ExposeIT
EOH has announced the internal launch of the ExposeIT app, a whistleblowing tool that provides a secure, completely anonymous and confidential platform to employees who may be victims of, or bear witness to wrongdoings of any kind within their organisation.
The development of the app came about after Pretoria-based fraud-prevention experts XTND came across an app called Bravely, which was designed to combat bullying at schools by allowing children to anonymously report bullying incidents to authorities. XTND saw the potential and signed an agreement with Bravely’s developers, ZappApp, to adapt the app for use in an organisational context as a tool to enable robust cases to be constructed on whistleblower evidence, without the anonymity of the whistleblower becoming compromised.
Identification information isn’t stored anywhere on the system, meaning that even if the app is somehow hacked, whistleblower identities will not be compromised. It is not only difficult to establish the identity of a whistleblower using the app; it’s impossible. The ExposeIT App also allows users to upload and securely send video files, photos, documents or any other form of evidence available to the whistleblower. This allows a case to be built that stands a high chance of leading to convictions or disciplinary action.
All information collected via the ExposeIT App is reviewed by an independent law firm, categorised, recorded and stored for further analysis. Evidence and investigative actions are automatically time and date stamped for compliance and reference purposes, ensuring that no complaint is neglected or ignored.
Platform: Accessible through devices with an up-to-date Internet browser
Expect to pay: Details were not available at the time of publishing.
Stockists: ExposeIT is still only available to EOH employees but is set to be made available to the public in the coming months.
OceansCam
The JET8 Foundation has partnered with The Lewis Pugh Foundation to develop the first social commerce mobile application focused on saving the oceans.
The OceansCam app incorporates JET8’s FinTech technology to reward users for in-app engagement through JETPoints – a social currency with which users can make contributions to the The Lewis Pugh Foundation.
OceansCam lets one share photos to encourage friends to support ocean protection. It’s message: “So next time you pick up a piece of plastic on a beach, find an alternative for single use plastic, or have a memorable ocean encounter, share it on OceansCam and spread the love!”
Platform: Android and iOS
Expect to pay: A free download
Stockists: Download the app here.
Click here to read about Standard Bank’s insurance app, Samsung Pay on the Galaxy A series, and a money transfer app for international business payments.
Standard Bank My360
Standard Bank has launched an end-to-end short-term insurance chatbot in South Africa. The chatbot engages with customers and performs fulfilment on digital channels. Also announced is the company’s My360 app which provides a consolidated view of an individual’s financial life, across 20 000 global financial institutions, from just one touch point. The app goes one step further by allowing customers to track and access asset, liability and risk cover regardless of institution, geography or the insurer where the accounts reside.
Platform: Android and iOS
Expect to pay: A free download
Stockists: Download the app here.
Samsung Pay on Galaxy A70 and A9
Samsung has announced that it has extended its mobile Pay service to the Galaxy A70 and A9. Samsung Pay is continuing its rise in popularity locally and there are good reasons for it, as this secure and simple digital wallet turns a Samsung Pay supported devices into a bank and loyalty card. The success is being sustained through partnerships with major banking institutions, including Absa, Standard Bank, FNB, RMB and Investec.
Platform: Android
Expect to pay: A free download
Stockists: Download Samsung Pay here.
WorldRemit – money transfer for business
Digital money transfer company WorldRemit has launched WorldRemit for Business, a service that enables small and medium-sized enterprise owners to pay their employees and contractors in 140 countries worldwide, including fast-growing markets such as Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa. The platform will first be available to UK-registered businesses.
WorldRemit’s low fees and exchange rates are shown upfront and customers can send money via the company’s website and app. By extending its money transfer service to SMEs, WorldRemit will save businesses time and money when they make international payments.
Each year, the UK imports $5.6-billion in goods and services from South Africa, where SMEs are estimated to make up 90% of formal businesses and provide 60% of employment. WorldRemit for Business will make it easier for local enterprises to receive payment by UK-based partners by offering via bank account and cash pick-up. While some banks can take up to one week to process payments, WorldRemit transfers to South Africa are processed within 24 hours or less.
Customers sending funds abroad can easily track their transfers in real-time on the WorldRemit app and opt-in to receive daily exchange notifications to send money abroad at the optimal time.
Platform: Most devices with an up-to-date Internet browser
Expect to pay: Free to use
Stockists: Visit the WorldRemit website here for registration instructions.