Float partners with Peach Payments
Float, an Africas credit card-linked instalment platform, is partnering with online payment solution provider Peach Payments. Now Peach Payments merchants can instantly integrate Float at checkout, broadening the reach of interest-free monthly instalments to more...
Transforming sales and service in banking: escape the app trap
In today’s rapidly changing digital environment, mobile apps have become essential for managing both personal lifestyles and financial activities. By Eshmael Mpabanga, client account lead within the financial services practice at Accenture, Africa However, despite...
The future of payments is on your smartphone
Digital payments are surging in South Africa as more people tap or scan to pay from their smartphones rather than using cash or cards. A report from Discovery and Visa finds that digital wallet usage grew 9% in 2023 with 60% of South Africans preferring digital...
Strategies that will determine a fintech’s success in 2025 and beyond
There’s no shortage of opportunity in the African digital financial services sector. However, this doesn’t mean that fintechs can just show up and grow. Juan Seco, chief growth officer at Mukuru There are established fintech brands operating alongside new players in...
SA to host FiCS in 2025
South Africa is set to host the Finance in Common Summit (FiCS) in February 2025, marking a transformative milestone in the continent’s development finance narrative. The event coincides with South Africa’s assumption of the Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20), amid a...
A guide to GenAI in banking
The global banking landscape is experiencing seismic shifts, driven by the rapid advancement of technology and evolving consumer expectations. By Eshmael Mpabanga, client account lead in the financial services practice at Accenture, Africa South Africa, with its...
Africa’s insurance future rests on technological advancements
With the insurance landscape ever evolving, it is becoming increasingly crucial for insurance companies to embrace innovative technological advancements that introduce convenience, enhance customer engagement, and redefine marketing strategies to stay competitive. By...
Key technology trends affecting the security sector in 2025
We’ve once again reached the time of year when we look ahead to some of the technology trends that will affect the security sector over the coming 12 months. The pace of change is as fast as ever, write By Johan Paulsson, chief technology officer; Mats Thulin,...
How data helps insurers weather climate risks
A January 2024 article published by the University of KwaZulu-Natal suggests that South Africa has seen a 60% increase in extreme weather events over the past two decades. With extreme weather events like floods, droughts, and storms becoming increasingly common, the...
Key payments trends to watch in 2025
The global payments landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation. New technologies coupled with the rising demand for seamless, secure, and efficient transactions has spurred on an exciting new era of innovation and growth. By Luke Kyohere, group chief product and...
Digital credit systems tackle paper-based system pain points
For any company offering its clients credit facilities, traditional paper-based methods of managing credit applications are increasingly inefficient and prone to risk as businesses struggle to keep up with both operational challenges and evolving legal requirements....
Disruption, innovation, trust key in insurance
At a time of unprecedented disruption and opportunity in the insurance sector, SAS hosted an executive insurance roundtable to explore how technology, collaboration, and forward-thinking strategies are reshaping the industry,. Key insights were shared by Eduard...