"While it’s not new to banking – having been used for forecasting, personalizing offerings, and risk mitigation – its most significant potential lies in fraud detection and prevention. AI has already enhanced data anomaly detection, sped up…
"Any well-designed, collaborative network must include central banks, governments, regional economic communities, the private sector, and should not neglect other vital stakeholders such as NGOs and academia," says Briana Marbury, Interledger…
"Our work with banks takes us deep into the core space including ledgering and payments integration. We expected there to be a flurry of activity around putting better settlement rails in place using blockchain technologies or latching onto…
Lusanda Mgudu, Head of ESG at Lesaka says, “In alignment with the overarching sustainable development strategy of our holding company, Lesaka Technologies, EasyPay Everywhere places significant focus on socio-economic development, aiming to…
“I am particularly pleased with the Consumer Division’s performance. Our teams have worked hard to turn it into an important profit and cash flow contributor for the Group, demonstrated by the 94% growth in Segment Adjusted EBITDA this quarter,"…
“For brand partners, Kazang Rewards is a multi-faceted platform that boosts merchandising, enhances point of sale marketing, incentivises selling behaviors, serves as an advertising platform and communication hub, and provides a wealth of auditable…
"As global trade evolves, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face significant hurdles in accessing international markets. Fintech innovations are levelling the playing field, enabling SMEs in Africa and around the world to overcome financial…
“Most micro merchants in South Africa still pay for most of their inventory using cash. This not only exposes them to the safety and security risks associated with cash, but also increases their operating costs, and makes it more complex to…
"While women are still slightly less engaged in the stock market than men, research shows that those women who do invest often outperform their male counterparts. Women tend to be more considered and less impulsive, and these traits can lead…
"The reliance on cash is particularly evident in the bustling township economy, where more than 1.8 million informal traders operate. This reliance on cash is driven by several factors, including the immediacy and ease of use that cash provides.…
"She’s Next continues to prove its impact as we navigate a complex post-pandemic world, where empowering women entrepreneurs is crucial for economic recovery and innovation. What sets this initiative apart is our focus on creating tailored solutions…
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