Innovation
SA: Vodacom rolls out 5G network in ‘Free State’ province
Vodacom Central Region has switched on 5G mobile network in Mangaung Municipal District, in the Free State province of South Africa. The telecom ...
South Africa
SA: Zip acquires SA startup, Payflex; fuels its global expansion drive
Australian Stock Exchange (ASX)-listed Buy Now, Pay Later fintech, Zip, has acquired South African fintech startup, Payflex, with plans to expand across Africa. ...
News
South Africa: MTN warns on potential digital load shedding
Telecommunications company MTN has warned that the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa’s (Icasa’s) decision to take back temporary radio frequency spectrum on ...
Innovation
SA: Old Mutual, targeting fintech and insurtech for future growth
One of South Africa’s oldest financial services group Old Mutual says it delivered a solid set of financial results, with growth in both ...
News
Ukheshe to expand footprint into the Asia pacific with dzcard partnership
Ukheshe Technologies and dzcard announce partnership to expand digital payment solutions in Asia Pacific Leading fintech enablement partner Ukheshe Technologies has announced a new partnership ...
South Africa
South Africa: 6DOT50, a fintech startup launches Digital Rands Money Vouchers
South African based fintech startup 6DOT50 has launched its Digital Rands Money Vouchers, an innovative solution that aims to transform crypto into a ...
Intelligence
SA: Data breach costs skyrocket during pandemic – IBM report
According to an IBM Security study, data breaches in South Africa now cost businesses R46 million on average. This is the highest cost ...
Regulatory
SA: Financial authority suspends licence of ZAR X exchange
ZAR X faces possible cancellation of its licence in three months due to non-compliance with liquidity and capital adequacy requirements The Financial Sector ...
News
Standard Bank unveils plan to become a digital ‘platform’ company
Standard Bank will within years transform into a marketplace where clients can also access rivals’ products and a variety of services beyond just banking, ...
News
South Africa: SA Internet Providers Decry Regulator’s ‘Too Many Roles’
THE Internet Service Providers’ Association of South Africa (ISPA) is advocating for legislature to reduce the role of the Independent Communications Authority (ICASA). ...