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Optasia, a global leader in AI-powered fintech, has officially commenced trading on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in a landmark…

JSE-listed financial services group FirstRand announced an agreement to acquire 20.1% of Optasia, one of the world’s largest AI-powered fintech…

In the heart of South Africa’s townships, a quiet revolution is brewing. The nation’s tavern sector, worth an estimated R40…

Across South Africa, millions of informal workers keep our towns and cities running: street vendors, domestic workers, market traders, delivery…

Optasia, a major AI-powered financial technology platform, has announced a big step: it’s planning to list its shares on the…

Across the financial technology landscape, institutions are seeking solutions that combine machine learning, generative AI, and advanced analytics to improve…

Four-year-old card-linked instalment platform Float has secured $2.6 million (R46 million) in funding co-led by Invenfin and SAAD Investment Holdings,…

There is no doubt that fintech has transformed the way we move money, right? From splitting a dinner bill with…

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is accepting applications for South Africa’s first postgraduate diploma in Financial Technology (Fintech)…

JSE-listed fintech group reports 48% profit surge for the six-month period ending 30 June 2025, fueled by rapid customer growth…

South African travel-focused fintech TurnStay has raised $2 million (over R34 million) in a seed round led by First Circle Capital, with participation…

Bhavdeep Sethi is the founding engineer at Frec, former Twitter adtech lead and a contributor to the Forbes Technology Council.…

What happens when millions of people need to move money across borders, but the system just doesn’t support them? That’s…

Vodacom Group is actively pursuing fibre joint ventures (JVs) across its African markets while maintaining its FinTech business as a core operation, with…

NASDAQ and JSE-listed Lesaka Technologies subsidiaries Kazang and Connect were recognised as fintech innovators in South Africa’s bustling fintech universe…

 We might describe the past decade in fintech as a three-legged journey, and it can be instructional if we as to…

The Internet of Things (IoT) no longer flirts with financial services; it now drives core infrastructure from the branch floor…

Many people still fall outside the reach of traditional credit scoring. In the United States, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau…

Mobile isn’t just a user interface—it’s the front door to today’s most valuable digital experiences. In fintech, where users expect…

Businesses and consumers alike are increasingly adopting virtual cards due to their convenience, enhanced security features, and seamless integration with…

In former times South Africa proved unreliable when it came to granting business loans. The tedious process involved standing at…

In the world of fintech, resilience and adaptability are paramount. Few stories embody this better than Wonga South Africa’s transformation…

Old Mutual’s fintech platform, O’mari, has rapidly gained traction in Zimbabwe, attracting 1.3 million customers since its launch. This success…

Aleph Group, a global enabler of digital advertising, fintech services and education technology, proudly marks its 20th anniversary with the…

In today’s competitive landscape, fintech apps, including mobile wallets, must innovate to attract and retain users. Gamification—integrating game-like elements into…