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FintechNew SA payments association promises fair access, reduced costsNew SA payments association promises fair access, reduced costs
Eight South African non-bank digital payment providers – including well-known brands iKhokha, Peach Payments and Yoco – have joined forces to launch the Association of South African Payment Providers (Asapp) with plans to promote fair access to payment infrastructure and reduce wholesale costs.
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.jpg?width=300&auto=webp&quality=80&disable=upscale "Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa speaking at a results presentation in Nairobi, Kenya in 2024.")
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