| Date | Title | Description |
| 22.07.2026 | Pepkor builds R21-billion fintech giant – and plans to list it | Pepkor CEO Pieter Erasmus
Pepkor is merging its Flash business with Shop2Shop to create one of South Africa’s largest fintech platforms focused on the informal economy. It’s a combination valued at R21.3-billion that the retail group plans ... |
| 18.06.2026 | Lesaka pushes out Bank Zero deal deadline | Lesaka Technologies has extended the long-stop date for its R1.1-billion acquisition of Bank Zero by nearly six months, to 31 January 2027, as the dual-listed fintech waits on the last of the regulatory consents needed to close the transact... |
| 21.05.2026 | Two telcos, $1-trillion and two very different fintech bets | MTN Group and Vodacom Group between them processed just over US$1-trillion in mobile money transactions across their most recent financial years – a milestone for Africa’s two largest telco-led fintech businesses, even as the JSE-listed ope... |
| 07.05.2026 | Lesaka lifts full-year earnings guidance | Lesaka Technologies chairman Ali Mazanderani
Dual-listed fintech Lesaka Technologies has swung to a net profit in its third quarter and raised its full-year adjusted earnings per share guidance, as growth in its consumer and enterprise segm... |
| 09.04.2026 | The open banking divide in South Africa | Standard Bank Group’s Simon Just
Standard Bank has come out in defence of a market-led approach to open banking in South Africa that the Reserve Bank recently criticised, while the fintech industry is calling for more regulation.
In March, ... |
| 20.03.2026 | MTN and Vodacom dwarf South Africa’s listed tech sector | MTN Group and Vodacom Group, the two giants of South Africa’s telecommunications sector, each clock up more than R1-billion in revenue in just two and three days, respectively.
TechCentral analysed companies listed in the technology section... |
| 06.02.2026 | Big changes at Lesaka as Bank Zero deal nears completion | Lincoln Mali
JSE- and Nasdaq-listed fintech Lesaka Technologies is involved in a corporate shake-up, including an internal rationalisation of its operating portfolio and an outward facelift of its brand identity.
Lincoln Mali, MD for Southe... |
| 03.02.2026 | Heavyweights backing ZARU, a new rand-based stablecoin | A partnership between four South African financial institutions has led to the launch of an “institutional-grade” stablecoin pegged to the rand.
Dubbed ZAR Universal, or ZARU, the stablecoin will made available to both retail consumers and ... |
| 12.01.2026 | The top-performing South African tech shares of 2025 | Many of South Africa’s JSE-listed technology companies performed well in 2025, with the likes of Weaver Fintech, Blu Label Unlimited, MTN Group, iOCO and Telkom improving their share prices by over 70% over the course of the year.
At the bo... |
| 18.12.2025 | TechCentral’s South African Newsmakers of 2025 | It’s been a banner year for South Africa’s technology industry, one that was defined by major acquisitions, costly legal battles and intense competition.
From telecommunications and broadcasting to intellectual property and platform power, ... |
| 18.11.2025 | Commission clears Lesaka to buy Bank Zero | The Competition Commission has given the go-ahead for Lesaka Technologies to acquire digital financial services upstart Bank Zero in a R1.1-billion transaction.
TechCentral reported in June that Lesaka had agreed to buy Bank Zero, a digital... |
| 19.09.2025 | Street Wallet joins South Africa’s fintech consolidation wave with Digitip acquisiton | Street Wallet, a South African fintech known for its mobile payment solutions tailored to informal traders and service providers, has acquired Digitip, a local startup enabling digital tipping for informal workers, for an undisclosed amount... |
| 08.04.2025 | Lesaka to Host Webcast to Review Third Quarter 2025 Results | JOHANNESBURG, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSAK, JSE: LSK) ("Lesaka" or the "Company") today announced it will release third quarter 2025 results after the U.S. market close on May... |
| 28.03.2025 | Lesaka – Availability of materials for March 31, 2025 Investor Day | JOHANNESBURG, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSAK, JSE: LSK) ("Lesaka" or the "Company") today announced that it has made four presentations available on its investor relations websi... |
| 28.03.2025 | Lesaka – Availability of materials for March 31, 2025 Investor Day | JOHANNESBURG, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSAK, JSE: LSK) ("Lesaka" or the "Company") today announced that it has made four presentations available on its investor relations websi... |
| 05.02.2025 | Q2 2025 Results: Lesaka beats profitability guidance for Q2 2025, reaffirms FY2025 guidance and sets FY2026 profitability guidance | JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today released results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 (“Q2 2025”).
Q2 2025 performance: Revenue of $146.8 million (ZAR 2.6 billion) wa... |
| 05.02.2025 | Q2 2025 Results: Lesaka beats profitability guidance for Q2 2025, reaffirms FY2025 guidance and sets FY2026 profitability guidance | JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today released results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 (“Q2 2025”).
Q2 2025 performance: Revenue of $146.8 million (ZAR 2.6 billion) wa... |
| 19.11.2024 | Lesaka to acquire prepaid electricity submetering and payments business Recharger, expanding alternative payments offering | JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSAK; JSE: LSK) (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding ordinary ... |
| 06.11.2024 | Lesaka Q1 2025 Results: Lesaka Continues Building Operational Momentum Achieving Revenue and Profitability Guidance | JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today released results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 (“Q1 2025”).
Q1 2025 performance: Revenue of $145.5 million (ZAR 2.6 billion) was... |
| 07.10.2024 | Lesaka to Host Webcast and Conference Call to Review First Quarter 2025 Results | JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced it will release first quarter 2025 results after the U.S. market close on November 6, 2024. Les... |
| 07.10.2024 | Lesaka to Host Webcast and Conference Call to Review First Quarter 2025 Results | JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced it will release first quarter 2025 results after the U.S. market close on November 6, 2024. Les... |
| 04.10.2024 | Southern Africa's Fintech Landscape Shifts: Lesaka Technologies' Bold Move | In the bustling world of fintech, change is the only constant. Lesaka Technologies, a Nasdaq-listed company, has made waves by acquiring South African fintech Adumo for a staggering $96 million. This strategic acquisition is more than just ... |
| 04.10.2024 | Southern Africa's Fintech Surge: Lesaka Technologies Expands with Adumo Acquisition | In the bustling world of fintech, Lesaka Technologies has made a bold move. The Nasdaq-listed company has acquired South African fintech Adumo for a staggering $96 million. This acquisition is more than just numbers; it’s a strategic leap i... |
| 03.10.2024 | Southern Africa: Nasdaq-Listed Lesaka Technologies Completes $96m Adumo Acquisition | TLDR
Nasdaq-listed fintech Lesaka Technologies acquires South African fintech Adumo for $96 million, boosting Lesaka's market presence in Southern Africa.
The acquisition adds 1.7 million active consumers and 120,000 merchants to Lesaka, ex... |
| 02.10.2024 | Lesaka completes R1.6-billion Adumo acquisition | Lesaka Technologies Southern Africa CEO Lincoln Mali
Lesaka Technologies on Wednesday said it has concluded its acquisition of payment processing firm Adumo through the issuance of around 17 million shares of Lesaka common stock and a cash ... |
| 02.10.2024 | Lesaka completes the acquisition of Adumo, cementing its position as the leading independent fintech in Southern Africa | JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Adumo RF (Pty) Ltd (“Adumo”). The transaction was settled thr... |
| 02.10.2024 | Lesaka completes the acquisition of Adumo, cementing its position as the leading independent fintech in Southern Africa | JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Adumo RF (Pty) Ltd (“Adumo”). The transaction was settled thr... |
| 26.09.2024 | ‘Profound’ changes coming to South Africa’s payments industry | Changes to the regulatory landscape in South Africa will lead to greater financial inclusion and the digitisation of payments because banks will no longer be the only institutions allowed to clear transactions from one party to another.
Thi... |
| 13.09.2024 | Lesaka Technologies: A New Era of Leadership and Profitability | Lesaka Technologies is on the rise. The fintech company, listed on both the JSE and Nasdaq, is undergoing significant changes. These changes are not just cosmetic; they are strategic moves aimed at propelling the company into a new era of g... |
| 12.09.2024 | Back in black: Lesaka swings from operating loss into profit | Lesaka Technologies, the Johannesburg-based fintech specialist with a primary listing on Nasdaq and a secondary listing on the JSE, has turned a full-year operating loss of R275-million a year ago into operating profits of R67-million.
Reve... |
| 11.09.2024 | Lesaka achieves its profitability guidance for FY 2024 and provides significantly higher profitability guidance for FY 2025 | JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today released results for the fourth quarter (“Q4 2024”) and year ended June 30, 2024 (“FY 2024”).
FY 2024 performance: Revenue increased 1... |
| 06.09.2024 | Big management changes at Lesaka Technologies | JSE-listed and Nasdaq-listed Lesaka Technologies has announced big changes at executive and board level.
The fintech group told shareholders on Friday that the changes to the executive leadership team are aimed at aligning its leadership wi... |
| 05.09.2024 | Lesaka Technologies Announces Leadership Changes as it Strengthens Executive Management Team | JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS:LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced changes to augment its executive leadership team to align with the Company’s ambitious growth t... |
| 27.08.2024 | Lesaka to Host Webcast and Conference Call to Review Q4 and FY 2024 Results on September 12, 2024 | JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced that it now intends to release its fourth quarter and year end June 2024 results on September 1... |
| 08.01.2024 | Lesaka to Host Webcast and Conference Call to Review Second Quarter 2024 Results | JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced it will release second quarter 2024 results after the U.S. market close on Februa... |
| 09.05.2023 | Lesaka Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results – Continued improvement in financial performance further evidences successful turnaround | /EIN News/ -- JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today released results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2023 (“Q3 2023”).
Performance Highlights for Q3 2023:... |
| 17.01.2023 | Lesaka announces departure of Alex Smith, Chief Accounting Officer | /EIN News/ -- JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced that Mr. Alex M.R. Smith is leaving the Company to pursue other opp... |
| 09.01.2023 | Lesaka to Host Webcast and Conference Call to Review Second Quarter 2023 Results | /EIN News/ -- JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS:LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced it will release second quarter 2023 results after the U.S. market cl... |
| 04.01.2023 | Lesaka enters new employment arrangement with Steven Heilbron to June 2025 | /EIN News/ -- JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSAK; JSE: LSK) (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered a new employment arrangement with Mr. Steven Heil... |
| 11.10.2022 | Lesaka to Host Webcast and Conference Call to Review First Quarter 2023 Results | JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS:LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced it will release first quarter 2023 results after the U.S. market close on November... |
| 11.10.2022 | Lesaka to Host Webcast and Conference Call to Review First Quarter 2023 Results | /EIN News/ -- JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS:LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced it will release first quarter 2023 results after the U.S. market clo... |
| 19.09.2022 | Lesaka Provides Financial Guidance for Fiscal Year 2023 and Provides Clarity Regarding Shelf Registration Statement | JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS:LSAK; JSE: LSK) today provides financial guidance for the year ended June 30, 2023 (“FY23”) and clarifies that it... |
| 15.09.2022 | Lesaka announces that Ian Greenstreet will not stand for re-election at next AGM | JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS:LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced that Mr. Ian. O. Greenstreet has advised the Company that he will not stand for r... |
| 09.09.2022 | Lesaka Reports Fourth Quarter 2022 Results | JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today released results for the fourth fiscal quarter and year ended June 30, 2022.
Highlights:
Performance for the quarter end... |
| 02.09.2022 | Lesaka to Participate at Upcoming Conferences in New York City in Mid-September 2022 | JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. ("Lesaka" or the "Company") LSAKLSK)) today announced that Chris Meyer, Group CEO and Naeem Kola, Group CFO will participate in-per... |
| 02.09.2022 | Lesaka to Participate at Upcoming Conferences in New York City in Mid-September 2022 | JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS:LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced that Chris Meyer, Group CEO and Naeem Kola, Group CFO will participate in-person ... |
| 17.08.2022 | Lesaka to Host Webcast and Conference Call to Review Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2022 Results | JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS:LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced it will release fourth quarter and year-end 2022 results after the U.S. market clo... |
| 10.08.2022 | Lesaka to Participate at the 4th Annual Needham Virtual FinTech & Digital Transformation 1x1 Conference | JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS:LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced that its management team will participate at the 4th Annual Needham Virtual FinTec... |
| 01.07.2022 | Lesaka Released Connect Group Historical Results and Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements | JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced that the Company released Connect Group’s audited historical financial statements... |
| 25.05.2022 | Lesaka Technologies, Inc. trades shares under new stock tickers | JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka (NasdaqGS: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced that it has commenced trading under its new name and tickers on both the NasdaqGS and Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
As reported on... |
| 17.05.2022 | Net1 amends finalization dates for use of new stock tickers | JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (“Net1” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: UEPS; JSE: NT1) today announced that it has amended its finalization dates for use of its new stock tickers. The... |
