The U.S. government’s decision to ban TikTok, the immensely popular short-form video app owned by China’s ByteDance, has sent shockwaves through the tech industry,…
Local fintech grows SA online shopper base by 4000%
Johannesburg-based fintech startup Payflex, a buy now pay later provider (BNPL), has announced that its part-payment platform grew from a shopper base of 2000…
Local fintech Payflex secures funding
Johannesburg-based fintech startup Payflex has secured an undisclosed amount of funding from Australian-listed multinational Zip Co Limited (ASX: Z1P), a buy now pay later player with a…
FNB acquires local fintech company Selpal to assist township businesses
South African bank FNB has acquired Selpal, a local fintech company that operates specifically in townships and rural sectors of the economy. The acquisition…
SA digital bank receives R1.6-billion investment
South African digital bank TymeBank has secured an investment of R1.6-billion from global investors. TymeBank has secured an investment of R1.6-billion from several global…
