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TymeBank: South Africa’s Financial Disruptor, Reaches 8 Million Customer Milestone

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TymeBank: South Africa's Financial Disruptor, Reaches 8 Million Customer Milestone

TymeBank, a South African digital bank, has reached the 8 million customer milestone in just four years, a significant achievement for the rapidly growing financial institution.

This milestone highlights that TymeBank now serves one in every five eligible South Africans.

TymeBank’s success is attributed to a number of factors, including its innovative “phygital” model, which integrates digital banking into physical retail environments.

TymeBank also has partnerships with major retailers such as Pick n Pay, Boxer, and TFG, which have helped to expand its distribution network.

In addition, TymeBank offers a range of affordable and accessible banking products and services, including free ATM withdrawals, low bank fees, and competitive interest rates.

This has made TymeBank an attractive option for many South Africans who are looking for a more affordable and convenient banking experience.

TymeBank’s CEO, Coen Jonker, commented on the milestone: “We are pleased to have acquired eight million customers since our launch in February 2019. This reinforces our position as a rapidly growing digital bank and a credible alternative to traditional banks in South Africa.”

“Our growth aligns with our goal of becoming one of the top three retail banks in the country,” Jonker added.

TymeBank’s success is a testament to the growing demand for digital banking in South Africa.

As more and more South Africans gain access to smartphones and the internet, digital banks like TymeBank are well-positioned to meet their needs.

TymeBank is also helping to promote financial inclusion in South Africa.

By offering affordable and accessible banking products and services, TymeBank is making it easier for more South Africans to participate in the formal economy.

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ARC Investments Backs South African Freight Platform Linebooker With $3.5 Million Funding

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ARC Investments Backs South African Freight Platform Linebooker With $3.5 Million Funding

South African freight platform Linebooker has secured $3.5 million (R67 million) in investment from ARC Investments, a leading African investment firm.
 
 

The investment will be used to support Linebooker’s rapid growth strategy, which aims to improve its technological and operational capabilities to serve its customers more effectively, particularly in the areas of working with transportation providers and handling larger transport volumes.

ARC Investments has been a partner of Linebooker since 2017, and its latest capital injection takes its stake in the company to just over 70%.

The decision by ARC to increase its investment in Linebooker is supported by a number of important factors, including the enormous potential of the South African transportation sector.

Founded in 2017, Linebooker is an online freight platform that connects customers in need of transporting large goods with trucks and other transportation services.

South Africa is one of the largest economies in Africa, and its transportation sector is essential for its economic growth.

However, the sector is also highly fragmented and inefficient, presenting a significant opportunity for companies like Linebooker to streamline and digitize the freight booking process.

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