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Why MetaTrader 4 remains widely used by traders in South Africa
MetaTrader 4 keeps showing up in South African trading circles for a simple reason: it still fits how many traders actually work. Newer platforms arrive with fresh layouts, extra modules, and deeper integrations. Yet plenty of active traders stick with…
Stablecoins: The Quiet Revolution South Africa Can’t Ignore
Imagine walking into your local store and paying with a cryptocurrency that always equals one rand — no wild swings, no speculation, just self‑sovereign certainty. A digital token that settles faster than today’s banking rails and at a fraction of…
Lula Collaborates with Payfast by Network to Embed Growth Funding for E-Commerce Merchants
Business funding platform Lula has entered into a strategic collaboration with Payfast by Network, enabling Payfast merchants to access fast, flexible funding directly within their payments environment. The collaboration brings Lula’s embedded funding solutions to Payfast’s extensive e-commerce merchant base, supporting digitally…
Absa Expands ElevateHer AI programme Across Africa
As Africa’s digital economy continues to scale, demand for AI and digital skills is accelerating across the continent. Yet women remain underrepresented in technology-driven roles, despite growing participation and strong early adoption. Absa, in partnership with Microsoft Elevate and Women…
Redtech Processes $20.6 Billion Transactions in 2025 Financial Year
Redtech, a technology company backed by Heirs Holdings, today announced it processed $20.6 billion (₦30 trillion) in total transactions over the 2025 financial year. This is over 100% year-on-year growth from ₦12 trillion in 2024, placing the company among the…
Scam Signal launches in South Africa to tackle APP fraud and combat financial crime
Last year, fraud in South Africa resulted in financial losses approaching three billion rand. Recognising the scale of this challenge, cross-industry collaboration between the mobile, banking and technology sectors is providing critical defences against financial crime South Africa is the…
Mastercard Welcomes the 2026 YES Cohort tackling Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment in South Africa remains a significant economic challenge, with rates reaching 58.5% for those aged 15-24 in Q3 2025. Mastercard has welcomed its 2026 Youth Employment Service (YES) cohort, reinforcing its commitment to unlocking opportunities for young South…
Binance Pay Brings Crypto Payments to 650,000 SA Merchants
Binance Pay and Scan To Pay have joined forces, enabling over 650,000 merchants to accept crypto payments seamlessly. With cryptocurrency evolving from just an investment asset to a practical payment method, this partnership unlocks new opportunities and expands access to…
Superbalist Adopts Generative Engine Optimization to Future-Proof E-commerce
As online fashion retail becomes increasingly influenced by AI-generated search and shopping experiences, South Africa’s fashion platform, Superbalist, is actively investing in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)—a new frontier in e-commerce visibility. While traditional SEO focuses on ranking in search results,…
Iress Appoints Dominic Rey to Lead Wealth Management in South Africa
Iress, a financial services tech and software company, has appointed Dominic Rey as Managing Director of its Wealth Management business in South Africa, effective February 2026. Dominic Rey brings more than 30 years of experience across wealth and investment management,…
Google & African Institutions Launch New Project
Google and a consortium of leading African research institutions announced the launch of WAXAL, a large-scale, openly accessible speech dataset designed to catalyze research and build more inclusive AI technologies. The WAXAL dataset was developed over three years with funding…
Ozow Announces New Crypto Payments Solution
Payment processing provider Ozow has the official integration of cryptocurrency as a primary payment solution on its platform. Powered by MoneyBadger, South Africa’s Bitcoin-centric payments technology provider, this new offering allows customers to pay directly from their crypto wallets, including…
Forex as the World’s Most Active Financial Market
The foreign exchange market—commonly abbreviated as forex or FX – is recognized as the most active market on the global financial platform. Unlike stock markets, forex operates on a 24-hour basis, from Monday to Friday. This makes it different from…
Common Mistakes When Implementing Mobile Money Platforms (And How to Avoid Them)
Launching a mobile money platform can open new revenue streams, expand financial inclusion, and strengthen your institution’s digital footprint. But success doesn’t just depend on offering payments through a mobile app. The real challenge lies in building a platform that…
Seasoned Fintech Leader Joins Ozow as Chief Growth Officer
South African financial technology company Ozow has this week announced the appointment of Catherine Korsten as its new Chief Growth Officer (CGO), effective January 2026. With a career spanning nearly two decades across traditional finance, portfolio management, and high-volume payment…
Wave Senegal Introduces Virtual Card to Transform Digital Payments in Africa
Wave Mobile Money, in partnership with Visa and Ecobank Senegal, announces the official launch of the virtual payment card integrated into the Wave app for users in Senegal. Designed to meet a growing need among African users: access to modern,…
