On Johannesburg’s streets, traders remain fiercely cash-first
Street traders in Johannesburg's inner city transform sidewalks into vibrant marketplaces, selling food, vegetables, and second-hand clothes. Gauteng accounts for approximately 29% of South Africa's informal economy, employing nearly 20% of the country's workforce.
Anchor celebrates third anniversary with $2.5 billion processed and key regulatory licences
Anchor celebrates its third anniversary as a leading banking-as-a-service provider in Africa. The platform enables fintechs to issue currency accounts, facilitate transfers, and issue branded cards.
Digital payments to power Africa’s $1 trillion cross-border market by 2035, Oui Capital says
Africa's cross-border payments market is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2035, up from $329 billion in 2025. Remittance inflows in Africa hit nearly $100 billion in 2023, accounting for 5.2% of the continent's GDP.
