The company pushes to enable greater financial inclusion, improve transaction transparency and reduce the risks associated with handling cash.
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
ITWeb OTR: National Treasury pilots Mission Week in Thembisa Ekurhuleni
The City of Ekurhuleni, in collaboration with National Treasury, the World Bank, and technical partners Konecta and Avo Vision, hosted a two-day digital strategy validation session in Tembisa aimed at reshaping township economies through technology.
The local food delivery service aims to be in more than 60% of SA’s 532 townships this year, reveals CEO Freddy Mahhumane.
South Africa’s biggest e-commerce platform launches its franchisee development programme in Gauteng.
After connecting Cosmo City, the new kid on the block sets its sights on other South African townships to challenge larger, established players.
The province believes global business services operations will unlock the capabilities of the youth and grow the township economy.
The electric vehicles are driven by previously unemployed youths who earn commissions from sales and sign-ups.
The tech start-ups join forces to democratise access to their security and insurance services in the township economy.
The point-of-sale iK Flyer smart card machine, developed by iKhokha, offers business owners a secure and efficient means to accept card payments.
The non-profit joins forces with VulaCoin to drive pay-as-you-go internet across South African townships.
Founded at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, KasiD wants to exploit a market that the incumbents shun, usually citing safety concerns.
Founded by Lorna Mlonzi (29), Sky Internet connects underserviced areas, while taking on incumbents in Cape Town.
Silicon Cape and the US Mission to SA crown team Basket as winner of the third Hackathons for South Africa: Digital Solutions for Real World Challenges competition.