Amid headwinds, Ethiopia's ban on petrol cars causes EV takeup With just 1.2M cars, it restricts gas-powered autos through high taxes, aiming to increase public transport and EV adoption amid low car ownership
South African telcos want streaming platforms to pay for infrastructure Industry union debates "Fair Share" for OTT services like Netflix to balance telecom costs, investments, and consumer impact
Past, present, future: Afriex's path through narrow remittance corridors Four years after launch, the platform now boasts 400,000 users and has expanded its reach, moving beyond the initial US-to-Nigeria gateway
Waza ends stealth with $8 million to take on B2B cross-border payments The Nigerian fintech focuses on providing payment and liquidity solutions for businesses in emerging markets
Africa's biggest crypto scam kingpin confirmed dead Johann Steynberg, mastermind of the MTI racket, passed on in Brazil after years on the run and months in custody
Equatorial Guinea's smallest province remains without internet President Teodoro cut off Annobón’s internet amid protests, raising concerns over human rights abuses and gov't repression
SA's taxman plans clampdown on Shein and Temu South Africa's tax authority tightens regulations on e-commerce imports, targeting low-cost platforms with new VAT and customs duties to protect local retailers