The importance of strong passwords

[Jeremy Matthews] Social networking sites are often the first point of contact between users and companies, and special care should be taken to strengthen the security of social media accounts. 3 May 2013 05:04

Kenya's cellphone loans help fruit seller

NAIROBI, KENYA: Six months ago, Jane Adhiambo Achieng asked a local Kenyan bank to lend her US$250 to expand her small grocery business. 29 Apr 2013 06:50

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If you're content, we're content

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] "Content" is currently on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. Bizcommunity has been ahead of the content curve for over a decade. 18 Mar 2013 09:03

New bank for Congo

BRAZZAVILLE, CONGO: The Republic of Congo has established a Postal Bank with the aim of reaching a wider part of the population of 3.6m in a country where only about five percent of inhabitants have bank accounts. 12 Mar 2013 09:02

Mobile money could encourage savings

[Helmo Preuss] Research in northern Ghana funded by SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) showed that mobile money can help foster a savings culture and address financial exclusion. 27 Feb 2013 07:33

Standard Bank remains Africa's most valuable banking brand

Standard Bank has been ranked as the most valuable banking brand in Africa for the third consecutive year in the 2013 Global Top 500 Banking Brands report. In addition, Standard Bank was ranked 103 amongst the world's top 500 global banks. 6 Feb 2013 14:23

African Bank selects a Z-Card

African Bank recently selected a Z-Card as part of its marketing mix to generate awareness that it now provides interest free, short-term loans to foreign nationals who are formally employed and residing in South Africa. 16 Oct 2012 15:24

FNB officially launches in Tanzania

First National Bank, a division of FirstRand Bank Limited has announced the official launch of First National Bank Tanzania Limited. Since commencing their operations in July 2011, FNB's operations have performed well in Tanzania and are in line with expectations illustrating the sound investment and business opportunity provided in the country. 3 Feb 2012 07:26

Mobile: 'world-first' virtual payment card launches in Kenya

NAIROBI, KENYA: Airtel Africa, Standard Chartered Bank and MasterCard have rolled out what is claimed to be the world's first virtual payment card on a mobile phone. 15 Sep 2011 09:37

FNB sees mobile banking growth in Africa

JOHANNESBURG: FNB has announced that it is seeing a rapid uptake of cellphone banking in Africa. The bank has recorded year-on-year growth of 376% in Zambia, 277% in Botswana; 204% in Namibia and 473% in Swaziland. 21 Jun 2011 10:47

Standard Bank, best trade bank in Africa - poll

In an online poll of businesses trading into and out of Africa conducted by Trade Finance magazine for its annual Awards for Excellence, Standard Bank was named best trade bank in sub-Saharan Africa and best trade bank in South Africa. Trade Finance magazine a global media title in the Euromoney Group. 20 Jun 2011 12:43