Feb 20, 2026
South Africans have embraced digital banking as part of everyday life. From paying bills and sending instant payments to managing investments and applying for credit, the banking app has become the primary touchpoint between customer and institution. By Nitesh Singh,...
Feb 19, 2026
In his State of the Nation address on 12 February 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa set out several bold strategies to underpin South Africa’s growth and development – expensive strategies that are likely to apply pressure on the government’s fiscus. By Shannon...
Feb 9, 2026
The insurance business is built on trust. Likewise, AI cannot work without trust; users and consumers have to believe that it’s providing accurate answers based on sound data. But as a new SAS report shows, trust in AI is a tricky subject, with users placing more...
Feb 5, 2026
Looking ahead to 2026, fintech is set to transform how financial services are delivered and accessed, driven by rapid technological innovation and evolving market dynamics. By Lerato Lamola, partner at Webber Wentzel Key areas such as machine learning, payments,...
Jan 30, 2026
South Africa’s credit landscape is evolving rapidly. As household finances remain under pressure and demand for short-term credit accelerates, alternative and non-bank lenders are playing an increasingly central role in meeting consumer needs. By Fatgie Adams, head of...
Jan 29, 2026
The first weeks of 2026 have delivered a strong signal about the crypto year ahead. Crypto markets have broadly rallied, with many assets showing price jumps of more than 10% over seven days. By Christo de Wit, country manager at Luno Bitcoin climbed above $95 000...
