Articles about Ozow

South Africa makes start-up ecosystem inroads

Despite the current political limbo, South Africa comes up in the list of innovation economy winners in the latest global start-up ecosystem rankings.

ITWeb TV: VC founder reveals keys to bagging start-up funding

Clive Butkow, co-founder of venture capital firm Conducive Capital, shares five key traits that venture capitalists look for in tech start-ups.

Conducive Capital plans to help SMEs create jobs

The new South African venture capital company envisions enabling tech SMEs to grow and create hundreds of jobs.

Cut red tape, roll out red carpet, says ex-Kalon CEO

SA’s tech start-up sector holds infinite opportunities in the digital economy, despite lingering challenges, says Clive Butkow.

Clive Butkow quits as Kalon Venture Partners CEO

After eight years at the helm of the local tech-focused venture capital firm, its founder steps down as CEO.

Thrifting app made by varsity students sees growth

Stellenbosch-based online marketplace Drip Markets reaches 5 000 users, as it looks to expand to other major cities in SA.

Cash is the ‘enemy’ of SA’s financial inclusion

Financial experts tout open banking as the answer to the billions of rands lost in SA’s cash economy annually.

PayShap teething problems ahead of national adoption

SA’s new rapid payments system looks to iron out challenges, as it targets 500 million financial transactions per annum.

Capitec inks API deals with Ozow, Peach

The bank signs partnerships with the local fintech firms to offer an online payment service using a mobile or ID number.

Huawei launches secure digital payment solution with Ozow

Huawei partners with Ozow to provide a more convenient way to make instant payments on the Ozow platform and Huawei AppGallery.

Fintech start-up Revio secures R15m seed funding

The start-up, which is focused on the South African market currently, plans to formally launch in East Africa in 2022.

Rapid payments system to shake up SA’s banking sector

The industry-wide Rapid Payments Programme, led by BankServAfrica, is poised to radically transform the financial industry, allowing instant payments across all banks.