SA banks need a complete app overhaul
It’s not just technology that is changing at breakneck speed, how different groups of customers engage with new technology is also shifting. While banks have spent fortunes on protecting their customers against fraud, this has slowed down spending in other areas. And...
The future of payment integration
As we enter 2025, Freddie Prinsloo, chief innovation officer at Amplifin, offers insights on what trends to look out for in the payments sector. In recent years, payment solutions have evolved radically locally and internationally. With new technologies and systems...
ProfitShare Partners aligns with global AI trends
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to redefine industries worldwide, fintech companies are integrating AI-powered technologies to optimise lending, enhance customer experiences, and improve risk management. ProfitShare Partners (PSP) is embracing these global...
Kazang and TymeBank partner in informal market
Kazang, the prepaid value-added services (VAS) and card acquiring business within fintech Lesaka Technologies, has partnered with TymeBank, to make cash withdrawals more accessible to consumers in townships, rural areas and other underserved areas. TymeBank customers...
Float partners with Peach Payments
Float, an Africas credit card-linked instalment platform, is partnering with online payment solution provider Peach Payments. Now Peach Payments merchants can instantly integrate Float at checkout, broadening the reach of interest-free monthly instalments to more...
Transforming sales and service in banking: escape the app trap
In today’s rapidly changing digital environment, mobile apps have become essential for managing both personal lifestyles and financial activities. By Eshmael Mpabanga, client account lead within the financial services practice at Accenture, Africa However, despite...
The future of payments is on your smartphone
Digital payments are surging in South Africa as more people tap or scan to pay from their smartphones rather than using cash or cards. A report from Discovery and Visa finds that digital wallet usage grew 9% in 2023 with 60% of South Africans preferring digital...
Strategies that will determine a fintech’s success in 2025 and beyond
There’s no shortage of opportunity in the African digital financial services sector. However, this doesn’t mean that fintechs can just show up and grow. Juan Seco, chief growth officer at Mukuru There are established fintech brands operating alongside new players in...
SA to host FiCS in 2025
South Africa is set to host the Finance in Common Summit (FiCS) in February 2025, marking a transformative milestone in the continent’s development finance narrative. The event coincides with South Africa’s assumption of the Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20), amid a...

A guide to GenAI in banking
The global banking landscape is experiencing seismic shifts, driven by the rapid advancement of technology and evolving consumer expectations. By Eshmael Mpabanga, client account lead in the financial services practice at Accenture, Africa South Africa, with its...
Africa’s insurance future rests on technological advancements
With the insurance landscape ever evolving, it is becoming increasingly crucial for insurance companies to embrace innovative technological advancements that introduce convenience, enhance customer engagement, and redefine marketing strategies to stay competitive. By...
Key technology trends affecting the security sector in 2025
We’ve once again reached the time of year when we look ahead to some of the technology trends that will affect the security sector over the coming 12 months. The pace of change is as fast as ever, write By Johan Paulsson, chief technology officer; Mats Thulin,...