Scams perpetrated by cyber crooks have become the fastest growing source of consumer harm as criminals have shifted their focus of the use artificial intelligence (AI) and social engineering to manipulate people into authorizing payments themselves, according to the latest mid-year 2026 Biannual Threats Report prepared by Visa. The report draws on intelligence from Visa’s…
Visa and PEMANDU Associates have entered a strategic partnership to support governments in advancing efficiency and better sectoral outcomes for their citizens, while also driving greater financial inclusion and improved access and quality of basic services. The partnership will help governments implement capabilities in digital payments, digital identity, and emerging technology – delivered through innovative…
Digital payments company, Visa, said it has hosted 23 innovative fintech startups that presented their groundbreaking solutions to an audience of venture capitalists, angel investors, ecosystem enablers, and business partners. The fintech startups participated at the Demo Day for the second cohort of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program which took place on in Cape…
