efficiency. Central to this evolution was the introduction of the DebiCheck debit order system. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) dictated the implementation of a new payment stream in the early morning processing window where authentication by the payer occurs prior

Salaam Somali Bank and Mastercard Launch Innovative Digital-First Multi-Currency Prepaid Card

In a significant move towards enhancing digital financial inclusion, Salaam Somali Bank, in collaboration with Mastercard, has announced the launch of a digital-first co-branded multi-currency prepaid card designed to revolutionize digital payment solutions. This strategic collaboration aims to cater to the growing needs of international travellers and diaspora communities by providing secure and convenient means

CrowdStrike Downtime Disrupts Payments Globally, Reminding Businesses of the Need for a Back-up Plan

By Nicole Dunn, Co-founder and COO of Precium CrowdStrike, a leader in cybersecurity solutions, experienced a major service disruption due to a technical glitch in their cloud-based infrastructure. This unexpected downtime lasted for approximately 14 hours, leaving numerous businesses grappling with the fallout. Payment processing services were among the hardest hit, as many financial institutions

Entersekt Closes Record Year of Growth and Expansion

FY24 momentum fueled by new clients, technology innovation, and strategic partnerships sets the stage for 2025 and beyond Entersekt, The Financial Authentication Company, announced today that it achieved unprecedented growth in its 2024 fiscal year, driven by the continued adoption of its innovative authentication solutions. Financial institutions worldwide are increasingly choosing Entersekt as their partner

Shift to Omnichannel Payments in Retail to Drive Efficiencies and Enhance CX – Ecentric Payment Systems

By Quintin van der Linde, Head of Business Development & Don Lange, Partner Manager at Ecentric Payment Systems Even as more retailers turn to setting up online storefronts to extend their presence and cater to shoppers looking for convenience, the majority of South Africans still prefer to shop at physical stores, and retailers are looking

With Giants Campaign, FirstBank Is Truly Woven Into the Fabric of Society

The ‘Giant in you’ campaign of the FirstBank has again confirmed the common expression that ‘apple doesn’t fall far from the tree’ given the history of the financial brand and its legendary relevance to the growth of enterprises, within and outside Nigeria. In its usual creative conjecture, 13O-year-old FirstBank, has hit the airwaves and other

I&M Bank and Mastercard Launch Business Credit Card Proposition to Transform Business Expenses Management

I&M Bank has collaborated with Mastercard to launch the new Business Credit Card proposition, a comprehensive financial tool designed to help businesses manage day-to-day expenses more effectively and support global operations. This initiative marks another longstanding engagement between I&M Bank and Mastercard. The Business Card proposition comprises the Business Credit Card and the World Business

Liquid Thought Reimagines New Stanchion Website to Reflect PayTech Innovations

Liquid Thought is proud to have been engaged by Stanchion to reimagine its website and design a new modern online experience along with a brand refresh explainer video for their B2B PayTech business. Stanchion founded in Cape Town 23 years ago has developed into a global business with offices on five continents. Stanchion sought a

Avanti Communications Conducts Groundbreaking Satellite Connectivity Test for More Secure and Resilient Financial Operations

Avanti Communications (“Avanti”), a leading global multi-orbit provider of fully integrated connectivity services and solutions, has undertaken a satellite connectivity test with BankservAfrica, Africa’s largest automated clearing house with Capitec Bank, one of South Africa’s top retail banks. The successful completion of this connectivity test heralds a movement towards greater transactional security. It underlines the