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South African Fintech Recognised Among World’s Best by CNBC
IT News Africa - Jul 22, 2026
Omnisient has been named one of CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026. The company is the only African-founded entity in the Enterprise Fintech: Banking Solutions category.
5 BNPL Myths the South African Market has Proven Wrong
IT News Africa - May 18, 2026
41% of South African consumers have used Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services in the past year. BNPL can operate as a budgeting tool, helping consumers manage cash flow without additional credit interest repayments.

African Fintech Duo Unveil ‘Fast Loan’ Platform for Instant Borrowing
IT News Africa - Nov 04, 2025
Mukuru and JUMO launched 'Fast Loan', a mobile-first credit solution for South Africa. 16.8 million South Africans remain outside the formal credit system, lacking access to traditional financial services.
5 Strategies to Manage Debt and Interest Rates in 2025
IT News Africa - Sep 02, 2025
39% of households expect to miss a bill or loan payment, indicating economic pressure. 31% of consumers are accelerating debt repayment to manage high-interest loans.

The Real Test for Mobile Finance in Africa
IT News Africa - May 26, 2025
Africa's youth are influencing innovation in financial services through mobile technology. Nearly 30% of adults in developing economies remain unbanked, with financial exclusion affecting women and rural populations.
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