Xion Global and Callpay Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform South African Payments Landscape

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Xion Global, a Web3 payments provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Callpay, a major player in South Africa’s payments industry. This alliance aims to boost Web3 payments adoption in South Africa, blending Xion’s innovative technology with Callpay’s strong market presence. This partnership broadens payment options for customers, providing the convenience of Xion’s one-click crypto

Mastercard Partners With YES to Train and Empower South African Youth

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Mastercard, a global technology leader in the payments industry, is deepening its commitment to addressing youth unemployment in South Africa. Today, the company announced that it will continue its partnership with YES, the highest-impact private-sector-led youth employment programme in the country. YES’s primary mission is to address the country’s youth unemployment crisis by empowering businesses

SA stands to win big from open banking – with the right attitude – Network International

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The benefits of open banking have been spoken about within the global banking sector for some years now. While some local banks have already made concerted efforts to embrace the innovation opportunities that come with open banking, global payments as a service (PaaS) specialist, Network International, believes there is room for a more collaborative mindset

Resilience – Ayo Results Show Promise With Increased Revenue

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Overcoming a set of significant challenges that no business should have to face in South Africa, JSE-listed investment holding company, Ayo Technology Solutions (AYO), released its audited condensed consolidated annual financial results for the year ended 31 August 2023 today. Whilst the results show a reduction in profits, a 28% increase in revenue bodes well

RCS Continues to Revolutionise SA Credit: Expanding their Retailer Network & Payment Options for Greater Customer Choice and Convenience

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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

Top Payment Trends for 2024 – Ecentric

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Consumers will increasingly be demanding choices when it comes to payment options into 2024, with security being high on the agenda and offerings that will be keenly watched as potential growth engines. Rory Bosman, Executive for Sales & Marketing at Ecentric Payment Systems adds that shoppers also want value from retailers, physical or online, when

Paycorp and Triple-a Partner to Enable Cryptoexpress App Users to Withdraw Cash at Over 3000 Atms Across South Africa

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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

Standard Bank Consumer Green Funding of Approaches R3 Billion and Receives International Plaudits

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Standard Bank Personal and Private Banking has announced a big increase in its green solution funding today. The bank has led a concerted effort to disburse funds to individuals in South Africa for installing solar solutions or purchasing ‘green-aligned’ homes. Year to date the bank’s consumer green lending book has grown by over 26% to

Scan to Pay Introduces Revolutionary Voucher System for Consumers

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Scan to Pay, powered by Ukheshe, the largest QR payment ecosystem in South Africa, is thrilled to announce a significant expansion of its voucher system. This new phase introduces the ability for South Africans to purchase and share Scan to Pay vouchers directly via the app, giving shoppers access to an impressive network of over

Direct Transact and FutureBank Partner to Lead the Embedded Finance Market in SA

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Direct Transact, the largest independent provider of banking and payment solutions for banks and brands in South Africa, has teamed up with open banking platform and fintech marketplace, FutureBank, to further accelerate its technology platform capabilities. The partnership will facilitate the rapid rollout of embedded finance in Sub-Saharan Africa. Embedded finance is the fintech practice