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South Africa: A study says that 28% of South Africans don’t have access to the internet.
The Digital 2023: South Africa study from DataPortal says that more than a quarter of the country’s people still can’t get online. At the ...
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Zambia: Blockchain Technology and Social Good in Zambia
Blockchain technology is rapidly gaining popularity in Zambia as a tool for promoting social good. This article will explore how blockchain is being ...
Africa
Africa: Afreximbank Board approves establishment of CARICOM Office in Barbados
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced that its Board of Directors has approved the opening of the Bank’s CARICOM Office to be established ...
Africa
Africa: In March 2023, startup funding in the MENA region fell by 67%.
The startup scene in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region witnessed a significant decline in funding, as per the latest report ...
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Nigeria: FG bars online banks from accessing customers’ photos, contacts
Loan apps on Play Store will lose their ability to access their users’ contacts or photos from May 31, 2023. This came as ...
Namibia
Namibia: Understanding Cryptocurrency Regulations in Namibia
Cryptocurrency is a growing phenomenon in Namibia, with more and more people embracing digital currencies as payment and investment. However, the regulatory framework ...
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Nigeria: ISPs: Stakeholders urge NCC to Safeguard Local Players, Fear Starlink Possible Market Dominance
Stakeholders in the Nigerian telecommunications industry have called on the regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), to create guidelines to safeguard local players amidst fears ...
Africa
Africa: ADF Approves $8m to Improve Banking System in West Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) has approved eight million dollars to boost the banking system on the continent. ...
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South Africa: South African fintech Paymenow raises $14 million to fund growth
Paymenow, a South African fintech specializing in financial well-being, announced on Monday (April 3rd) the raising of a credit facility in the amount ...
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Nigeria: PenCom Warns Public about Activities of ASSOPEP
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has warned the public to be mindful of the activities of the Association of Pension Desk Practitioners of ...