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  • Apple Brings Tap to Pay on iPhone to South Africa, Expanding Contactless Payments for Businesses.

    Apple has officially launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in South Africa, allowing businesses to accept contactless payments directly through an iPhone without needing a separate card machine. The feature enables merchants to receive payments from contactless bank cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets using only their phones. The rollout marks another step in…

  • Binance Says AI Security Systems Helped Prevent $10.5 Billion in Potential Crypto Fraud.

    Binance says its AI-powered security systems helped prevent an estimated $10.5 billion in potential losses linked to fraud, scams, and cyberattacks over a 15-month period. The claim highlights how major cryptocurrency platforms are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence and automated monitoring tools to manage growing security threats in the digital asset industry. As crypto adoption…

  • Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 Signals Tougher Oversight for Crypto Platforms and Wallet Users.

    Kenya’s proposed Finance Bill 2026 could introduce stricter rules for cryptocurrency platforms operating in the country, including possible requirements to identify the owners behind digital wallets. The proposal reflects a broader global trend where governments are increasing oversight of crypto activity as digital assets become more widely used for trading, payments, and cross-border transfers. If…

  • Amaya Is Building a Digital Infrastructure Layer for African Agriculture.

    Amaya is positioning itself as more than just another agritech startup. The company says it wants to become the “operating system” for African agriculture — a platform that connects farmers, suppliers, financial services, logistics, and agricultural data into a single digital ecosystem. In a sector where fragmentation remains one of the biggest barriers to productivity,…

  • How AI Tools Are Quietly Reshaping Journalism in Nigerian Newsrooms.

    Artificial intelligence is becoming part of daily newsroom operations in Nigeria, according to recent industry reports and media discussions around digital journalism. From headline generation to transcription, research assistance, and content editing, AI tools are increasingly being used by journalists and media organisations trying to keep up with the speed and pressure of modern news…

  • Inside Nigeria’s Healthcare System: Lessons from 8.4 Million Claims

    Nigeria’s healthcare system is often described through headlines about underfunding, brain drain, and overcrowded hospitals. But behind those headlines lies a more revealing source of truth: health insurance claims. When analysts reviewed 8.4 million healthcare claims across Nigeria, the data painted a vivid picture of how healthcare actually works for millions of people — where…