Articles about financial inclusion

14 Aug 2014 -

02 Jul 2026 -

57 articles

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Visa

Jul 2, 2026

Visa accelerates digital payments shift for SMEs

The firm expands how smartphones can accept and send digital payments for small businesses in the CEMEA region.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

02 July 2026

5:00

South African Reserve Bank

Jun 26, 2026

SARB shifts approach to cash

The Reserve Bank’s policy shifts from viewing cash as a barrier to digital adoption, to recognising it as an essential part of the payments ecosystem.

26 June 2026

Driving financial inclusion through digitised cash disbursements

Altron FinTech’s NuCash and NuCard disbursement platforms help recipients without bank accounts or formal banking relationships, says Ryan Pearce, head of sales at Altron FinTech.

18 June 2026

Buy-now-pay-later reshapes SA credit landscape

The market grow rapidly as consumers seek flexible, transparent payment solutions amid economic pressures, says TransUnion.

15 June 2026

PayShap moves beyond peer-to-peer payments

The instant payments platform expands into merchant transactions, e-commerce and broader everyday digital commerce.

22 May 2026

AI cuts cost of intelligence but reasoning stays premium

Capitec CDO Azhar Said explains how decision intelligence slashes AI costs to drive financial inclusion.

23 April 2026

FNB rejigs eWallet with WhatsApp integration

The bank updates its eWallet platform by integrating it with WhatsApp, to target South Africa’s informal economy.

11 March 2026

ITWeb TV: Altron FinTech looks to unlock SA’s kasi economy

The company pushes to enable greater financial inclusion, improve transaction transparency and reduce the risks associated with handling cash.

Admire Moyo

06 March 2026

45:46

ITWeb TV: Altron FinTech moves to digitise SA’s kasi economy | Ep #133

In this episode of ITWeb TV, Johan Gellatly, MD of Altron FinTech, discusses the company’s several initiatives to boost financial inclusion in South African townships, as well as the challenges the kasi economy is facing in regards to digital payments adoption. #Altron #Fintech #FinancialInclusion

06 March 2026

4:30

Boston Consulting Group

Feb 13, 2026

ITWeb TV: Cash dominates payments despite digital rise

SA’s “two-speed” payments system sees digital transactions expand in the formal sector, as cash continues to dominate informal commerce.

Sibahle Malinga

13 February 2026

45:52

ITWeb TV: The state of digital payments in SA | Episode #131

In this episode of ITWeb TV, Kitso Lemo, associate director at Boston Consulting Group, discusses how technology is reshaping payments in South Africa and the role of fintech innovation in driving financial inclusion. #Fintech #FinancialInclusion #DigitalPayments

13 February 2026

2:30

Pepkor

Nov 25, 2025

Fintech turns standout performer for Pepkor

JSE-listed retailer Pepkor’s fintech segment increased revenue by 31.1% and operating profit by 52.3% to R2.2 billion.

25 November 2025

MTN MoMo expands partnership with Mastercard

The enhanced collaboration introduces the ability for users to top up their MoMo Wallet using debit and credit cards.

30 October 2025

SA’s minibus taxi industry accelerates e-mobility drive

The industry increasingly advances towards digital and greener solutions to gain greater efficiency, while increasing financial inclusion and safety for commuters.

Sibahle Malinga

08 October 2025