Ghana
Ghana Launches Blockchain-Based Credentials and CBDC for Enhancing Global Trade
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has successfully completed a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploring the use of digital credentials and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) ...
Global
Global: Indonesia Unveils Integrated Channels for Digital ID Issuance and Authentication
Indonesia is enhancing its digital identity infrastructure with the launch of two integrated channels designed to streamline digital service access for its citizens. ...
News
Nigeria: Zenith Bank Shares Drop as Investors React to Capital Raising Plans
Zenith Bank Plc’s market value has experienced a notable decline, falling by over 2% on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), following the announcement of ...
Kenya
Kenya’s Inflation Rate Declines to 4.3% in July
Kenya’s inflation rate decreased to 4.3% year-on-year in July, down from 4.6% in June, according to data released by the national statistics office ...
Global
Global: UAE Residents Can Now Trade Cryptocurrency Directly Through Bank Accounts
UAE residents can now directly convert their dirhams into Bitcoin and Ether, thanks to a new integration by the crypto exchange M2. This ...
Egypt
Egypt: Cartona Secures $8.1 Million in Series A Extension to Accelerate Growth Across Egypt and MENA
Cartona, the leading B2B e-commerce marketplace based in Egypt, has successfully closed an $8.1 million Series A extension round. This new funding will ...
Africa
Africa: Educatly Secures $2.5 Million to Expand Operations Across the Middle East and Africa
Educatly, an innovative Egyptian platform specializing in student recruitment, has raised $2.5 million in its latest funding round to support its expansion across ...
News
Nigeria: Galaxy Backbone Launches 1Government Cloud Solution to Enhance Digitalization in Nigerian Government
Galaxy Backbone (GBB) is advancing Nigeria’s digital transformation with its new 1Government Cloud solution, a unified Infrastructure and Software as a Service (IaaS ...
Global
Global: Bank of England Seeks Private Sector Input on Payments Innovation Roadmap
The Bank of England is reaching out to the private sector for feedback on its strategic roadmap for innovation in money and payments. ...
Ethopia
Ethiopia Secures $3.4 Billion IMF Loan Following Currency Float
Ethiopia has secured a $3.4 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after implementing a significant economic reform by floating its currency. ...
