| Date | Title | Description |
| 30.06.2025 | Lesaka's Bold Move: The Acquisition of Bank Zero and Its Implications for Fintech in South Africa | In a significant shift within the South African fintech landscape, Lesaka Technologies has announced its acquisition of Bank Zero for R1.1 billion. This move, spearheaded by former FNB CEO Michael Jordaan, marks a pivotal moment for both co... |
| 30.06.2025 | Bank Zero to target broader market with Lesaka’s backing | Michael Jordaan
Bank Zero is looking to add global payments to its offering and wants to partner with fintech companies as it prepares for the R1.1-billion takeover by JSE- and Nasdaq-listed Lesaka Technologies.
Lesaka on Friday announced i... |
| 27.06.2025 | Lesaka to buy Bank Zero, Michael Jordaan announces | Bank Zero co-founder Michael Jordaan
Lesaka Technologies has agreed to buy the digital bank chaired by former FNB CEO Michael Jordaan for R1.1-billion.
Jordaan announced the acquisition in a post on social media late on Thursday evening.
“S... |
| 17.04.2025 | Are bank cards living on borrowed time? | The proliferation of payment apps such as Google Pay, Samsung Pay and Apple Pay – along with the virtual cards offered by many banks – have made it possible for users to forego physical cards and to use their phones, smartwatches or even sm... |
| 10.03.2025 | Digital bank Revolut is eyeing a South African launch | Digital banks TymeBank, Discovery Bank and Bank Zero could soon see a new competitor in the South African market: London-headquartered Revolut, the world’s fourth-largest digital bank, is eyeing a local launch, TechCentral has learnt.
Unlik... |
| 19.02.2025 | The Tug of War Over South Africa's Strategic Future | In the heart of South Africa, two critical debates are unfolding. One revolves around the future of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and its funding model. The other concerns the potential inclusion of Bitcoin in the countr... |
| 19.02.2025 | South Africa's Budget Crisis: A Tug of War in the Coalition | South Africa is at a crossroads. The national budget, a vital document that outlines the country’s financial roadmap, has been postponed. Originally set for presentation on February 19, 2025, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's speech has b... |
| 13.02.2025 | Leave bitcoin reserve debate to rich countries: Michael Jordaan | Stafford Masie
Montegray Capital chairman Michael Jordaan said this week that South Africa has more important investment priorities than making bitcoin a component of the country’s strategic reserve.
The bitcoin strategic reserve lobby has ... |
| 03.12.2024 | Clock ticking for magstripes on bank cards in South Africa | Magnetic stripes on bank cards appear to be on their way out as South Africa’s financial institutions look to more modern chip and tap-to-pay features to bolster the security of card transactions.
As part of this drive, First National Bank ... |
| 17.10.2023 | How digital upstarts are menacing South Africa’s big banks | Image: Midjourney
Newcomers to South Africa’s banking industry – brands such as TymeBank, Discovery Bank and Bank Zero – are cannibalising retail markets previously “owned” by the traditional “big four” banks. And they are just getting star... |
| 08.08.2023 | Business backlash against excessive SaaS fees | The cost of software-as-a-service (SaaS) subscriptions has been increasing at rates above inflation for years. Businesses, on the other hand, find themselves increasingly reliant on software for day-to-day operations, be it CRM, human resou... |
| 02.08.2023 | Cash strapped? We rank the MOST affordable banks in South Africa | We rank the most affordable banks in South Africa. Picture: File.
We recently broke down the services fees of the 10 cheapest banks in South Africa. Now, we’re going to take an overview of these same entry-level accounts to find the most af... |
| 28.10.2020 | Free Fintech App Bank Zero Announces Fees. Yes, Fees. But Don’t Panic. | "Banking should be free" – fintech Bank Zero.Bank Zero |
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| 03.01.2020 | Eight SA startups to keep an eye on in 2020 | A number of tech startups featured in news headlines last year. Ventureburn has picked eight that we think readers should follow closely in 2020.
They include a cloud-based software for first responders that is hitting it big in the US, SA’... |
| 03.01.2020 | Eight SA startups to keep an eye on in 2020 | A number of tech startups featured in news headlines last year. Ventureburn has picked eight that we think readers should follow closely in 2020.
They include a cloud-based software for first responders that is hitting it big in the US, SA... |
| 30.12.2019 | 10 ways Africa’s fintech sector boomed in 2019 | Fintech remains one of the hottest tech verticals in Africa. This year saw African fintech startups based on the continent raise over $53-million in 25 deals (in disclosed deals).
Fintech deals accounted for about 18% of the almost $290-mi... |
| 30.12.2019 | 10 ways Africa’s fintech sector boomed in 2019 | Fintech remains one of the hottest tech verticals in Africa. This year saw African fintech startups based on the continent raise over $53-million in 25 deals (in disclosed deals).
Fintech deals accounted for about 18% of the almost $290-mil... |
| 26.12.2019 | Controversial or not, these SA entrepreneurs launched or invested in a startup this year [Updated] | UPDATE (27 December 2019): In this article we initially had it that SA entrepreneur Eran Eyal, who was convicted of fraud earlier this month in a New York court, had a stake in US online dating company Aligned Signs. We were subsequently co... |
| 26.12.2019 | Controversial or not, these SA entrepreneurs launched or invested in a startup this year [Updated] | UPDATE (27 December 2019): In this article we initially had it that SA entrepreneur Eran Eyal, who was convicted of fraud earlier this month in a New York court, had a stake in US online dating company Aligned Signs. We were subsequently co... |
| 18.12.2019 | 12 SA tech entrepreneurs who made headlines in 2019 | This year, you could say, was full of drama for SA tech startups.
From a public spat between well-known SA businessmen, a SA doctor who announced plans to launch SA’s first vertical business jet and Eran Eyal, a SA entrepreneur convicted i... |
| 18.12.2019 | 12 SA tech entrepreneurs who made headlines in 2019 | This year, you could say, was full of drama for SA tech startups.
From a public spat between well-known SA businessmen, a SA doctor who announced plans to launch SA’s first vertical business jet and Eran Eyal, a SA entrepreneur convicted in... |
| 13.11.2019 | Bank Zero’s Michael Jordaan puts launch delay down to decision to build own tech stack | Bank Zero announced today that it is a step closer to launching operations to the public, after having completed its core value proposition and having gone live with its debit card.
In a statement today the bank said it now expects to laun... |
| 13.11.2019 | Bank Zero’s Michael Jordaan puts launch delay down to decision to build own tech stack | Bank Zero announced today that it is a step closer to launching operations to the public, after having completed its core value proposition and having gone live with its debit card.
In a statement today the bank said it now expects to launc... |
| 12.02.2019 | Michael Jordaan joins Clickatell as chairman alongside two other big names | Venture capitalist and former banker Michael Jordaan has been appointed to chair the board of SA-founded and Silicon Valley-based tech company Clickatell.
Jordaan, who is also behind soon-to-be launched digital bank Bank Zero, is one of thr... |
| 12.02.2019 | Michael Jordaan joins Clickatell as chairman alongside two other big names | Venture capitalist and former banker Michael Jordaan has been appointed to chair the board of SA-founded and Silicon Valley-based tech company Clickatell.
Jordaan, who is also behind soon-to-be launched digital bank Bank Zero, is one of th... |
| 04.02.2019 | My hot and happening SA startup picks for 2019 [Opinion] | There are many startups making waves in the country, but there are a select few that stand out, with massive potential, run by some very impressive entrepreneurs.
I polled some top investors and spoke to Ventureburn journalists Stephen Tim... |
| 04.02.2019 | My hot and happening SA startup picks for 2019 [Opinion] | There are many startups making waves in the country, but there are a select few that stand out, with massive potential, run by some very impressive entrepreneurs.
I polled some top investors and spoke to Ventureburn journalists Stephen Timm... |
| 04.01.2019 | 10 people in the SA tech startup sector you should follow in 2019 | The new year is here, 2019 is here. Why not get started by following and connecting with some key decision makers in the SA tech scene.
Here are 10 people — from entrepreneur and investor Michael Jordaan to Matsi Modise, the head of startup... |
| 04.01.2019 | 10 people in the SA tech startup sector you should follow in 2019 | The new year is here, 2019 is here. Why not get started by following and connecting with some key decision makers in the SA tech scene.
Here are 10 people — from entrepreneur and investor Michael Jordaan to Matsi Modise, the head of startu... |
| 02.01.2019 | What African startups should keep an eye out for in 2019 | The new year is upon us and it’s time to get that diary marked up. Last year was quite packed with happenings. What then can we expect in 2019?
Here then is a short list of what funds and initiatives are expected to launch in Africa in 201... |
| 02.01.2019 | What African startups should keep an eye out for in 2019 | The new year is upon us and it’s time to get that diary marked up. Last year was quite packed with happenings. What then can we expect in 2019?
Here then is a short list of what funds and initiatives are expected to launch in Africa in 2019... |
| 28.12.2018 | Eight SA startups to look out for in 2019 | A number of tech startups hit the headlines this year. Ventureburn has picked eight that we think readers should follow closely in 2019.
They include SA’s soon-to-be first app-based bank, several fintech companies, a former Seedstars World... |
| 28.12.2018 | Eight SA startups to look out for in 2019 | A number of tech startups hit the headlines this year. Ventureburn has picked eight that we think readers should follow closely in 2019.
They include SA’s soon-to-be first app-based bank, several fintech companies, a former Seedstars World ... |
| 20.12.2018 | Eight SA tech entrepreneurs who made headlines in Ventureburn in 2018 | A local startup founder accused in the US of stealing $600 000 from investors by faking details of his startup, a mysterious angel investor and an entrepreneur who admits he “never saw it coming” when his tech company was hit by a financial... |
| 20.12.2018 | Eight SA tech entrepreneurs who made headlines in Ventureburn in 2018 | A local startup founder accused in the US of stealing $600 000 from investors by faking details of his startup, a mysterious angel investor and an entrepreneur who admits he “never saw it coming” when his tech company was hit by a financial... |
| 30.10.2018 | Bank Zero to begin beta testing in the first quarter of 2019 | Venture capitalist and former FNB CEO Michael Jordaan’s new app-based Bank Zero plans to begin beta testing in the first quarter of 2019, before launching to the public in mid-2019, the bank said in a statement today.
The bank has begun alp... |
| 30.10.2018 | Bank Zero to begin beta testing in the first quarter of 2019 | Venture capitalist and former FNB CEO Michael Jordaan’s new app-based Bank Zero plans to begin beta testing in the first quarter of 2019, before launching to the public in mid-2019, the bank said in a statement today.
The bank has begun al... |
| 24.10.2018 | Pick a sector, add internet and your firm could be worth millions [Opinion] | Given all the press, you would be forgiven for thinking that startups were have only become a thing in the last 20 years. The reality is that startups have existed in all shapes and forms since the beginning of time. Some fail and some are ... |
| 24.10.2018 | Pick a sector, add internet and your firm could be worth millions [Opinion] | Given all the press, you would be forgiven for thinking that startups were have only become a thing in the last 20 years. The reality is that startups have existed in all shapes and forms since the beginning of time. Some fail and some are ... |
| 24.04.2018 | Startups should tackle real problems, not ‘stupid stuff’ says Michael Jordaan | South African venture capitalist Michael Jordaan says South African startups should focus on helping solve some of the country’s many social and economic problems, rather than develop the “stupid, stupid stuff” that entrepreneurs often pitc... |
| 24.04.2018 | Startups should tackle real problems, not ‘stupid stuff’ says Michael Jordaan | South African venture capitalist Michael Jordaan says South African startups should focus on helping solve some of the country’s many social and economic problems, rather than develop the “stupid, stupid stuff” that entrepreneurs often pitc... |
| 16.01.2018 | Michael Jordaan blown away by all the good wishes on app-based Bank Zero | Former FNB head and venture capitalist Michael Jordaan says he’s “blown away by all the good wishes” on his announcement today of the planned launch of an app-based bank later this year with former FNB colleague Yatin Narsai.
“Blown away by... |
| 16.01.2018 | Michael Jordaan behind new digital-only bank | - |
| 16.01.2018 | Michael Jordaan blown away by all the good wishes on app-based Bank Zero | Former FNB head and venture capitalist Michael Jordaan says he’s “blown away by all the good wishes” on his announcement today of the planned launch of an app-based bank later this year with former FNB colleague Yatin Narsai.
“Blown away b... |
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