The future of South Africa’s online commerce: from convenience to customer control
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Editorial
em 19/11/2025
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TECH NEWS
Joined by Kgomotso Rammutla, Director of Digital at KFC Africa, Alex Wörz, CEO of Mr D, and Linda Scott-Hayward, Commercial Manager at Travelstart, moderator Jessica Manthey, Stitch Head of Sales, led an insightful discussion on how rapidly e-commerc...
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Mukuru and Jumo launch mobile-based credit service to broaden access in South Africa
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em 19/11/2025
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The partnership uses Jumo’s digital lending infrastructure and Mukuru’s customer network to extend short-term credit to individuals who are outside the formal financial system....
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Revolut names veteran Banker Gaby Magomola to lead its entry into South Africa
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Editorial
em 18/11/2025
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Executive Moves
Revolut has appointed seasoned banking executive Gaby Magomola as Chairman of its South African operations. The move comes as the fintech seeks regulatory approval and prepares for a major expansion into the country’s competitive digital banking sec...
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South african fintech Super Money introduces rand-backed digital currency with banking infrastructure support
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em 14/11/2025
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NEWS
ZAR Supercoin launches as FSCA-licensed stablecoin with ABSA-held reserves, targeting retail payments and remittances across African markets via Solana blockchain...
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TymeBank appoints new CEO
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em 12/11/2025
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Executive Moves
The bank reports having over 11 million customers and aims to increase financial inclusion through technology-driven solutions....
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Pay@ and OTT partnership expands digital access for South Africa’s cash-first consumers
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Editorial
em 11/11/2025
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NEWS
Collaboration aims to bridge the country’s cash-to-digital divide and boost financial inclusion through secure voucher-based payments, according to IT News Africa....
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MTN Mobile Money and Mastercard deepen strategic alliance in South Africa
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em 30/10/2025
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TECH NEWS
Partnership integrates card-based wallet funding and tokenization security to expand digital financial access across underserved markets...
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South African Bank Capitec partners with Fintech Stub to automate small business financial management
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Editorial
em 21/10/2025
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MARKET & INDUSTRY
Direct API integration eliminates manual bookkeeping for micro-enterprises and informal sector operators, connecting real-time banking data to accounting platform...
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Technology infrastructure drives financial inclusion across South Africa's informal economy
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em 20/10/2025
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MARKET & INDUSTRY
Kazang's digital payment platform enables 50,000+ informal traders to modernize operations, bridging the gap between traditional commerce and digital financial services
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Ripple partners with South African banking Absa to deliver digital asset custody services
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em 15/10/2025
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TECH NEWS
Major financial institution managing $119.5 billion in assets becomes Ripple's first custody partner in Africa, marking significant step toward mainstream crypto adoption across emerging markets...
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Bash unified online and in-store payments with Stitch
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Editorial
em 13/10/2025
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MARKET & INDUSTRY
TFG’s Bash is one of the first players in South Africa’s retail space that has developed a truly omnichannel offering. Payments is a core pillar of that growth, and Stitch is the engine helping to make it seamless across channels....
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South African Reserve Bank deepens role in digital payments with PayInc stake
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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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Street Wallet expands reach with acquisition of tipping startup Digitip
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em 25/09/2025
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TECH NEWS
The deal boosts Street Wallet’s presence in KwaZulu-Natal and enhances its mission to bring informal workers and traders into the digital economy....
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Binance Pay partners with Zapper
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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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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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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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South African Competition Commission clears Crossfin's full acquisition of Sybrin Holdings
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em 25/08/2025
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TECH NEWS
Regulatory body approves fintech investment firm's bid to acquire complete control of software services company without imposing conditions. Transaction builds on existing joint ownership structure between the two entities....
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South African Reserve Bank expands payment system access to fintechs
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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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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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