by Ashleigh Butterworth | Jul 5, 2023 | In The News
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...
by Ashleigh Butterworth | Jul 5, 2023 | In The News
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...
by Ashleigh Butterworth | Oct 3, 2022 | Fintech Trends Series
Financial inclusion is always the name of our game, and part of this is understanding how financial services actually work, both as a consumer and a business owner. In line with this sentiment, we set out on a mission to open 8 personal bank accounts in the span of...
by Ashleigh Butterworth | Aug 1, 2022 | In The News
With innovative financial products and services in abundance, Africa still sees an enduring level of financial exclusion. These innovations paired with mobile phone penetration being on the rise on the continent with 80% of men and 69% of women in Sub-Saharan Africa...