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Delayed ICT upgrade leads to third NSFAS administration

Persistent ICT system failures and governance instability see the National Student Financial Aid Scheme again placed under administration.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Capitec expands AWS training to close critical tech skills gap

The bank accelerates efforts to build in-house cloud expertise, signalling a strategic shift towards greater self-sufficiency in critical digital skills.

Africa’s fintech evolution

From mobile money to AI-first challengers, the continent is rewriting what financial services look like and who gets to participate.

Supreme Court of Appeal

Blu Label loses court bid as 1973 law reaches into digital age

A 1973 companies law section is applicable to a modern prepaid virtual products distribution model, the Supreme Court of Appeal finds.

Vodacom headline earnings jump, flattered by prior-year noise

The mobile network provider is guiding earnings being 20% to 25% higher for the year to March, as strong continental performance offsets a softer South African market.

LG Premium service

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.

Bitexen enters SA, expands beyond crypto trading

SA’s regulatory clarity and financial system are key factors in Bitexen’s decision to establish a local presence, it says.

From debits to dashboards: Why CFOs must become data storytellers

The chief financial officer role has shifted from reporting numbers to interpreting them and telling the story of what happens next, says Stephen Howe, director at Times 3 Technologies.

Times 3 Technologies

SA banks prioritise governance to harness AI fast

The local financial sector is prioritising governance and guardrails as it moves to adopt AI as quickly as possible.

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

MultiChoice rejects anti-competitive claims over Altech deal

The pay-TV giant “firmly denies” allegations of wrongdoing in its set-top box deal with Altech.

Competition Commission

MultiChoice, Altech accused of carving up pay-TV market

The Competition Commission alleges the firms entered into an agreement to divide markets, in contravention of the Competition Act.

Stitch adds BNPL to payments platform

The payments infrastructure provider behind several South African online retailers adds buy-now-pay-later functionality.

Holistic, proactive new approach to financial planning

Advances in AI, cloud computing, data integration and analytics are enabling organisations to move toward more integrated approaches.

Preeyia Rampathy

How AI is reshaping Bitcoin – and what it means for traders

AI-driven macro shifts are increasingly influencing Bitcoin’s volatility and trading behaviour, says Doto.