https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/751.html South Africa news 15 Fintech news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/751.html en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:31:29 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cybersecurity-gaps-endanger-retailers-in-growing-e-commerce-sector-392678a In the R130bn and growing e-commerce sector, it is easy for businesses to see payment compliance as the final step and an indication that they are safe. But in practice, compliance is just the starting point and there are many who don’t realise that. 1-267003 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech 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 Fintech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-town-startup-happypay-raises-r86m-to-expand-bnpl-service-955384a Cape Town-based fintech Happy Pay has raised $5m (about R86m with the exchange rate currently R17.19 to the dollar) in a seed funding round led by Partech, with participation from Futuregrowth Asset Management, 4Di Capital, E4E Africa, Equitable Ventures, Summit Deals, the University Technology Fund and Felix Strategic Investments. 1-266674 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/klipboard-acquires-skynamo-to-unlock-a-new-era-of-field-sales-622171a Klipboard, a global provider of vertical business management software, has completed the acquisition of Skynamo, a field sales platform used by manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors globally. 1-266521 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-town-fintech-njiapay-secures-r35m-399968a NjiaPay has secured $2.1m (R35m at R16,66 per US dollar) in seed funding led by European investor Newion Partners to expand its payment orchestration platform across Africa. 1-266293 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/visa-survey-reveals-sa-rapidly-evolving-payment-landscape-955954a According to new survey data released by Visa, South African consumers are increasingly embracing innovative payment technologies such as digital wallets, artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency. 1-266164 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/building-africas-talent-pipeline-for-the-next-fintech-wave-173366a Africa’s financial technology (fintech) story has, to date, been largely defined by access. Over the past decade, the continent has made extraordinary progress in getting people connected, banked and transacting digitally. But the industry is now entering what can best be described as the “infrastructure phase”, a transition that brings Africa’s skills shortage sharply into focus. 1-265888 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-unexpected-strengths-of-south-african-fintech-in-a-turbulent-market-284407a South Africa’s fintech sector occupies a rare position: operating within a relatively stable domestic financial system while confronting mounting global volatility. 1-265840 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/insurance-industry-pivots-amid-ai-boom-and-geopolitical-turmoil-in-2026-062175a As 2026 begins to unfold, global headlines reflect a world shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, rapid artificial intelligence breakthroughs, accelerating renewable energy investment and rising cyber threats. 1-265757 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/araxi-announces-plans-to-acquire-pay-in-r1bn-deal-517620a Araxi, formerly Capital Appreciation Limited, has entered into agreements to acquire 80% of Pay At Holdings (Proprietary) Limited (Pay@) and its affiliate International Payment Holdings Limited (IPHL) for a total consideration of R1 billion. 1-265756 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech South Africa