Ethiopia bans four US-based money transfer firms for unlicensed operations and illegal cross-border transactions
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Somalia has introduced an online visa system, allowing foreign nationals to apply digitally as part of efforts to simplify travel and improve border security.
Despite tax breaks and a ban on fuel-car imports, EVs remain out of reach for many Ethiopians. A typical EV costs about $12,000 against an average monthly income of under $200, and with poor resale value and few charging stations, electric cars remain a luxury.
The CBN’s push to geotag 4.2 million PoS terminals in 60 days risks repeating the chaos of the naira redesign, with major implications for operators, merchants, and financial inclusion.
With the August 1 deadline now passed, experts fear that open banking may become yet another promising policy that fails to materialise.
The CBN has ordered Moniepoint, OPay, PalmPay and others to geo-tag 4.2 million PoS devices within 60 days, restricting use to a 10-metre radius of merchants’ locations or face shutdown
Nigeria’s FCCPC has introduced new lending rules to better protect borrowers and rein in aggressive digital lenders, mandating transparency and stricter penalties for violations.
Egypt has unveiled its new FRA sandbox to regulate the country’s non-banking financial sector. Here are five key points to understand, from what the FRA sandbox is and to who benefits.
NCC introduces a five-year ban on former telecom regulators joining operators, aiming to curb conflicts of interest, boost transparency, and align with global best practices.
Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, Naspers SA CEO, has sold R239.6m worth of shares to settle taxes on vested options.
Ethiopia has banned four US-based remittance firms for operating without licences and facilitating unauthorised cross-border transactions.
NIMC warns Nigerians against selling their NINs for ₦2,000, citing rising cases of identity theft driven by poverty and low digital literacy.
Uganda plans to offer tax breaks to electric motorcycle assemblers, aiming to boost local production and cut emissions under its National E-Mobility Strategy.
Ghana plans to regulate crypto platforms by late September 2025, aligning with Africa’s broader move to bring digital assets into the formal financial system.
Nigeria’s ICT sector posted 31.6% nominal growth in Q1 2025, but real growth was just 5.43%. Inflation inflated the numbers, real output tells a less impressive story of actual expansion.
The West has shaped many African policies, but doing the same with AI could backfire. Still, experts say copying might not even be our biggest mistake.
Ethiopia has launched its first domestic credit card, marking a major step in the country’s digital finance journey. Backed by Sanupay and OpenWay, the card adds new options to a market dominated by mobile money.
With CAC’s new AI-driven portal, Nigeria’s small business owners may finally register their ventures in minutes, but only if the tech works as promised and hurdles like access and trust are overcome.
Ethiopia has passed its first startup law, offering tax breaks, streamlined licencing, and official recognition to boost its growing tech ecosystem.
Muhammadu Buhari’s presidency saw Nigeria’s tech sector thrive, but often in spite of his policies, not because of them. From bans to reforms, his tech legacy remains deeply conflicted.
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