FirstRand Strengthens Fintech Portfolio with Significant R1.5 Billion Optasia Investment
FirstRand boosts its stake in AI fintech Optasia to 26.1% in a R1.5 billion deal, signaling a major move into AI-driven banking infrastructure.
South Africa Fintech
ZARU: New Institutional-Grade Rand Stablecoin Debuts in South Africa
ZARU, a new institutional rand stablecoin backed by Luno, Sanlam, and EasyEquities, launches to modernize South African payments with 24/7 settlement.