TechCabal’s Moonshot Calls on CBN to Implement Open Banking—Here’s How It Can Transform Nigeria’s Financial System
Recent talks at the Moonshot conference, reported by TechCabal, highlighted the urgent need for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
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The Transparency Crisis in Africa’s Banks: Here’s What Ecobank Kenya and Others Can Teach Us
Recent reports have brought Ecobank Kenya into the spotlight, revealing that the bank lost millions of dollars between 2020 and…
Gold Rush: How Ghana’s New Gold Refinery Might Affect Its Currency
Ghana, known as the “Gold Coast,” has made a big move to get more value from its gold. The Royal…
The Surge in African Start-Up Funding: What It Means for the Future
In a remarkable turn of events, African start-ups achieved an unprecedented milestone in July 2024, raising $420 million—marking the highest…
RecoMed and Kaelo Health Team Up to Lower Costs and Improve Virtual Healthcare
South African e-health startup RecoMed has joined forces with Kaelo Health, an affordable health insurance provider, to make virtual healthcare…
IMF Grants Ethiopia $3.4 Billion Loan Amid Currency Floating
Ethiopia has received a $3.4 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after deciding to let its currency’s value…
Netflix Raises Subscription Prices in Nigeria Again
Netflix has once more increased its subscription prices in Nigeria, marking the second time in just four months. The latest…
Inside Southern Africa’s Renewable Energy Sector
Southern Africa’s energy landscape is evolving, with renewable energy playing an increasingly significant role. This shift presents opportunities and challenges…
Botswana Partners with EnduroSat to Launch First Satellite
Botswana is partnering with Bulgarian satellite manufacturer EnduroSat to create the country’s first satellite, BOTSAT-1. The project, a collaboration with…
Kenya’s Finance Bill 2024: Economic and Technological Implications
Kenya has in the past few days faced civil unrest as its Gen Z citizens protest against the proposed Finance…