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Fintech in South Africa: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How We're Shaping the Future Anna Dairopoulos | October 2025 Origin Fintech Let's talk about something you've probably heard a lot about lately: fintech. If you're a startup founder, an entrepreneur, or just someone trying to make sense of the new digital economy, this word is EVERYWHERE. But what does it really mean for us, here in South Africa? Forget the jargon and the buzzwords. We're going to have a real convers