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Africa: Zimbabwe’s Mobile Phone Registration Proposal Raises Concerns Over Privacy and Digital Surveillance
Zimbabwe’s telecommunications regulator, the Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), is advancing a controversial proposal that would require every mobile phone, ...
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Global: Qatar Central Bank Enhances Mobile Payments with Multi-Wallet Functionality
In a move that reinforces its commitment to financial innovation and inclusive digital finance, the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has unveiled a new ...
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Kenya Approves Access Bank’s Acquisition of National Bank, Signaling Shift in Regional Financial Dynamics
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the National Treasury have formally approved the acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) by ...
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Global: Standard Chartered and OKX Launch Regulatory-Backed Collateral Mirroring Programe for Institutional Crypto Trading
In a strategic move to enhance trust, transparency, and capital efficiency in digital asset markets, Standard Chartered has partnered with global crypto exchange ...
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Japan Grants Nigeria $30M to Establish Tech-Driven Start-Up Hubs in Abuja
In a strategic move to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a $30 million grant agreement with ...
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Nigeria: FIRS Champions Tax Incentive Awareness to Empower Businesses and Drive Economic Growth
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing tax literacy among Nigerian business owners, farmers, and entrepreneurs by spotlighting ...
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Regulated Blockchain: The Next Frontier for Financial Services Transformation in Africa — Insights from Zone CEO Obi Emetarom
As Africa’s financial landscape rapidly evolves, a new chapter is emerging—one driven by the convergence of blockchain technology, digital payments, and regulatory innovation. ...
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Kenya’s Digital Payments Revolution: Lessons for Banks and Fintechs from M-Pesa’s Market Disruption
Kenya’s financial ecosystem continues to set a benchmark for digital innovation across Africa, with M-Pesa and mobile network operators at the heart of ...
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Global: Visa Backs Spend Management Platform Mynt to Accelerate SME Financial Innovation Across Europe
Visa has deepened its footprint in the European fintech space with a strategic investment in Swedish spend management platform Mynt, reinforcing a growing ...
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Global: RBI Unveils Six Strategic Measures to Strengthen Banking, Fintech, and Payments Ecosystems in India
In a major push to reinforce regulatory oversight, expand funding mechanisms, and stimulate innovation in India’s financial system, the Reserve Bank of India ...