South Africa
South Africa’s Altron acquires Lawtrust for $17.2 million
South African listed company Altron Group, has announced its acquisition of cyber security firm Lawtrust, from Etion, for R245 million ($17.2 million), subject ...
South Africa
SA cybersecurity startup Sendmarc secures follow-on funding from Kalon Venture Partners
South African cybersecurity email protection and compliance startup Sendmarc has received follow-on investment from Kalon Venture Partners as it looks to build on ...
South Africa
Innovative South African fintech secures funding
Local fintech Troygold, the creator of SA’s first gold-backed savings account, debit card, has secured an investment Crossfin Ventures, the angel investment arm ...
South Africa
South Africa Telco MTN Targets $5 Billion For Mobile Money Expansion
South Africa-based MTN, the mobile phone company, has plans to value its mobile money arm at over $5 billion, a report from Financial Times (FT) says. ...
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Icasa to collaborate with the US FCC on telecoms policy
South Africa’s communications regulator, Icasa, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that will see the two ...
South Africa
Microsoft’s digital skills initiative benefited around 300,000 South Africans
Microsoft Corp announced that 300,000 South Africans have been equipped with digital skills, topping the initial target of 25 million achieved last June. ...
South Africa
MTN MoMo Extends Partnership with Pick n Pay South Africa
MTN MoMo (Mobile Money) has revealed that its South African subscribers will now be able to cash-in and cash-out at Pick n Pay ...
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How Mastercard’s digital payment drive is growing financial inclusion in South Africa
As a leading payment technology provider, Mastercard is helping South African fintechs and businesses drive digital growth and foster financial inclusion. This is ...
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Cheques will no longer be supported from January in South Africa as Reserve Bank pulls the plug
The South African Reserve Bank has announced that cheques will not be supported by the country’s national payment system from 1 January. The ...
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SA fintech breaks the $2.5-billion disbursement mark in Africa and Asia
South African founded fintech startup, JUMO has dispersed over $2.5-billion in credit across six markets in Africa and Asia. In an official press release, Andrew ...
