Built for South Africa’s hybrid economy, where digital payments and cash remain equally important, the wallet integrates everyday financial services into a single solution. 

Consumer credit frameworks need to be designed with comprehension and product design in mind. 

Each group offers recommendations to inform the funding framework for the Agriculture and Agro-Processing Master Plan.

Fintech leaders Mukuru and JUMO have joined forces to launch Fast Loan, an AI-powered, mobile-first credit solution designed to help millions of South Africans access affordable credit, build formal financial profiles, and reduce financial exclusion.

The move strengthens Street Wallet’s footprint in KwaZulu-Natal and accelerates its mission to empower informal traders to enter the digital economy.

To make loans more accessible and affordable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), IFC has set up a risk-sharing facility with FirstRand Bank Limited that will cover half of the credit risk for a portfolio of up to ZAR1.8 billion ($99 million equivalent) of loans to these businesses in South Africa.

Advancing women’s economic empowerment through inclusive financial systems will take center stage this week, as the G20 Financial Inclusion and Women Empowerment Conference 2025 kicks off in South Africa North West Province.

This collaboration will support fintechs with the expertise, infrastructure, and rapid go-to-market capabilities needed to navigate the complexities of issuing cards—unlocking new opportunities for financial inclusion and digital transformation.

Altron Finech is a leading fintech that is helping to reshape the sector to enable financial inclusion with affordable merchant and consumer-cost-friendly accessible financial transacting solutions.