Microlending and a barrage of finance products flooding the township economy are changing kasinomics as we know it.

Nearly every afternoon, surf instructors descend the sandy hill separating their township from South Africa's Mossel Bay ...

Fintechs have gained an edge by working closely with informal traders, but the banks are also changing their approach.

Fintech company Lesaka is transforming South Africa’s township economies through digital innovation and financial inclusion.

Standard Bank says 74% of township businesses use WhatsApp to trade, showing it's the top tool for small business owners across South Africa. Experts say township shops still prefer cash payments, but ...

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The old way of receiving and accessing cash is changing rapidly in South Africa. More people are using instant payments instead of cash, especially in small towns and rural areas. At the same time, ...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed government's commitment to transformative policies, arguing that initiatives like Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) aim to empower Black-owned businesses.

Mashatile’s address concluded with a rallying call for collective action to unleash the full potential of South Africa’s youth.

Lesaka has rapidly emerged as a vital fintech enabler in Southern Africa, with its strategic focus on township economies ...