https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/163.html South Africa Banking & Finance news 15 Banking & Finance news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/163.html en-us Sat, 30 May 2026 17:13:13 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pepkor-shows-growth-as-revenue-jumps-13-to-r548bn-178036a JSE-listed Pepkor Holdings Limited has reported a 13.2% increase in group revenue to R54.8bn and 12.1% growth in normalised headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the six months ended 31 March 2026 (H1FY26), delivered off a strong prior-year base that increased by 19.2%. 1-268438 Tue, 26 May 2026 10:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pick-n-pays-comeback-era-is-here-and-starting-to-deliver-623501a Pick n Pay is showing solid progress in its multi-year turnaround plan, with stronger operations, rising online sales, and major structural changes starting to take shape , even as tough decisions around costs and labour continue. 1-268401 Tue, 26 May 2026 09:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/africa-200-ranking-reflects-growing-confidence-of-pan-african-brands-067915a South African brands dominate the Africa 200 2026 report by Brand Finance, accounting for 71% of total brand value, with 104 brands worth $44.6bn. Africa’s top 200 brands have grown by 11% to reach a combined value of $62.6bn in 2026, driven by strong performance across the banking, telecoms, and retail sectors. 1-268427 Tue, 26 May 2026 07:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-moves-closer-to-new-payments-regulatory-regime-734422a The South African Reserve Bank has released the third draft of proposed amendments to South Africa’s payments regulatory framework, signalling a significant shift in how payment activities could be regulated. 1-268382 Mon, 25 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/food-inflation-slowdown-points-to-easing-pressure-on-consumers-623361a South Africa’s food inflation rate slowed further in April 2026 despite mounting pressure from higher fuel prices and broader inflation concerns. 1-268311 Thu, 21 May 2026 13:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/exclusive-digital-inclusion-must-also-mean-access-to-safe-credit-956574a In South Africa, the conversation around digital inclusion often focuses on access to mobile networks, online education, digital banking and government services. But one important aspect of digital inclusion receives far less attention, which is access to safe, regulated digital credit. 1-268244 Tue, 19 May 2026 17:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mymoolah-targets-financial-inclusion-with-integrated-wallet-launch-512170a South African fintech company, MyMoolah has launched its core digital wallet designed to simplify how consumers receive, store, send, spend and access money in one unified platform. 1-268236 Tue, 19 May 2026 16:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vinayak-sasitharan-named-mondelez-international-senior-finance-director-for-ssa-623631a Mondelēz International has appointed Vinayak Sasitharan as senior finance director for sub-Saharan Africa. In this pivotal role, Sasitharan will be instrumental in shaping the financial strategy and driving growth across the region for the global snacking leader. 1-268151 Fri, 15 May 2026 11:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/happy-pay-and-ozow-partner-to-expand-zero-deposit-bnpl-across-local-merchants-403239a Happy Pay, South Africa’s ad-subsidised payments network, has announced a strategic partnership with Ozow that will make zero-deposit, interest-free Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) available across Ozow’s merchant network. 1-267975 Mon, 11 May 2026 10:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/real-time-data-could-bridge-south-africas-retail-divide-281487a South Africans don't need a quarterly report to feel the cost-of-living crisis. They feel it at the till. The question is why our data systems are still catching up months after households have already adapted, and what we lose in that delay. 1-267860 Thu, 07 May 2026 08:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa