ZAKHAA wins 'Most Disruptive Fintech' at ABSA Commercial Payments Awards | ITWeb
ZAKHAA, a trailblazing fintech innovator dedicated to fostering financial inclusion, has been awarded the prestigious title of “Most Disruptive Fintech in Shaping Informal Economy” at the ABSA Commercial Payments Awards, in association with VISA, held at the ICC in Cape Town on 2 April 2025. The award specifically recognises ZAKHAA's groundbreaking impact through its innovative payment solutions, particularly ZAKHAA FlexiPay, which is demonstrably transforming payment processes within South Africa’s underserved communities.
With its flagship innovation, ZAKHAA FlexiPay, the company is addressing long-standing barriers to economic empowerment across three key informal sectors:
“This award holds a special place because it celebrates a fintech that has truly disrupted the status quo; this is about a game-changers who’ve challenged the norms and identified untapped markets and revolutionised the way things are done,” said the award presenter from ABSA.
ZAKHAA’s success at the ABSA Commercial Payments Awards 2025 demonstrates the power of fintech to address critical societal needs and drive meaningful economic change. The company remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and expanding its reach within the informal economy. This award is not just a win for ZAKHAA, but a win for every underbanked South African whose financial story is being rewritten with dignity, structure and opportunity.
