Regulatory
SA: Regulatory Authority Cautions Against Starlink Usage in South Africa
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa), the regulatory body overseeing telecommunications in the country, has issued a warning regarding the usage ...
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SA: Fitch Highlights Concerns Over South Africa’s Fiscal Outlook Due to Wage Costs
Fitch Ratings has expressed alignment with the South African government’s projection of government debt/GDP reaching 77.7% in the fiscal year ending March 2026. ...
Regulatory
SA: Vodacom Faces $53,000 Fine in South Africa for 75% Cancellation Fee Violation
South African telecom giant Vodacom has been issued a 1 million Rand ($53,000) administrative fine by the National Consumer Tribunal for contravening the ...
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South African Insurtech, Simply Financial Services, Secures Significant Funding from Hollard Group
South Africa-based insurtech company, Simply Financial Services, has successfully secured a significant, undisclosed investment from the Hollard Group. Hollard’s investment in Simply Financial ...
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Crypto Fest 2023 Sparks Global Conversations on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Cape Town, South Africa, October 2023 – Bitcoin Events proudly announces Crypto Fest 2023, the 5th annual gathering of cryptocurrency and blockchain enthusiasts. This ...
South Africa
South Africa: Stitch Secures Additional $25 Million in Series A Funding, Bringing Total to $46 Million
Stitch, the South African API fintech startup, has successfully raised an additional $25 million in funding, expanding its Series A funding to a ...
News
South African Telcos Given Deadline to Settle Outstanding Spectrum Auction Fees
Mobile operators in South Africa have been issued a deadline of the end of October to clear any outstanding fees related to the ...
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South African Fintech Revio Raises $5.2 Million to Enhance Business Payment Success
In Africa, digital payments account for less than 10% of all transactions, presenting a significant opportunity for financial institutions on the continent. McKinsey ...
Africa
Shaping Tomorrow’s Finance Today with South Africa Traders Fair & Awards 2023
Johannesburg, South Africa – The South Africa Traders Fair & Awards 2023 is primed to claim its position as this year’s premier event ...
News
SA: IMF’s Gita Gopinath Commends South African Central Bank’s Proactive Stance on Inflation
Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has lauded the South African central bank for its proactive ...