South African Reserve Bank deepens role in digital payments with PayInc stake
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Editorial
em 29/09/2025
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TECH NEWS
The Reserve Bank’s decision to acquire half of PayInc aims to accelerate financial inclusion, strengthen competition, and build a payments system that serves both banks and the public interest....
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Binance Pay partners with Zapper
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Editorial
em 23/09/2025
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TECH NEWS
Payment integration allows South African users to pay with cryptocurrency at restaurants, retailers, and fuel stations through Zapper's QR code system. The partnership includes merchants like KFC, Dis-Chem, and FlySafair, with a 50% cashback promotion lau...
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dLocal integrates Capitec Pay to expand real‑time open banking payments in South Africa
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Editorial
em 22/09/2025
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NEWS
The solution allows fast and secure account-to-account (A2A) payments verified through the Capitec app, offering international merchants greater flexibility and giving consumers stronger control over their transactions....
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Onafriq partners with Visa to drive digital financial inclusion in the DRC
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Editorial
em 18/09/2025
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TECH NEWS
The collaboration introduces Visa Pay, a cloud-native platform that links mobile money wallets with Visa’s global network, expanding access to everyday digital payments in one of Africa’s fastest-growing financial markets....
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Standard Bank mandates AI ethics training for all staff
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Editorial
em 05/09/2025
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MARKET & INDUSTRY
Africa's largest bank by assets will require compulsory artificial intelligence training for over 50,000 employees. The initiative focuses on AI ethics, risk management, and proper implementation protocols as the institution accelerates AI deployment acro...
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TymeBank announces partnership with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA)
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Editorial
em 03/09/2025
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TECH NEWS
The partnership will reinforce data security and system integrity, ensuring that Smart IDs and passports are issued with the highest levels of protection and reliability....
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South African Reserve Bank expands payment system access to fintechs
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Editorial
em 22/08/2025
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TECH NEWS
New framework allows non-bank financial technology providers direct participation in the National Payment System, under proportional regulatory requirements designed to preserve stability and enable broader inclusion....
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Peach Payments announces real-time clearance Payouts
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Editorial
em 20/08/2025
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TECH NEWS
The payouts solution lets merchants top up their float and disburse payments in minutes, through either a single API or through the Peach Payments dashboard....
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Absa amplifies technology investment strategy with major security and AI focus
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Editorial
em 18/08/2025
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IT SECURITY
Leading South African financial services group commits R8.2 billion to digital transformation initiatives during first half of 2025, emphasizing cybersecurity enhancements and artificial intelligence implementation....
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Street Wallet raises $350K to democratize digital payments for SA's informal sector
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Editorial
em 18/08/2025
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TECH NEWS
The Cape Town-based fintech enables cashless transactions for unbanked vendors via QR technology. Fresh funding will expand access to financial services across townships. Valuation hits $2M as investors bet on inclusive digital growth....
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Mama Money and Capitec establish strategic partnership to enhance cross-border remittances in South Africa
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Editorial
em 15/08/2025
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TECH NEWS
Financial inclusion fintech collaborates with digital bank to reduce costs and streamline international transfers for South African migrant community of over 2.4 million people....
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dLocal and Digit9 partner to bring faster and more efficient remittances to Africa
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Editorial
em 14/08/2025
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TECH NEWS
The partnership expands local payouts in five African markets, reducing delays and increasing payout efficiency through integration with widely used local and alternative payment methods across key corridors....
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Nedbank to acquire iKhokha in R1.65 billion push to boost SME digital services
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Editorial
em 13/08/2025
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TECH NEWS
South African banking group Nedbank has agreed to acquire local fintech player iKhokha in an all-cash deal valued at roughly R1.65 billion, aiming to expand its digital offerings for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) while accelerating financial i...
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How Pick n Pay uses SAP and AI to compete in South Africa’s retail race
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Editorial
em 13/08/2025
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MARKET & INDUSTRY
Pick n Pay is betting on technology to regain market share, from SAP-powered inventory insights to AI-driven personalisation. Its revamped asap! app, integrated with the retailer’s broader ecosystem, is part of a turnaround strategy now showing earl...
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New PayoCard enhances mobile payments in South Africa
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Editorial
em 06/08/2025
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TECH NEWS
Building on its strong presence in South Africa, Paymentology’s new plug-and-play solution, PayoCard, enables digital banks and fintechs to launch secure, self-service card experiences faster – supporting underserved customers and expanding ac...
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South Africans embrace new payment methods amid rising digital adoption
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Editorial
em 30/07/2025
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TECH NEWS
A new report from fintech company Stitch highlights a major shift in consumer behaviour, with over 90% of South Africans trying alternative payment methods like digital wallets, bank transfers, and crypto. Security, trust, and speed remain key to adoption...
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Peach Payments and MoneyBadger partner to bring crypto payments to South Africa
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Editorial
em 28/07/2025
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NEWS
Sixty-eight percent of South Africans own or have bought Bitcoin — one of the highest adoption rates globally. MoneyBadger enabled Pick n Pay to be the first retailer in Africa to offer Bitcoin and crypto payments to its customers at the till in ear...
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Reliable payment systems are essential for a thriving digital economy
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Johan Gellatly, Managing Director of Altron FinTech .
em 25/07/2025
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Visa strengthens African footprint with launch of first data centre in Johannesburg
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em 24/07/2025
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TECH NEWS
Landmark investment brings global payment infrastructure closer to South African consumers and businesses, reinforcing the country’s role as a digital gateway for the continent....
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Digital wallet usage surges in South Africa, Stitch reports
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Editorial
em 22/07/2025
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TECH NEWS
As adoption of Apple, Google and Samsung Pay rises in South Africa, we take a step back to examine what's led us here, and how businesses can benefit....
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