Author: AdeO

Apple has finally settled the copyright lawsuit against Corellium and its virtualization software. It might interest you to know that the tech giant has been fighting with Corellium in the courts since August 2019 after the virtualization company started selling virtual iOS devices to security researchers. The news was first…

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Back in July, Facebook Messenger launched “soundmojis”: Emojis that play a sound when you send them within Messenger. Facebook’s sound design team has assigned unique sounds to 30 emojis. So, for example, if you want to send a hands clapping emoji, it can now come with actual uproarious applause. Soundmojis are…

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The eventual post-pandemic return to work presents the perfect opportunity to reimagine workplace strategy and space planning. Already one of South Africa’s largest interior design and fit out companies, and owned by JLL, a Fortune 500 company, Tétris Design & Build not only understand the new needs of clients, employees, and…

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Even with a high banked population and a multitude of electronic payment options available, the average South African still use cash for daily purchases and payments with an estimated 78-80% of transactions being in cash. Anton van der Merwe, the recently-appointed COO of Ukheshe Technologies, a fintech enablement partner that…

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MTN has extended its gratitude towards Nigerians as the telecoms and ICT company celebrates its 20th anniversary. The company began its operation in Nigeria in 2001 and has grown to become the market leader in the telecommunications sector providing call, data, and mobile money services to Nigerians. As part of its expression…

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Chinese prosecutors have sued Tencent, claiming the “youth mode” on its WeChat app is against laws protecting minors and teenagers. When WeChat is used in youth mode, it restricts younger users’ access to functions like mobile payments, as well as certain games. According to a report by Reuters, the suit…

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OnePipe, a fintech infrastructure startup, has partnered with Kudi, a payments service company to provide more inclusive financial services to millions of underserved customers across Nigeria via Kudi Benefits Account. Founded in 2018, OnePipe, leveraging its API-driven partnerships, is focused on working with organisations to embed and launch financial services…

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Global inclusive tech accelerator Catalyst Fund, managed by BFA Global, today announced its ninth cohort of fintech companies that are building solutions designed to improve the resilience of underserved customers and communities. In addition, the Catalyst Fund Inclusive Fintech program welcomes PayPal as a new supporter as it explores the…

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MVX, the Nigerian digital freight booking and trade finance technology startup, has partnered with a leading SMEs lending platform, PayHippo, to expand trade finance opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses in Nigeria. The partnership seeks to accelerate trade in Nigeria and generate positive economic outcomes for the largest economy in Africa…

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The Board of Directors of Africa’s leading fintech company, Appzone Group, have approved the appointment of Timothy “Tim” Souter as the new Group Chief Financial Officer. A seasoned financial expert with expertise garnered in Europe and Africa, Tim Souter brings over 15 years of financial leadership experience across several industries and sectors including technology, telecoms, financial and…

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South African businesses, already under severe economic strain, are now counting the costs of rapidly increasing internal payments fraud. According to Ryan Mer, Managing Director, eftsure Africa, a Know Your Payee™ (KYP) platform provider, the number of recent high-profile cases before the courts only partly reflects the true scale of the…

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Piggyvest has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Savi.ng, a wealth management app that enables users to save via various features like automated savings, fixed deposits, joint savings and PAYE. It was founded in 2018. The acquisition was announced in a Medium post. All existing Savi.ng users will be…

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