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Africa: Zimbabwe’s Mobile Phone Registration Proposal Raises Concerns Over Privacy and Digital Surveillance
Zimbabwe’s telecommunications regulator, the Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), is advancing a controversial proposal that would require every mobile phone, ...
Global
Global: Qatar Central Bank Enhances Mobile Payments with Multi-Wallet Functionality
In a move that reinforces its commitment to financial innovation and inclusive digital finance, the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has unveiled a new ...
Fintech
Kenya Approves Access Bank’s Acquisition of National Bank, Signaling Shift in Regional Financial Dynamics
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the National Treasury have formally approved the acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) by ...
Fintech
Global: Standard Chartered and OKX Launch Regulatory-Backed Collateral Mirroring Programe for Institutional Crypto Trading
In a strategic move to enhance trust, transparency, and capital efficiency in digital asset markets, Standard Chartered has partnered with global crypto exchange ...
Global
Japan Grants Nigeria $30M to Establish Tech-Driven Start-Up Hubs in Abuja
In a strategic move to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a $30 million grant agreement with ...
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Nigeria: FIRS Champions Tax Incentive Awareness to Empower Businesses and Drive Economic Growth
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing tax literacy among Nigerian business owners, farmers, and entrepreneurs by spotlighting ...
Kenya
U.S. Tech Investors Raise Red Flags Over Corruption, IP Gaps, and Digital Tax Risks in Nigeria and Kenya
Nigeria and Kenya—two of Africa’s leading technology hubs—are facing renewed scrutiny from U.S. tech investors over persistent governance and regulatory challenges that are ...
Fintech
Nigeria: Senate Committee Partners with Kuda to Boost Compliance and Transparency in Nigeria’s Financial Ecosystem
Nigeria’s financial system is grappling with major compliance challenges, underscored by the revelation of over ₦3.4 trillion in financial infractions across federal Ministries, ...
Fintech
Global: Revolut Set to Launch U.K. Stock Trading as It Expands Regulatory Footprint and Investment Services
Revolut is preparing to introduce U.K.-listed stocks to its trading platform in the coming days, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts ...
Global
HSBC Eyes Private Credit Market Amid Strategic Shift and Global Competition
HSBC is exploring potential entry into the fast-growing private credit market through possible partnerships with established private credit firms, according to a recent ...
