Managers of Wealth Africa

Stats SA breached in cyberattack

The attack was perpetrated by a cybercrime group known as XP95, which breached the Gauteng Provincial Government earlier this month.

Afreximbank Launches Inaugural Accelerator Programme Cohort to Scale Africa’s Digital Trade Ecosystem

Selected from a highly competitive pool of over 1,600 applications, the cohort represents some of the most promising ventures building digital infrastructure for intra-African trade from across the continent.

The real reason Absa wrote off R2.4-billion in software

Absa CTIO Johnson Idesoh says the speed at which software is changing influenced its recent R2.4-billion write-down.

Grace AI Lab enters banking market with automation and compliance tools

These systems are designed to connect with a bank’s internal platforms, including core banking systems and card management infrastructure.

Standard Bank hit with data breach at Liberty

Liberty sent notifications to all affected clients via SMS, stating that it regrets any concern caused.

Does SA really need another ZAR stablecoin?Langelihle Nkabinde from Easy

Equities explains the role of the new Zaru rand stablecoin and why it’s so important.

African banks face “survival mode” as fintech disruptors reshape the region’s financial sector

Traditional banks in East Africa are confronting an uncertain future as financial technology firms expand rapidly and regulators begin to open the door to their innovations.

Nigeria records $96bn crypto transactions – SEC

According to him, the regulatory framework governing the space has been reinforced with the enactment of the Investment and Securities Act 2025

South African telecoms group MTN swings to annual profit

South Africa-headquartered MTN had reported a restated loss before tax of 4.1 billion rand in 2024.

MML’s MoMo transactions hit GH¢4.1trn in digital finance surge

The sharp growth in float reflects increasing consumer trust in mobile wallets as a store of value and a key transactional platform in Ghana’s fast-evolving digital payments landscape.

SA traders are using crypto to access the S&P 500 and Nasdaq

The convergence of crypto and traditional finance is reshaping access to global markets – and it’s a shift PrimeXBT is built for.

SEC cracks down on unregistered digital platforms

Nigeria has emerged as a leading innovation hub in Africa, with FinTech entrepreneurs expanding financial access

Digital wallets and biometrics gain ground in South Africa

Biometric authentication has already gained widespread traction.

FirstBank partners UNIBEN to expand digital banking

He said the partnership with UNIBEN led to the creation of a hub where students, faculty, and community members can access FirstBank’s digital world.

MTN Nigeria posts N5.2tn revenue, boosts economy

The 2025 financial year, according to a statement from the firm, was described as a remarkable period of recovery and resilience for the company.

The software revolution reshaping African banking

The Kenyan lender accounted for nearly 45% of the country’s MSME loan disbursements, a feat underpinned by its deployment of sophisticated machine-learning credit models.

Africa’s next payments leap: Stablecoins on every corner

Stablecoin adoption is moving from niche corridors to street vendors, says Enza Capital’s Nzwisisa Chidembo.

More tech: a growing burden for South African businesses

South African businesses are investing more in technology than ever before.

Chinese technology giant launches in South Africa

The company said that South Africa represents a strategically important market within Haier’s global expansion.

Baker Botts Transaction Wins Sukuk Deal of the Year at GBM Awards Africa 2026 for the Arab Republic of Egypt

The award follows the firm’s recognition at the Islamic Finance News’ Deal of the Year 2025 Awards, where it was named Best Deal in Oman for advising on Oman’s U.S.$1 billion sovereign Sukuk issuance.