Payfast reveals how South Africans shopped this Black Friday
IT News Africa - Dec 04, 2025
Consumers are spending smarter, with the average basket value increasing to R1,274 in 2025. Lifestyle-related categories, including clothing and electronics, led online sales during Black Friday.
How is Fintech Shaping SA’s Digital Payment Infrastructure?
IT News Africa - May 16, 2025
Fintech is transitioning from a payment facilitator to a crucial infrastructure provider for commerce and financial inclusion. South Africa has a banking penetration of around 80%, yet credit card ownership ranges between 8 and 19%.
South Africa’s SOLmate doubles users to 100,000 as eWallet surge drives growth
TechCabal - May 02, 2025
SOLmate has doubled its active user base to about 100,000 over the past year. The eWallet service recorded a 500% surge in transaction volume, preferred over traditional EFTs.
Payfast Report: Monday is the Most Popular Day for Online Shopping
IT News Africa - Nov 20, 2024
71% of merchants are optimistic about the festive shopping period. Unified Commerce is enhancing customer convenience and merchant efficiency.
Partnership to Enable Facilitation of eCommerce Transactions
IT News Africa - Jun 18, 2024
Network International expands collaboration with J.P. Morgan Payments in South Africa. Utilizing Payfast, Network's online payment solution, to enhance ecommerce transactions.