The Money Show Explainer: The rise of banking MVNOs in South Africa

The Money Show Explainer: The rise of banking MVNOs in South Africa

June 12, 2026 · 6 min

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Stephen Grootes discusses the rise of banking MVNOs in South Africa with Andre Wills.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Andre Wills, Managing Director at Africa Analysis about the rapid rise of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in South Africa and why banks are becoming some of the country's biggest mobile players. New research forecasts that the MVNO market could more than triple by 2030, driven by players such as Capitec Connect, FNB Connect and Standard Bank Mobile. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.     Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show     Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk     For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up…

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