Africa

Middle East, African SMEs register digital payments growth
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3 March, 2025

Middle East, African SMEs register digital payments growth

Mastercard’s latest SME report revealed that in some countries like Nigeria, 99% of SMEs accept digital payments, with the UAE...
Ghana launches CBDC; BIS says CBDCs will keep stablecoins at bay
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28 February, 2025

Ghana launches CBDC; BIS says CBDCs will keep stablecoins at bay

Ghana lags behind neighboring Nigeria in the CBDC race but says it’s ready to launch the e-Cedi this year; BIS...
Nigeria targets 75% digitalization of govt services
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27 February, 2025

Nigeria targets 75% digitalization of govt services

NITDA’s Kashifu Inuwa says Nigeria targets digitalization by 2027, with blockchain among the technologies it has explored for efficiency and...
CAR memecoin dips; Argentina president backs $4B scam coin
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21 February, 2025

CAR memecoin dips; Argentina president backs $4B scam coin

Pres. Touadera cleared doubts about the legitimacy of the CAR memecoin with another video, while Pres. Milei faces impeachment for...
Kenya: VACC slams 3% tax, excessive compliance costs
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5 February, 2025

Kenya: VACC slams 3% tax, excessive compliance costs

Kenya’s VACC made policy recommendations in response to a proposed virtual asset sector bill, calling on the gov’t to pursue...
Nigeria, Zambia step up digital identity initiatives
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27 January, 2025

Nigeria, Zambia step up digital identity initiatives

Nigeria recently extended its partnership with the World Bank in an initiative that targets 180 million digital IDs for Nigerians...
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