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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The Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Lesetja Kganyago, has warned against including Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, days after Donald Trump’s endorsement.
South Africa’s inflation rate crept higher to 3.0% in December 2024 as the cost of food, beverages, and housing soared.
South Sudan will block all social media for 90 days starting January 22, 2025, citing the spread of violent content linked to unrest in Sudan. However, neighbouring Sudan lost $1.2 billion to Internet shutdowns last year.
In the wake of the approval of the 50% hike in telecom services, Nigeria’s consumer protection commission has urged operators to ensure that services are on par with the increased costs.
As liquidity challenges in Nigeria’s banking sector worsened, banks increased their borrowings from the CBN by N13.3 trillion in 2024.
Eswatini wants to leverage Google’s tech to improve efficiency and accessibility to public services. But it also wants to spur economic growth by equipping its youth with essential digital skills.
Sustained economic reforms, lower inflation, and interest cuts are expected to ease credit conditions in South Africa’s banking sector in 2025, says S&P Global.
M-Pesa seeks to integrate with PesaLink, enhancing interoperability, expanding access to seamless mobile money and bank transactions while creating new growth and regulatory opportunities.
Nigeria’s second largest electricity distribution company company, Eko DisCo, will be acquired by Transgrid Enerco. The company, formed by three corporations with established investments in the power sector, could have more control over how it collects payments from consumers.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a 50% tariff hike, the first in over a decade, amid losses from naira devaluation and rising costs.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has introduced a shortcode-based payment system to simplify the process for businesses obtaining operating permits.
With Donald Trump assuming office as the 47th President of the United States, Techpoint Africa spoke to Africa-focused investors and founders on what his tenure portends for the tech ecosystem.
As part of its ongoing efforts to boost efficiency in financial operations, the Nigeria’s central bank has launched a naira payment solution for government agencies, which is projected to improve turnaround time by 70%.
Kenya has mandated that all social media companies establish physical offices in the country. This move follows the government’s commitment to take action against those misusing social media to defame public leaders and spread harmful content.
In a move designed to enhance operational efficiency and promote digital inclusion, the NIMC has mandated the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to register inmates across Nigeria for the National Identification Number (NIN).
The Central Bank of Nigeria has fined nine banks ₦150M each for failing to ensure cash availability at ATMs during the festive season. It also vowed stricter measures to enforce cash flow compliance.
The United States and Nigeria have signed a $2 million grant agreement to expand Nigeria’s fibre optic infrastructure by 90,000 kilometers.
Zambia’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken enforcement action against Standard Chartered Bank for mis-selling bonds issued by Chinese property developer Sino-Ocean to a local client.
Meta’s new moderation policies could worsen ethnic and religious tensions in Nigeria. While the company has not revealed when the new policy will be rolled out in Africa, experts believe citizens and the government need to be proactive.
Kenya plans to increase satellite ISP license fees by over 800%, raising questions about its impact on connectivity for underserved areas and smaller Internet providers.