There are numerous start-ups in the country looking at a wide range of blockchain-based fintech solutions.

Recently established Fintech Open Source Foundation is seeking contributions that would solve the unique challenges fintech developers face.

Authorities scramble to find ways to regulate initial coin offerings, as $761 million has already been laundered since January.

Ian Merrington, Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative CEO, discusses four key takeaways from Europe's pre-eminent fintech show that took place from 4 to 6 June.

Traditional insurers are now exploring the potential of bots to offer customers a better user experience.

The central bank says there are still many issues to consider before the decision to adopt a distributed ledger tech-based system is taken.

Major acquisitions help boost Huge Group revenue 63% for the year ended 28 February.

The country's finance ministry introduces a Bill that will see the regulation of the country's fintech companies.

DFS Lab, which is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, is backing four African fintech companies.

Technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence are driving growth in the financial technology sector, says Frost & Sullivan.

Equifax has licensed Entersekt's product Transakt to serve as an additional layer of security protecting the Equifax online and mobile services.

The South African government throws its weight behind banking entrants that harness the power of technology and bring innovation into the financial sector.