2 min read. In a region still dominated by cash and mobile money options, like M-Pesa, new collaborations between fintechs are looking to capture the price-sensitive market with innovative, open-loop digital payment solutions in East Africa. According to Mark Dankworth, President International, Ukheshe Technologies, the region is poised for a surge in digital banking growth, with the likes of MCQR and virtual cards likely to make the biggest impact. This follows the Kenyan re

1 min read. Nedbank, in collaboration with Mastercard and Ukheshe, has launched its Money Message service – a payment platform that lets small and micro-businesses receive secure in-chat payments from their customers via WhatsApp. The bank said that the service is a first in South Africa, and will allow merchants to send an invoice requesting a payment from any customer through WhatsApp. Customers in turn can then settle a payment directly from the platform. How it works Nedb

1 min read. A good variety of payment solutions are required for businesses to remain competitive and increase their market share in an environment where customers demand more options and greater flexibility. When solutions are created to connect organisations to customers, it is vital those customers feel in complete control of their money. To achieve this, a reliable and trustworthy enablement partner is an important foundation. Ukheshe Technologies creates payment solution