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South Africa

The continent's most mature financial market meets deep tech.

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South Africa sits at the intersection of sophisticated capital markets and a young, technically strong founder community. Cape Town and Johannesburg are producing deep-tech companies, crypto-native fintechs, and enterprise SaaS platforms that compete on the global stage. We track the funding rounds, regulatory moves, and breakthrough products defining Southern Africa's innovation economy.

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South Africa opens payments system
Digital BankingBy Mercy Mokah

Fintechs and telecoms could challenge banks as South Africa opens payments system

For years, banks have controlled the main route into South Africa’s payment infrastructure. A planned rule change could give fintechs, mobile operators and retailers a way in of their own, reshaping who gets to offer payment services and who gets left out.

October 20, 2026 · 5 min read

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Mercy Mokah · Sep 14, 2026 · 3 min

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Comsol secures billions for new 5G network as South Africa expands broadband infrastructure

Mercy Mokah · Aug 20, 2026

Absa wants a bigger role in Nigeria’s corporate banking market
Digital Banking

Absa wants a bigger role in Nigeria’s corporate banking market

Mercy Mokah · Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min

Standard Bank eyes OPay stake as Nigeria-focused fintech targets $4 billion US IPO
Digital Banking

Standard Bank eyes OPay stake as Nigeria-focused fintech targets $4 billion US IPO

Chinaturum Iheoma · Aug 18, 2026

Standard Bank technology spending H1 2026
Digital Banking

Standard Bank spends R11.8bn on technology as it bets on digital banking

Mercy Mokah · Aug 13, 2026 · 3 min

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Mercy Mokah · Aug 11, 2026 · 4 min

TechMedia: Mentorship for South African Founders
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Google is offering $60,000 and expert mentorship to South African founders

Azubuike Precious · Aug 1, 2026 · 1 min