Tough economic headwinds provide exciting opportunities for agile, customer-centric fintechs

By offering personalised experiences and innovative solutions, fintechs can navigate the evolving tech and business landscape, transforming the way money is stored, used, and moved in South Africa. Amid challenging economic headwinds, South African fintechs have the potential to excel by prioritising customer-centric approaches and strategic partnerships, while embracing digitisation and regulatory changes. Andy Jury, CEO of Mukuru shares insights into the fintech trends for 2024, while looking at where we are now.

Analyze Consulting Secures 50% Stake in LeadMe to Enhance Leadership Development

The significance of leadership development cannot be overstated, especially when considering statistics from the World Economic Forum, which anticipates that 50% of all employees will require reskilling by 2025, with leadership being one of the top skills in demand. Furthermore, organisations with leadership development programs are reported to be 86% more capable of responding to adversity.

Understanding generative AI and its impact on payment fraud in South Africa

The accessibility of generative AI tools has lowered the barriers for would-be criminals, while the transition to hybrid work models and geographically dispersed teams has expanded the attack surfaces they can exploit. In this context, the overlap of AI technology and the interests of financial leaders becomes increasingly significant, says Ryan Mer, CEO of eftsure Africa, a Know Your Payee (KYP) platform provider.

Putting people first: The power of being a purpose-led organisation

Companies are shifting away from viewing success only through a financial lens, by taking on a more progressive, people-centred and purpose-led approach to business. Savina Harrilall, Chief People Officer at Mukuru, shares insight on how to recognise and develop the unique talents of each employee that creates value beyond profits. By embracing diversity, connecting with communities and fostering strong leadership to empower employees, South African businesses are able to make a positive impact.