Governance & Policy
Regulations, laws, directives and policies, that affect African startups, the financial sector, telecoms, cyber security, among others. It’s unpredictable nature either enables, stifles or is neutral on innovation
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After a police X account hack falsely declared President Hassan dead, Tanzania blocked access to the platform, invoking national security.
South Africa may let Starlink skip local ownership rules via infrastructure investment, as it aims to boost Internet access and attract global tech players.
A new US bill proposing a 5% tax on remittances by non-citizens could shake Africa’s fintech space, threatening startups like Lemfi and NALA.
Since Nigeria’s SEC secured the Investment and Securities Act 2025, changing the way local crypto exchanges operate, proper regulatory oversight has gained favour with operators in the ecosystem.
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Over 370,000 JAMB candidates were hit by a tech glitch because JAMB forgot to install a key update on Lagos and South-East servers. Here are 7 answers about how JAMB 2025 error happened.
Nigeria’s advertisement regulator ARCON is on a legal crusade between existing law and content creators as it now requires approval before posting sponsored content after winning a landmark court case.
Meta says a controversial chat alert seen by Nigerian users was part of a global anti-scam test and not targeted at any country.
A Federal High Court has ruled that the FCCPC overstepped its bounds in challenging MultiChoice’s price hike, violating the company’s right to fair hearing.
PayShap is South Africa’s instant payment system. But despite being designed for fast, low-cost payments, PayShap’s uptake remains low, especially among the low-income users it was meant to serve.
Kenya orders Worldcoin to delete citizens’ biometric data, setting a bold precedent for digital privacy and data sovereignty in Africa.
Meta may shut down Facebook and Instagram in Nigeria over nearly $300 million in fines and strict data rules that it deems unrealistic.
The CBN has slammed Paystack with a ₦250m fine for running its Zap app without the proper licence, spotlighting the regulator’s firm stance on fintech compliance in Nigeria.
Meta has been fined $220 million by Nigeria’s FCCPC for discriminatory data practices, with a 60-day deadline for compliance.
The world is five years away from the SDGs deadline, and African technology companies are making significant contributions to reaching the set goals.
Ghana partners with Zipline to deliver essential health supplies via drones after USAID programme disruptions.
From tracking public spending to monitoring elections, these Nigerian startups are using technology to make government more transparent, efficient, and responsive to citizens’ needs.
The House of Reps has ordered Remita to refund ₦182.77bn to the FG following an audit. This comes as the government introduces TMRAS to improve transparency in public fund management.
South Africa has suspended new SASSA card issuance over compliance concerns, affecting over 1.3 million grant recipients. A temporary extension of old cards offers relief, but the crisis highlights deeper problems in the country’s public service systems.
Starlink has secured a 10-year license to operate in Lesotho, boosting rural internet access while regulatory hurdles continue to block its entry into South Africa.
