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SA: MTN Considers Renewed Talks to Acquire Telkom
MTN Group is weighing the possibility of restarting acquisition talks with Telkom, raising fresh speculation about a potential consolidation in South Africa’s telecommunications ...
Regulatory
South Africa Reserve Bank Opens National Payments System to Fintechs
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has taken a landmark step in transforming the country’s financial sector by opening its National Payments System ...
News
SA: MTN South Africa deploys biometric ID verification to combat telecom fraud
MTN South Africa has introduced a cutting-edge biometric digital identity system across all its retail outlets, enabling customers to verify their identities using ...
News
SA: Visa Unveils First African Data Centre in Johannesburg, Boosting Digital Payment Infrastructure
Visa Inc. has officially launched its first data centre on the African continent, marking a major milestone in its commitment to supporting the ...
Regulatory
SA: Global Trade Tensions and China’s Deflation Weigh on South Africa’s Inflation Outlook — Kganyago
South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago has cautioned that rising global trade tensions and signs of deflation in China are introducing ...
News
SA: Stitch Accelerates Fintech Growth with Acquisition of Efficacy Payments
South African fintech firm Stitch has announced the acquisition of Efficacy Payments, marking a strategic expansion of its payments infrastructure and capabilities. The ...
News
SA: Paymentology Unveils PayoCard, a Mobile-First Card Management Platform in South Africa
Global issuer-processor Paymentology has launched PayoCard, a cutting-edge mobile-first card management platform tailored to support the growing ecosystem of digital banks and fintech ...
Regulatory
SA: Ramaphosa Backs Inclusive Digital Access Over Rigid BEE Compliance Amid Starlink Debate
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding internet access across South Africa, signalling support for a more flexible interpretation of ...
News
SA: MTN South Africa Sets 2027 Deadline to Phase Out 3G Network
MTN South Africa has officially announced plans to fully decommission its 3G network by 2027, marking a strategic move to accelerate the adoption ...
News
SA: Fincra Secures South African Payments Licence to Bolster Pan-African Expansion
Fincra, a leading provider of payment infrastructure for remittance firms and businesses, has secured a Third Party Payments Provider (TPPP) licence in South ...