6 Destinations to Visit in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a unique country with a lot to offer. Its rich culture and varied landscape has something to suit every traveler. For a remote getaway, complete with exotic wildlife and breathtaking scenery, visit one of Zimbabwe’s breathtaking national parks. In the parks, you’ll find a mixture of rivers, waterfalls, savannah, forests, and endless greenery. […]
How Low-cost Carriers in Africa are Helping More People Fly
Africa has lagged behind other continents in airline travel. Different factors can be to blame for this isolation, such as tedious government agreements necessary to create direct routes, illogical routing causing long flights, and costly airfare. The main contributing factor to the low volume of air travel adoption in Africa though, was the fact that […]
P2PE for Merchants
Security is a top priority for merchants. Maintaining high levels of security is essential for avoiding fraud and keeping cardholder data secure. Evidence that you are meeting high security standards boosts customer confidence, increasing your sales and keeping customers loyal to your brand. P2PE is one effective security solution that is used to keep cardholder […]
What is Batch Payment Processing?
Making the payment process more efficient and less expensive is a priority for online merchants. For customer satisfaction, a streamlined, real-time transaction process is a necessity. There are two main parts to a credit card transaction. First, the transaction is authorized, and then the payment is transferred to the merchant account at the acquiring bank. […]
The Benefits of Digital Payment Solutions for Tour Operators in East Africa
The leading tourism trends in 2016-2017 include a move towards adventure and active travel and an increase in the Millennial segment of the total market of travelers. From diving with sharks to African safaris, Millennials and other travel demographics are looking for authentic and memorable tourism experiences. With its plethora of unique tourism activities, African […]
3 Reasons Why Taxi Companies Should Adopt mPOS Payments
As a taxi company owner, you should focus on providing the safest and most convenient service possible to all of your customers. This goal has become increasingly important in recent years, with the rising popularity of ride sharing companies like Uber. Taxis can compete with these companies by providing optimal customer service and embracing new technologies, […]
Introducing DumaPay – Direct Pay Online’s New Mobile Payment App
Merchants and customers alike will be pleased to know that Direct Pay Online has recently rebranded their mSWIPE+ app to a new and improved payment app – DumaPay.
4 Advantages of Working with a Local Payment Service Provider
Are you trying to decide on the right payment service provider (PSP) for your business? At first glance, it might seem like a difficult decision to make – there are an overwhelming number of international PSPs available. However, as an African merchant, it’s worthwhile to choose a local PSP. A local PSP will understand you, […]
How Can Travel Agencies Compete With Online Travel Agencies?
Online Travel Agencies continue to dominate online bookings. In a 2017 report, Eye For Travel and Jumpshot analyzed consumer purchase patterns over a two month period on a set number of OTA, hotel and airline domains, finding that OTAs hold a majority of the UK market (73%), and close to half of the US market […]
4 Reasons Why Using the Right Payment Solution is Key to Increasing Revenues
Increasing revenues is a fundamental goal of every business, be it a hotel, restaurant, or tour operator. When it comes to your online activities, an excellent website, targeted marketing campaigns, and content personalization can all help you achieve that goal. But while these efforts play an important role in your success, there’s another highly effective […]