FNB unveils financial inclusion service

As financial inclusion continues to be a major challenge for many communities across South Africa, FNB is enabling access to basic banking services and cash in close proximity to both the unbanked and under banked individuals, through FNB AgencyPlus. AgencyPlus is a...

Google debuts nowcasting for AI-powered weather forecasts

Google has made AI-powered nowcasting available across Africa, helping users to understand exactly when and where they should expect precipitation over the next few hours. The forecasts are made possible through advancements in Google Research's...

Krugerrand tokenisation brings gold into the digital trading market

As investors around the world seek safe havens amidst global uncertainty, the gold price has surged to record highs March, with all indications pointing to a long-term rally. The yellow metal has returned over 40% in the past year in both ZAR and USD terms. Analysts...

How real-time payments are transforming the economy

South Africa’s real-time payments landscape is transforming, with PayShap leading the charge. Built on the Rapid Payments Programme (RPP) rails, PayShap has emerged as a key product driving digital transactions, fostering financial inclusion, and accelerating the...

How to spot a fake website

Phishing, smishing, email scams, dating scams, fraud, hacking--the realm of cybercrime has become more prevalent and sophisticated than ever before. Fake websites, designed to look exactly like the brands they mimic, have become honeypots for unsuspecting people lured...

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