A study released last week by World Wide Worx reveals significant growth in South Africa's online retail sector, which surged to R71-billion in 2023. FULL STORY >

Ukheshe, Mastercard, Nedbank and Telkom collaborate to grow access to the digital economy with virtual product that enables secure e-commerce payments on phone FULL STORY >

South Africa’s largest digital bank is expanding its digital offering to clients with the launch of a virtual banking card. FULL STORY >

Partnership sees SMEs get free access to Standard Bank’s SimplyBlu powered by Mastercard plus free Google Ads to the value of R500. FULL STORY >

Microsoft and Mastercard have announced a new collaboration, aimed at building pathways to financial security and provide tools for sustainable growth FULL STORY >

uKheshe, a locally developed financial inclusion platform, has further enhanced its offering to the unbanked by collaborating with Mastercard to enable informal traders, street vendors and casual labourers to... FULL STORY >

It’s some good news for Vodacom users as the company launched its VodaPay Masterpass this week. FULL STORY >

Every cardholder across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America and Asia/Pacific will be able to tap their Mastercard or device in stores by 2023, according to company's latest roadmap. FULL STORY >

The Partnership for Financial Inclusion has been an important actor in helping to drive financial inclusion in Africa. FULL STORY >

While South Africa has made progress in reducing the gender bias for women engaging in early stage entrepreneurial activities, the number of women business owners remains constrained by a lack of... FULL STORY >

Acquisition to drive cash displacement and innovation in emerging markets. FULL STORY >

Mastercard Launches Masterpass QR bot for Messenger to enable Nigerian businesses to set up digital money accounts and accept QR payments. FULL STORY >

Looking to win over your loved one this Valentine’s Day? Try ‘date night’ experiences or romantic getaways. FULL STORY >

Mastercard has announced the collaborating with Durban-based tech company Spazapp, to bring secure, seamless and convenient mobile payments to thousands of informal traders and convenience stores, better known as... FULL STORY >

Mastercard has announced a collaboration with South African fintech company Yoco to roll out 15 000 mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) devices to small and medium-sized businesses by... FULL STORY >