JOBJACK, a prominent South African recruitment platform dedicated to connecting job seekers with entry-level opportunities and companies with talented individuals, has revolutionised modern recruitment. This case study delves into JOBJACK's strategic partnership with...
In this guide we aim to unpack the standout features of Module 6 – where our solution can get access to a consumer’s credit report and do a full credit check. Before we dive right into unpacking Module 6, let’s have a quick recap of what Gathr is: ...
According to the World Bank there are over 12 million South Africans without a bank account. More importantly, South Africa has an unemployment rate of 32,9% (Q1 2023). These alarming statistics may paint a bleak picture of a struggling economy, but there is a beacon...
Only 40% of tech startups will eventually become profitable and the number of those who actually “make it” are few and far between. If that doesn’t seem daunting enough, 87% of startups globally are known to fail. Succeeding or failing as a tech startup is not one big...
Amid an often trying economy, Africa presents fertile soil for fintech growth. This potential is being unlocked because of an increase in mobile penetration and better internet infrastructure. The only missing piece of the puzzle is the need to close the financial...
1 in 3 people globally are superapp users, with more than 90% of these consumers motivated by convenience. . Without taking centre stage, superapps are quietly becoming part of African’s everyday lives. Ayoba, Gozem, M-Pesa, Opay and Gokada are just a few prominent...
Over the last few years, Fintech has seen a sharp rise across the African continent, with South Africa seeing the biggest growth spurt. We've had cryptocurrency exchanges, rapid payment systems, an influx of payment gateways, our own Finch Technologies ecosystem, and...
In South Africa, lower-income consumers and thousands of vendors were for years barred from accessing the formal credit sector due to a lack of security deposits or other collateral. The ripple effect of this is still evident today and the financial sector still needs...
This article was originally featured on: Ventureburn: The power of she-networking and women-focused fundingBizcommunity: Strengthening the she-network for female entrepreneurship success in SA Female entrepreneurs have made strides in South Africa to overcome...