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The rise of digital payments in South Africa's cash-heavy townships

Spaza owners had real worries about going digital, mainly around cost, complexity and transaction speed

Helping South Africans build financial confidence with the help of AI

The real innovation is the AI-driven insights that completely transform how we communicate with customers

Revolut gears up to disrupt South African banking

Fintech disruptor Revolut plans to launch in South Africa as part of its global expansion into emerging markets.

Absa is planning to launch an MVNO

Absa has told TechCentral in an exclusive interview that it is readying the launch of a mobile virtual network operator.

$19 billion crypto blood bath

Investors lose billions as US-China tariff war deepens

South African fintech company has a new name

It invests in and grows businesses that it believes deliver compelling and disruptive solutions to financial institutions and other enterprise clients.

AI fintech Optasia targets South Africa’s biggest IPO in a year

Optasia is seeking to capitalise on a 30% advance in South Africa’s benchmark stock index and the frenzied demand to own stakes in AI-powered companies.

Barriers endure in African digital trade, say WTO, World Bank

The organisations have carried out digital trade reviews for six countries – Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Rwanda – to identify potential next steps for policy.

SA banks step up Africa drive amid fintech rivalry

Moody’s warns that digital competitors are already eroding banks’ market share.

Capitec expands digital ecosystem to 14 million app users

The bank has invested significantly into its digital services, resulting in app user growth of 13% to 14 million users.

PalmPay Named One of the World's Top 300 Fintech Companies of 2025 by CNBC & Statista

This marks the second consecutive year that PalmPay has earned a place among the world's most innovative and impactful financial technology firms.

Standard Bank Hackathon Showcases Generative AI Solutions Across Africa

Over three days, teams worked on projects focused on client experience, operational efficiency, risk management and financial inclusion.

South Africans saying goodbye to cash

At the same time, data from banks shows that people are increasingly favouring digital payments over cash.

Paga Group Expands Into the U.S. Market With Digital Banking for Africa’s Diaspora

The rollout begins with Nigerians in the US, representing the first step in Paga’s wider international growth strategy.

Sub-Saharan Africa Crypto Transactions Up 52% to $205B on Inflation, Inclusion Push

However, the total value of transactions recorded south of the Sahara only accounts for about 2% of global cryptocurrency transactions during the period.

Citi Deploys Advanced AI Tools Across UAE and Middle East & Africa Operations

The suite of AI tools is designed to enhance employee productivity and operational efficiency across various functions within the bank.

AI to Power Seamless Banking Experiences Across Africa

Fragmented journeys and siloed services have long left customers frustrated

How Technology Shapes Digital Adoption in Nigeria’s Banking Sector

These banks demonstrated that investing in technology was essential not just for staying competitive but for transforming the banking experience in Nigeria.

Fidelity Bank spotlights fintech’s role in US-Africa trade

Fintechs are uniquely positioned to address these gaps

Old Mutual launches OM Bank to redefine digital banking in Africa

The milestone marks the group’s transition from its earlier Money Account offering to a wholly owned, cloud-native banking platform that delivers affordability, simplicity, and scalability.

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