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 ...
Regulatory
SA: Starlink’s Entry into South Africa Stirs Regulatory Debate Over BEE Compliance
Starlink’s bid to formally enter the South African market has encountered significant regulatory headwinds, as the country’s communications authority warns users against accessing ...
South Africa
Banking Transformation Africa 2025: Unlocking the Future of Financial Services in Africa
26 May 2025, Johannesburg: Banking Transformation Africa 2025 is back this August with its most ambitious agenda to date, bringing together banking and ...