insert_link Local FNB First to Launch Enhanced Cross-Border Payments with BankservAfrica’s TCIB Solution 11 November 2024 WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – Cross-border payments are a lifeline for many people and businesses in Africa. These customers rely on fast, secure, and cost-effective payment offerings to manage the daily transfer of funds to friends, associates, and family members in other countries. To meet the evolving needs of its customers, FNB has partnered with BankservAfrica for its Transactions Cleared on an Immediate Basis (TCIB) system. This solution will […] todayNovember 12, 2024 3
insert_link Business / Economics 30 October 2024 Morning Biz News: Economic Update: Procurement Compliance Issues and Market Developments Recent reports from the Institute for Public Policy Research reveal that only 43% of public entities in Namibia have submitted their annual procurement plans for the 2024/25 financial year. Of the 173 entities required to comply, just 75 had met the deadline by late October, raising concerns about significant delays at this midpoint of the fiscal year. This lack of compliance not only hinders effective resource allocation but may […] todayOctober 30, 2024 6
insert_link Local FNB NAMIBIA ADDS SECURE CHAT FEATURE TO FNB APP – CHATPAY 22 October 2024 Windhoek, Namibia - In an innovative move, FNB Namibia has introduced a new chat feature to the FNB App. ChatPay enables FNB App users to initiate payments seamlessly without the need of a formal bank account number, whilst securely chatting via the App. The solution combines convenience, simplicity, and affordability, allowing customers to chat and make payments simultaneously and securely using their smartphone and banking App. A […] todayOctober 23, 2024 7
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek appoints Ngula as its e-Money Head Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Retail Banking Services and Specialist Finance, James Chapman, recently announced the appointment of Candy Ngula as the Bank’s Head of Electronic Money (e-Money), effective Thursday, 1 February 2024. Chapman said that, in her new role, Ngula will focus on driving the value of e-Money and will be responsible for the growth and optimisation of e-Money across Bank Windhoek’s Retail Banking Services. Ngula joins […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 7
insert_link Africa 10 ventures announced for the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2024 investment showcase Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has announced ten African tech ventures that will showcase their solutions to a diverse audience of industry experts, investors and fellow innovators on February 14th and 15th. While African startup funding declined in 2023, the investment showcase continues to foster collaborations and stimulate investment opportunities to bridge the funding gap in the ecosystem. According to data from Africa: The Big Deal, African startup funding experienced a 39 […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 12