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Zimbabwe’s telecoms regulator, POTRAZ, has proposed a law requiring all mobile phones, not just SIM cards to be registered in a national database using their unique IMEI numbers. Officially, the move aims to fight cybercrime, boost mobile security, and curb the sale of stolen phones. However, given Zimbabwe’s history of surveillance and political control, critics…

PayPal has teamed up with global money transfer platform TerraPay to enhance real-time cross-border transactions for users across the Middle East and Africa. This strategic partnership aims to make fund transfers faster, more secure, and accessible by seamlessly connecting banks, mobile wallets, and financial institutions to PayPal accounts. Through this collaboration, users can now link…

e& has unveiled its new Business Continuity as a Service (BCaaS), a fully-managed solution designed to help organizations prepare for disruptions, maintain operational stability, and safeguard growth. The launch was announced at the World Crises & Emergency Management Summit 2025 (WCEMS), hosted by NCEMA. BCaaS offers businesses a tailored, integrated framework that helps them identify…

Global data center giant Equinix is making a bold move to expand Nigeria’s internet infrastructure! The company which acquired MainOne for $320 million in 2022 has announced a fresh $140 million investment aimed at strengthening digital connectivity across southern Nigeria over the next two years. This expansion includes a brand-new data center in Port Harcourt…

Nigerian fintech FairMoney reported impressive growth in 2024, with gross revenue up by 62% to ₦121.9 billion and profit after tax rising to ₦7.9 billion, according to its unaudited financial report. A key driver was its reliance on customer deposits, which funded 56% of its loan book, up from just ₦2.9 billion in 2021 to…

A new report by the US Trade Representative highlights the growing frustration among US tech investors operating in Nigeria and Kenya. Despite being among Africa’s leading tech hubs, both countries are criticized for poor enforcement of anti-corruption and intellectual property (IP) laws, making it difficult for foreign firms to thrive. In Nigeria, issues like piracy,…