Fintech disruptors are increasingly filling the SME funding gap left by banks and investors.

The operator appoints ex-Vodacom chief officer of strategy, Yolanda Cuba, to drive financial services and digital solutions.

Risk management will change significantly over the next decade, and banks need to get on board now, says Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings.

The African fintech firm plans to take advantage of the huge potential in emerging markets, following its deal with Isaac Mophatlane’s empowerment consortium.

An advisory council for the financial services sector set to start work in July.

Iyzico is the third fintech business in the space of two years that Naspers has acquired as it pursues its vision for digital payments.

New fintech firm Fundrr is disrupting traditional SME financing models, offering online finance in 24 hours.

Africa’s biggest media company has set the date for the listing of its new global consumer Internet group, NewCo.

Applications are open for the AlphaCode Incubate programme, which seeks to reward high potential, innovative fintech entrepreneurs.

With the investment in Branch, Visa wants to bring financial access to billions of people still unreached by banks.

Making fintech work for the informal sector is not about the most advanced technology, it's about people, says Standard Bank's Naomi Snyman.

The financial services provider acquires a stake in fintech lender Payabill for an undisclosed amount.