TymeBank is a South African digital bank aimed at the lower income market. TymeBank does not have any physical bank branches and relies on an Android banking App.
Kazang Partners with SA Digital Bank to Boost Accessible Financing to Licensed Taverns
Kazang partners with TymeBank to provide working capital advances to taverns. Merchants can access fast funding with no paperwork or hidden fees.
TymeBank Appoints Cheslyn Jacobs as New CEO
TymeBank received approval from the South African Reserve Bank to appoint Cheslyn Jacobs as CEO effective January 1, 2026. Cheslyn Jacobs is a founding member of TymeBank and has extensive institutional knowledge.
TymeBank Joins Home Affairs in Expanding Digital Public Services
TymeBank announces a partnership with the Department of Home Affairs to provide Smart IDs and passports. The collaboration aims to enhance the delivery of public services to over 11 million customers.
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