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MoU was signed by Moez Chakchouk, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Tunisian Post and Khalid Elgibali, Division President, Middle East and North Africa, Mastercard, at a ceremony held at the Social Headquarter of the Tunisian Post, under the auspices of H.E. Mohammed Anwar Maarouf, Minister of Communication Technologies and Digital Economy, Tunisia, with the presence of a number of executives representing the two institutions and members of the local media.

Building on decades of cooperation between the two organizations, the collaboration will enable the Tunisian Post to introduce innovative and safe solutions for electronic payments for the benefit of individuals and SMEs, allowing them to use financial services round-the-clock via the Tunisian Post’s electronic payment system and particularly, the prepaid e-DINAR Smart Card.

Innovation in digital payments propels shift from cash to card

The gradual but steady migration of payments from cash to cards and other electronic modes is opening up huge business opportunities for Network International which leads the Middle East and Africa region by far with a combined revenue, five times larger than its closest competitor.

The company processed more than 600 million transactions in 2015, amounting to Dh91 billion in acquiring volumes. Currently only about 25 per cent of transactions in the region are card-based, representing an unprecedented opportunity for growth as increasing innovation in digital payments propels the migration from cash to cards.

The new method of payment is quick and easy and can be used by any citizen or student for the charges made by public offices and universities for various services. It involves an application which enables leading smart phones to effect payment in just three steps.

The pandemic made mobile payments commonplace, but the Government was able to understand the trends and intervened decisively

It is true that Macau had been adopting mobile payments for at least three years before the pandemic hit, but everyone in the city knows how it was before and how it is now.

Während Anbieter von mobilen Zahlungssystemen in Industrienationen derzeit nach wie vor eine untergeordnete Rolle spielen, stehen ihnen in Emerging Markets wie Afrika dagegen rosige Zeiten bevor. "Das globale Wachstum des Transaktionsvolumens via M-Payment wird in den kommenden Jahren jährlich um 68 Prozent ansteigen und bis 2012 ein Gesamtvolumen von annähernd 250 Mrd. Dollar erreichen", unterstreicht Karim Taga, Managing Director der Unternehmensberatung Arthur D. Little, im pressetext-Gespräch. Laut dem Fachmann wird das M-Payment hierzulande nicht die herkömmlichen Zahlungssysteme ersetzen, sich jedoch in Entwicklungsländern zunehmend als "Ersatzwährung" etablieren.

Commissioned by Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, this new report outlines the way new technologies and social change will transform travel by 2020. The study challenges the industry to overcome the uncertainty and stress of modern-day travel through the application of new technologies and innovations.

Chouhan while addressing the people associated to the transport occupation and automobile dealers said that e-governance is must for good governance. The facility would save time and would enable them to deposit tax and to get the registration number from their offices itself. Also, transparency in the system can be maintained by this facility to curb the corruption. Madhya Pradesh has become the first state in the country to introduce the online tax payment and dealer point registration facility, he claimed.

Muslims in six states can now perform their zakat fitrah or "personal tithe" online during the holy month of Ramadan this year via MY E.G. Services Bhd’s (MYEG) platform following the imposition of the Movement Control Order (MCO).

MYEG executive director Datuk Raja Munir Shah Raja Mustapha said, as the leader in e-government services, it was pleased with the participation of these six zakat agencies to enable individuals to perform their zakat fitrah compared with the usual face-to-face method.

Merchant stalls in key heritage streets around George Town, Penang, are now equipped with Touch ‘n Go eWallet that officially enables Penangites to experience and enjoy cashless transactions at various bazaars and night markets.

Officiated by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, Touch ‘n Go eWallet will be available across stalls and hawker joints in George Town such as Chowrasta Market, Armenian Street, Nagore Street and areas in Pulau Tikus and Tanjung Tokong. The eWallet users will be able to shop by simply scanning the QR code of the merchants without the need to deal with bulky wallets or change.

Home-grown tech company Dapat Vista announced the official launch of its government e-payments service, MyPay.

They first announced they foray into the market in January 2019 when they launched the beta version of their service, the company started out as a SMS service provider for various government departments and agencies since 2000.

MyPay, the eGovernment service platform by Dapat Vista (M) Sdn Bhd will soon offer digital payments, digital financing and eWallet features. They have just announced a collaboration with the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB) and Fass Payment Solutions Sdn Bhd (Fasspay).

Dapat Vista which previously allowed PTPTN borrowers to check on their education loan status via SMS at 15888 has recently transitioned the feature to MyPay mobile payment system. According to PTPTN Chief Executive Encik Ahmad Dasuki Abdul Majid, the venture between the two parties has helped to encourage consistent payment and deposits among PTPTN borrowers and SSPN depositors.

Die Direktive setzt die hohen Anforderungen an die Ausgeber von elektronischem Geld außer Kraft, die in einer ersten Regelung aus dem Jahre 2000 festgelegt worden waren. Künftig muss ein Finanzdienstleister, der elektronisches Geld ausgeben will, nur noch ein Eigenkapital von 350.000 Euro nachweisen. Dafür dürfen die Geldbeträge, die elektronische Geräte wie Computer, Smartcard oder Mobiltelefon lokal speichern oder auf dem Nutzerkonto in einer zentralen Datenbank gespeichert sind, den Gesamtbetrag von 250 Euro nicht überschreiten. Insgesamt darf ein einzelner Anwender nicht mehr als 2500 Euro elektronisches Geld im Verlauf eines Kalenderjahres transferieren.

A task set before the Ministry of Taxes and the Central Bank of Azerbaijan to prepare the proposals to encourage cashless payments and develop the payment system has been transformed into a special state program.

CBA first deputy chairman Alim Guliyev informs that the latest draft of the program was prepared by the Central Bank and its discussion with the banks is under way.

Northern Ireland's e-Government Unit has provided a new transactional platform for authorities in the province.

UAE residents will be able to access a wide range of services from a variety of government departments and also keep informed about changes in government policy, newly released statistics and information.

The e-portal’s services include the online payment of Zakat, water and electricity bills and traffic violations, in addition to the issuance of licences, certificates, and documents by a number of governmental bodies.

Speaking at the recent Africa Digital Forum 2013, with the theme “Deepening eGovernance, Transparency with Broadband Access”, Aregbesola disclosed that Osun state generated so much revenue on monthly basis with the support of its E-Payment system, and insisted that state and federal governments could do same by blocking financial leakages in public sector through the deploying appropriate technology.

The action was taken to save cost for government, promote transparency and accountability in governance and increase internally generated revenue (IGR) for the country.

The e-payment is also expected to ensure confidentiality of information of e-payment of taxes, salary, pension and suppliers.

Good things are coming for the tax system, and Nigerians are ready. Imagine a country where paying taxes is not a burden but a seamless part of everyday business life. This vision is becoming a reality, thanks to the innovative efforts of Dr. Zacch Adedeji, the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). His leadership is making it more accessible and efficient for all Nigerians.

Just hours after celebrating his one-year milestone in office, Dr. Zacch has announced plans to introduce an e-Invoice system, a step that many are eagerly awaiting. This digital solution will make invoicing easier, faster, and more transparent. The FIRS is working towards a system where every transaction is validated in real-time, whether between businesses or directly with the government. This effort is part of its Digital Transformation Strategy, which aims to make tax processes smoother and more efficient.

He disclosed that operatives of ICPC were already in the fields visiting various banks to check whether the “person whose name is on the nominal roll and on the payroll in a particular ministry, is the same person who is receiving it in the bank”.