Kotani Pay obtains a CASP Licence

Kotani Pay has become what it believes to be the first on-ramp and off-ramp blockchain fintech to receive a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). “This is an exciting time for the Kotani...
Insurtech expands market for comprehensive insurance products

Insurtech expands market for comprehensive insurance products

In sub-Saharan Africa, 52% of adults save in some way, according to the World Bank. Over the last decade, South Africa has made positive strides in financial inclusion, and more than 80% of the adult population now has bank accounts. But real financial inclusion is...

SA needs enabling regulations to allow AI innovation for cypto

The transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer simply a hypothetical concept as the significant benefits of this technology are being realised across every facet of business, industry, and our daily lives. By Andre van den Berg, director:...

Blink by MiWay refreshes commitment to tech-driven car cover

In the last decade technology has reshaped the insurance industry for both customers and insurers. The rise of insurtech, technology-driven insurance offerings, has spurred rapid change. Pandemic lockdowns further accelerated the demand for technology-based services...

Mastercard, Payment24 boost EMV adoption in EEMEA’s fleet sector

Mastercard and Payment24 are extending their engagement across Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) to help bolster security and drive innovation within the fleet and fuel payment industry across the region. The EMV standard, now being implemented in over 80...

AI propels group insurance into the future

The group insurance industry is undergoing a massive shift. Driven by the snowballing adoption of wellness practices and artificial intelligence (AI) engulfing the industry, businesses are rapidly improving their employee benefits offerings as they fight to stay...