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#BehindtheCampaign: Capitec shares client stories in Bank on Better

#BehindtheCampaign: Capitec shares client stories in Bank on Better

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African Bank simplifies Smart ID access with new DHA partnership

About 80 people gathered in Rosebank to protest against Standard Bank and TotalEnergies’ investment in fossil fuels. Photo: Kimberly Mutandiro

Climate protesters demand reparations from Standard Bank for fossil fuel investmentsKimberly Mutandiro

Absa CEO targets retail growth in SA and scale on the continent

Absa CEO targets retail growth in SA and scale on the continentNqobile Dludla

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African Bank simplifies Smart ID access with new DHA partnership

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About 80 people gathered in Rosebank to protest against Standard Bank and TotalEnergies’ investment in fossil fuels. Photo: Kimberly Mutandiro

Climate protesters demand reparations from Standard Bank for fossil fuel investments

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Source: Supplied. Privesan Naidoo; Executive: Trading Product VP (card and payments) at Nedbank.

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Privesan Naidoo 25 Nov 2024

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Source: Supplied. John-Paul (JP) Okkers, African Bank's new Head: Digital Channel.

Digital transformation expert joins African Bank

22 Nov 2024

Standard Bank unveils new support programme for township entrepreneurs

Standard Bank unveils new support programme for township entrepreneurs

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Earn crypto rewards when using Luno Pay at Pick n Pay stores

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Digital wallet usage up: Absa expects more growth on upcoming Black Friday

18 Nov 2024

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Multilateral banks urged to boost funding for Africa's methane reduction

15 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Wits team; Anglo American.

Standard Bank, Soapbox collaborate on SDG challenge

14 Nov 2024

Postbank has started introducing a new Black Card for Sassa beneficiaries. The current Gold Cards were set to expire on 31 December, but Postbank has assured grant recipients that they will be able to access their money into the new year. Photo supplied by Sassa

Sassa Gold Cards will remain valid, says Postbank, as deadline looms

Marecia Damons 12 Nov 2024

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Cashing in: Study shows banks investing big in GenAI, and it’s paying off

11 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Joanne Solomon, chief executive officer of SA REIT Association.

SA REIT and Nedbank lead sustainability drive in real-estate sector

8 Nov 2024

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Meezan Bank partners with ITFC to support private sector

7 Nov 2024

Pictures: Aida Diarra, senior vice president and head of sub-Saharan Africa at Visa with Clayton Hayward, group CEO of EFTCorp. Together they have formed a five year partnership to enhance financial inclusion in Africa (Image supplied)

Visa invests $1bn to grow financial inclusion in Africa, partners with EFTCorp

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JNPR 28 Oct 2024

Digitalisation: A game changer for sub-Saharan Africa's informal merchants

Digitalisation: A game changer for sub-Saharan Africa's informal merchants

25 Oct 2024

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Sasfin announces 2025 exit from South African banking

23 Oct 2024

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Major shifts coming for banks and interest rates in South Africa!

Katja Hamilton 23 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Norman Nyawo, the head of merchant solutions for business and commercial banking at Standard Bank South Africa.

Standard Bank unveils upgraded SimplyBlu for SMEs

22 Oct 2024

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Visa and littlefish launch digital revolution for African small businesses

18 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Leila Mokaddem, director-general, Southern Africa, AfDB; Charles Russon, Absa group interim chief executive officer designate and Deon Raju, Absa group financial director.

Empowering African women: Major financial package unveiled by Absa and the African Development Bank

15 Oct 2024

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Standard Bank sees tenfold surge in PayShap ID transactions

11 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Sergio Barbosa, chief information officer of Global Kinetic, and chief executive officer of FutureBank.

Why haven’t SA banks done more with DeFi, CBDCs & crypto?

10 Oct 2024

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Commerzbank CEO vows to block UniCredit takeover

10 Oct 2024

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$4m Ecobank heist: Residents demand security clampdown

8 Oct 2024

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HSBC and Bidvest Bank fined millions for non-compliance

7 Oct 2024

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Brazil's Petrobras to purchase offshore oil block stake in South Africa

Andre Romani 3 Oct 2024

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SA's "Big Four" banks hit by R27bn bad debt charges

3 Oct 2024

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Absa to unlock South African equities market for HSBC global clients

30 Sep 2024

Source: @afreximbank/X On Thursday, 19 September, Afreximbank celebrated 30 remarkable years of leadership, dedication, and impact with Benedict Okey Oramah. From transforming African trade to championing the continent’s economic future, Oramah’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary.

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