Namibia’s banking system remains resilient and sound, with solid capital and liquidity buffers in place to withstand risks emanating from internal and external shocks as the world reels from the closure of a number of regional banking institutions in the United States and a global systemically important bank based in Europe. The Bank of Namibia
South Africa’s long awaited and highly anticipated rapid payment programme (RPP), PayShap, offers huge potential to boost digital payments and, when used in conjunction with technologies such as Chat Commerce, could serve as a real game changer for businesses. But the disparity in launch pricing from local banks could hinder uptake, blunting the effects of
The Mastercard debit card enables customers to make dual currency transactions on the same card. The prepaid Mastercard card will allow non-account holders to transact in foreign currency. The Mastercard debit cards will enable safer, simpler, smarter, and accessible transactions inclusive of e-Commerce transactions. POSB in partnership with Mastercard has unveiled new prepaid and debit
Financial gateway service provider, PAYM8, in partnership with WIZZIT, has introduced its Tap-on-Phone SoftPOS solution. The solution offers an innovative alternative to traditional point-of-sale devices and will give PAYM8 customers a safe, easy way to pay that can be used anywhere. The solution meets PCI (Payment Card Industry) and EMV (Europay, MasterCard, and Visa) requirements.
Columbia University’s Adam Tooze joins the debate on confidence and growth in Africa, launching the public discussion programme of the recently established Standard Bank Chair in African Trust Infrastructures at the University of the Witwatersrand. Standard Bank’s corporate commitment to Africa’s growth recognises the role of education and research in the development of the African
The Bank of Namibia (the Bank) is pleased to announce the launch of Namibia’s first-ever Automated Regulatory Reporting System, available to regulated and supervised entities licensed by the Bank to conduct banking, currency exchange, and payment service provision activities from 01 February 2023. The acquisition of the system comes at a time when regulators and
The Bank of Botswana and the Bankers’ Association of Botswana hereby remind the public that as per the previous public notice(s), the Botswana Automated Clearing House (BACH) will cease to accept cheques for clearing as at December 31, 2023. Accordingly, the use of cheques as a means of payment in Botswana will be discontinued by
The adage ‘jack of all trades, master of none’ is apt for enterprises considering expansion into new African markets. Anthony Karingi, Vice President of Business Development – East Africa at leading fintech enablement partner Ukheshe, says the company is taking a collaborative approach to its regional expansion strategy – and is already reaping the benefits.
Standard Bank Group (“Standard Bank” or “the group”) delivered record headline earnings of R34.2 billion for the twelve months to 31 December 2022 (FY22 or the current year), up 37% on the prior year. The group recorded continued client franchise growth across all its businesses and geographies. RESULTS OVERIVEW “We delivered strong earnings growth which
*Salient points Revenue increased 15% to R98.9 billion Operating costs rose 7% to R50.9 billion Cost-to-income ratio improved to 51.5% from 55.2% Pre-provision profit increased 25% to R48 billion Impairments increased 61% to R13.7 billion Headline earnings per share increased 13% to 2486 cents Return on equity improved to 16.6% from 15.8% Group CET 1
