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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revisited the regulatory framework governing Neobank kyc compliance process. This development ensues the CBN’s announcement at its 295th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The apex bank highlighted that mobile money operators can resume…

Kenya is a nation renowned for its breathtaking wildlife, from the majestic lions and towering elephants of the savanna to the playful dolphins and humpback whales that grace its coastlines.  However, this incredible biodiversity faces a multitude of threats, including…

In a move that is poised to shake up the South African home services industry, leading insurance company Santam has announced the acquisition of Kandua, a prominent online marketplace that connects homeowners with vetted service professionals.  The acquisition, the details…

The East African information technology (IT) sector is poised for significant growth, fueled by a confluence of factors including digital transformation, a growing focus on sustainability, and emerging market trends.  Parag Mendiratta, a prominent figure in the East African IT…

In a move that surprised many investors, JSE-listed technology giant Datatec announced a reduction in its annual dividend despite reporting positive financial results for the 2024 fiscal year.  This Datatec dividend cut comes even as the company highlighted strong demand…

The world of software development is abuzz with excitement about generative AI, a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that can be used to create new things, like code. This rapidly growing technology has the potential to revolutionize the field by…

Zimbabwe Starlink: Emmerson Mnangagwa, president of Zimbabwe, has announced that citizens have licenses to operate Starlink in the country. This marks a pivotal step towards enhancing internet access. The approval is anticipated to bring the deployment of high-speed, low cost,…

MTN Uganda Sales Shares: MTN Uganda, a popular Nigerian telecom company, has arranged selling shares (the Offer) left over from its undersubscribed 2021 Initial Public Offering. The shares will be sold to local investors to expand local ownership and comply…

David Cohen, co-founder of Techstars has announced his return as the Chief Executive Officer of the accelerator. This is after the announced exit of CEO, Maëlle Gavet at the end of the month owing to health reasons.  She will be…

Kenya farmers have taken the initiative and pioneered a growing trend researchers are calling “social agriculture”. The trend describes how farmers use social media as a source of revenue by selling information and produce on various social platforms. Findings reveal…