Mastercard launches Chatbot Platforms for banks and merchants
By Press Release 25 October 2016Platforms provide partners with new ways to engage and deliver compelling, personalised experiences to consumers. FULL STORY >
Masterpass enables Microsoft Wallet, Android Pay and Samsung Pay users to shop online
By Press Release 25 October 2016Integration of Masterpass with digital wallets strengthens Mastercard vision to support all forms of secure digital commerce for cardholders. FULL STORY >
Ecobank closer to 100 million customer goal by partnering with Mastercard to roll-out Masterpass QR in 33 countries
By Press Release 24 October 2016Partnership will shift Africa to instant and secure digital payment solutions, says Ecobank. FULL STORY >
Uber launches debit card in Mexico
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 24 October 2016With credit and cash the only options locally, could we look to follow Mexico? FULL STORY >
Seamless digital payments are the key to unlocking the promise of omni-channel retail
By Press Release 18 October 2016Victor de Kock, head of Strategic Merchants and Acceptance, Mastercard, South Africa sheds light on how seamless digital payments are the key to unlocking the promise of omni-channel retail and how retailers... FULL STORY >
Vodacom launches Masterpass in-app payments for secure mobile purchases
By Press Release 4 October 2016Vodacom customers can now buy airtime, data bundles and SMS bundles through the My Vodacom mobile application using Masterpass. FULL STORY >
Mastercard accelerates the pace of commerce innovation with launch of Mastercard Developers
By Press Release 29 September 2016The API platform is designed to provide easy integration with Mastercard payments, data and security solutions. FULL STORY >
City of Ekurhuleni and Mastercard help ratepayers pay their bills using their smartphones
By Press Release 28 September 2016Mastercard has announced that together with the City of Ekurhuleni, they are helping ratepayers pay their bills using their smartphones. This comes as a global first, with the metro being the first local... FULL STORY >
Mastercard releases Impact of Innovation study
By Press Release 27 September 2016The smartphone becomes our most beloved gadget according to the Mastercard Impact of Innovation study. FULL STORY >
Mastercard collaborates with fintech startup to bring cashless payments to SA’s informal economy
By Press Release 13 September 2016South African mobile payments startup iKhokha and Mastercard today announced a partnership that aims to significantly boost payment card acceptance at micro, small and medium enterprises in... FULL STORY >
MasterCard and Virtual Card Services launch vPOS – South Africa’s first virtual payment solution
By Press Release 6 July 2016MasterPass-powered vPOS enables merchants and businesses on the move to accept digital card payments anywhere, anytime. FULL STORY >
iKhokha retailers now accept MasterPass at checkout
By Staff Writer 3 March 2016For the first time in South Africa, consumers can use their smartphones to pay in-store at iKhokha retailers. FULL STORY >
MasterCard launches MasterPass in South Africa
By Ryan Noik 18 July 2014MasterCard marked its first foray into the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region by launching its MasterPass offering in South Africa in Rosebank this week. FULL STORY >
TechSmart Business - Tech News
By Staff Writer 18 July 2014We provide a quick roundup of the key stories gripping the tech world this month, as the HTC One (M8) launches in SA, Microsoft SA name its new MD and Amazon battles to keep its drones in the air. FULL STORY >
E-commerce in Africa still struggling
By Staff Writer 5 June 2012Peter Harvey, founder and MD PayGate believes Africa needs a much more sophisticated financial infrastructure. FULL STORY >
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