Will AI disrupt the payments industry in 2026?
By Industry Contributor 20 November 2025By Izak van Heerden, Senior Manager: Development at Altron FinTech FULL STORY >
A road worth travelling: Managing change in payments
By Industry Contributor 31 October 2025By Trevor Cracknell, Executive Associate at Change Logic FULL STORY >
South Africa’s e-commerce boom set to top R130bn as online retail reshapes the market
By Staff Writer 11 September 2025South Africa’s e-commerce sector is on track to surpass R130 billion in turnover by the end of 2025, capturing nearly 10% of the country’s total retail market, according to new research. FULL STORY >
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Digital wallets are more than another payment solution: they open the doors to a whole new paradigm
By Staff Writer 3 July 2025Paul Wenborn, from Ecentric, explains why digital wallets are harbingers of a paradigm shift and also a key to a brighter future. FULL STORY >
How XLink Communications is pioneering financial inclusion and innovation
By Press Release 12 February 2025For Vodacom subsidiary company, XLink Communications, financial inclusion is not just a buzzword, it’s a foundational mission that drives every aspect of the company. FULL STORY >
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The Future of Payments: Key Trends to Watch in 2025
By Industry Contributor 11 December 2024By Luke Kyohere, Group Chief Product and Innovation Officer at Onafriq FULL STORY >
A FINTECH FIRST – IKHOKHA OPENS RETAIL STORES TO ENHANCE ENGAGEMENT WITH MERCHANTS
By Press Release 17 May 2024Fintech company, iKhokha, one of the market leaders in the South African SME payments space, are this week opening their eighth retail store, where their point-of-sale devices are sold and where merchants can... FULL STORY >
Online shopping in South Africa sees 29% increase during 2023 - World Wide Worx
By Staff Writer 13 May 2024A study released last week by World Wide Worx reveals significant growth in South Africa's online retail sector, which surged to R71-billion in 2023. FULL STORY >
Local tech giant Derivco’s growth strategy to create AI and ML job opportunities
By Press Release 8 May 2024Derivco, the industry pioneer in software platforms and payment processing for online casino and sports betting, plans to expand its Cape Town and Pretoria offices in line with building its base of artificial... FULL STORY >
Fintechs are aiding financial inclusion across sub-Saharan Africa
By Industry Contributor 7 March 2024As the Southern African Development Community sees growth in fintech operators, it will become easier and safer for people to send money back home, writes Nikki Kettles, Executive of Licences and Payments Regulation at Mukuru. FULL STORY >
How technology is revolutionising payment reconciliation for retailers
By Industry Contributor 26 February 2024By Graham Bradford, Senior Product Manager at Ecentric FULL STORY >
Securing the future of payments: What businesses need to know about payment security
By Industry Contributor 2 November 2023By Bernard van Der Merwe, Information Security Officer at Ecentric Payment Systems FULL STORY >
Payment trends to watch in 2024 and beyond
By Industry Contributor 16 October 2023No longer just financial transactions, the payments industry is today a comprehensive ecosystem of financial and lifestyle services and a network of connectivity and data exchange. Nedbank's Chipo Mushwana explains. FULL STORY >
Five ways digital payments can transform ed-tech companies
By Industry Contributor 29 August 2023By Hayley Hopwood, Head of Revenue, Paystack FULL STORY >
Cultivating a frictionless payment experience for merchant success
By Industry Contributor 16 August 2023By Wesley Fetter, Product Manager at Ecentric Payment Systems FULL STORY >
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