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    Pan African fintech Ukheshe Technologies enables embedded finance solutions through AWS Partnership
    • May 17
    • 2 min

    Pan African fintech Ukheshe Technologies enables embedded finance solutions through AWS Partnership

    In an era where digital payments transcend borders, the ability to globally scale and do so quickly is critical to success. To service today’s global market, Pan African fintech enabler Ukheshe Technologies, partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance its ability to scale on demand and enter territories that require fast and secure transactions. By participating in the AWS Partner Network (APN), Ukheshe is also able to enhance its own offering at scale. Ukheshe now le
    Ukheshe processes first live instant payments in MEA with Mastercard Track Instant Pay
    • Mar 22
    • 3 min

    Ukheshe processes first live instant payments in MEA with Mastercard Track Instant Pay

    The first businesses in the Middle East and Africa region have started to experience the seamless ease of Mastercard’s Track Instant Pay solution, in partnership with leading pan-African fintech enablement partner, Ukheshe Technologies. Track Instant Pay is a next-generation virtual card solution that uses machine learning and straight-through processing to enable instant payment of supplier invoices – the first of its kind. “It safely and intelligently authorises immediate p
    Tech Tipping Point
    • Oct 20, 2021
    • 3 min

    Tech Tipping Point

    New technology often seems fantastic on paper yet has little impact in the life of the average person. A new tipping solution for fuel pump attendants, however, does both. When asked to fill up a fuel tank as motorists do in the movies, few South Africans would know what to do beyond pulling their tank lever from inside the car. Fuel station attendants are as much a part of our culture as braais and ‘howzit’. And yet, a BusinessTech poll of over 7000 respondents in 2018 showe
    Telkom launches Africa’s first virtual card for transacting on WhatsApp
    • Jun 8, 2021
    • 3 min

    Telkom launches Africa’s first virtual card for transacting on WhatsApp

    2 min read. Ukheshe, Mastercard, Nedbank and Telkom collaborate to grow access to the digital economy with a virtual product that enables secure e-commerce payments on the phone Telkom has launched Africa’s first Mastercard virtual card for use on WhatsApp, enabling Telkom Pay customers to make e-commerce payments. This move is expected to empower millions of South Africans – even those without a bank account – to access the digital economy and transact online. Launched in 20
    Ukheshe, Infobip Create SA’s First WhatsApp Payment Gateway
    • Mar 16, 2021
    • 1 min

    Ukheshe, Infobip Create SA’s First WhatsApp Payment Gateway

    2 min read. Digital FinTech enablement provider, Ukheshe Technologies, together with Infobip, a global cloud communications platform that enables businesses to build connected customer experiences across all stages of the customer journey at scale, have developed South Africa’s very first WhatsApp payment gateway for use by Telkom, one of the country’s largest mobile operators. In addition to being South Africa’s first digital wallet platform, the solution is also the first W
    Ukheshe Technologies’ Start Path journey and our role in a digital first future
    • Mar 16, 2021
    • 2 min

    Ukheshe Technologies’ Start Path journey and our role in a digital first future

    2 min read. In April 2020, Ukheshe Technologies was selected to join Mastercard Start Path, an exclusive startup engagement program for later-stage scaling startups. In the 11 months that followed, we pivoted to a B2B model that focused on the enablement of Mastercard’s digital-first strategy. Our journey continued with the acquisition of Oltio – which developed the digital payments platform that supports Mastercard’s QR code service, Masterpass, in South Africa. while also c
    Ukheshe: A wallet that works exactly like WhatsApp
    • Mar 11, 2021
    • 1 min

    Ukheshe: A wallet that works exactly like WhatsApp

    2 min read. SA’s first WhatsApp payment gateway joins a trend that lets you send money quickly and securely to anyone with a cell number The Covid-19 pandemic has propelled a shift to digital payments not just globally but in SA. Last month the FM reported that a Mastercard study conducted locally during lockdown revealed that an overwhelming 75% of participants were using contactless payments out of safety and hygiene concerns and a further 64% said they needed to reduce or
    Ukheshe expands reach to international markets
    • Mar 11, 2021
    • 1 min

    Ukheshe expands reach to international markets

    2 min read. South African micro-payments platform provider Ukheshe is expanding its operations to international markets, eyeing key regions such as Middle East, Europe and Asia Pacific, the company revealed today. The move into global markets comes on the back of ramped up efforts by Ukheshe to establish and enhance key partnerships in Africa, as the continent shifts towards digital channels, products and services. “We will continue to look for potential acquisitions in these
    A bigger and better Ukheshe – with the best yet to come
    • Mar 11, 2021
    • 1 min

    A bigger and better Ukheshe – with the best yet to come

    2 min read. The last few months have been an exciting chapter in Ukheshe’s growth and development. Our team continues to expand with the brightest talent in our industry who bring with them the extensive skills, knowledge and experience to drive our regional and international ambitions. We are thrilled to have recently welcomed new members to our sales, support, and development teams. With our growing team, we are even more well-placed to meet the demands of our banking, telc
    Ukheshe board adds new non-executive director
    • Feb 5, 2021
    • 1 min

    Ukheshe board adds new non-executive director

    2 min read. Ukheshe has appointed Prins Mhlanga, CEO of Ocean on 76 Group, to its board of directors. Mhlanga joins the board of the South African micro-payments platform provider in the position of non-executive director. In a statement, Ukheshe says Mhlanga’s appointment comes at a time when it has refocused on the B2B sector and is streamlining its payment solution services. Clayton Hayward, co-founder of Ukheshe, says the company is excited to have Ocean on 76 on board: “
    Ukheshe and KCB in Deal to Boost East African Payment Services
    • Feb 2, 2021
    • 1 min

    Ukheshe and KCB in Deal to Boost East African Payment Services

    2 min read. In an initiative that will see the growth and development of payment services within the East Africa region, leading digital fintech platform provider, Ukheshe, has announced the conclusion of a new agreement with the Kenya-based lender KCB Bank Kenya. Through the agreement, KCB will sponsor Ukheshe’s Bank Identification Number (BIN) number, which will allow Ukheshe to immediately issue both physical and virtual cards across East Africa where KCB has an extensive

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