A zero-fee digital bank co-founded by former First National Bank executives, offering a fully app-based banking experience.
The 20-metre neobank: How Mukuru is solving the gap between receiving cash and spending it
Juan Seco transitioned from Wall Street to African fintech, realizing the importance of simplifying financial transactions. Mukuru, a digital financial services company, operates in over 60 countries and serves 17.6 million customers.
Bank Zero Turns a Profit as It Gains 500,000 Mukuru Customers
Bank Zero recorded its first break-even month in August 2026, covering operating costs. Approximately 500,000 Mukuru customers began transitioning to Bank Zero's platform.
Zambian fintech Zoyk gets BCC approval to take Zoykpay into DRC
Zambia's Zoyk receives regulatory approval to offer payment aggregation services in the DRC. Zoykpay aims to simplify payment processes for businesses in the DRC by connecting various payment channels.
Paymentology and Bank Zero Partner to Expand Access to South Africa’s Financial Ecosystem
Paymentology announced a new partnership with Bank Zero to enhance digital banking in South Africa. Bank Zero is a branchless, app-driven bank focused on modern banking solutions.
South Africa’s Lesaka hits first profit since 2022 despite merchant slowdown
Lesaka Technologies reported a net profit of R61 million in Q2 2026, a significant improvement from a loss of R589 million a year earlier. Revenue from Lesaka's merchant unit fell by 13% year-on-year to R2.26 billion, despite an 8% growth in the merchant base.
