By Ayomide Otitoju
Sasai Fintech, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has unveiled a new mobile app designed to facilitate international money transfers for South African consumers. The app aims to provide a seamless, reliable, and accessible platform for sending funds abroad anytime and anywhere.
“South Africa is home to a digitally savvy population with strong cross-border connections,” said Mohamed Touhami el Ouazzani, Western Union’s Head of Africa. “Our partnership with Sasai Fintech leverages Western Union’s global network to enable South Africans to send money internationally with flexibility and confidence, supporting families and communities in a globalised economy.”
The collaboration combines Western Union’s presence in over 200 countries with Sasai Fintech’s Payments-as-a-Service (PaaS) technology, offering a fully integrated, end-to-end remittance platform. Customers can transfer funds to billions of bank accounts and wallets worldwide, or opt for cash pick-up at hundreds of thousands of international retail locations. Payment options include Sasai’s retail network of over 150,000 outlets, debit or credit cards, and electronic bank transfers.
Darlington Mandivenga, CEO of Fintech and Digital Platforms at Cassava Technologies, highlighted the partnership’s impact on financial inclusion. “Backed by our regulated assets, integrated tech stack, and innovations such as stablecoins, we are redefining Africa’s payments infrastructure, delivering tangible value to Africans in the diaspora and their families.”
South Africa ranks among the continent’s most digitally engaged populations, with nearly 80% of households having internet access and 73% connecting via mobile devices, according to the 2023 General Household Survey. Market data shows outbound personal remittances exceeded USD 1 billion in 2024.
The new app is now available for download on Android and iOS devices, allowing users to register, verify their identity, and start sending money globally in just a few clicks.
