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South Africa Claims Real-Time Payments Progress With PayShap
Faster Payments // March 13, 2023

South Africa’s central bank says the country is closer to “a more accessible national payment system.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

SEC’s Gensler Changes Tactics; Stablecoin Regulations Around the World
Cryptocurrency // August 24, 2022

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler and his predecessor have had a fair bit of luck getting companies in the crypto industry to pay on the dotted line when they are accused of breaking securities laws in a variety of ways. But he’s...

South Africa Reserve Bank Will Take Its African Bank Stake Public
IPO // March 22, 2022

The South African Reserve Bank on Tuesday (March 22) announced plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) for its 50% stake in small lender African Bank Holdings Ltd (ABHL) after it decided not to sell its share to investors, none of which were considered...

South Africa’s Central Bank Starts Research On Retail-Focused Digital Currency
Cryptocurrency // May 25, 2021

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has begun a study to investigate how a central bank digital currency (CBDC) would work for general purpose retail use alongside cash, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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South African Aims to Open Payments System to Nonbanks

August 31, 2025
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) reportedly wants to let nonbanks access the country’s payments system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

South Africa Claims Real-Time Payments Progress With PayShap

March 13, 2023
South Africa’s central bank says the country is closer to “a more accessible national payment system.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

South Africa Reserve Bank Will Take Its African Bank Stake Public

March 22, 2022
The South African Reserve Bank on Tuesday (March 22) announced plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) for its 50% stake in small lender African Bank Holdings Ltd (ABHL)...

South Africa’s Central Bank Starts Research On Retail-Focused Digital Currency

May 25, 2021
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has begun a study to investigate how a central bank digital currency (CBDC) would work for general purpose retail use alongside cash, according to...