Kenya
Kenya High Court nullifies Vodacom’s $1.5bn acquisition of Safaricom stake
Kenya’s High Court has nullified Vodacom Group’s acquisition of a 15% government stake in Safaricom, placing a KES 204.3 billion ($1.58 billion) transaction ...
Africa
Africa: Afreximbank, ZEP-RE sign MoU to strengthen trade and insurance expertise across Africa
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and ZEP-RE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen professional and institutional capacity in trade, insurance, ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NITDA seeks more investment in Nigeria’s data centre infrastructure
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is calling for increased investment in Nigeria’s data centre infrastructure as the country’s expanding digital economy ...
News
Nigeria: New telco Lebara begins nationwide operations
Nigeria’s newest telecommunications operator, Lebara, has commenced nationwide commercial operations, making its mobile services available to consumers as it seeks to establish a ...
News
Nigeria: NASD targets expansion into digital securities and commercial papers
NASD Plc is preparing for its next phase of growth by expanding beyond traditional securities trading into a broader capital-formation ecosystem, with plans ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NCC pushes digital inclusion for persons with disabilities
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in partnership with CBM International Nigeria, has called for stronger efforts to ensure persons with disabilities are fully ...
Fintech
SA: GoTyme challenges South African banks over instant-payment fees
South Africa has the infrastructure to transfer money within seconds, but the cost of accessing that speed remains a point of contention as ...
News
Nigeria: Lebara becomes Nigeria’s second commercial MVNO after Vitel
Lebara Nigeria, the local subsidiary of London-based mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Lebara Group, has commenced commercial operations, becoming the latest entrant into ...
News
Nigeria: 61% of Nigerians want lower interest rates, says CBN survey
A majority of Nigerian households and businesses want the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to reduce interest rates, with 60.9 per cent of ...
Africa
Africa tax authorities unite against illicit financial flows
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) are strengthening cooperation among African tax authorities to combat illicit financial ...
