A South African payments processing platform focused on enabling real-time payment solutions for merchants and consumers.
South African banks could lose their grip on fintech payments
SARB plans to publish a new authorisation framework by November 2026 allowing non-banks to issue electronic money and process payments directly. Lesaka Technologies aims to acquire Bank Zero to reduce dependency on bank sponsorship and improve its value proposition.
LIFT Expands Payment Options with Apple Pay, Google Pay & Crypto
LIFT is the first South African airline to offer Apple Pay and Google Pay on its website. The airline has introduced cryptocurrency payments through Ozow.
Ozow & Lula Partner to Expand Access to Business Funding for SMEs
Ozow has announced a partnership with Lula to expand funding access for SMEs in South Africa. The collaboration introduces a co-branded digital interface for funding applications.
Duplo and Ozow Announce Strategic Partnership
Duplo and Ozow have formed a partnership to improve financial operations for South African businesses. The integration allows for automated workflows that include invoicing, reconciliation, and expense management.
Ozow and MoneyBadger Welcome Budget Commitment to formalizing the Crypto Asset Framework
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced the formal incorporation of crypto assets into South Africa's capital flow management framework. Ozow and MoneyBadger have formed a strategic collaboration to bridge traditional and digital payment infrastructures.
