Aug 7, 2025
South African travel-focused fintech TurnStay has raised $2-million (over R34-million) in a seed round led by First Circle Capital, with participation from leading US and African VCs including TLCom Capital, Enza Capital, Incisive Ventures, CVVC and Equitable...
Aug 7, 2025
IZI Africa has completed its acquisition of G4S Cash Solutions (SA), following the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. The acquisition brings together two well-established operators with expertise in secure cash logistics, cash centre operations, and...
Aug 5, 2025
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has partnered with Bandwidth and Cloud Services Group (BCS) to provide a $47-million funding package, marking a significant transition for the telecoms infrastructure operator as it moves from Development Finance Institution (DFI) reliance to...
Aug 5, 2025
KPMG in South Africa has announced the appointment of Joelene Pierce as the new CEO of the firm in South Africa, effective 1 March 2026. The appointment is made as a result of current CEO Ignatius Sehoole’s imminent retirement, which will take place on 1 March 2026....
Aug 5, 2025
NBA Africa has announced the second edition of the startup accelerator program that the league launched last year to support the continent’s technology ecosystem and the next generation of African entrepreneurs. NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator, which awards...
Aug 5, 2025
As South Africa faces slow economic growth and high unemployment (especially among the youth), many people are left out of the formal financial system. Millions don’t have access to affordable credit or basic financial services. Fintech startups can assist in offering...
