TCS | The story behind Nedbank’s R1.65-billion iKhokha deal

TCS | The story behind Nedbank’s R1.65-billion iKhokha deal

Nedbank announced last week that it was acquiring Durban-based fintech iKhokha in a R1.65-billion deal that could signal the start of further consolidation in the payments industry in South Africa. Nedbank described the deal as a “significant milestone” in its strategy to target small and medium enterprises. iKhokha co-founder and CEO Matt Putman is TechCentral’s…

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Nedbank buying iKhokha in R1.65-billion deal

Nedbank buying iKhokha in R1.65-billion deal

Nedbank has acquired Durban-based payments fintech iKhokha for R1.65-billion in an all-cash deal. According to Nedbank, the acquisition marks a “significant milestone” in the bank’s strategy to deepen its support for small and medium-sized enterprises. “The acquisition is a pivotal moment in our strategy to empower the SME market,” said Ciko Thomas, group managing executive…

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