Nedbank has agreed to acquire Durban-based fintech iKhokha for R1.65bn in an all-cash deal. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, is expected to be finalised in the coming months. According to a statement cited in a MyBroadband report, the bank said the acquisition will allow it to merge iKhokha’s payment technology with Nedbank’s…
With youth unemployment sitting at 44.6%, many young South Africans are no longer waiting for jobs that may never come – they’re creating their own. While necessity is a major driver, locals are also starting businesses to make a difference, build wealth, or continue a family legacy. The result is a growing wave of youth-led startups, side hustles…
In today’s experience economy, customers aren’t just buying products or services, they are buying the experience too. Having the best product in the market does not mean that customers will be satisfied or remain loyal. Not knowing and understanding your customers experience (CX) is the silent killer of small and medium businesses. Far too many…
