A test conducted by Kaspersky Lab has shown that many users do not know (or know, but do not follow) basic security rules when making online payments or using online banking systems. FULL STORY >

We’re nearing the end of the year with its annual rituals of radio ads for festive season shopping, Boney M in the shopping malls and, of course, fretting about whether you’ll get an end-of-year bonus FULL STORY >

Serving as its second attempt at an Android-based wallet app, Google begins the rollout of Android Pay to select users touting a 4.4 OS and NFC-enabled device. FULL STORY >

Growing cyber risk has ushered in the need for watertight methods of protecting personal data. FULL STORY >

Apple heeds Taylor Swift's "advice", as Apple Music's Eddie Cue confirms that the company will pay artists during the service's three month long trial period. FULL STORY >

Gumtree notes that payment scams are once again doing the rounds and sellers are warned to be careful when trading online. FULL STORY >

Loyalty payments are holding a steady ground when it comes to chosen methods of purchasing items over the internet. This is according to a research study by payment provider, PayU. The study reveals that South African consumers have put loyalty payments... FULL STORY >

Only months after bringing its revolutionary Payment24 fleet management modules to market, Cape Town-based Paradigm Group is seeing keen interest in the solution, both in South Africa and abroad. FULL STORY >

MasterCard marked its first foray into the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region by launching its MasterPass offering in South Africa in Rosebank this week. FULL STORY >

iKhokha, a young and innovative Cape Town-based financial services brand, has launched an exciting new payment service that is set to transform the way SME’s accept payment from their... FULL STORY >

Entrepreneurs and small businesses take note: Absa has unveiled a new development it promises will make accepting payments easier. FULL STORY >

Do you have an inspirational idea ready to take the software world by storm? Startup Knight is a competition for software-based tech start-ups that are aiming to make it big in the world of business. FULL STORY >

Selling goods online is a fantastic way for small businesses to reach a bigger market. But, says PayGate MD Peter Harvey, would-be online businesses need to become familiar with very different ways of being paid. FULL STORY >

FNB today launched its new cashless payment functionality, GeoPayments, which enables users of the FNB app to make cashless payments. FULL STORY >

MasterCard and Oltio bring the MasterCard Mobile payment facility to the South African market. FULL STORY >