Africa's Tech Future, Today.
How governments, central banks and regulators are shaping — or slowing — the ecosystem. Telecom policy, data protection law, fintech licensing, and the taxation of digital services.
Proposed amendments to Kenya's payment system regulations seek to give the Central Bank direct oversight over significant equity investments in payment firms. While the reforms aim to enhance market stability and compliance, required regulatory approvals could lengthen fundraising cycles for growing startups.
South Africa's Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, is working to rebuild the nation's national artificial intelligence policy framework. After withdrawing an earlier draft due to fabricated academic citations generated by AI, the ministry has instituted disciplinary proceedings and appointed an expert advisory panel to produce a verified policy.
After eight years running Ethiopia's dominant telecom operator, Frehiwot Tamru moves into government as Minister of Innovation and Technology. Her move raises questions for both the ministry and Ethio Telecom.
A national salary study reveals that 46 out of every 100 Nigerian workers earn below ₦200,000 ($150) per month. The data highlights systemic wage pressures, currency inflation impacts, and income disparities across the formal and informal workforce.
The Central Bank of Kenya is seeking enhanced regulatory authority to intervene in and directly manage troubled financial technology companies. The proposed legislative changes aim to protect consumer funds and preserve systemic stability across the digital financial services sector.
The Foundation for Digital Justice has filed a lawsuit against TikTok Inc. at the Federal High Court in Abuja over access restrictions affecting users in northern Nigeria. The legal action addresses alleged geoblocking across Kano, Kaduna, Kebbi, and Sokoto states.
The insolvency proceedings of Koko Networks (UK) Limited have hit a hurdle as administrators fail to secure viable offers for its carbon credit assets. With major debt liabilities looming, creditors face near-total losses as the British entity progresses through a formal wind-down.
The insolvency proceedings of Koko Networks (UK) Limited have hit a hurdle as administrators fail to secure viable offers for its carbon credit assets. With major debt liabilities looming, creditors face near-total losses as the British entity progresses through a formal wind-down.
A commercial dispute involving $231,000 in unremitted funds led to the arrest of FlexPay directors following a complaint by Kenyan retail giant Naivas. The conflict highlights growing friction between established brick-and-mortar retailers and digital payment platforms operating in emerging markets.
The multi-billion-dollar acquisition of IHS Towers by MTN has cleared critical antitrust hurdles across key African markets. However, strict oversight terms aim to protect open competition and encourage local ownership in telecommunication infrastructure.
Meta Platforms has filed an appeal against a judicial decision preventing the tech giant from forcing Nigerian consumers to consent to ad tracking and behavioural profiling. The legal battle underscores escalating tensions between multinational technology corporations and African regulatory authorities over data privacy rights, platform monetization, and market dominance.
Meta is challenging a regulatory ruling that prohibits the social media giant from making ad-tracking consent mandatory for Nigerian users. The legal battle highlights intensifying scrutiny surrounding big tech data collection and user privacy protections across African jurisdictions.
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