South Africa Economy Posts 0.8% Growth in Q2 2025
South Africa’s economy grew 0.8% in Q2 2025, but structural barriers continue to stall meaningful,…
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Bank of Ghana Suspends Flutterwave, Afriex, Cellulant Over Unauthorized Remittance Deals
Bank of Ghana halts remittance services by Flutterwave, Afriex, Cellulant, and UBA Ghana over repeated…
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Ripple Expands RLUSD Stablecoin to Africa Through Chipper Cash, VALR, and Yellow Card
Ripple launches its U.S. dollar stablecoin RLUSD in Africa, boosting payments, liquidity, and humanitarian aid…
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BRICS Loans in Chinese Yuan Attract Developing Nations Over Costly US Dollar
Developing nations shift to Chinese yuan loans from BRICS, citing lower borrowing costs and massive…
South Africa Rejects BRICS De-Dollarization, Sparking Exit Speculation Amid Economic and Political Costs
South Africa dismisses BRICS currency union as misinformation, fueling exit talks over economic stagnation, geopolitical…
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Nigeria SEC, Cambridge, and Busha Launch Crypto Course as Provisional Licences Face Delays One Year On
Nigeria SEC teams with Cambridge and Busha on crypto course, while slow progress leaves provisional…
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Nigeria SEC Confirms 33% of Population Uses Crypto, Unveils New Rules to Curb ₦1 Trillion Losses
Nigeria SEC confirms 33% population active in crypto, unveils new rules to combat ₦1 trillion…
Abuja Court Joins Moniepoint in N21 Billion Fraud Case Involving EFCC, POS Merchants
Abuja court joins Moniepoint in N21B fraud case linked to Providus Bank POS glitch, EFCC,…
Abuja Court Joins Moniepoint in N21 Billion Fraud Case Involving EFCC, POS Merchants
Abuja court joins Moniepoint in N21B fraud case linked to Providus Bank POS glitch, EFCC,…
China’s Africa Exports Surge 25% in 2025, Reaching $122 Billion Amid US Tariff Pressures
China’s exports to Africa surge 25% in 2025, hitting $122B, as US tariffs redirect trade…
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Stablecoin Adoption Surges Amid USD Crises in Egypt, Nigeria, and Argentina
Stablecoins hit $35B in volumes as Egypt, Nigeria, and Argentina face currency collapse, inflation, and…
South Africa Plans Sweeping Derivatives Market Reforms to Reduce Systemic Risks
South Africa is tightening oversight of OTC derivatives, introducing new clearing and capital rules to…
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Nigeria Deports Over 100 Foreigners for Cybercrime in Major Crackdown
Nigeria intensifies its cybercrime crackdown, deporting over 100 foreign nationals linked to romance scams and…
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Interpol’s Operation Serengeti 2.0 Nets 1,200 Cybercrime Arrests, $97M Recovered
Interpol’s crackdown highlights the global rise of crypto crime, exposing scams, illegal mining, and billion-dollar…
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African Telecom and Finance Sectors Hit Hardest by Cyberattacks
Africa faces a cybercrime surge, with telecom, finance, and government sectors hardest hit as attacks…
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Nigeria Tops Africa’s Stablecoin Market With $22B Transactions
Nigeria leads Africa’s stablecoin boom with $22B transactions, driving innovation, financial inclusion, and transforming cross-border…
Foreign Investors Flock Back to South African Bonds, Delivering Top Emerging Market Returns
South Africa’s bonds are attracting strong foreign inflows, offering some of the highest real yields…
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South Africa to Launch Cross-Border Crypto Framework in 2025
South Africa plans strict new rules for cross-border crypto transfers, targeting exchanges to combat illicit…
India Eyes Nigerian Oil Purchases in Naira, Boosting De-Dollarization Efforts
India’s potential purchase of Nigerian oil in naira could mark a major push toward global…
BRICS Expansion 2025: 11 Members, 32 More Nations in Line to Join
BRICS expands to 11 members, with 32 more nations seeking to join the influential economic…
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Lagos Court Jails Man Over $42,000, ₦37m Crypto Fraud
A Lagos court has sentenced a man to prison for laundering millions in cryptocurrency, cash,…
South Africa Urges U.S. to Reconsider 30% Tariff on Exports
South Africa is pushing for U.S. tariff relief as a 30% duty threatens its key…
Nigeria Flags $2.1B in Suspicious Crypto Deals Across West Africa
Nigeria is warning West Africa about rising crypto crime as $2.1 billion in shady transactions…
Botswana Explores Launching a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Botswana is exploring digital currency to modernize its financial system, boost inclusion, and keep pace…
South Africa Slapped With 30% U.S. Tariff Amid Trade Tensions
Trump's new tariffs hit African exports hard, especially South Africa, shaking up Agoa trade…