Via the new partnership, Travelex becomes an additional payout channel within the Mukuru network, expanding cash payout options for remittance customers across South Africa to Travelex’s nationwide branches, strategically located in high-traffic, easily accessible areas.
South African payment and logistics leaders predict a strong year ahead for local digital commerce in 2026, even as global exporters brace for tariff-related volatility.
In South Africa and across developing markets, MSMEs face a financing shortfall equivalent to nearly 19% of GDP, representing some $5.7 trillion in unmet need globally. This is why targeted support, like AfDB’s $310 million financing for FirstRand Bank earmarked for MSMEs and women-led businesses, is so critical:
Getting credit in South Africa has never been easy — nearly half the country’s 63 million people are still locked out of formal lending. However, Mukuru and JUMO are stepping in with a new AI-powered “Fast Loan” that could finally open the door for millions who’ve been left on the sidelines.
Carbon Markets Africa Summit to unlock billions in climate finance for the continent. The carbon economy is global, but its solutions are local.
As BNPL demand among consumers grows rapidly, EFT Corporation enables its clients to add this flexible payment functionality to their checkout payment options via a partnership with Happy Pay.
These hands-on masterclasses complement the Summit’s broader agenda of keynotes, project showcases and panel debates, equipping delegates with actionable strategies to shape their organisations’ energy future.
Freelancers and employees working in remote settings will benefit from the new real-time payment infrastructure brought by Thunes and Ontop.
Johannesburg, 16 August 2025 — The highly anticipated Wiki Finance Expo Johannesburg 2025 is set to take place on 16 August 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre. As the largest and most influential Fintech and Web3.0 event in Africa this year, Wiki Finance Expo Johannesburg 2025 promises to deliver an unparalleled experience for the industry.
Microsoft will invest an additional 5.4 billion rand ($297 million) in South Africa by the end of 2027 to expand its cloud and artificial intelligence capacities in the country.
Online retail shopping during the holiday season increased by 7.1%, according to Visa observations, though the majority of purchases still take place in brick-and-mortar stores.
Today, we’ll explore major traditional banking institutions and leading challenger banks in South Africa
Mastercard has stated that South Africa will be its first market to benefit from real-time card payments.
In recent years, financial technology, or fintech, has rapidly transformed the financial landscape across the globe, with South Africa emerging as a significant player.
On May 23rd, 2024, the Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg set the stage for a groundbreaking gathering as the 12th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Southern Africa Innovation & Excellence Awards 2024 convened over 300 global executives, experts, and leaders from the banking and financial services industry. This year’s summit, themed “Empowering Tomorrow’s Banking Digital Landscape: […]
South Africa, 23rd May 2024 – The International Center for Strategic Alliances is proud to announce the 12th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation and Excellence Awards 2024 Southern Africa, scheduled to take place on May 23, 2024. With the theme “Empowering Tomorrow’s Banking Landscape: Technology, Innovation, and Sustainable Growth,” this summit promises to be […]
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