Internet costs are outpacing headline inflation, the Competition Commission warns – although petrol, taxis and bonds are climbing far faster.
Karen Nadasen joins Hyphen as chief client officer, overseeing sales, marketing, implementation and product input.
The digital bank’s growing scale and AI capabilities accelerate profitability, as it targets phase two of its “super bank” ambitions.
Three Africa Bitcoin Corporation executives face a combined R10 million in fines and a 20-year ban – yet say they are taking the fight to the Financial Services Tribunal.
LG Premium Service Centre Launch
LG South Africa has launched its premium service centre in Midrand, Johannesburg. The centre aims to make it easy for LG customers to get their LG appliances fixed directly with LG.
The State Information Technology Agency records R183 million spent on procurement from SMMEs in four months, up by 49% against a 45% annual target.
Implats is pushing ahead with generative AI, while addressing a cyber breach that remains on the platinum miner’s risk agenda.
The Foschini Group’s online sales grew by 15.3% compared to the same period last year, contributing 15.9% to total business sales.
TymeBank announces Retail Capital buyout
TymeBank has reached an agreement with Retail Capital and its shareholders to acquire 100% of the fintech SME funder’s shares, subject to regulatory approval. #newsvideo #TymeBank #Itinbanking
Online sales are forecast to add R29 billion to turnover in 2026, as convenience, payments and stronger digital engagement drive consumer spending.
South Africans spent more on telecoms products in the first half of 2026, despite buying significantly fewer units.
Tech and regulation must be brought together to shape the future of digital financial services in Africa, says Mcebisi Jonas.
Lesetja Kganyago emphasises the symbiotic relationship between innovation and regulation, as the central bank readies the National Payment Systems Bill.
The operator aims to build Africa’s largest digital fintech platform, with customers interacting through a smartphone app.