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

News

Africa focused Helios has $350m set for expansion after pandemic eases

Helios Towers Ltd.’s plans to expand following last year’s London share sale may have been waylaid by the coronavirus outbreak, but the Africa-focused ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 5, 20200

News

CBN temporarily suspends the operation of Dispute Management Portal for failed Visa and Verve card transactions

The Central Bank of Nigeria has suspended operation of the Dispute Management Portal for failed Visa and Verve card inter-bank transactions, following the ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 5, 20200