Articles about Fintech

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.

Flash Group, redAcademy partner to bridge SA’s tech talent gap

Flash Group will tap into redAcademy’s skills integration as a service model to develop junior talent.

FirstRand buys into Optasia ahead of JSE debut

The firm agrees to acquire 20.1% of Optasia, an AI-powered fintech platform that provides people across emerging markets with financial access.

SA fintech market forecast to reach R340bn by 2030

South Africa’s fintech market is projected to reach $19.5 billion by 2030, reflecting a shift in how consumers engage with credit.

Brainstorm Enterprise CIO award shortlist announced

The cohort of nominees have been revealed for the upcoming inaugural Brainstorm Enterprise CIO award.

Dubai-based fintech firm Optasia eyes JSE listing

The proposed listing aims to provide the company with access to capital to support its expansion, both organically and through potential future acquisitions.

Cloud isn’t a place, it’s a strategy

Treat AWS as a lever for speed, compliance and predictable costs, not just a destination, says KineticSkunk.

Street Wallet raises R6.2m to accelerate digital payments for informal vendors

The funding will help Street Wallet scale its operations across SA.

Banks strengthen defences against phishing

Risk intelligence and advanced authentication can help companies combat the growing threat of sophisticated fraud attacks, says Gerhard Oosthuizen, CTO at Entersekt.

Lesaka taps new execs from Starlink, MultiChoice, Deloitte

The fintech firm announces key executive appointments within its merchant division and at group level.

CompCom approves Crossfin’s bid to acquire Sybrin

The Competition Commission approves, without conditions, the deal in which fintech investment firm Crossfin will acquire control of Sybrin.

Nedbank buys iKhokha for R1.65bn

Nedbank Group acquires fintech innovator iKhokha in a R1.65 billion all-cash deal, deepening its support for SMEs.