African payment service provider (PSP) Peach Payments is now offering customers in Mauritius to use their credit or debit cards with Apple Pay while paying at local stores, pharmacies, taxis, restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores, and other types of businesses that support the fintech’s solution.
As of April 1, 2026, on-land primary sectors – including farming, forestry, and mining – can claim a 100% rebate on eligible diesel usage, up from the previous 80%. SARS is also moving the process to a standalone digital platform, decoupling it from VAT returns. This means claims in future will be scrutinised under an automated validation process.
Damisa, a UK-based B2B cross-border payment and settlement platform focused on emerging-market corridors, and dLocal, a Nasdaq-listed cross-border payments platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets, have announced a strategic partnership to expand local payment settlement across Asia-Pacific.
