Ghana moves toward crypto regulation with activity-based approach
by Ghana is taking bold steps toward crypto regulation with an activity-based approach. This move marks a pivotal moment for the country’s digital financial ecosystem, signaling …
Kenya to deploy AI to recover $8.6B lost in informal sector taxes.
Kenya is taking a bold step to close the huge tax gap in its informal economy. The government plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to …
African Startup Funding to Grow YoY
by At the close of 2024, the African startup ecosystem faced a tough moment. Funding dropped for the second year in a row. But 2025 is …
Moniepoint Raises $90M, Closes $200M Series C
Moniepoint, a leading fintech startup, has raised an additional $90 million in investment. This latest injection pushes its ongoing Series C funding round to a …
Bank Of Ghana Finalizes Crypto Bill, Awaits Parliament Review
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has finalized its much-anticipated crypto regulation bill and is now awaiting Parliament’s review. This milestone marks a significant step toward …
Nigeria @65: Redefining Independence with Innovation
Nigeria gained independence on October 1, 1960, and entered the country with hope and aspirations. After 65 years, the nation finds itself at a different …
Orange Corners Drives Innovation Growth in Africa, Middle East
The Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF), a Dutch-supported initiative, is rapidly expanding its impact across North Africa and the Middle East. This fund targets early-stage …
PayPal Pledges $100M To Boost Digital Growth In Middle East and Africa
PayPal Holdings, Inc. has announced a bold new investment of $100 million aimed at boosting digital growth throughout the Middle East and Africa (MEA). This …
Africa’s AI Ambitions Go Global at Unstoppable Africa 2025
Africa’s AI ambitions took center stage at Unstoppable Africa 2025, a landmark event held in New York. The gathering, hosted by the UN Global Compact …
Google Rolls Out Free Gemini AI Pro for African Students
Google has announced a bold new initiative: a free one-year subscription to its Gemini AI Pro plan for African students and youth. This move aims …