Setting the Stage for Digital Transactions in Africa Imagine a bustling online marketplace in Sub-Saharan Africa, where millions of consumers are eager to shop, yet a significant number abandon their carts at checkout due to limited or unreliable payment options. This scenario underscores a
Imagine walking into a retail store, selecting your items, and completing the purchase with just a tap of your phone—or even a glance at a facial recognition scanner. This scenario, once a futuristic dream, is now a daily reality for millions across the UK, as digital payment technologies have
Imagine a country at the crossroads of East and West, often overlooked on the global tech stage, suddenly producing a startup valued at $1.5 billion in just a few years. This is the story of Uzbekistan, where Uzum, a Tashkent-based company, has emerged as the nation’s first unicorn, reshaping
Imagine a bustling market in Bangkok where a Singaporean tourist scans a QR code with a smartphone to pay for a local delicacy, instantly settling the transaction in Thai baht without ever touching cash or worrying about exchange rates. This seamless interaction, once a futuristic dream, is now a
Imagine a world where online shopping is no longer a series of clicks and confirmations, but a seamless experience guided by an intelligent system that knows your preferences better than you do. In today’s fast-paced e-commerce landscape, agentic checkout technology is stepping into this role,
The retail landscape in New Zealand is poised for a significant transformation with its upcoming ban on in-store card payment surcharges. This policy, set for implementation by May 2026, is designed to alleviate living costs, empower consumer choices, and enhance price transparency. By removing
