Fintechs have gained an edge by working closely with informal traders, but the banks are also changing their approach.

Fintech company Lesaka is transforming South Africa’s township economies through digital innovation and financial inclusion.

With over 30,000 sales transactions and counting, Smartfill is already proving that refill is not only viable but scalable ...

The millions of entrepreneurs in the independent economy who have built systems of production, distribution and trust outside the mainstream deserve the same respect we grant corporates.

BRAKPAN, South Africa (AP) — Themba Maseko quickly wipes oil and grease off his hands with a rag as he breaks away from repairing one car to assist another customer who needs parts for a low-riding ...

Standard Bank's inaugural Township Informal Economy Report shows nearly 80% of township businesses are unregistered.

Lesaka has rapidly emerged as a vital fintech enabler in Southern Africa, with its strategic focus on township economies ...