A zero-fee digital bank co-founded by former First National Bank executives, offering a fully app-based banking experience.
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.
South African Fintech Lesaka Acquires Bank Zero for $61.4M
Lesaka Technologies agrees to acquire Bank Zero for ZAR 1.091 billion ($61.4 million). The acquisition will be funded through ~12% of Lesaka's fully diluted shares and up to ZAR 91 million ($5.1 million) in cash.
South African Fintech Lesaka Acquires Bank Zero for $61.4M
Lesaka Technologies agrees to acquire Bank Zero for ZAR 1.091 billion ($61.4 million). The acquisition will be funded through ~12% of Lesaka's fully diluted shares and up to ZAR 91 million ($5.1 million) in cash.
