South Africa

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Mastercard to Launch Real-Time Card Payments in South Africa

Mastercard has stated that South Africa will be its first market to benefit from real-time card payments.

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Online Loans in South Africa

In the digital age, the financial landscape has evolved significantly, offering South Africans a myriad of options when it comes to accessing online loans. With the convenience of applying from anywhere and at any time, online loans have become a popular choice for many.

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TymeBank Reportedly Aims to Raise $100 Million

Media reports indicate that TymeBank is committed to raising investment funds worth at least $100 million to expand its operations in the domestic market, which in this case is South Africa.

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Fintech in South Africa: Revolutionizing Financial Services and Beyond

In recent years, financial technology, or fintech, has rapidly transformed the financial landscape across the globe, with South Africa emerging as a significant player.

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Shaping Tomorrow’s Banking Landscape: 12th Edition Connected Banking Summit

On May 23rd, 2024, the Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg set the stage for a groundbreaking gathering as the 12th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Southern Africa Innovation & Excellence Awards 2024 convened over 300 global executives, experts, and leaders from the banking and financial services industry. This year’s summit, themed “Empowering Tomorrow’s Banking Digital Landscape: […]

Fintech & Ecommerce

12th Connected Banking Summit to Tackle Tomorrow’s Banking Landscape

The 12th Edition Connected Banking Summit– Innovation and Excellence Awards 2024  Southern Africa scheduled to take place on 23rd of May, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa proudly unveils its theme: “Empowering Tomorrow’s Banking Landscape: Technology,  Innovation, and Sustainable Growth”. Hosted by The International Center for Strategic  Alliances (ICSA), this prestigious event returns to South Africa […]

Events

12th Edition Connected Banking Summit– Innovation and Excellence Awards 2024: Southern Africa

South Africa, 23rd May 2024 – The International Center for Strategic Alliances is proud to announce the 12th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation and Excellence Awards 2024 Southern Africa, scheduled to take place on May 23, 2024. With the theme “Empowering Tomorrow’s Banking Landscape: Technology, Innovation, and Sustainable Growth,” this summit promises to be […]

Blockchain & Crypto

South Africa to Start to Work on Stablecoin Regime

South Africa’s Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group will conduct analytical research on the use cases of stablecoins and will pay attention to the consideration of appropriate policy measures and regulation of the digital currency during 2024.

Finance & Economics

Finance Magnates Africa Summit FMAS:24

Join us at the Finance Magnates Africa Summit (FMAS:24) in Sandton City, South Africa, from May 27th to 29th, 2024, for a dynamic event where Africa’s finance gets smarter. Network with over 5,000 industry leaders, hear secrets from top speakers, and explore the latest in finance tools and services. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or […]

Fintech & Ecommerce

South African Fintech Ukheshe Acquires EFTCorp

Ukheshe International, a South African fintech enablement partner and EFT Corporation (EFTCorp) will continue to operate as separate entities and maintain their respective brand identities after the acquisition.

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MetaMask and Xion Global Redefine Web3 Payments in South Africa

Integrating MetaMask into Xion Global’s Web3 payment products gives consumers in South Africa the ability to perform one-off token approvals and enable 1-click web3 payments on any of Xion Pay’s client apps.

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Amazon to Open Retail Business in South Africa

Amazon plans to launch its online retail business in South Africa next year.

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E-KYC Surges in Africa

Innovative e-KYC verification solutions are growing in Africa, just as businesses across the continent are increasingly moving online.

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Nigeria Has The Most Crypto-Keen Population Globally

The findings from the global Web3 perception survey showed that 99% of Nigerians are more aware of Web3 and crypto concepts than people in major Western economies

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AWS Opens Its First Skills Center in South Africa

Members of the local community in South Africa will now be able to explore how cloud computing technology is powering everything from weather predictions to smart homes in AWS Skills Center

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Google’s Dominance Triggers Antitrust Crackdown by South Africa’s Watchdog

The dominance of Google in the area of Internet search has caused harsh measures by the antimonopoly authority of South Africa.