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South African-based Fintr teaches finance through interactive gaming
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South African-based Fintr teaches finance through interactive gaming
South African firm Fintr uses gamification to educate youngsters about money management. Fintr promises to make money learning fun with superhero-themed stories, practical financial exercises, and competitive incentive systems. The platform instills excellent financial habits in children to prepare them for financial success. Fintr: Bridging the financial education gap In 2021, Elijah Djan and Danei […]
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Telegram’s latest update empowers users to combat explicit content in private DMs
In response to the recent arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France for “crimes committed by third parties” on the platform, the company said on its FAQ page that it had changed some of its privacy features and made it clear that users can report private chats to the company’s moderators. Durov Defends Telegram’s […]
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Ghana’s Ministry of Works and Housing has unveiled an online rent platform to boost transparency, access and fairness in the country’s rental market. This ministry move was heavily lauded by the real estate industry and renters as it contributed to solving the housing crisis and several challenges the two parties experienced. Read also: Digital platforms […]
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Kenya’s ICT sector undergoes major policy reforms after over 2 decades
Kenya’s ICT Sector Working Group (SWG) has submitted a landmark report to the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, marking the first major reform effort since 1998. The report, presented to Cabinet Secretary Margaret Ndung’u, outlines critical policy and legislative recommendations to align Kenya’s ICT environment with current global trends. Established in September […]
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According to a report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in the first half of 2024, Google, Netflix, Facebook, and other international businesses with operations in Nigeria paid the federal government N2.55 trillion in taxes. The sum is 158.76 per cent more than the N985.27 billion collected in the 2023 period prior. Value-added Tax […]
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Ghana was ranked Tier 1 in the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The GCI is a critical benchmark used worldwide to measure countries’ commitment to cybersecurity. With a significant score of 99.27%, Ghana has become Africa’s second-highest-scoring country after Mauritius. Ghana is also one of five countries in […]
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Egyptian fintech Paymob has extended its Series B round to $72 million, securing an additional $22 million to fuel its growth strategy across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The company, founded in 2015, specialises in digital financial services and mobile wallet technology, empowering merchants with innovative payment solutions. Read also: Egypt, China […]
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As Southern Africa grapples with increasing energy demands and a growing need for sustainability, several nations are turning to innovative power solutions to enhance energy independence. Namibia, in particular, is taking significant steps to reduce its reliance on energy imports by boosting local capacity through renewable energy projects. With neighbouring countries like Botswana and Ghana […]
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Zambian neobank Lupiya has announced a new partnership with Network International, a leading enabler of digital commerce across Africa and the Middle East, to launch an e-commerce-enabled debit card. This initiative marks a significant step towards expanding financial inclusion across the continent by providing individuals and small businesses with more secure and accessible financial tools. […]
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With the iPhone 16 leaks making headlines, anticipation for Apple’s latest smartphone release is at an all-time high. Among the plethora of leaked details, one aspect that has caught the attention of tech enthusiasts is the reported battery capacities. Let’s delve into the revelations provided by analyst Majin Bu and explore the potential implications for […]
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Regfyl, a Nigerian startup, received $1.1 million in pre-seed funding to improve its platform, which helps businesses maintain compliance. The round of funding, which includes an investment from Rally Cap and help from Techstars, DCG, Musha Ventures, Africa Fintech Collective, and private investors, will allow the business to hire more people, mainly in engineering, sales, […]
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