The prominent South African digital-first banking platform and fintech intends to rebrand itself in the first half of 2026.
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TymeBank is in discussions with home affairs after the parties’ public spat over the hike in ID verification fees.
Some industry players believe the higher access fees to query the home affairs database will cause more harm than good.
Absa Group’s new CEO, Kenny Fihla, is aiming to turn the bank’s retail unit into the biggest in South Africa.
TymeBank co-founder Coen Jonker has slammed home affairs’ ID verification fee hike, warning it threatens financial inclusion and digital progress.
TechCentral spoke with TymeBank CEO Karl Westvig about Tyme Group’s latest investment round, TymeBank’s ambitious growth plans in South Africa, and more.
Tyme Group, controlled by billionaire Patrice Motsepe, has raised $250-million in a new funding round.
Digital bank TymeBank will have a new CEO from October. Karl Westvig will take the reins from Coenraad Jonker.
Tyme Group is considering entering Vietnam as early as next year in an ambitious expansion plan.
TymeBank on Wednesday announced that it is acquiring Retail Capital, a fintech company that offers finance to SMEs.







