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  • Uber Drivers in South Africa Demand Fairer Fares and Lower Commissions Amid Rising Fuel Costs.

    Ride‑hailing drivers in South Africa are intensifying calls for fare adjustments and reduced commission fees from major platforms like Uber, as the burden of rising fuel prices and operating costs erodes their earnings. In recent years, fuel costs in South Africa have climbed steadily, increasing the daily expenses drivers face just to stay on the…

  • Zambia’s Mobile Sector Revenue Climbs 13.9% to ZMW 13.2 Billion in 2025.

    Zambia’s mobile telecommunications sector continues to demonstrate resilience and growth, with total revenue reaching ZMW 13.2 billion in June 2025, marking a 13.9% increase compared to the previous year. This growth underscores the sector’s central role in driving digital connectivity and financial inclusion in the country. (luse.co.zm) Analysts attribute the revenue increase to higher mobile…

  • Hamilton Labs Secures AXIAN Backing to Scale Dollar Stablecoin Infrastructure in Africa.

    Hamilton Labs, the company behind the USDh stablecoin, has received strategic backing from AXIAN Investment, marking a significant milestone in the development of dollar‑pegged digital currency infrastructure across Africa. USDh is a fully backed dollar stablecoin anchored to U.S. government‑grade assets. Unlike typical algorithmic or partially backed tokens, USDh maintains its peg through robust reserves,…

  • Nigerian Telecom Regulator Unveils New Identity Management System to Combat Fraud.

    The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken a major step toward strengthening digital security by introducing the Telecoms Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS) — a new identity management framework designed to curb fraud tied to mobile phone numbers and improve trust in Nigeria’s communications ecosystem. Phone numbers in Nigeria serve as more than just a…

  • Kuda Bank Streamlines Operations, Hundreds of Employees Impacted.

    On March 25, 2026, staff at Kuda Bank experienced one of the most unsettling moments in their professional lives. During a company‑wide video call with executives, hundreds of employees were informed that their roles had been terminated as part of a major restructuring effort. Founded in 2019 and known across Nigeria as one of the…

  • Kenyan Treasury Confirms Finance Bill Will Maintain Current Tax Rates.

    The Kenyan government has firmly stated that it will not increase existing taxes or introduce new ones in the upcoming Finance Bill, a move aimed at easing public anxiety over rising living costs and avoiding renewed public backlash. National Treasury officials, including Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, addressed Parliament and the media to reassure Kenyans that…