For donors looking to support grassroots causes in South Africa, finding organisations that combine impact with transparency is often easier said than done. With the help of newly-launched Helpmore Trust Index that task just got easier.
Global issuer-processor Paymentology has announced a partnership with South Africa-headquartered fintech Chikwama Pay, a neobank that enables borderless banking across Africa by allowing customers to bank, borrow, insure, save, and transact directly through WhatsApp, without the need for a separate app.
South African consumers are increasingly turning to Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services during a surprising time of the year: just after receiving their annual bonuses. New insights from Payflex reveal that a significant share of BNPL purchases occurs in February and March, highlighting how consumers strategically use short-term financing tools to balance responsible debt […]
Western Union has partnered with Sasai Fintech, a business of Cassava Technologies, to launch a new international money transfer mobile app designed specifically for consumers in South Africa.
Merchants using Paystack in South Africa can now accept instant bank payments through Capitec Bank’s Capitec Pay, expanding real-time payment options for online businesses in the country.
Revolut might reportedly be entering the UAE as early as Q1 2026, marking its second non-European market after Mexico. The company has ramped up hiring and team operations, with future plans for additional banking licences in international markets including the US.
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.
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