Business Description
Lesaka Technologies, headquartered in Johannesburg and formerly known as Net 1 UEPS Technologies, is a South Africa-based financial technology company serving everyday consumers, small businesses, and large organizations such as banks and government bodies. The company helps people and merchants handle payments, access credit, manage cash, and use digital financial tools across multiple platforms. Its offerings range from point-of-sale systems and prepaid services for electricity, airtime, and data, to bank accounts, personal loans, and insurance products aimed at people with limited or no access to traditional banking. Founded in 1989, Lesaka operates both within South Africa and in select international markets.