Finance

From Street to Scale: Why Payment Innovation, Not Bank Access, Is Unlocking Growth in the Township Economy

Finance Tiana du Plessis -
South Africa’s township businesses could unlock growth through digital payments, improving cash flow, record-keeping and access to credit. Altron FinTech’s Kasi Sales Squad is helping informal traders embrace technology and scale sustainably.

The Dimension Data Campus Sale: What the Court Record Says, and Why Boards Are Watching

Finance Tiana du Plessis -
South Africa’s R1.4-billion Dimension Data Campus sale faces renewed scrutiny after a court declared the transaction invalid, highlighting critical lessons for corporate governance, executive conflicts of interest and B-BBEE compliance.
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SARS Accelerates Digital Tax Administration With New e@syFile Update for South African Employers

Business Nicholas Geza -
SARS has released e@syFile Employer version 8.0.2_418, expanding digital payroll and tax administration tools for businesses, including EMP501 submissions, tax certificate imports, employee registration and Third Party Appointment management.

South Africa’s Lending Rate System Faces Major Overhaul as Reserve Bank Moves to Replace Prime

Business Nicholas Geza -
South Africa’s Reserve Bank is proposing to replace the traditional prime lending rate with its policy rate as the key loan benchmark, aiming to modernise interest-rate frameworks and improve transparency across financial markets.

Rand Slips Toward R16.20/USD as Middle East Oil Shock and Fed Rate Bets Reshape Currency Markets

Business Memory Matarira -
The rand has weakened to around R16.20 against the US dollar as Middle East tensions, rising oil prices and shifting US rate expectations strengthen the dollar, increasing import and fuel cost pressures.

SARB Lifts Repo Rate to 7.25% as Global Supply Shock Pushes Inflation Risk Higher

Business Nicholas Geza -
South Africa’s Reserve Bank has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%, citing global supply shocks, rising oil prices and inflation risks. The move is expected to increase borrowing costs for households and businesses.

The Silent Revolution: How Payments Innovation Is Reshaping South Africa’s Economy

Finance Nicholas Geza -
Cash is no longer king in South Africa's economy — and the shift toward instant, digital and mobile-first payments is quietly rewriting the rules for banks, retailers and everyday consumers alike.

Payments Evolution and Innovation Conference 03 04 December 2026.

Finance Nicholas Geza -
The Payments Evolution & Innovation Conference, taking place on 03 & 04 December 2026 in Sandton, Johannesburg, is the premier event for exploring cutting-edge innovations and strategies revolutionizing accounts payable (AP) and payment systems. This conference brings together industry leaders, tech innovators, and financial experts to delve into transformative technologies shaping the future of payments, from AI and blockchain to sustainability and compliance. With a focus on real-world applications, the Payments Evolution & Innovation Conference offers actionable insights and tools to optimize your financial operations in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.