South African fintech company Adumo has announced its acquisition of point-of-sale company GAAP for an undisclosed amount. The deal is subject to approval by the Competition Commission.

It’s almost that time of year again. The biggest shopping day of the year where excited customers dash through stores, eager to get their hands on the next best Black Friday deal. 

Every year on October 20th, we pay homage to chefs around the globe and recognise their noble profession. This year, more than ever, we celebrate the restaurant industry and your customers that propel it forward due to the devastating implications that COVID-19 has had on the industry.

We are excited to partner with Grobank and to provide their clients with simple and affordable payment solutions.

Sureswipe, South Africa’s largest independent payment service provider, has launched an innovative lifeline to small businesses, to help them generate much-needed income during the Covid-19 lockdown.

With the global outbreak of the Covid-19 virus now crippling economic activity worldwide, South African SMMEs are particularly vulnerable. Local businesses have already been battling through a technical recession, severe load-shedding and low consumer and business confidence.. 

Whether you run a boutique clothing store, a food stall, a pizzeria or you’re a plumber, chances are your customers expect to be able to pay for your goods or services by card. It’s both safer and far more convenient for them. 

As we move into the second quarter of the year, your momentum will be building, and growth could be a key goal.

Vaper’s Corner is the direct result of two entrepreneurs recognizing a consumer need, and filling it. As a pack-a-day smoker, Divan Smit’s wife was less-than-subtle when she scheduled a ‘client’ meeting for him at a vape store more than six years ago. 

Now more than ever small businesses can offer the same levels of service and convenience as bigger players, particularly when it comes to payment solutions. Except, what happens when your tech isn’t playing ball and your customers are getting upset?