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, 18 Apr 2026 10:56:37 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/visa-opens-access-to-ai-shopping-economy-625391a Visa has unveiled Intelligent Commerce Connect, a new solution designed to help businesses tap into the rapidly growing world of AI-powered shopping. 1-267391 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shopaygo-bob-connected-e-commerce-ecosystem-736362a While South Africans are comfortable shopping online, the experience can still feel fragmented. Small business owners in particular face ongoing challenges around payments, delivery and reliability. 1-267272 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/businesses-invited-to-comment-on-release-of-sa-draft-financial-education-policy-281827a South Africa has released a draft National Consumer Financial Education Policy for public comment, aiming to strengthen financial literacy and protect consumers from exploitation. 1-267210 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/exclusive-the-rise-of-ai-driven-hyper-personalisation-loyalty-programmes-514510a Earn points. Redeem points. Receive a monthly statement reminder. That formula still underpins many bank loyalty programmes, but it was designed at a time when switching banks involved paperwork, branch visits, and friction. 1-267166 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/postbank-to-resume-black-card-rollout-in-april-177966a Postbank will resume the rollout of its black cards from mid-April, continuing efforts to replace South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) gold cards. 1-266988 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tendi-nyathi-takes-charge-of-ozow-risk-and-governance-622481a South African payments provider Ozow has appointed Tendi Nyathi as its chief risk and governance officer (CRGO), effective Wednesday, 1 April 2026, marking a strategic step in strengthening its governance, risk and compliance capabilities. 1-266931 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tfg-partners-with-payjustnow-for-in-store-payment-flexibility-066155a PayJustNow has partnered with TFG (The Foschini Group) to expand Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) functionality across more than 3,500 stores nationwide. 1-266787 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/landmark-fsp-license-moves-postbank-closer-to-state-bank-goals-511960a Postbank has reached a significant regulatory milestone after successfully registering as a licensed Financial Services Provider (FSP) with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, a move welcomed by Portfolio Committee chairperson, Khusela Sangoni-Diko. 1-266626 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shoprite-group-set-to-acquire-majority-stake-in-ra-cellular-066975a The Shoprite Group is set on extending its financial services ecosystem into South Africa’s informal economy through the acquisition of a majority stake in R&A Cellular, subject to regulatory approval. 1-266457 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bnpl-transactions-in-south-africa-spike-post-bonus-season-844703a In South Africa, a significant portion of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) transactions occur in February and March, when many businesses offer yearly incentives. 1-266439 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa