Cross Switch Goes Live in South Africa with NjiaPay Partnership, Expanding Payment Options for Merchants

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Cross Switch, a leading provider of innovative payment solutions, today announced its partnership with NjiaPay, a payment performance partner that unifies payment infrastructure and improves reliability for emerging businesses in Africa. Working together, Cross Switch and NijaPay now give businesses easier access to both local and international payment capabilities while simplifying how they manage payments.

ZARU Launches New Digital Currency to Bring the South African Rand to the Global Internet Economy

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ZAR Universal (ZARU) has officially launched today as a new institutional-grade stablecoin pegged to the value of the South African Rand (ZAR). Designed to modernise South Africa’s payment and financial infrastructure, ZARU aims to give both retail and institutional users the ability to transact at the speed of the internet, while strengthening and supporting the

Stripe-Owned Nigerian Fintech, PayStack, Launches Holding Company, The Stack Group, as it Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

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Paystack, the payments company building technology for ambitious businesses across Africa, has announced the launch of The Stack Group (TSG), a new parent holding company that will bring together Paystack and a growing family of tech-focused brands under a single corporate umbrella. TSG has been established to aggregate and support a set of complementary businesses

Altron FinTech Expands Kasi Sales Squad to Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg CBD

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Altron FinTech has announced the expansion of its Kasi Sales Squad initiative beyond Soweto into Ekurhuleni and the Johannesburg CBD, scaling a proven on-the-ground model that brings enterprise-grade payment infrastructure directly to township entrepreneurs. The expansion marks a deliberate and strategic commitment to financial inclusion, youth employment, and the continued digitisation of South Africa’s informal

EBC Financial Group Highlights Digital Payments Growth Reshaping South Africa’s Economy

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EBC Financial Group notes that South Africa’s digital payments market is entering a decisive growth phase, with card-based transactions projected to exceed ZAR2.9 trillion ($159 billion) in 2025. Card usage continues to rise at a robust 10.4% annual pace, with South African consumers averaging more than 118 card transactions per year, placing the country among

Discovery Bank Launches Crypto Trading, AI Security, Motor Cover and New Rewards

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Discovery Bank, the fastest growing bank in South Africa, today announced a host of new product features, updates and new offers. These updates build on the bank’s enhancements around financial planning, financial wellbeing, sophisticated security features, and a more personalised and intelligent digital banking experience, which were announced earlier this year. The additions to the

IFC Partners with Lula to Create Jobs and Boost Small Business Growth in South Africa

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To help stimulate job creation and strengthen the backbone of South Africa’s economy, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today announced a significant local currency loan to Lula Lend (Lula), one of the country’s leading digital lenders. This partnership aims to boost access to finance for micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), a

PayJustNow Goes Live on Takealot Ahead of Black Friday

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PayJustNow, a South African fintech startup, has gone live on Takealot ahead of Black Friday on November 28. The integration lets Takealot shoppers split purchases into instalments, aligning flexible payments with a peak retail moment. Both companies frame the move as consumer-friendly at a time of tighter household budgets. Pioneering BNPL in South Africa Founded

Co-operative Banking: A Catalyst for Inclusive Growth in South Africa

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As South Africa’s payments landscape evolves, integrating informal and Co-operative Banking Institutions into the formal financial system remains a critical barrier to inclusive economic growth. MoData, a payments technology enabler with deep roots in cash and digital payments infrastructure, offers scalable solutions, strategic consulting, and ecosystem engagement which can help bring key stakeholders like Co-operative

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

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SPAYZ.io, a leading provider of innovative payment solutions, has announced its strategic expansion into three new African markets – South Africa, Egypt, and Cameroon. This marks another major step in the fintech company’s mission to transform digital commerce across Africa’s emerging economies by delivering tailored, localised payment solutions that address unique market needs. Over the