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Africa Fintech NALA Debuts Stablecoin-Backed USD Global Accounts
NALA, the African-led fintech focused on payments to emerging markets, is launching USD Global Accounts. The move aims…
Reading the Regulatory Map: How Obiex Is Thinking About Crypto Expansion in Africa and Why Ghana Is Next
Across Sub-Saharan Africa, cryptocurrency has quietly moved from the margins to the mainstream. Between July 2024 and June…
Uganda Communications Minister Downplays Former Twitter CEO’s Messaging App BITchat
Uganda’s top communications regulator is downplaying the hype around BITchat, an alternative messaging app being championed by opposition…
Five Africa Startups To Pay Attention To In 2026
After years of “blitzscaling” and navigating a volatile funding winter, Africa’s tech ecosystem has entered an era of…
Entering January 2026
The exit trail took an unusual turn in late December when African telecom Billionaire, Strive Masiyiwa, announced that…
US Officially Imposes 1% Remittance Tax To African Countries
On January 1, 2026, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) officially introduced a federal 1% excise tax…
Flutterwave Acquires Open Banking Startup Mono
Flutterwave, Africa’s most valuable fintech firm, has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock deal valued…
Bank of Ghana Updates Regulatory Guidelines On International Money Transfers
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) just dropped a massive regulatory update for International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs), aiming…
Multichoice Group Has Lost 2.8 Million Subscribers In Last Two Years
MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv, is weathering a brutal storm. The broadcaster has lost 2.8 million subscribers…
Starlink Disables All Terminals in Uganda Amid Regulatory Crackdown
SpaceX-owned Starlink has officially disabled all satellite internet terminals in Uganda as of Jan. 1, 2026, bowing to…