13/5/2018/Reuters By MacDonald Dzirutwe Zimbabwe’s central bank has stopped local banks from trading or processing payments linked to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, its governor said on Monday, but stopped short of banning local cryptocurrency trading exchanges. In the southern African nation, those who trade in bitcoin say it offers rare protection […]
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Debit Cards: FirstBank Introduces the Contactless Naira MasterCard
May 14, 2018/FirstBank Did you know that First Bank of Nigeria Limited has an array of debit cards specially designed for your convenience and ease of banking? These cards are acceptable nationwide and globally; they can be used to withdraw cash and access other value added services including bills payment, […]
Kenya Bankers Association Partners With Tech Firms For Online Safety Campaign
Culled—Proshare May 11, 2018/By Bob Koigi | AfricaTech The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has partnered with financial service providers to create awareness on safety measures in conducting transactions while using ATM cards, mobile phones, and online platforms. The month-long initiative, dubbed “Kaa Chonjo!”, will be carried out with support from, […]

