Global
U.S. Lawmakers Demand Clarity on EU’s Big Tech Regulations
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee is calling for more transparency in how the European Union (EU) enforces its tech regulations, raising concerns that ...
Africa
EqualyzAI Unveils AI Solutions to Bridge Language Gaps and Foster Inclusion in Africa
EqualyzAI, an innovative artificial intelligence startup, has launched a suite of AI-powered solutions designed to enhance accessibility for native African language speakers. With ...
Africa
Ireland Strengthens Diplomatic and Security Ties with Nigeria, Supports ECOWAS in West Africa
Ireland has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening diplomatic and security cooperation with Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to ...
Egypt
XPay Partners with Huawei Cloud to Drive Digital Payment Innovation in Egypt
XPay, a leading fintech startup in Egypt, has announced a strategic collaboration with Huawei Cloud Services to enhance digital payment solutions across the ...
Global
Global: UK Government Issues £49M Tender to Integrate Open Banking into Gov.UK Pay
The UK government has launched a £49.2 million tender to integrate open banking technology into its Gov.UK Pay platform, enhancing digital payment options ...
Innovation
Global: ECB Explores Settlement of DLT-Based Transactions in Central Bank Money
The European Central Bank (ECB) is actively investigating how to settle transactions using distributed ledger technology (DLT) in central bank money. This initiative ...
Innovation
Global: SEC Establishes Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit to Tackle Digital Fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU) to strengthen its efforts against cyber-related misconduct ...
Innovation
Microsoft Expands African Footprint with $1M AI Training Initiative in Nigeria
Microsoft has unveiled a $1 million initiative aimed at training one million Nigerians in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills over the next ...
Innovation
South African Telcos Push for Streaming Platforms to Contribute to Network Costs
South Africa’s leading telecom operators, Vodacom and MTN, are advocating for major streaming platforms like Netflix and YouTube to contribute to network costs, ...
Fintech
Global: CommBank’s x15Ventures Invests in Xccelerate Winner Gable
CommBank’s venture scaling arm, x15Ventures, has made a strategic investment in Gable, a Seattle-based data management startup that emerged victorious in the latest ...
