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EFTCorp eyes expansion across Africa with new strategic vision
Clayton Hayward , Catherine Korsten and Carlin Wicomb
One year since fintech company
Ukheshe acquired payments solutions provider EFT Corporation , the merged company has undergone a rebranding and reorganisation that leverages the synergies between the two entities .
EFTCorp , formed from the strategic merger of Ukheshe Technologies and EFT Corporation , is a pioneering force in the
African fintech landscape . Established to create a powerhouse of financial technology and services , EFTCorp leverages the robust capabilities of both organisations to redefine the future of digital financial services .
EFTCorp combines Ukheshe ’ s agile , digitalfirst approach and EFTCorp ’ s robust payment solutions infrastructure to offer unparalleled services in the fintech sector . As a merged entity , EFTCorp is uniquely positioned to enhance financial inclusion and revolutionise payment systems across the African continent and beyond .
EFTCorp represents the future of financial services by offering seamless , secure , and accessible solutions while driving growth , and delivering superior value to customers .
EFTCorp ’ s Group Chief Executive Officer , Clayton Hayward says , “ We have been honing our focus on the core strengths of the
business – cards , wallets , processing and POS services as well as tailoring our approach to meet the specific demands of regional markets . We are positioned to become the largest , most impactful payments solutions provider in Africa with payment orchestration as our core value proposition .”
Catherine Korsten , Chief Commercial Officer , reflects on the evolution of EFTCorp , “ Through the company ’ s transformation process , we have constantly been working to stay ahead of the curve and be responsive to trends in the payments sector , but always with the specific needs of our clients in mind , wherever they are on their own digital transformation journey .”
“ Innovation lies in how we solve our clients ’ individual challenges . Instead of selling products , we focus on solving orchestration problems for them ,” says Carlin Wicomb , Chief Sales Officer .
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise delivers aircraft to Kenya Airways marking 20 years of partnership
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise , DAE Ltd , a global aviation services corporation , announced the delivery of one Boeing 737 – 800 aircraft to Kenya Airways during a ceremony in Nairobi . The event was attended by Kenya ’ s Cabinet Secretary , Davis Chirchir , along with members of the Kenya Airways ’ Board of Directors and Leadership Team , and members of the DAE Capital team .
Firoz Tarapore , Chief Executive Officer of DAE , said , “ We are pleased to announce the delivery of this aircraft to Kenya Airways , marking a significant milestone in our 20-year partnership and reaffirming our long-standing relationship .
“ The addition of this Boeing 737 – 800 to Kenya Airways ’ fleet will help meet the growing demand for regional travel and further expand their network . We congratulate the Kenya Airways team on their continued success and look forward to supporting this partnership for years to come .” other lessors to join us on this journey as we continue to expand our operations and strengthen our position in the global aviation market .”
DAE currently owns , manages , and is committed to own over 500 aircraft , including 196 from the Boeing 737 Family , with plans to further expand its fleet to meet growing market demand .
Allan Kilavuka , Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Airways , commented , “ We are committed to building a robust and modern fleet that supports our vision for growth . This lease agreement with DAE is a clear signal to the aviation industry that Kenya Airways is a reliable and forward-thinking partner . We invite
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise , is a globally recognised aviation services corporation with two divisions : DAE Capital and DAE Engineering . Headquartered in Dubai , DAE serves over 170 airline customers in over 65 countries from its seven office locations in Dubai , Dublin , Amman , Singapore , Miami , New York , and Seattle .
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