Fintech, Education and Community: Boosting Financial Inclusion in South Africa

South Africa faces a stark financial inclusion challenge, deeply intertwined with its socio-economic landscape. Despite the strides made in expanding banking services, 15% of the population remains unbanked and on the margins of the financial system, a shortfall further compounded by a lack of money management skills. A new generation of fintechs is rising to…

MoneyMaster enriches service delivery with new agency software

mockinbird.com.ng - 13/Feb 19:45

Payment service bank, MoneyMaster PSB, has announced the integration of a new agent banking software with powerful and secured features to enhance...

$2.7 billion Pell Grant shortfall: Will Trump’s federal funding freeze hurt student aid?

times of india - 10/Feb 15:15

The Pell Grant program faces a $2.7 billion funding shortfall for the 2025 fiscal year, raising concerns over financial aid for low-income students. A...

Building Legacies: Herbert Wigwe’s Impact on African Banking

mockinbird.com.ng - 09/Feb 13:20

Herbert Wigwe was more than a banker—he was a visionary, who reshaped Africa’s financial landscape. As a major driving force behind Access...

The role of mining in strengthening South Africa's position within BRICS

dailynews.co.za - 16/Feb 11:02

By Jacques FarmerSouth Africa's membership in the BRICS economic bloc, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, offers a unique...

AI expected to speed up banking

gadget.co.za - 09/Feb 22:40

The Connected Financial Services Report from Salesforce reveals how financial service institutions can meet rising expectations with the help of AI -...

Warning for South Africans who use banking apps

mybroadband.co.za - 10/Feb 06:00

Criminals in South Africa aren't just targeting smartphones to resell them; they are stealing these devices with the hopes of accessing victims'...

Tesla rival BYD is going big in South Africa

techcentral.co.za - 19/Feb 10:56

BYD is expanding its presence in South Africa with the introduction this year of three new models, including the Sealion 7 EV.

Alkami Launches First-to-Market Business Banking Digital Maturity Assessment – Fintech Finance

one2ninety.org - 19/Feb 04:15

Light/DarkBreaking NewsHome » News » Fintech » Alkami Launches First-to-Market Business Banking Digital Maturity AssessmentJanuary 24 2025Alkami...

Can SA bridge the R22 Billion Tax shortfall without hurting households?

kaya959.co.za - 18/Feb 10:50

Katlego Sekhu With the 2025 Budget speech just days away and an anticipated tax collection shortfall of around R22 billion, the Minister of Finance...

Ghana’s Affinity Africa secures $8m seed fund to expand its digital banking offerings

technext.ng - 11/Feb 14:39

Ghanaian fintech Affinity Africa has raised $8 million in seed funding to expand its financial products further across…

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