The South African FinTech sector has officially entered a "post-hype" era, transitioning from a race for user acquisition to a disciplined focus on sustainable profitability and institutional stability. Between January 12 and January 25, 2026, the local ecosystem signaled a clear departure from the experimental phase. We are seeing a new reality where regulatory clarity and big-bank consolidation are no longer barriers to innovation, but the very catalysts for it. The Regulat

2026 and the Convergence of Innovation and Regulation The South African fintech ecosystem has entered a pivotal phase. What was once a promising frontier has become a mature, competitive market where technology, consumer demand, and regulatory clarity are intersecting at unprecedented pace. As we move into 2026, the data from 2025 tells a story of rapid scaling, emerging challenges, and a critical inflection point for the industry. The Numbers Don't Lie: Scale and Momentum Th

The awards ceremony unveiled a stellar lineup of winners whose contributions have set new benchmarks in fintech innovation:

The world of finance is evolving at a breakneck pace. Every day, new tools, platforms, and ideas emerge, transforming how we manage money, invest, and conduct business. We stand at the forefront of this revolution, witnessing the rise of modern financial technology that promises to reshape economies and empower individuals. But what exactly is driving this change? How can we harness these innovations to build a more inclusive and efficient financial ecosystem? Let’s dive deep

Darren sat down with Kevin Odudoh from Vodacom Business and Tapfuma Mvere from XLink to unpack how their collaboration is engineering the payments infrastructure that enables Africa’s digital transformation.

At the heart of this transformation is the African FinTech workforce - a diverse, mobile, and increasingly global community redefining what innovation looks like on the continent.

FINASA’s searchable glossary explains 200+ acronyms in SA fintech, payments & banking: PayShap, DebiCheck, SAMOS, PASA, SARB, FSCA, FIC, PCI DSS, ISO 20022, KYC, AML, and more.

We all know that the FinTech industry in South Africa is one of the most dynamic on the continent. New players are entering the market,...

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For the first time, two of the most influential platforms in African fintech the Africa FinTech Festival and the South African FinTech Awards will come together to create one powerful, united voice for the continent’s innovators, investors, regulators, and visionaries.