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Africa: Firstbank Integrates Papss Into Lit App for Seamless Cross-Border Payments Across Africa

eriinfo.com7 days ago05 mins

PAPSS, developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Union and the AfCFTA Secretariat, enables instant, low-cost payments in local currencies between African countries. FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is thrilled to announce the successful integration of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement…

Canal+ finalises MultiChoice takeover, plans unified ‘Super App’

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago04 mins

French media giant Canal+ has successfully taken control of MultiChoice, clearing the necessary regulatory hurdles to complete a complex and long-anticipated acquisition. The company’s initial offer of R125 per share was accepted by over 90% of MultiChoice’s non-Canal+ shareholders, increasing its stake to 94.36%. Canal+ will now invoke a “squeeze out” provision under Section 124(1)…

Apple quietly discontinues support for Clips App

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago03 mins

Apple is winding down support for its video editing app, Clips, confirming it has removed the app from the App Store and will no longer issue updates. Read: Starlink pledges R2.5 billion investment in South Africa, ready to launch In an update to its support page, Apple announced that as of October 10, Clips is…

The Indian messaging app that wants to take on WhatsApp

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago011 mins

Cherylann MollanBBC News, Mumbai and Neyaz FarooqueeBBC News, Delhi Getty Images India is WhatsApp’s biggest market and the app is almost a way of life in the country Can an Indian-made messaging app compete with the behemoth that is WhatsApp? Over the past couple of weeks, Arattai, developed by Indian tech company Zoho, has become…

Tracker introduces personal safety app

eriinfo.com1 month ago03 mins

Vehicle tracking solutions firm Tracker has launched its Sayf personal safety and tracking app. Vehicle tracking solutions company Tracker has unveiled Sayf, a personal safetyand tracking app. Tracker’s Sayf app joins other personal safety apps in the market. These include Eyerus, Netstar’s Companion app, the CrimeSpotter app, as well as crime-fighting safety app Namola. The…

Google Gemini tops Apple’s App Store, snagging lead spot from ChatGPT

eriinfo.com1 month ago03 mins

VCG | Visual China Group | Getty Images Google has been trying to play catch-up to OpenAI in generative artificial intelligence. It appears to finally be gaining ground with users. The company’s Gemini app took the top spot among free apps on Apple’s App Store this week, leapfrogging ChatGPT, which kickstarted the generative AI…

SITA trials ‘citizen super app’ for ID verification

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

GovTech, the public sector ICT conference, takes place at the Durban International Convention Centre until 10 September. (Photograph by DCDT) A citizen-focused super app is among the solutions and proof of concepts (POCs) being put to the test by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA). This was spotlighted by SITA acting managing director Gopal Reddy,…

Pick n Pay Mobile launches new app with enhanced rewards

eriinfo.com3 months ago04 mins

Pick n Pay Mobile has unveiled a new app designed to significantly boost its mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) service. The app introduces an enhanced rewards program and the convenience of instant eSIM activation, giving customers greater control over their connectivity. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Nvidia passes $4 trillion valuation A…

Payment trends and APP fraud prevention in the spotlight at ACI World Payments Intelligence Roadshow

eriinfo.com4 months ago05 mins

APP scam losses are on the rise, according to ACI Worldwide’s latest Scamscope report. Amid an ever-changing payments landscape, real-time payments are booming, offering significant value for financial institutions. At the same time, Authorized Push Payment (APP) scam losses are on the rise. To unpack these and other key trends in payments and fraud prevention,…

Wisconsin pair charged in alleged plot to stalk, poison, and kill dating app liaisons

eriinfo.com4 months ago012 mins

A Wisconsin boyfriend and girlfriend have been charged with attempted murder for allegedly trying to poison two women the man previously dated after meeting them online, authorities said. Paul VanDuyne Jr., 43, and Andrea Whitaker, 41, have each been charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery, recklessly endangering the public and stalking, according to criminal cases…