Innovation
Zimbabwe: Zimpost Launches E-Money Facility
ZimPost has launched a Post Money Centre and the digitalised money order service that will enable users to send multi-currencies, with delivery notifications ...
Global
IMF releases guidelines for a uniform global crypto regulation framework
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a proposed framework aimed at making the global cryptocurrency regulatory approach functional on a worldwide level. In a ...
Innovation
Nigeria: CBN is developing eNaira to function offline
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is working on offline use for eNaira, which will help onboard those who don’t have access to ...
Africa
Meta Unveils its ‘Africa Year in Review’ for 2021
The infographic highlights key Meta successes and milestones across the region, whilst reinforcing its continued commitment to Africa. Meta (https://about.facebook.com/Meta/) today released its ‘2021 Africa ...
Africa
African Development Bank’s Technologies For African Agricultural Transformation Program Receives Gold Stevie® Award in 2021 International Business Awards®
In recognition of the institution’s digital campaign showcasing its Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) initiative The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) received a ...
Global
Visa Launches Cryptocurrency Advisory Service for Financial Institutions, Merchants
A new global study by Visa showed nearly 40 percent of crypto owners surveyed would be likely or very likely to switch their ...
Global
BIS Experiment Finds CBDCs to Be Effective in Cross-Border Settlements
A group of central banks successfully tested the use of a wholesale CBDC in international transactions between financial institutions. Central bank digital currencies ...
Global
Mastercard realigns int’l operations, expands and enhances presence across Africa, others regions
Middle East and Africa (MEA) region expanded to Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA), covering 81 of the 210 markets where Mastercard ...
Innovation
Tanzania: Standard Chartered Bank Unveils First Digital Branch
Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania has launched the first digital bank branch in Tanzania that aims to enhance convenience for its customers. The digital ...
Africa
TUNISIA : TSE LAUNCHES FIRST ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORTING GUIDE
The Tunis Stock Exchange, the Financial Market Council (CMF) and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), has launched the new environmental, social and governance ...