Season 9 Episode 16

Dr Reda Helal on Network International’s integrated payment processing platform

10 October 2023 · 24:07 min

In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, Dr Reda Helal – Managing Director and Co-Head of Processing for Africa at Network International – discusses the company’s integrated payment processing platform.Dr Helal holds a Master’s degree from York University and a Doctorate from the… University of Liverpool.He has over 22 years of experience in digital payments, strategic planning and execution, new market entries, and leadership practices in multinational payments organisations.In this interview, Dr Helal talks about Network International’s new integrated payment processing platform.He unpacks the platform’s reception in South Africa and explains why it is important for local clients to have in-country support.Dr Helal then sheds light on Network International’s new R60-million premium payment switch and discusses what it adds to their existing offering.Finally, Dr Helal talks about how the South African banking ecosystem compares to other regions that Network International operates in. Show more