The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted approval-in-principle for Payment Service Bank (PSB) licenses to MTN Nigeria and Airtel Africa.
eNaira: Central Bank of Nigeria Launches Digital Currency
The eNaira, a new digital currency created and regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria, was finally launched on 25th October 2021.
DHL to Close Its Africa eShop Platform on 30th October
In a pop-up notification on its website, DHL Africa stated that it is shutting down its pan-African online retail platform, Africa e-Shop, on 30th October 2021.
MTN Eswatini Ordered to Shut Down Social Media Platforms as Protests for Democracy Continues
Following protests by citizens of Eswatini for a modern political and democratic system of government, which have been met with repression and violence, the Eswatini government has directed MTN Eswatini to shut down social media giant Facebook.
Lagos States Set to Empower 1 Million Youths with Digital Skills
The Lagos State Government has begun the empowerment of one million youths in the State with necessary digital skills to prevent cyber-crime and enhance the knowledge of youths in online security.
Bolt Food Launches Food Delivery Service in Johannesburg
Bolt launched its food delivery service Bolt Food in Johannesburg. The service will provide the city’s residents with access to food deliveries from more than 300 restaurants and fast-food outlets.
Egypt Signs Agreement with Nokia to Build First IoT infrastructure
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has announced the signing of a cooperation agreement between Telecom Egypt and Nokia to establish the first Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure in Egypt.
Autochek Officially Launches in Kenya
AutoChek, an automotive technology company using technology to re-create the buying, maintenance, and selling experience of automobiles in Africa, has officially launched in Kenya.
Pan-African Film Festival Kicks Off in Burkina Faso
The 27th edition of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) kicked off in Burkina Faso on Saturday with a grand ceremony. The festival that was earlier scheduled for February was postponed due to COVID-19.
Rwanda’s Protection of Personal Data and Privacy Law Takes Effect
On 15th October 2021, Rwanda’s Law Relating to the Protection of Personal Data and Privacy Law, which is the first single and comprehensive legal enactment on privacy and data protection in the country, was published in the Official Gazette and this publication brings the law into effect.