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A South African payments firm that provides card payment solutions for small businesses, helping to reshape how informal and small traders transact.
News published about Yoco

Fintech Yoco thinks South Africa’s small businesses need fewer apps
TechCabal - Jun 18, 2026
Yoco unveiled more than 20 new products and features at the Yoco Next 2026 event in Johannesburg. The company introduced AI-powered business tools and loyalty programs to assist small merchants.
Yoco, Stub bring payments and accounting together
IT News Africa - Jun 02, 2026
Yoco enables direct integration with stub for automated reconciliations. The integration provides independent businesses with real-time financial insights.

Yoco’s Marcello Schermer says the next test for African fintech is smarter tools
TechCabal - Feb 22, 2026
Marcello Schermer advocates for fintechs to become financial partners that guide customers in real-time. Africa hosts over 5,000 startups, with fintech attracting over 40% of funding despite a global venture capital slowdown.

How can AI and 5G Shape the Future of Africa’s Mobile-First Startup Ecosystem
IT News Africa - Nov 21, 2025
M-Pesa has revolutionized mobile money in Africa. Jumia and Takealot are leading e-commerce platforms in the region.

Yoco’s CEO steps down after 10 years, hands over leadership to co-founders
Techpoint Africa - Sep 17, 2025
Katlego Maphai steps down as CEO of Yoco after ten years. Bradley Wattrus and Lungisa Matshoba appointed as co-CEOs.
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