Mukuru and Payfast Deliver on the Promise of Online Shopping for Cash-Paying South Africans

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Mukuru

Mukuru is helping reshape South Africa’s predominantly cash-based economy by unlocking access to e-commerce through its partnership with payment gateway Payfast by Network. For over a year, Mukuru and Payfast have enabled cash-paying South Africans to shop online via MukuruPay (MPay), bringing digital commerce within reach for millions and opening new markets for local retailers

Lesaka Technologies Acquires Bank Zero for R1.09 billion, Boosting its Fintech Capabilities

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Lesaka

Lesaka Technologies saw its share price surge by 17.1% on Friday morning following the announcement of a binding agreement to acquire 100% of South Africa’s digital lender, Bank Zero Mutual Bank, in a transaction valued at over R1.091 billion. Under the terms, the acquisition will be settled through a combination of newly issued shares—resulting in

Mastercard and enza Collaborate to Enable Fintech Innovation Across Africa

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Mastercard

Mastercard and enza, a payment solutions company, have collaborated to connect fintech companies across Africa to the Mastercard network. This collaboration will enable fintech players to build propositions on the enza platform that serve both consumers and businesses with embedded Mastercard payment solutions capabilities. According to a report by the European Investment Bank, the number

Mukuru Named FXC Intelligence Top 100 Cross-Border Payments Company for Sixth Year

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Mukuru

Mukuru, a leading next-generation financial services platform, has once again been recognised among the world’s most influential cross-border payment companies, earning a spot on the 2025 FXC Intelligence Cross-Border Payments 100 list for the sixth consecutive year. Mukuru joins an elite group of global fintechs shaping the future of financial services, reinforcing its reputation as

PEPs and PIPs – Words You May Not Have Heard Before but Should Know if You Have a Fintech Business

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PEPs

If you’re a fintech operating in South Africa, your business relationships with a Politically Exposed Person (PEP) could lead to a very serious misstep within your business without the proper due diligence. That’s because screening for PEPs and Prominent Influential Persons (PIPs) is an increasingly important aspect of Anti-Money Laundering (AML). South Africa’s Financial Intelligence

Cross Switch and Paysoft Team Up to Drive Smarter, Scalable Payments for South African Businesses

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Cross Switch

Cross Switch, a global payments technology company, has found a strategic collaborator in its mission to bring faster, smarter, and more scalable payments to emerging markets. In partnership with South African fintech leader Paysoft, these two forward-thinking platforms are joining forces to swing the axe against digital transaction logjams that hamper South African businesses. Be

SmartSwitch Botswana Brings Financial Inclusion to Thousands of Food Grant Recipients

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SmartSwitch

SmartSwitch Botswana is blazing a trail for financial inclusion with a financial technology (Fintech) solution that puts dignity and financial services into the hands of food voucher beneficiaries. Since its establishment in 2006, Smart Switch has expanded its footprint to serve more than 75,000 beneficiaries in underserved communities across Botswana. SmartSwitch Botswana, a subsidiary of

Al Baraka Bank Egypt and South Africa Launch Joint Program to Boost Foreign Trade Ties

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Al Baraka

Al Baraka Bank Egypt has announced the launch of a cooperation program in the field of foreign trade with Al Baraka Bank South Africa. The initiative aims to enhance economic and financial collaboration between the two branches through Al Baraka’s digital trade platform, as part of the broader Al Baraka Banking Group’s strategy to create

SPAYZ.io to Roll Out Payment Solutions in Key African Markets

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SPAYZ.io

SPAYZ.io, a leading provider of innovative payment solutions, is entering three new African markets – South Africa, Egypt, and Cameroon. The move is part of fintech’s ongoing vision to transform digital commerce in Africa’s emerging markets by offering tailored local payment solutions. SPAYZ.io has been actively assessing countries in the region as part of its

Synthesis Architects the Digital Core of Modern Banking

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Synthesis

Synthesis is driving digital transformation in financial services, helping banks evolve with agility, security, and innovation. With over 20 years of experience, it delivers solutions across cryptography, cloud, data, payments, RegTech, digital transformation, and SoftPOS – built for the demands of modern banking. As cyber threats grow in complexity alongside technological advancement, Synthesis leads the