Although Africa remains the home of mobile money, the shift to digital wallets is in full swing in countries with high smartphone penetration.

ASX-listed Zip Co Limited (ASX: Z1P) has announced its intention to fully acquire South African buy now pay later (BNPL) fintech Payflex as part of its global expansion plans.

After fourteen years at the helm of PayFast, Jonathan Smit stepped down at the end of August to prepare for a new chapter.

Whether you’re a mom-and-pop shop looking to explore the digital space or an entrepreneur looking to make it big in ecommerce, you need to plan for success.

Shoppers are embracing new payment options, like interest-free buy now pay later (BNPL).

South African fintech firm Yoco has secured $83 million (R1.2 billion) in Series C funding, amid a surge in demand for its digital payment solutions among African small businesses.

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This shift to 3DS 2.0 is aligned to the increased growth in ecommerce, the need for additional security parameters, and the demand for seamless user experiences.

You need to know the difference between debit and credit, to deeply understand the difference between income-statement and balance-sheet items, and to understand all the levers of cash flow.

Online merchants in SA which offer a buy now pay later (BNPL) payment option are achieving up to 30% higher average order values from their customers, larger purchases and significant revenue increases through more sales conversions.