Capitec is tightening the taps
Capitec has tightened its lending, with the group taking a prudent approach amid the conflict in the Middle East.
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Banking | banking MVNOs | Cellular | mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) | Nedbank | Nedbank Connect
Nedbank Connect customers consume 938 gigabytes of data per day
Rolled out in August 2025, the Nedbank Connect network roams on MTN and offers a range of prepaid and month-to-month mobile data and voice products at highly competitive prices.
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Banking | cryptocurrency | INVESTMENTS | National Consumer Financial Education Policy (NCFEP) | National Treasury | retirement plan
National Treasury’s plan improve financial literacy in South Africa
National Treasury wants more South Africans to get better at saving and investing, with plans to zero-rate digital financial education platforms.
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Banking | Digital banks | GoTyme | GoTyme Bank | TymeBank
South Africa’s fastest-growing bank launching Customer Hubs in 100 shopping malls
GoTyme Bank (formerly known as TymeBank) has hit the ground running with the rollout of new Customer Hubs at malls across South Africa.
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South Africa’s digital-first Superbank signing up 1,500 new clients per day
Discovery Bank says it regards increased competition in the banking sector, particularly from digital-first players, as validation that its operating model is resonating well with South African consumers.
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Good news for people with Capitec banking accounts
Capitec has introduced several initiatives to benefit its banking clients, including in-branch Smart ID and passport services, as well as good news on fees.
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Checkers owner gets approval to buy South African payments company
Shoprite has received approval to acquire sole control over a financial services provider focused on South Africa’s informal market.
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Bad news for Standard Bank customers in South Africa
Standard Bank has given further insights into a data breach it suffered in March, with sensitive customer information released.
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South Africa’s most valuable bank to get rid of UK business after R17 billion hit
FirstRand is looking to exit the UK following an investigation into motor lending in the country, with its UK business set to pay huge amounts in penalties.
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Important bank in the United States puts South Africa on top of international ranking
Bank of America says South Africa’s equity market is ahead of its emerging market peers, including Saudi Arabia, Greece, Poland, Qatar and more.