Digital wallets a game-changer for SMEs, sole traders

South Africa has seen a surge in the adoption of digital wallets and payments, fuelled by their convenience, speed, security and reach. Digital wallets are increasingly being adopted by South African small businesses and traders looking to move away from cash without...

Redefining retail through store reinvention

It was just four years ago during the pandemic – with consumers restricted to their homes and mall doors tightly shut, that online commerce began its unprecedented rise. This phenomenon left retailers thinking about the role of the actual store moving forward....

Shift to omnichannel payments drives efficiency, enhances CX

Even as more retailers turn to setting up online storefronts to extend their presence and cater to shoppers looking for convenience, the majority of South Africans still prefer to shop at physical stores, and retailers are looking for a solution that gives them a...

Can AI help solve our health crisis?

The South African healthcare system faces challenges from insufficient resources and suboptimal working conditions that can contribute to professional burnout and systemic inefficiencies. By Henry Adams, country manager of InterSystems South Africa The introduction...

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...

Actionable solutions for FIs to fight money laundering

Far from a victimless white-collar crime, money laundering is a crucial enabler of corruption, drug smuggling, human and wildlife trafficking, terrorism, and other organised criminal activities. The role that banks, lenders, and other Financial Institutions (FIs) play...