Museum of Illusions and Network: Elevating Customer Experiences with Seamless Digital Payments
Africa has already transformed global fintech and the next leap won’t come from technology alone. In this piece, Regional Managing Director Judy Waruiru shares why mentorship is the foundation for building stronger talent, safer digital payments and a more collaborative future for the industry.
Building The Future of Fintech: Why We Are Opening Doors Through Mentorship
Africa has already transformed global fintech and the next leap won’t come from technology alone. In this piece, Regional Managing Director Judy Waruiru shares why mentorship is the foundation for building stronger talent, safer digital payments and a more collaborative future for the industry.
Top 5 Data Privacy Trends Transforming Africa’s Fintech Landscape in 2026
Africa’s digital payments ecosystem is evolving fast, and with it comes rising privacy and security demands. Explore the top 2026 data‑privacy trends shaping fintech, digital ID, tokenisation and AI‑driven fraud prevention across the continent.
Cybersecurity in Digital Payments: How to Stay Safe Online
Consumers face numerous risks when making online transactions, and scams vary in complexity. Some are easy to spot—such as social media posts or emails claiming a well-known brand is giving away huge prizes. Unsolicited emails with typos or suspicious “reply-to” fields are also common red flags. Unfortunately, scammers often target less tech-savvy users, making them easy victims.
Smarter Payments, Stronger Skies: Revolutionizing Aviation Costs & Revenue
rom London to Lagos, New York to Nairobi, the aviation industry is undergoing a digital transformation. As passenger demands surge and carriers strive to recover from post-pandemic losses, one question leads boardroom agendas: how can airlines reduce operational costs while unlocking new revenue streams?
Global markets are still reeling from the so-called “Trade Wars 2.0”—recent U.S. tariffs that have disrupted supply chains and driven inflationary pressures across sectors from tech to transportation. Yet the ripples are most pronounced on the runways of Nairobi, Lagos, Johannesburg, and Accra, where every dollar counts and margins are razor-thin.
Chargebacks: Understanding Them and How to Avoid Them
Chargebacks have become a significant concern for businesses that operate in the online world. They can occur when a customer disputes a transaction and demands a refund from their bank or credit card company. Chargebacks can be damaging for businesses as they not only lead to lost revenue but also to additional fees and fines. […]
What is Two-Factor Authentication or 2FA
Two-factor Authentication (2FA) is the simplest, most effective way to ensure users are who they say they are. It has become the safest way to use modern security to protect our customers and provide a seamless, trusted digital payment experience. You may be wondering, why aren’t regular passwords enough? With the continuous development of our […]
How To Minimize Credit Card Fraud – For Business Owners
When the big shift happened in the world of payments, from cash and checks to credit and debit cards, suddenly new possibilities became available: ordering online, making fast and easy transactions with a swipe, recovering funds if a card was lost or stolen (unlike cash, which would be gone forever if it disappeared), and, unfortunately, […]
Fraud Prevention Best Practices in the Holiday Shopping Season
The holiday season is nearly here, a fact made abundantly clear by the crowds in the shopping malls, and announcements of special sales and promotions from online retailers. The holidays, of course, present opportunities for connection with family and friends, and time off to (theoretically) relax and settle in to the new year. But this […]
A Merchant’s Guide to Credit Card Failure Codes
Transactions can be declined for a number of different reasons. Click here to discover what the various credit card failure codes mean.