Ghana
Ghana Restricts Pension Fund Offshore Investments Amid Currency Concerns
Ghana has imposed restrictions on private pension fund managers seeking to invest in offshore assets, citing concerns about potential pressure on the country’s ...
Regulatory
SA: New IT Risk Standard Takes Effect for South Africa’s Financial Sector
South Africa’s financial sector faces a transformative moment as the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the Prudential Authority implement the Joint Standard ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NITDA Seeks Public Input on New IT Regulations to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has invited stakeholders to review and provide input on several draft guidelines designed to regulate IT ...
News
Nigeria: MTN MoMo and EcoCash Collaboration Revolutionizes Remittances for Zimbabweans in South Africa
Zimbabweans living and working in South Africa now have a seamless way to send money home, thanks to a new partnership between MTN ...
Africa
RegTech Africa to Celebrate 50 Trailblazing Women in RegTech at the WIRE 50 Event on International Women’s Day 2025
RegTech Africa is proud to announce the inaugural WIRE 50 Event, a prestigious celebration honouring 50 women driving innovation, leadership, and impact in ...
News
Zambia: Natsave and Airtel Money Unveil Fikiliza Overdraft to Advance Financial Inclusion in Zambia
Airtel Money users in Zambia now have access to an instant overdraft facility through the newly launched Fikiliza service, thanks to a collaboration ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: PenCom Targets Informal Sector with Revamped Micro Pension Plan
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has unveiled a series of transformative initiatives to expand the reach of its Micro Pension Plan (MPP) and ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Tax Breaks for Nigeria’s Lowest Earners as Fiscal Reforms Aim for Equity
In a landmark move to alleviate the financial burden on Nigeria’s lowest earners, Taiwo Oyedele, Chair of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Moniepoint Targets Commercial Banking License to Transform Nigeria’s Financial Sector
Moniepoint, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech unicorns, has set its sights on obtaining a commercial banking license from the Central Bank of Nigeria ...
Africa
Africa: Starlink Gains Approval to Enhance Chad’s Digital Connectivity with Satellite Internet
Starlink, a division of SpaceX, has received approval to launch its high-speed satellite Internet services in Chad, marking a significant step in strengthening ...