South Africa
South Africa Telco MTN Targets $5 Billion For Mobile Money Expansion
South Africa-based MTN, the mobile phone company, has plans to value its mobile money arm at over $5 billion, a report from Financial Times (FT) says. ...
South Africa
Icasa to collaborate with the US FCC on telecoms policy
South Africa’s communications regulator, Icasa, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that will see the two ...
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Microsoft’s digital skills initiative benefited around 300,000 South Africans
Microsoft Corp announced that 300,000 South Africans have been equipped with digital skills, topping the initial target of 25 million achieved last June. ...
South Africa
MTN MoMo Extends Partnership with Pick n Pay South Africa
MTN MoMo (Mobile Money) has revealed that its South African subscribers will now be able to cash-in and cash-out at Pick n Pay ...
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How Mastercard’s digital payment drive is growing financial inclusion in South Africa
As a leading payment technology provider, Mastercard is helping South African fintechs and businesses drive digital growth and foster financial inclusion. This is ...
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Cheques will no longer be supported from January in South Africa as Reserve Bank pulls the plug
The South African Reserve Bank has announced that cheques will not be supported by the country’s national payment system from 1 January. The ...
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SA fintech breaks the $2.5-billion disbursement mark in Africa and Asia
South African founded fintech startup, JUMO has dispersed over $2.5-billion in credit across six markets in Africa and Asia. In an official press release, Andrew ...
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50 large companies in South Africa commit to paying SMEs faster
In excess of 50 large companies in South Africa have formally committed to paying their small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) suppliers within ...
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Why South Africa’s FinTech Industry is Growing in 2020
South Africa is moving very fast in the direction of the FinTech industry. The country is very determined not to be behind the whole ...
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T-Systems and Fortinet to Launch Cyber Security Academy in South Africa
T-Systems and Fortinet have teamed up to launch a Cyber Security Academy that’s accessible to local South African youth. The new Academy ...