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Pepkor plans to launch plusb, a low-cost digital and physical bank targeting underserved South African communities by 2027.
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PEP plans new low-cost digital bank rollout for 2027

Pepkor, the parent company of PEP, is preparing to launch a standalone digital and physical bank in South Africa as competition in the...

Capitec is expanding internationally, building on its AvaFin acquisition and digital banking model, according to BusinessTech.
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Capitec Bank sets sights on global markets as expansion strategy develops

Capitec Bank is preparing to expand beyond South Africa, marking a significant shift in its growth strategy. According to BusinessTech, the bank has...

Remgro has exited FirstRand after 28 years. Here’s what the R8.5bn move means for Johann Rupert’s strategy.
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Johann Rupert’s Remgro Exits FirstRand After 28-Year Investment

Johann Rupert’s investment group, Remgro, has exited its long-standing stake in FirstRand, bringing an end to a 28-year holding. The move marks a...

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