Capitec VRP lets South Africans make recurring payments directly from bank
TechCabal - Dec 04, 2025
Stitch partners with Capitec Bank to automate recurring payments for services. Capitec Pay VRP allows customers to set a maximum spending limit for automated payments.
Nala, Wave, Stitch, and nine other African startups make Norrsken’s 2025 Impact 100 list
Bendada.com - Oct 02, 2025
The Norrsken Foundation curated the Impact/100 list from over 1,400 nominations from various sectors. Twelve African startups were recognized, reflecting the continent's strength in fintech, cleantech, and agritech.
PayPal pledges $100M to boost digital growth in Middle East & Africa
Tech Labari - Sep 24, 2025
PayPal commits $100 million to accelerate digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa. The investment targets innovation, entrepreneurship, and expanding access to the digital economy.
Street Wallet joins South Africa’s fintech consolidation wave with Digitip acquisiton
TechCabal - Sep 19, 2025
Street Wallet has acquired Digitip, a startup enabling digital tipping for informal workers. The acquisition strengthens Street Wallet's presence in KwaZulu-Natal and Cape Town.
South African fintech iKhokha “to run as per normal” after Nedbank’s $93 million acquisition, says CEO
TechCabal - Aug 19, 2025
Nedbank agrees to acquire iKhokha for R1.65 billion, marking a significant merger between a traditional bank and a fintech startup. iKhokha will continue to operate independently under its brand, ensuring no disruption to its existing services for SMEs.