Binance Founder Faces Prison Time for Money Laundering Violations
In a stunning turn of events, Changpeng Zhao, the renowned founder of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is facing the possibility of a...
Paratus of Botswana Wrapping Up the Kalahari Fiber Path
In an era where connectivity is king, Paratus Botswana, the leading telecommunications and network services provider, has reached a major milestone. The completion of...
MTN MoMo Collaborate PayShap to Streamline Digital Payments
In a groundbreaking collaboration, MTN's Mobile Money (MoMo) platform is set to integrate PayShap, an instant payments platform, through a strategic partnership with Investec...
Kenya’s Leadership in Data Privacy: Fostering a Data Protection Culture
Immaculate Kassait, Kenya's Data Commissioner, has underscored the significance of partnerships and collaborations in fostering an environment conducive to innovation. Speaking at the Connected Africa...
Empowering African Entrepreneurs: Madica Announces Inaugural Investments in African Startups
Madica, an African structured investment program dedicated to pre-seed stage entrepreneurs, has unveiled its first round of investments in three promising startups. Each selected...
CineCentre Cinemas: Cinema Experience vs. Streaming Services
As South Africa's CineCentre Cinemas commemorates its 85th anniversary, the Avalon Group, to which it belongs, reaffirms the imperative of innovation and adaptability in...
Netstar Launches Africa’s Largest Vehicle Telematics
Netstar, a subsidiary of Altron, has unveiled the Global Fleet Bureau in South Africa, touted as the continent's largest and most advanced vehicle telematics...
Nigeria Launches First Multilingual LLM with Tech Partners
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled the country's inaugural multilingual large language model (LLM) in a significant stride towards advancing artificial intelligence (AI)...
NeoFace Watch System Assists in Apprehending Chinese Syndicate in Zimbabwe
NEC XON, a prominent pan-African system integrator, has lauded the pivotal role of its NeoFace Watch facial recognition system in the apprehension of a...
MTN Group Partners with M&C Saatchi Abel for Global Marketing
MTN Group, Africa's leading telecom provider, has announced its selection of M&C Saatchi Abel and its network of companies as its worldwide marketing partner. This...
SoftTalk Introduces Privacy Enhancing Feature
SoftTalk Messenger, a Nigerian-owned messaging app, has unveiled a new privacy feature that enables users to chat and make calls without sharing their phone...
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority of South Africa Confirms Approved Licensing For Crypto Asset...
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority of South Africa confirms approved licensing for crypto asset providers. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), South Africa's financial regulator,...
Amazon Reportedly Launches an Unlimited Grocery Delivery Subscription Service
Amazon reportedly launches an unlimited grocery delivery subscription service. With this newly launched service, EBT customers can now subscribe for half of the original...
Ghana’s National Identity Authority Is Set to Raise Its Service Fees
Ghana’s National Identity Authority is set to raise its service fees. Ghanaian identity regulator is all set to hike its service fees. The agency...
Kenya Is Set to Regulate the Crypto Market in the Region amid Money Laundering...
Kenya is set to regulate the crypto market in the region amid money laundering and scams. As the cryptocurrency market in Africa evolves, the...
Capitec Bank’s Annual Report Highlights Key IT Objectives
Capitec Bank's substantial increase in IT spending, reaching R1.9 billion in the 2024 financial year, reflects its commitment to leveraging technology for long-term growth....
Telecom Tax Turmoil in the Democratic Republic of Congo
In December 2021, a pivotal meeting at the Palais de la Nation in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), set the stage for a...
IvoryPay Partner to Enhance Crypto Transactions: Partnership Overview
Ivorypay, a blockchain-based payment and remittance firm, has joined forces with Tether, a pioneer in stablecoin technology, to revolutionize cryptocurrency transactions across Africa. By leveraging...
New Tax System Sparks Political Tensions in Uganda
Political tensions are escalating in Uganda as businesses across the country protest against the implementation of a new electronic-based tax collection system. The deployment of...
Ghana Is Set To Develop Local Content Legislation for the Region’s Telecoms Sector
Ghana is set to develop local content legislation for the region's telecoms sector. The Ghanaian government has begun developing local content legislation for the...