Fintech group Lesaka Technologies posts solid growth, with revenue of R3 billion, up 10%.

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GUEST: Lincoln Mali – CEO, Lesaka Southern Africa

Fintech group Lesaka Technologies has kicked off its 2026 financial year on a strong note reporting R3 billion in revenue, up 10%, and a 61% jump in Group Adjusted EBITDA to R270.6 million, despite still recording a small net loss.

In this conversation, Lincoln Mali, CEO of Lesaka Southern Africa, joins Kaya Biz with Gugulethu Mfuphi to unpack how a series of strategic acquisitions including Adumo, Touchsides, and Recharger is transforming the company into one of the region’s most vertically integrated fintech platforms.
6 Nov 2025 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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