Apr 26, 2024
Mukuru has announced an instant transfer product that moves money between South Africa and the UK in both directions, and from South Africa to any European Union country, instantaneously. The fintech, which operates in more than 50 countries with over 450 remittance...
Apr 22, 2024
Sub-Saharan Africa stands at the brink of a digital revolution, where telecommunications and technology are poised to be the driving forces behind sustainable socio-economic development. With a youthful population and vast economic opportunities, the region is...
Apr 22, 2024
It’s difficult to imagine a time before the widespread adoption of mobile technology in Africa – particularly where financial services are concerned, writes Lillian Barnard, president of Microsoft Africa. For millions of unbanked people, transactions were...
Apr 16, 2024
MTN MoMo, MTN’s mobile money app, has significantly expanded its international remittances capabilities with the launch of 25 new wallet corridors across 10 new countries . With this expansion, MoMo users can now send money to over 200-million wallets operated...
Apr 8, 2024
Last month, we commemorated national Human Rights Day in South Africa, writes George Barrett, country director: South Africa at the British Council. It gives pause to reflect on the long, hard-fought struggle for freedom and constitutional rights won 30 years ago....
Mar 15, 2024
Businesses in Kenya are growing increasingly concerned about being targeted by cyber threats, especially ransomware attacks, which are growing in both frequency and sophistication and can have devastating effects on organisations. By David Mugo, senior solution...
