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Telkom has launched a virtual card for payments through WhatsApp
By creating a virtual card and linking it to Telkom Pay, users will be able to make payments at Uber and Netflix among others.
We’re shopping for clothing and groceries online more than ever before
We formed habits in 2020 that we won’t give up soon and the online retail space showcases that wonderfully.
75% of South Africans more loyal to retailers with multiple payment options
Mastercard’s New Payments Index show how South Africans have been embracing digital payment solutions as a result of the pandemic.
Mastercard launches first digital Girls4Tech Connect programme in SA
Mastercard rolled out its first digital South African Girls4Tech Connect programme at Rose-Act Saturday School in Alexandra this week.
Our top tech stories from SA for 2020
While COVID-19 has enjoyed substantial limelight this year, there were a number of other stories we covered worth remembering.
Mastercard and Visa are no longer payment options for Pornhub
The question many models on the site are now asking is how fans will be able to pay for content.
Pornhub implements massive changes following claims of child exploitation
Following Visa and Mastercard’s pledge to investigate their relationships with MindGeek, its site Pornhub has amended its rules.
Masterpass’ behaviour in the local QR code payment sector is concerning
Zapper has revealed it will be leaving the Masterpass service on 25th October and we wanted to know why.
How local SMEs leveraged digital solutions during lockdown
We chat to Suzanne Morel, country manager for Mastercard SA, to find out the challenges faced by local SMEs, and how digital solutions aided them.
Ukheshe partners with Mastercard and Nedbank on prepaid payments programme
The new solution from Ukheshe gives local small business access to prepaid and virtual cards, thanks to a new partnership with Mastercard and Nedbank.
Mastercard launches SME-in-a-box solution to help small businesses go digital
The new solution from Mastercard will make it easier for small businesses to get digital payment processes up and running.
New Mastercard and Microsoft collaboration will try to bring more innovation to ecommerce
The collaboration will see Mastercard Labs serve as a platform to bring more ecommerce innovation to the fore.
120K free Uber trips for frontline workers in Africa & the Middle East
Mastercard and Uber will be working together to help those fighting COVID-19.
Mastercard and Netcash partner on QR billing system for SMEs
The QR billing system will facilitate multi-channel platform for smaller businesses, schools and non-profit organisations.
Mastercard launches Girls4Tech Connect website offering free online STEM courses
Mastercard’s Girls4Tech programme now includes a Connect website where online STEM courses can be downloaded for free.
Mastercard launches first 2020 South African Girls4Tech programme
The programme was announced ahead of this weekend’s International Women’s Day.
Samsung Pay Cash – a prepaid virtual card that only spends what you have
No word yet on whether this solution is launching in South Africa.
Mastercard to collaborate with Samsung on improved identity verification
The pair are aiming to improve identity verification on mobile devices.
