Ezimtoti News

INNOVATIVE NEW PAYMENT RING ENABLES SECURE, CONTACTLESS TRANSACTIONS

First National Bank (FNB), a leader in digital banking innovation, has announced a strategic partnership with VezoPay, the fintech company behind Africa’s first smart payment ring. Certified by Visa and Mastercard and enabled by Fidesmo, the VezoPay ring offers a secure, everyday payment solution. The collaboration aims to expand access to safe, contactless payments for South…

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FIGHTING HUNGER TOGETHER : KELLANOVA JOINS FORCES WITH GOVERNMENT FOR WORLD FOOD DAY

Tana Malinga Helping South Africans One Meal at a Time To mark World Food Day, Kellanova South Africa (formerly Kellogg’s) has teamed up with the National Department of Agriculture in KwaZakhele, Gqeberha, to support communities facing hunger. As part of this effort, they’ve donated around 139,000 meals to people in need. But their work doesn’t…

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DIGITAL VOTING REVOLUTION: HOW SHAREHOLDERS ARE CHANGING CORPORATE SOUTH AFRICA

Tana Malinga 15 October 2025 – A quiet revolution is reshaping how big decisions are made in South African boardrooms. Thanks to digital tools, stronger investor voices, and rising pressure for ethical governance, proxy voting is becoming a powerful force in corporate accountability. Proxy voting – where shareholders vote without being physically present – is…

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DIGITAL GAPS, CRIMINAL GAINS

By Bradley Elliott, CEO of Anti-Money Laundering platform RelyComply South Africa may have toughened its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) laws since being greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in 2023, but financial crime is still thriving. Systemic weaknesses and a worrying tolerance for criminal activity continue to open the…

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