A concerning number of South African companies are not prepared for the inevitability of a cyberattack despite the significant financial and reputational risks, according to Ryan Mer, managing director, eftsure Africa, a Know Your Payee (KYP) platform provider
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Opera launches Hype chat service in South Africa, Zambia and Ghana
Opera has announced the launch of its dedicated chat service Hype, built into the Opera Mini mobile web browser, in South Africa, Zambia and Ghana
IOM launches tracking matrix for migration data in The Gambia
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in The Gambia, in collaboration with the Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS) to facilitate evidence-based decision making on migration governance and response to the needs of vulnerable migrants
IFC unveils DigiLab programme in Africa and Middle East
IFC has launched DigiLab Finance training and support programme with an aim to increase financial inclusion and support the digital transformation of financial institutions across Africa and the Middle East
Mastercard and Telda launch Egypt’s first-of-its-kind money app
Mastercard has announced a partnership with Telda, Egypt’s payment app, with an aim to promote the country’s digital transformation and bring Egypt closer to its vision of becoming a digital economy, particularly benefiting new segments through an innovative consumer experience