"With the proper regulations, the burgeoning digital economy can breathe new life into South Africa's ailing economy. While the crypto asset ship has not sailed just yet, the government needs to act sooner rather than later to unlock value from…
"South Africa's economic outlook for 2025 underscores opportunities for recovery through easing inflation, steady growth in consumer spending, and improvements in energy and tourism. By fostering financial inclusion, workforce participation,…
"FinTech is not just about technology - it's about unlocking opportunity, fostering inclusion, and driving economic transformation. Across Africa, a new generation of creative entrepreneurs is emerging, bringing bold ideas and innovations that…
To protect consumers, the FSCA has taken steps by licensing Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) and holding them accountable for the financial advice and services they provide related to crypto assets; and as of December 2024, the FSCA had…
“Without protection by credit laws, borrowers from informal lenders often feel trapped, with little control over their finances and paying back these loans can be challenging, and this often leads to long-term financial difficulties, making…
"At Mastercard, we are committed to building a prosperous digital economy where everyone can thrive. Our latest collaboration with BCP perfectly aligns with our mission to provide our customers with innovative payment solutions that meet the…
"By streamlining payment processes, we enable Spreedly's customers to offer local payment options with minimal effort. We're excited to strengthen this collaboration and help Spreedly gain further traction in these regions by offering the payment…
"PayShap Request represents a new era of efficiency and inclusivity in the financial services industry. By co-creating this service with our clients, we have ensured it not only meets their needs but also fosters financial inclusion and reduces…
“As we approach Black Friday, we are witnessing a convergence of factors that point towards a vibrant shopping season. Digital wallet usage is projected to surge by over 40% year-on-year, reflecting the broader trend of digital adoption among…
"Phishing and social engineering may seem like familiar threats, but they have grown increasingly sophisticated. Phishing typically involves cybercriminals impersonating trusted entities - such as banks, retailers, or colleagues - to trick victims…
“We are very proud of the launch of our broad-based employee share ownership plan. Lesaka has been on a far-reaching transformation journey and our employees becoming shareholders is a significant and an important milestone for us.” says Lincoln…
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