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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…
OpenAI Explores Ads as AI Monetization Struggle Intensifies
Despite billions in investment from tech giants like Google, Meta, and OpenAI, AI chatbots have yet to become…
Nigeria Communications Commission Bets on Satellite-to-Phone Tech to Close Coverage Gaps
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is pivoting toward satellite-powered mobile connectivity to eliminate “dead zones,” according to its…
Uganda Restricts Starlink Imports Ahead of Election
Uganda’s government is tightening its grip on satellite internet hardware just weeks before a high-stakes national election, sparking…
Bank of Ghana Greenlights Crypto; Virtual Asset Trading Now Legal in Ghana
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has officially legalized virtual asset trading. The central bank confirmed that cryptocurrency activities…
Absa and Visa launch “Absa Pay” in Ghana, Enabling Tap To Pay Via Smartphone
Absa Bank Ghana and Visa have debuted Absa Pay, a mobile tap-to-pay wallet that turns smartphones into contactless…
Airtel Africa Announces Partnership With Starlink’s Direct To Cell Service in 2026
Airtel Africa has announced a partnership with SpaceX to deploy Starlink’s “direct-to-cell” satellite technology across all 14 of…