Barclays Bank Zambia PLC officially becomes Absa Bank Zambia PLC
by Absa Bank Zambia PLC, a subsidiary of Absa Group Limited and which is formerly known as Barclays Bank Zambia PLC, has today received the license …
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Absa Regional Operations Data Analytics Team wins big at global Financial Innovation Awards
Absa Regional Operations’ (ARO) Data Analytics team, has won the 2019 Best Technology Initiative – Rest of the World award at the Financial Innovation Awards …
Zamtel and Atlas Mara Bank partner to drive financial inclusion
Zamtel and Atlas Mara Zambia Limited have today announced a partnership that will enable Zamtel Kwacha agents deposit cash and have access to float from …
MTN Zambia celebrates 2 million Mobile Money customers
MTN Zambia is offering additional value to its mobile money customers when they purchase airtime directly from their MTN Mobile Money wallet as part of …
Digital financial services: why savings should take centre stage
by By Buhle Goslar, Chief Customer & Sustainability Officer at JUMO The rapid increase in mobile money usage globally, particularly in emerging markets, is eliminating the …
Access Bank Zambia launches WhatsApp banking platform
Access Bank (Zambia) Limited, one of Zambia’s emerging banks has launched “Access WhatsApp Banking” as part of its digital strategy to keep the pace in …
SIM swap fraud: a new wave of attacks targeting financial services and online services in Africa
During Kaspersky Lab’s annual Cyber Security Weekend that took place in Cape Town, South Africa, Kaspersky Lab experts discussed the wide spread growth of mobile payments …
Unity Finance launches UniApp mobile USSD app
Unity Finance has launched the second phase of it’s exciting mobile application called the UniApp aimed at improving customer experience and ease of access to …
Western Union teams up with Thunes to expand payouts to mobile wallets
Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement, has teamed up with Thunes, a cross-border payments network for emerging markets, to enable Western Union customers …
Eliminating Bill Shock for Africans abroad – How MNOs in Africa are providing an alternative to OTT Apps
MTN Zambia takes the lead in providing an innovative roaming service for its customers whilst they are outside Zambia
Barclays Bank Zambia and Airtel Money Zambia launch Wallet to Bank service
Barclays Bank Zambia Plc. has partnered with Airtel Mobile Commerce Zambia Limited to launch its Wallet to Bank platform, a service that allows for the …
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Access Bank Zambia Limited partners with MTN Mobile Money
Access Bank Zambia Plc, one of Zambia’s emerging banks has partnered with MTN Zambia to allow Access Bank Zambia customers to transfer money from a bank account to an MTN Mobile wallet …
Standard Chartered launches second wave of digital-only retail banks across four African markets
Standard Chartered today announced the start of the second phase of its digital-only retail bank across Africa. In response to growing consumer demand for innovative …
Airtel opens first ever Airtel Money Branch
Airtel Networks Zambia Plc has opened its first ever Airtel Money Branch in Matero Township. Opening the branch with scores of Matero residents in attendance, …
Ecobank announces the 11 Ecobank Fintech Challenge finalists
Ecobank has announced the 11 finalists for the 2nd edition of the annual Ecobank Fintech Challenge competition for Africa-focused technology start-ups. All the finalists will be …
Zoona CMO Lelemba to leave role in September
Chief Marketing Officer and shareholder at Zoona, Lelemba Phiri, has announced that she will be leaving Zoona at the end of September 2018 after 6 …
UBA Zambia introduces Leo, its digital banking assistant
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Zambia has added to its digital banking platform options with the introduction of Leo, UBA’s digital Banker whom customers can …
Zanaco hatches growth plan and new money transfer facility called Xap Me
Last night Zanaco launched its refreshed brand with a promise to support the growth of its customers, businesses, communities and the national economy. They also unveiled a …
Ecobank launches Fintech Challenge competition for African start-ups
Ecobank, is inviting African fintech entrepreneurs to enter its Ecobank Fintech Challenge. Now in its second year, the initiative gives African start-ups the chance to …
$1 billion in transactions processed on Ecobank Mobile App in Africa
Ecobank The Ecobank Mobile App, a single, unified financial services application across 33 African countries, has processed 9 million transactions worth over $1 billion since launch …