Africa

Obasanjo, Ex-African Leaders Call for Emergency Plan to Confront the onslaught of COVID-19

Former African leaders, including former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo, have called for an emergency plan to combat the COVID-19 onslaught in Africa at ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 6, 20200

News

Updates – African Countries With Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

The World Health Organization has officially designated COVID-19 a pandemic. All countries in Africa must act says Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 6, 20200

South Africa

South Africa Enacts Regulations Criminalizing ‘Disinformation’ On Coronavirus Outbreak

The South African government recently enacted new regulations that criminalize disinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic. The regulations were published in the Government Gazette ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 6, 20200

Opinions

How Blockchain Tech Will Revolutionize Africa’s Education Sector

Blockchain is undisputedly an ingenious invention. It’s a technology that began as underpinning for virtual currencies but it is quickly becoming obvious that ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 6, 20200

Innovation

Young Rwandan Innovator Opens Business to Spur Local Technologies

25-year old tech enthusiast, Willy Nsabiyumva, together with his colleague, Roger Ntaganzwa, has embarked on a mission to reach out to all young ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 6, 20200

Innovation

Could COVID-19 Accelerate the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

Could the COVID-19 pandemic be the impetus that accelerates the adoption of digital solutions? Could the global economic devastation from the worldwide outbreak ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 6, 20200

Sustainability

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Launches Women’s Center as Change Catalyst

The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development, which launched in early March, was founded by the former Liberian president “to be ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 6, 20200

News

JUMIA – German tech investor pulls out 11% stake

The German tech investment firm behind African e-tailer Jumia – Rocket Internet, has sold its stake in the beleaguered African e-commerce business. The ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 6, 20200

Africa

The African Union (AU) must embrace change to adapt, not wait.

At the very time, the African Union is most needed to manage crises, many of its operations have been put on hold. In ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 6, 20200

News

Philippine Securities and Exchange Regulator warns of international Ponzi offering 300% daily returns

The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warned of a crypto Ponzi scheme targeting Filipino, Australian, and European investors on March 30. The scheme, “Bitcoin Revolution”, comprises ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 6, 20200