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 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:51:09 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/massive-payment-change-sarbs-qr-could-simplify-checkout-nationwide-620801a South Africa's digital payments landscape is set for a significant overhaul as the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) rolls out a new national QR payment standard designed to make digital transactions simpler, more interoperable and more accessible for consumers and businesses alike. 1-269801 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-one-fintech-provider-is-accelerating-ai-adoption-across-1500-banks-175226a Business-to-business (B2B) fintech software provider SBS, formerly Sopra Banking Software, has launched SBS AI Foundation, embedding enterprise artificial intelligence directly into the core banking, lending and digital banking platforms used by more than 1,500 financial institutions worldwide. 1-269728 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-startup-float-sets-sights-on-uk-growth-519660a South African fintech company Float has expanded into the United Kingdom, marking its first international market as it looks to grow its card-linked instalment platform beyond South Africa. 1-269726 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/banks-have-a-massive-digital-opportunity-hiding-in-plain-sight-620771a For years, banks have aggressively pursued digital transformation. Billions have been invested globally into mobile banking, apps, online servicing, AI and self-service platforms, all with the goal of meeting customers where they are increasingly choosing to engage. 1-269721 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/girlcode-opens-applications-for-2026-pan-african-hackathon-064455a Applications have opened for GirlCode's 2026 Pan-African Hackathon, which will take place across six African countries between August and September. The programme will also introduce female technology founders as participants for the first time, alongside aspiring coders. 1-269687 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-fintech-bridgement-raises-r330m-as-banks-back-ai-powered-business-lending-519910a RMB and Standard Bank back AI-powered lender helping SMEs access business loans online in just minutes. 1-269666 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/paypal-and-visa-may-need-africas-stablecoin-expertise-soon-731192a Africa is emerging as one of the world's most promising frontiers for fintech innovation, driven by rapid digital adoption, a mobile-first population and a growing need for accessible financial services. 1-269632 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mtns-momo-financial-first-aid-kit-boosts-youth-financial-literacy-408379a MTN Group Fintech provided young people in Zandspruit with financial literacy through its MoMo Financial First Aid Kit activation. 1-269495 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-ready-teams-need-more-than-tech-says-tamela-5-human-skills-leaders-cannot-lose-519460a The topic of building AI-ready teams while preserving critical human skills is particularly relevant as organisations navigate rapid technological change and evolving workforce expectations. 1-269426 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/trade-finance-is-not-the-constraint-coordination-is-519840a There is rarely one reason for a trade transaction’s failure. A buyer and supplier agree on the commercial terms, the funding discussion begins, and the goods appear ready to move. Then the documentation does not match the contract, shipment dates shift, inspection requirements are misunderstood, or assumptions about foreign exchange turn out wrong. What looked like a finance issue is often a coordination issue. 1-269076 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech South Africa