Standard Bank backs start-up Float with $11m
Float already works with almost seven million preapproved credit cards and allows customers to ‘buy now’ and spread repayment instalments over 24 months, interest- and fee-free.
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Peach Payments, Nedbank target ecommerce sites with new offering
Nedbank Direct EFT enables online shoppers to make secure payments straight from their Nedbank bank account without having to input their card details.
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Founders Factory Africa raises $114m
With the funding, the development company will be able to scale its projects and better serve technology-driven start-ups and founders across the continent.
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Salesforce plans to stave off joblessness in South Africa
The company says it is committed to helping solve South Africa’s key challenges, including closing the digital skills gap and create jobs.
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Africa leads world in blockchain funding growth
Last year, African blockchain startups outpaced the rest of the world by raising $474 million, marking a staggering 429% year-on-year increase in funding.
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Nomanini’s investment in Zambia pays off
Fintech being used by traders to bolster business impacted by COVID-19.
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Shyft your forex experience with Standard Bank’s award-winning app
The Shyft digital wallet was recently recognised as the Best Financial Solution for 2021 at the annual MTN Business App of the Year Awards.
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Technology revolutionises banking
Banks are developing new solutions, features and lifestyle benefits to better understand users' lives, expectations and requirements in the current environment.
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Staying connected through Fixed LTE from Standard Bank Mobile
Standard Bank Mobile is excited to introduce Fixed LTE to its product portfolio.
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Africa Digital Foundry centres Standard Bank, Microsoft’s DX ambitions
Foundry is a strategic alliance through which companies plan to reach 100 million customers in Africa over the next five years.
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Morocco confirms interest in central bank digital currencies
News welcomed by local blockchain expert.
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Nomanini collaboration offers a tech boost to informal retailers
Enterprise payment platform partners with Nestlé and Standard Bank to provide informal traders in Eastern and Southern Africa with access to working capital.