Banks versus telcos and fintechs
Banks in Africa are under pressure to remain relevant in the face of changing consumer needs and competition from telcos and fintechs.
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Banks in Africa are under pressure to remain relevant in the face of changing consumer needs and competition from telcos and fintechs.
SA’s biggest retail bank has increased customer numbers by 13% and says it plans to become self-sufficient as rolling blackouts, increasing economic uncertainty and global wars hurt operations.
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