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Muzzafar Nagvadari on Standard Bank’s SimplyBLU & the Future of Digital Payments

Muzzafar Nagvadari on Standard Bank’s SimplyBLU & the Future of Digital Payments

Update: 2025-10-28
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In this episode of What’s Next, Aki Anastasiou speaks with Muzzafar Nagvadari, Executive Head: Merchant Solutions Sales and Service SA at Standard Bank Group, about how digital payments are transforming South Africa’s business landscape. Muzzafar explains how the rapid rise of contactless, mobile, and e-commerce transactions is changing the way merchants operate and how businesses can adapt to meet evolving customer expectations. He also discusses the growing demand for unified commerce systems that bring together in-store, online, and mobile payments for greater efficiency and insight.

Muzzafar introduces SimplyBLU, Standard Bank’s smart payment and business management platform designed to simplify and streamline operations for SMEs. By integrating payment acceptance, inventory tracking, invoicing, and real-time analytics, SimplyBLU enables businesses to make data-driven decisions, improve customer experience, and scale effectively. He also shares advice for SMEs on managing costs, enhancing security, and embracing innovation to stay competitive in the digital economy.
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Muzzafar Nagvadari on Standard Bank’s SimplyBLU & the Future of Digital Payments

Muzzafar Nagvadari on Standard Bank’s SimplyBLU & the Future of Digital Payments

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