Ugandan Leader Meets Starlink to Discuss East Africa Launch
by Uganda is on the brink of a digital revolution as President Yoweri Museveni met with representatives from Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, to discuss …
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FG Warns of Cyber Slavery Targeting Nigerian Youths in W/Africa
The Federal Government has sounded a critical alarm over the surge of cyber slavery targeting Nigerian youths across West Africa. This warning, delivered through an …
Binance to Tighten SA Crypto Rules by April 2025
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is set to introduce sweeping changes to its compliance procedures for South African users. The new …
DeFi, SovFi, and NSE to launch Kenya Digital Exchange (KDX).
The Kenya Digital Exchange (KDX) is set to revolutionize Africa’s financial landscape. This landmark initiative is a strategic partnership between DeFi Technologies, SovFi Inc., Valour …
Only 38% of Africans used the internet in 2024 — ITU.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has released a sobering report showing that only 38% of Africa’s population was online in 2024. This figure is significantly …
Nigeria Leads Africa in Web3, Adds 4% of Global Devs in 2024
by Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s powerhouse in the Web3 space, contributing a remarkable 4% of all new Web3 developers worldwide in 2024. This milestone positions …
Stitch Raises $50M Series B to Accelerate Payment Solutions in Africa
Stitch, a leading South African payments infrastructure startup, has secured $55 million in a Series B funding round. This significant investment marks a pivotal moment …
PayPal and TerraPay Partner to Boost Cross-Border Payments in MEA Region
PayPal and TerraPay have announced a landmark partnership to transform cross-border payments across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). This collaboration is set to empower …
Somalia Grants Operating License to Elon Musk’s Starlink
In a landmark decision, Somalia’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has officially granted an operational license to Elon Musk’s Starlink. This move positions Somalia as the …
Tensions Around Elon Musk Cloud Efforts to Launch Starlink in South Africa
Efforts to bring Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service to South Africa have hit significant roadblocks. Regulatory hurdles, accusations of favouritism, and political tensions have …