Direct Pay Online Group (DPO) has announced the acquisition of SID Secure EFT South Africa, the original and leading Secure electronic funds transfer (EFT) solution in the region. The deal will complement DPO’s comprehensive suite of payment solutions which includes all major cards, mobile money and e-wallets. Commenting on the investment, Offer Gat, the DPO […]

Credit cards are used by a vast number of people to pay for goods and services. While South African consumers increasingly shop online, many young buyers are going into debt in the process. According to DebtBusters, 27% of people who have asked for financial assistance in the last three years are between the ages of […]

The internet has given rise to e-commerce, which has unlocked a whole new world of endless products and opportunities for businesses worldwide. It ignited a booming industry in which many brands are competing for market share, and thousands of merchants are registering to sell their products online. For you as a merchant to stand out […]

Electronic Fund Transfer is the second most popular online payment method in South Africa after credit and cheque cards. It works by transferring payment from a shopper’s bank account directly to another account, allowing payment to be instantly confirmed As long as a shopper has an account with one of South Africa’s major banks such […]

Ten years is a very long time in the world of technology. Ten years ago, Microsoft launched their commercial version of Vista, Apple announced iTunes had just surpassed its 1 billionth downloads and Google had just overtaken Microsoft as the most valuable global brand, as well as becoming the most visited website on the Net. […]

Today, the Internet is a vast and open marketplace where businesses and consumers meet. It is a great way for companies to promote their products and services to a wider audience. To tap into this growing marketplace, the first thing you need to do is set up an e-commerce website. Firstly, your website should appeal […]