Articles about Fintech

New financial conduct Bill to turbocharge AI, open finance

The Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill is poised to simplify fragmented regulation, while enabling innovation and encouraging firms to integrate AI responsibly.

Mastercard eyes stablecoins with $1.8bn BVNK acquisition

The payments company enters an agreement to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent payments.

CestaSoft multi-channel biller engine builds banking independence through in-house SMS, USSD platforms

CestaSoft's Mobile Services Platform connects directly to mobile network operators’ SMS centres and consolidates outbound messaging into a single internally managed system.

Optasia posts R4.4bn revenue on maiden JSE results

The fintech firm delivers 76% revenue growth in its first full year after listing on the local bourse.

Havaíc start-ups generate $160m revenue

African VC firm Havaíc reported strong portfolio revenue in 2025, while total capital raised across its funds surpassed $100 million.

SA to see fintech-led MVNOs offering crypto services

Fintech-led MVNOs increasingly pivot toward embedding financial services, such as cross-border payments and crypto wallets, says BMI.

Banks, operators to drive Africa’s stablecoin tipping point

The adoption of stablecoin services by banks and mobile operators could accelerate the usage of the emerging crypto across the continent.

Regulators, innovation clash in African financial sector

Africa’s financial sector embraces tech, but talent constraints and uneven tech adoption challenge institutions’ innovation endeavours.

OpEd: SA sheltered from Bitcoin storm – not entirely by accident

Economics and electricity shielded South Africa from Bitcoin exposure, but policy deserves applause.

The changing state of fintech: From disruption to infrastructure

If fintech 1.0 was about disruption, and fintech 2.0 was about rapid scaling, fintech 3.0 is about resilient, compliant, interoperable financial infrastructure.

Visa showcases next wave of African fintech innovators at Demo Day in Cape Town

The fourth cohort of fintech founders had the opportunity to showcase their innovations at the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Demo Day in Cape Town.

Visa helps African fintechs tap into $500 billion market opportunity

The Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator programme helps up-and-coming fintech businesses to access the massive market opportunity that exists in Africa.