South Africa

South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent, marked by several distinct ecosystems. Inland safari destination Kruger National Park is populated by big game. The Western Cape offers beaches, lush winelands around Stellenbosch and Paarl, craggy cliffs at the Cape of Good Hope, forest and lagoons along the Garden Route, and the city of Cape Town, beneath flat-topped Table Mountain.

South Africa’s Biggest Data Breach A Mystery

South Africa’s Biggest Data Breach A Mystery
South Africa’s Biggest Data Breach A Mystery
October 19, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

In what may be South Africa’s largest data breach, hackers may have gotten away with extensive personal information, including ID numbers, income, marital status, employment...

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FinTech Startup Is Toppling Cash King In South Africa With mPOS
FinTech Startup Is Toppling Cash King In South Africa With mPOS
October 16, 2017  |  Retail

In South Africa, where cash still reigns and there are few signs of merchants and consumers moving away from paper and coin payments, small- and medium-sized...

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South Africa’s Business Travelers Flock To Uber
South Africa’s Business Travelers Flock To Uber
September 12, 2017  |  B2B Payments

South African business travelers are flocking to sharing economy services like Uber and Airbnb, but business travel policy has so far failed to acknowledge the...

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Naspers Chairman Pushes Back On Calls To Sell Its Tencent Stake
Naspers Chairman Pushes Back On Calls To Sell Its Tencent Stake
August 28, 2017  |  Cross-border Payments

Faced with calls to break up the eCommerce and Pay TV company and sell its stake in Tecent, the chairman of South Africa’s Naspers said...

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Han Feng Now Accepts Alipay In U.S.
Han Feng Now Accepts Alipay In U.S.
July 06, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Alipay, Ant Financial Group’s payment platform, announced Wednesday it had inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Han Feng Inc., a food supplier for Chinese restaurants...

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In South Africa, Cash Is Consumers’ Hands-Down Choice
In South Africa, Cash Is Consumers’ Hands-Down Choice
June 30, 2017  |  Cash

For South African eTailers, accepting cash is not an ‘if,’ but a ‘must.’ According to the latest PYMNTS Global Cash Index™ South Africa Analysis, cash...

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NEW REPORT: In South Africa, Cash Is Still Right On The Money
NEW REPORT: In South Africa, Cash Is Still Right On The Money
June 29, 2017  |  Cash

When it comes to smartphone penetration in Africa, South Africa leads the way. Yet mobile payments are failing to catch on. Get the Full Story...

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Today in Data: Rev The Launch Engines
Today in Data: Rev The Launch Engines
June 27, 2017  |  Today In Data

In the tech world, launches are happening every day. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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