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Nigeria’s First “Compliant” Stablecoin Launches Amid Skepticism
A coalition of software firms has launched cNGN, Nigeria’s first “compliant” stablecoin, now included in the Nigerian Securities…
Simon Madjie Replaces Bernice Brempong as CEO of Ghana Investment Promotion Center
Simon Madjie has been named the new CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), replacing Dr. Bernice…
StarLife Partners with Figtech to Digitize Life Insurance in Ghana
StarLife Assurance, one of Ghana’s top life insurance providers, has teamed up with Ghanaian insurtech startup Figtech (MyFIG)…
South Sudan Launches Its First Instant Payment System
South Sudan has launched its first National Instant Payment System (NIPS), three years after it was first proposed.…
P1 Ventures Eyes Africa’s Emerging Tech Hubs
P1 Ventures, a venture capital firm backed by Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour and the World Bank’s private investment…
Ghana to Reintroduce Road and Bridge Tolls with Modern System
The Ministry of Roads and Highways plans to bring back tolls with a tech-driven collection system. Why it…
Verto Launches $10,000 Global Business Award to Boost Startups
Verto, a global fintech firm specializing in cross-border payments and banking solutions, has launched the Verto Global Business…
AfriLabs and Bird Team Up to Spotlight Women’s Health and Innovation Across Africa
AfriLabs, Africa’s largest network of innovation hubs, is partnering with Bird, Africa No Filter’s storytelling agency, to amplify…
Africa’s Gaming Market Reaches $1.8 billion
Africa’s gaming market is expanding at an unprecedented rate, growing six times faster than the global average, according…
Uganda’s Accountant General Arrested Over $16M Bank Heist
Ugandan authorities have arrested Accountant General Lawrence Semakula and eight senior officials for their role in a $16…