Fintechs are driving financial inclusion in sub-Saharan Africa by providing safer and more affordable solutions for cross-border remittances, reducing costs by 50% in the past decade. These fintechs are enabling people to join the formal economy and access a range of financial services, contributing to lasting financial inclusion in the region.
Tag: South Africa
Why the sector is fertile ground for South African entrepreneurs
By Catherine Wijnberg, CEO of Fetola South Africa needs entrepreneurs to reverse our shrinking economy and high unemployment rate. And while they face numerous barriers […]
Payment fraud – top five scams to look out for
The truth is, all businesses are at risk of being scammed at some point, and just one incident can cost a company millions of Rand. […]
There are lessons in the US iBuyer Bubble Burst for the South African property market
By Gil Sperling, Co-CEO & Co-Founder: Flow The US housing market suffered a seismic shock last week when leading property listings portal Zillow exited its […]
Financial Inclusion across Africa starts here
Africa’s first digital in-store lay-by app is aiming to create financial inclusion throughout the continent – starting in South Africa. Local fintech startup LayUp is […]
How 2021 has shaped the future of IT
Everyone, from software developers to school children, watched in awe as the world rapidly shifted online during the past two years. In fact, COVID has […]
2021: The year of the online payment
As the world moved indoors two years ago, the online payment space flourished. These are the biggest developments in 2021, and a brief look ahead. […]
Johannesburg Business Guide 2026: Economy, Investment and Key Industries
Johannesburg is South Africa’s largest commercial centre. Explore its economy, financial sector, key industries, investment environment, infrastructure and major business districts in 2026.
Friday@Noon on Foreign Investment in Africa: 2018
by Johan Burger The NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies publishes a weekly newsletter on issues relevant to Africa. This paper is based on issues addressed […]
Doing Business in Top 5 Cities of South Africa
Easy of Doing Business in Thekwini (Durban) Easy of Doing Business in Cape TownSouth Africa is a country of a mixed economy. It has a […]