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Category: Fintech
Fintech Africa
Year in Review: Key trends in the South African retail payments industry
Physical retail is as important as ever, which means that in-person payments continue to play a pivotal role in South Africa’s retail landscape. In light of this, continued investment has been directed toward in-person payment innovation, a trend that is expected to persist well into the foreseeable future.
Benchmarking financial inclusion through innovation
Explore the importance of benchmarking financial inclusion through innovation in Africa. Learn how data-driven strategies and emerging technologies like AI and geospatial mapping are advancing financial access, tackling challenges, and bridging the digital divide to create equitable financial solutions.
Quantum Tech London 2024— Preparing for a Seismic Shift in the Cryptography Landscape
Quantum computing is evolving at a faster rate than the industry anticipated just a few years ago, with many experts predicting that cryptanalytically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs) might be available by around 2030. This highlights the need for organisations to start preparing their digital platforms and products for the change sooner rather than later.
Digitisation as Africa’s Great Equaliser in Financial Services
Access to financial services in Africa had for decades been defined by disparities—between rural and urban areas, between men and women, between small businesses and larger enterprises. It meant that millions, especially the continent’s most vulnerable populations, were excluded from the formal economy, curbing entrepreneurship, restricting access to credit, and stifling upward financial mobility for far too long.
Ecentric Wins Fintech Innovation of the Year at 2024 Africa Tech Festival Awards
Ecentric, a leading omnichannel payments provider, and its partners were awarded Fintech Innovation of the Year at the 2024 Africa Tech Festival for their pioneering […]
SAFPS Warns: Technology is Emerging as a Major Battleground in the Fight Against Fraud
International Fraud Awareness Week is a global annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the widespread issue of fraud and showcasing the efforts across various sectors to combat this growing challenge.
Is cash dead? If your answer is yes you’re missing the point… and millions of customers
Is cash truly dead? With the rapid rise of fintech innovations and digital payment solutions, one might think so. Yet, despite the digital revolution sweeping across African societies, cash remains very much alive—and for millions, it is still the preferred way to transact. In the article, Cat Denoon-Stevens, Head of Product Incubation at Mukuru, discusses how cash remains an essential element of financial inclusion for millions. Fintechs must embrace this reality, offering flexible solutions that meet customers where they are—whether in the physical or digital realm.
THE RISE OF FINTECH INNOVATION IN SA: GOING BEYOND PAYMENTS TO TRANSFORM ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR STARTUPS
The piece, “The Rise of Fintech Innovation in SA: Going Beyond Payments to Transform Access and Opportunities for Startups,” discusses how fintech solutions have revolutionized how these businesses operate, providing access to affordable financial services, business management tools, and support.
This article offers valuable insights into the growing fintech ecosystem in South Africa and its potential to drive economic growth.
Visa Dollar Card is Available to Every African Resident
The financial service PSTNET issues Visa virtual cards without limits on top-ups, spending, or the number of cards.