A focus on frictionless transactions will shape ecommerce trends in 2022. FULL STORY >

FNB notes the Covid-19 pandemic is helping to fuel the adoption of contactless payments such as smart device payments, QR Code (Scan to Pay) and ‘Tap to Pay’ whilst reliance on cash declines yearly. FULL STORY >

New digital payment trends are ushering in the dawn of a cashless future – and a more inclusive financial landscape. FULL STORY >

The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the Achilles heel, as well as a ripe opportunity, in sub-Saharan Africa’s trade and payments landscape. Chipo Mushwana, Nedbank Executive of Emerging Payments, explores the challenges and solutions to... FULL STORY >

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New trends in the payment space, coupled with a growing realisation that the retail experience today is driven by the consumer, will be among the drivers for significant change in this market space, asserts Craig... FULL STORY >

Thomas Pays, CEO of Ozow, offers insight into Facebook Pay and why its introduction spells a massive disruption for the payments industry. FULL STORY >

Aida Diarra, Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for Visa Sub Saharan Africa explains what fundamentals are missing in African SMEs - and what they can do about it. FULL STORY >

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

Lee Naik, the CEO of TransUnion Africa unpacks Apple's move into banking, and why the tech giant is betting that it can be your new best friend. FULL STORY >

At the first of a series of ongoing interactions with Visa yesterday in Bryanston, the company offered an overview of the risks in, and its responses to, the transaction space. FULL STORY >

Demand on the continent for geographically dispersed, less expensive and more efficient local and cross-border payments systems is accelerating development. Hannalie Marsh, General Manager of Wirecard South Africa, explains. 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 new service will allow Kenyans to sell and buy globally by linking their PayPal and M-PESA accounts. FULL STORY >

Charles Pittaway, managing director at Sage Pay, notes how late payments, bad debt and unexpected expenses are just some reasons why small businesses run into cash flow problems, which can impact their sustainability and profitability. FULL STORY >