South Africa

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...
Africa’s power play: How BTC mining turns wasted energy to light
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4 December, 2025

Africa’s power play: How BTC mining turns wasted energy to light

BTC mining is reshaping Africa's energy landscape by utilizing surplus power, providing electricity access, and driving local economic growth.
Live Blog: London Blockchain Conference 2025 Day 2 highlights
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23 October, 2025

Live Blog: London Blockchain Conference 2025 Day 2 highlights

Join us for Day 2 of the London Blockchain Conference 2025! Get real-time updates from industry leaders on blockchain, stablecoins,...