South Africa: Competition Commission investigation into Lesaka Technologies over proposed acquisition of Zero Research
Progress
Current status
concluded
18 Nov 2025 concluded
Scope
Implementers
South Africa
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Competition Commission of South Africa recommended approval of the proposed acquisition of Zero Research by Lesaka Technologies
On 18 November 2025, the Competition Commission of South Africa recommended approval of the proposed acquisition of Zero Research (Pty) by Lesaka Technologies (Pty), concluding its investigation into whether the transaction would substantially less…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
closure
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority