Articles about Lesaka Technologies

ITWeb TV: Bank Zero acquisition to boost Lesaka balance sheet

The deal will combine Lesaka’s reach with Bank Zero’s tech and expertise for greater financial inclusion, says Lesaka CEO Lincoln Mali.

ASAPP targets inclusion, access in 2026 roadmap

The association’s 2026 targets include driving fair access, real-time payments and inclusive digital growth in SA’s payments sector.

SA regulators approve landmark fintech, fibre network deals

The regulatory authorisations clear Lesaka’s Bank Zero acquisition and Vodacom’s 30% stake purchase in fibre group Maziv.

Lesaka’s R1.1bn bid for Bank Zero gets green light

The Competition Commission believes the transaction is unlikely to substantially lessen or prevent competition in any market.

Cash’s crown slips, slightly

Cash remains the dominant payment method in South Africa, although digital alternatives are gaining ground.

Fintech acquisitions boost Lesaka’s revenue

The fintech group delivers robust first quarter growth, driven by momentum in its consumer, merchant and enterprise businesses.

Lesaka’s revenue surges as R1.1bn Bank Zero deal nears

The fintech group delivers strong top-line and operational growth despite widening losses as it looks to conclude the Bank Zero deal in 2026.

Lesaka taps new execs from Starlink, MultiChoice, Deloitte

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

Lesaka Technologies to acquire Bank Zero for R1.1bn

The fintech group agrees to a transaction consideration of up to R1.1 billion for the acquisition of the South African digital bank.

Lesaka says SARB's regulatory shift will drive fintech growth

The company anticipates the South African Reserve Bank’s mooted move to open the payments market to non-banking players.

Kazang, TymeBank expand withdrawal points

Card acquiring business Kazang partners with TymeBank to make cash withdrawals more accessible in the remote areas of SA.

SA e-commerce sector upbeat over new payments body

The Association for SA Payment Providers will help resolve pain points in online payment processing, says the e-commerce sector.