Institutes urge Ghana's government to utilize blockchain technology
The organizations advised the government to deploy blockchain technology to reduce corruption, conduct elections and reduce financial leakage.
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Mara partners NITDA to train government workers on blockchain technology amidst layoff controversy
The firm has conducted two rounds of layoffs within a span of six months, sparking concerns.
World Mobile launches commercial network in East Africa
The new feature allows Zanzibaris to enjoy mobile data that is 50% cheaper than the national average.
Six takeaways from Njoku of Lazerpay’s interview with the Crypto@Scale podcast
In his first interview since the company shut down, Njoku Emmanuel talks about how regulation, high burn rate and his misunderstanding of being product-led played parts in the Lazerpay story.
DeFi lending is taking shape in Africa as Jia raises $4.3 million in funding
The platform has now gone live in Kenya and the Philippines, with sights set on West Africa, Latin America and Asia.
CBDC is not a priority, says the Central Bank of Kenya
The bank said Kenya’s payments problems could be solved by other measures besides launching a CBDC.
Why Jack Dorsey’s $30 billion empire is betting big on Africa
During Block's most recent earnings call, CEO Jack Dorsey listed the Global South, which includes Africa, as one of the three trends the company is “focused on.”