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A South African payments firm that provides card payment solutions for small businesses, helping to reshape how informal and small traders transact.
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Yoco’s Marcello Schermer says the next test for African fintech is smarter tools
TechCabal - Feb 22, 2026
Marcello Schermer advocates for fintechs to become financial partners that guide customers in real-time. Africa hosts over 5,000 startups, with fintech attracting over 40% of funding despite a global venture capital slowdown.

How can AI and 5G Shape the Future of Africa’s Mobile-First Startup Ecosystem
IT News Africa - Nov 21, 2025
M-Pesa has revolutionized mobile money in Africa. Jumia and Takealot are leading e-commerce platforms in the region.

Yoco’s CEO steps down after 10 years, hands over leadership to co-founders
Techpoint Africa - Sep 17, 2025
Katlego Maphai steps down as CEO of Yoco after ten years. Bradley Wattrus and Lungisa Matshoba appointed as co-CEOs.

Fincra Secures South Africa Payment Licence to Boost Cross-Border Fintech Expansion
Tech In Africa - May 31, 2025
Fincra has obtained a Third Party Payments Provider (TPPP) licence in South Africa. The licence allows Fincra to process debit and credit card transactions, electronic funds transfers, real-time clearing, and rapid payments.

Fincra gets South African payments licence to deepen African reach
TechCabal - May 30, 2025
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Fincra has obtained a TPPP licence in South Africa. The licence allows processing of debit and credit card transactions, EFTs, RTC, and rapid payments.
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