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SA: TymeBank Appoints a New CEO to Lead Its 2026 Rebranding and Expansion Efforts
South Africa’s digital bank, TymeBank, is gearing up for some big changes in 2026. They’ve just announced that Cheslyn Jacobs will step in ...
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SA: MTN South Africa, ICASA hold talks to make data cheaper and expand digital access
MTN held talks with the country’s communications regulator, Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), as part of efforts to tackle persistent challenges ...
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South African Banks Scale Back ATMs as Digital Payments Dominate
South Africa’s banking sector is undergoing a major transformation, with traditional cash-based banking giving way to a rapidly expanding digital payment ecosystem. New ...
Regulatory
SA Crypto Exchange VALR has Received Two Key Licenses from FSCA
South Africa’s VALR has received two key licenses from FSCA, which is great news for the crypto world around here. This means the ...
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South African fintech TymeBank Plans to Change to GoTyme
South African fintech TymeBank plans to change its name to GoTyme sometime in the first half of 2026. This change is part of ...
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SA: Altron has Launched South Africa’s First AI Factory
Altron, a big name in South African technology, has just launched something really exciting, South Africa’s first AI factory. This new factory is ...
Regulatory
South Africa: ICASA Orders Telkom to Provide Free Wi-Fi in Rural South Africa Within Six Months
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has directed Telkom to roll out free Wi-Fi at Thusong Centres across rural areas within ...
South Africa
South African Telematics Leader Ctrack Secures $23.4 Million Equity Funding to Drive Global Expansion
South African telematics company Ctrack has raised $23.4 million in equity funding, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey and strengthening its ...
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SA: Luno Empowers South Africans to Spend Cryptocurrency at Major Retail Stores
In a landmark move for digital payments, Luno has expanded its crypto payment service, enabling South Africans to spend Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether ...
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SA: SARS Refutes Claims of eFiling Profile Hijacking, Awaits Ombud’s Final Report
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has rejected reports alleging that over 16,000 taxpayer eFiling profiles were hijacked by cybercriminals, resulting in lost ...