Banking

Nedbank launches chatbot and other digital features

Nedbank has launched several new features that aim to improve their customers’ digital experience, including a new conversation chatbot. The chatbot, named Enbi, is…

New Nedbank branches combine digital and face-to-face

Nedbank has revealed how it is combining face-to-face and digital self-service facilities at its branches across South Africa. The changes form part of the…

The importance of being alert to cybercrime [Sponsored]

As technology keeps advancing in the banking industry, people have become more exposed to cybercrime. “Fraudsters use websites or emails to trick you into…

Standard Bank services down? Bank launches service status page

Standard Bank customers can now check what banking systems are functioning or down thanks to a new status page. The bank announced the new…

Nedbank Money app now lets you withdraw cash from an ATM without your card

Nedbank has announced new functionality for its Money app which lets users withdraw cash from an ATM without using a bank card. Rather, users…

FNB launches new stokvel accounts with no monthly fees

FNB has announced the launch of new digital stokvel accounts that carry no monthly fees. According to the bank, these accounts will help to…

South Africans can now buy R10 shares in major companies with FNB

First National Bank (FNB) has announced that South Africans will now have the opportunity to buy shares for as little as R10 in companies…

FNB Easy Zero account drops the monthly charges, adds a physical card

FNB on Thursday announced a new digital account offering called Easy Zero for those who want “a fully-fledged digital bank account with a card”…

You can now buy smartphones through Standard Bank Mobile

Standard Bank Mobile, the mobile network offered by the eponymous bank, is now offering consumers smartphones in addition to mobile packages. The latest offering…

FNB’s banking app can now track your savings goals and physical health

FNB on Tuesday announced an expansion of its banking app’s functionality with the introduction of two additional Nav features — the company’s “financial GPS”…

As banking embraces tech, it needs to focus on digital communication

Today’s banks are almost unrecognisable from what they were even a decade ago. Thanks to technology, the primary focus of banking has moved from…

Is it all over for internet banking?

Have we seen the peak of internet banking in South Africa? Although the banks are quite tight-lipped about their usage numbers, I suspect that…

FNB introduces FNB Pay, fingerprint ID support in app

FNB has announced version five of its banking app, with several big features in tow. The first feature is FNB Pay, allowing users to pay…

Citibank to hold $100k Mobile Challenge in Africa, Europe, Middle East

Citi, an American multinational banking and financial services corporation, has as part of its Digital Acceleration program announced that its Mobile Challenge is coming…

Love your banking app? It’s probably insecure and full of dodgy code

As with so many aspects of our lives, smartphones have helped us make some serious changes to the way we go about doing our…

Department of Health launches complaints app: What to know about it

MTN announces MyMTN Home Uncapped internet now offers 5G plans

IFC, Novastar and Arcadia Funds star in $110m TradeDepot funding round

Cape Town tumbles down Global Cities Index

Carry1st partners with PayPal and Chipper Cash to bring payments to Africa

Oppo launches A54s smartphone in South Africa: price and contract details

HUAWEI nova 9 smartphone and HUAWEI MateView GT monitor launch in South Africa

TCL QLED 4K C725 TV now available in South Africa: price and details

The 2022 new Ford Ranger is a bakkie for the future

Peugeot’s double-cab bakkie lands in South Africa

Land Rover introduces Defender with V8 engine to South Africa: Price and details