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Zimbabwe Plans to Come up With a Crypto Regulatory Framework
Zimbabwe has launched a public consultation on cryptocurrency, seeking feedback from crypto service providers.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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BLive Unveils EV Rental Program for Last-Mile Delivery Operators
BLive, a leading e-mobility platform based in India, has launched BLive EZY EV Rental Program.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Asia Pacific
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- distribution, e-mobility
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Zepto’s Upcoming $650 Million Funding Round to Value Startup at $3.5 Billion: Report
Zepto is a popular instant grocery delivery platform based in India.
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- Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- gig economy, startups
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NOW Money Raises USD $4 Million in New Funding
NOW Money in providing secure digital banking solutions specifically tailored for low-income and migrant workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, offering accessible financial services to those who often lack basic banking facilities.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- North America
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African Tech Titans vs. Red Tape: How Striking the Right Regulatory Balance Can Advance the Continent’s Economic Future
Africa has emerged as a pivotal player in the global tech marketplace, with a digital economy that’s projected to grow to $712 billion by 2050. Yet according to Seyi Ebenezer at Payaza Africa Ltd., this potential is threatened by regulatory frameworks that struggle to keep pace with the rapid evolution of technology. He explores how overly stringent regulation is impeding business and economic growth in the region, and how regulators can foster innovation while protecting consumers and other stakeholders.
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- Finance, Technology
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Press Release: Digital Future for Africa: African Development Bank and Intel to Train Millions in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The training will address socio-economic challenges and boost productivity in key growth sectors such as agriculture, health, and education, thereby disrupting traditional growth cycles.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Wasoko-MaxAB E-Commerce Merger Faces Delays Amid Headwinds in Africa
The delay is important in part because of how high-profile this deal has been so far. It’s been described as “the largest merger in African e-commerce” by both companies.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- e-commerce, scale, startups
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NPCI International Payments and Central Reserve Bank of Peru to Enable UPI-like Real-Time Transactions
UPI‘s collaborative and open banking ethos “enables greater connectivity and interoperability with both domestic and international payment networks.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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