Free Reads South Africa’s Wearable Darling Faces Toughest Test Yet With Its Futuristic Payment Ring By Staff Reporter  |  August 14, 2026 Two years ago, the idea that South Africans would pay for just about anything with a flick of their finger seemed like something out of a fantasy novel. A ring that never needs charging, works with any tap-to-pay terminal, and lets one leave their wallet and phone at home was the kind of pitch that would have been politely dismissed at a fintech meetup. That ring is now on thousands of fingers across the country, and VezoPay, the startup behind it, has gone on a charm offensive to get the banks to play ball, and while it’s had some luck with some, several hold out. The startup now faces a tricky test to change that. VezoPay has gone live with Investec and Absa, taking its roster of banking partners to four in under a year. A fifth major retail bank is expected to follow before the end of 2026. FNB and RMB Private Bank came on board in October last year. The company, founded…