News
SA: Tyme Achieves Unicorn Status with $1.5B Valuation Following Nubank’s $250M Investment
Nubank, the world’s most valuable digital bank, has spearheaded a $250 million funding round for Tyme Group, a South African digital banking platform. ...
News
SA: Access Bank Secures $159 Million Deal to Acquire Bidvest Bank, Expanding Presence in South Africa
Access Holdings, through its banking subsidiary Access Bank Plc, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire 100% equity in Bidvest Bank, a leading ...
Regulatory
SA: New IT Risk Standard Takes Effect for South Africa’s Financial Sector
South Africa’s financial sector faces a transformative moment as the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the Prudential Authority implement the Joint Standard ...
South Africa
Embracing the Future of Manufacturing with the 26th Edition of the South Africa Manufacturing Show.
South Africa, Johannesburg: In the rapidly evolving field of healthcare, technological advancements are continually transforming both medical education and the delivery of healthcare services. Innovative solutions, in the healthcare field, present new possibilities for enhancing learning, ...
South Africa
25th BFSI Summit 2024: Leading the Future of Financial Services in South Africa
South Africa, Johannesburg: South Africa’s BFSI business is rapidly expanding, driven by innovation and technology to improve service delivery and efficiency, as demonstrated by a ...
Regulatory
South African Competition Tribunal Blocks Vodacom-Maziv Merger
In a surprising move, the South African Competition Tribunal has blocked Vodacom’s proposed merger with fibre provider Maziv, a decision that Vodacom described ...
Regulatory
South Africa’s Regtech Market Projected to Reach R5.3 Billion Amid Greylisting Challenges
South Africa’s regulatory technology (regtech) market is poised for significant growth, expected to rise by 27.7% annually, reaching $302.31 million (R5.3 billion) in ...
Regulatory
SA: FSCA Revokes Banxso’s Licence Over Unrealistic Return Promises in South Africa
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa has revoked the licence of Banxso, a trading platform, following concerns over unrealistic promises ...
Regulatory
SA: ICASA Partners with Key Regulators to Strengthen South Africa’s Digital Regulatory Framework
In response to growing concerns over the fragmented nature of ICT regulation in South Africa, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) ...
Regulatory
SA: Fincra Secures Third-Party Payment Provider Licence in South Africa, Expands Payment Solutions for Businesses
African payment infrastructure provider, Fincra, has successfully obtained a Third-Party Payment Provider (TPPP) licence in South Africa, marking a significant step towards enhancing ...