The Central Bank of Nigeria has been fining banks in an attempt to prevent dealing in cryptocurrencies, but can this succeed in a country where the local currency is losing value at an alarming rate?
As the Central African Republic becomes the second country in the world to adopt Bitcoin, here is everything you need to know about what it means for the country and the cryptoverse.
As Africa's fintech sector matures, many companies are looking to a more diverse and complex set of products to create multiple revenue streams and maintain growth.
The anger and confusion caused when a US-based company froze the accounts of some of its African clients provides a cautionary tale for fintechs about taking compliance measures seriously.
The UN's New Urban Agenda holds the key for unlocking climate resilient cities in Africa and around the world, says the Director of UN-Habitat’s regional office for Africa.
The social and economic impact of the pandemic, food and water security and governance and transparency are crucial issues for North Africa, says Kroll's Amine Antari.
Ugandan telemedicine startup Rocket Health, which raised $5m in March, has big regional plans to scale in a market that has mushroomed during the pandemic.
Most Ugandan startups are still in the early growth stages and have not yet scaled business models beyond their own borders, but some pioneers are leading the way.
What will the transition to the new mandatory financial standard for payments mean for banks and their operations? Stone X and African Banker held a workshop to outline solutions.
Ngozi Megwa, Senior Vice President, Digital Partners & Enablers, EEMEA, Mastercard, tells us how the company is helping to empower small businesses in Africa.
