South Africa

South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent, marked by several distinct ecosystems. Inland safari destination Kruger National Park is populated by big game. The Western Cape offers beaches, lush winelands around Stellenbosch and Paarl, craggy cliffs at the Cape of Good Hope, forest and lagoons along the Garden Route, and the city of Cape Town, beneath flat-topped Table Mountain.

Retail Transactions Boost Crypto Adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa

Retail Transactions Boost Crypto Adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa
Retail Transactions Boost Crypto Adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa
October 03, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

A recent analysis of global cryptocurrency transactions by Chainalysis sheds light on the unique nature of Sub-Saharan Africa’s crypto market, which represented just 2% of...

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From Telehealth to Teletherapy, Digital Apps Boost Mental Wellness in Emerging Markets
From Telehealth to Teletherapy, Digital Apps Boost Mental Wellness in Emerging Markets
September 14, 2022  |  Healthcare

The rising popularity of mental health apps in recent years represents the coupling of two separate healthcare trends: an increased focus on mental and emotional...

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Alternative Auto Financing Puts Car Ownership in Reach in Emerging Markets
Alternative Auto Financing Puts Car Ownership in Reach in Emerging Markets
September 07, 2022  |  Europe

For millions of people in emerging markets like South Africa where public transport is slow, unreliable, and sometimes dysfunctional, owning a vehicle is far more...

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South African Central Bank Allows FIs to Serve Crypto Accounts
South African Central Bank Allows FIs to Serve Crypto Accounts
August 21, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is moving forward with a recommendation to let banks deal with companies handling crypto assets. The new guidelines published...

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Standard Bank Looks to Expand Amid Rising Competition in South Africa
Standard Bank Looks to Expand Amid Rising Competition in South Africa
August 19, 2022  |  Banking

South Africa’s largest lender wants to use its position to expand its business banking services amid increasing competition. As Bloomberg News reported Friday (Aug. 19),...

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South Africa, the Startup Hub With a Record for Launching Global Businesses
South Africa, the Startup Hub With a Record for Launching Global Businesses
August 04, 2022  |  Startups

In April this year, South African startup TallOrder, a developer of cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), announced that it was...

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Walmart-Owned Massmart Can’t Overcome Pandemic, Inflation, Other Hurdles
Walmart-Owned Massmart Can’t Overcome Pandemic, Inflation, Other Hurdles
August 02, 2022  |  Retail

Walmart-owned South African retailer Massmart is struggling to overcome ongoing restrictions and lockdowns related to the continuing spread of COVID-19 across the region, according to...

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Mobile Payments Startup Zapper Aims at $1B Valuation With Planned Fundraise
Mobile Payments Startup Zapper Aims at $1B Valuation With Planned Fundraise
July 05, 2022  |  Investments

South African mobile payments platform Zapper is exploring its capital-raising options, including launching a sale to buy stake in the startup, in an effort to...

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