2025 SME Financing Trends: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know
Less than 15% of SMEs in South Africa gain access to debt funding from traditional banks. The International Finance Corporation estimates a $30 billion funding gap for South African SMEs.
How to Combat Financial Crime & Greylisting in SA
Zingai Dhliwayo stole the identity of Bethal Ngobeni and spent R4.2 million on luxury items within seven months. Dhliwayo's illicit activities included buying stolen gold-bearing materials and selling them on the black market.
MTN Plans to Acquire Banking License Pending SARB’s Approval for Fintech Access
MTN plans to acquire a banking license pending SARB's approval for fintech access to the payments system. MoMo currently provides limited transactional banking services and caters to low-income consumers.
Africa’s H2 2024 Investment Landscape: New Opportunities and Challenges
Stabilization of the Nigerian Naira Surge in renewable energy investments
Thepeer: How to properly shutdown an ailing startup
Nigerian startup Thepeer announced its shutdown and the return of investor funds. South Africa granted licenses to 75 crypto assets providers, but crypto assets are not recognized as currency by the South African Reserve Bank.
