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 ...
Regulatory
South African Regulator Issues Ultimatum to StarSat: Shutdown or Face Closure
n June 2024, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) ordered the pay-TV provider StarSat to cease operations by September 18, 2024. ...
News
SA: Fitch Affirms South Africa at ‘BB-‘ with Stable Outlook
Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed South Africa’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BB-‘, maintaining a Stable Outlook in its latest creditworthiness assessment. ...
