South Africa

Nigeria’s blockchain ambition loses ground to crypto
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3 August, 2026

Nigeria’s blockchain ambition loses ground to crypto

Nigeria's stalled National Blockchain Policy risks slowing innovation as the government prioritizes crypto regulation over broader blockchain adoption.
South Africa opens crypto tax draft for public feedback
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7 July, 2026

South Africa opens crypto tax draft for public feedback

South Africa proposes clearer crypto tax rules on taxable events, capital gains, and donations, inviting public feedback until August 31.
South Africa goes digital; Mauritius eyes tighter online checks
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17 June, 2026

South Africa goes digital; Mauritius eyes tighter online checks

South Africa overhauls its identity management system to curb illegal immigration, as Mauritius moves to enforce stricter oversight of online...
Nigeria, South Africa power Africa’s stablecoin surge: poll
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27 February, 2026

Nigeria, South Africa power Africa’s stablecoin surge: poll

Stablecoins are surging in Africa as digitalization and global tensions rise, with Nigeria and South Africa leading regional growth, a...
South Africa’s president promises digital ID launch in 2026
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23 February, 2026

South Africa’s president promises digital ID launch in 2026

South Africa plans 2026 rollout of its digital ID system, with President Cyril Ramaphosa calling digital transformation a driver of...
South Africa finds no ‘strong immediate need’ for a retail CBDC
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16 December, 2025

South Africa finds no ‘strong immediate need’ for a retail CBDC

South Africa’s central bank believes that a retail CBDC is “technically feasible” and could be implemented to align with policy...