Lesaka delays Bank Zero acquisition closing date

South African fintech group Lesaka has extended the closing deadline for its acquisition of Bank Zero, delaying completion of the deal. The postponement shifts the timeline for one of the more significant fintech consolidation moves in the South African market.

📈 Lesaka's Bank Zero buyout closing date has been pushed out, adding to structural shifts in South African fintech alongside the CBN data localisation pressure tracked yesterday.