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CBN Orders Nigerian Financial Institutions to Deploy Automated Anti-Money Laundering Systems

The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed all financial institutions in the country to implement automated anti-money laundering systems as part of new regulatory standards…

By: Bankole Charity

Kenya Introduces SMS-Based Traffic Fines System to Digitise Road Enforcement

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has launched a new Instant Fines Traffic Management System designed to modernise traffic law enforcement across Kenya through…

By: Bankole Charity

Zambia Partners Obrizum Group to Pilot AI Integration in Schools and TEVET Institutions

The Zambia government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Obrizum Group Ltd to pilot the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the country’s education…

By: Adesanya Ireoluwa

FMO Approves €2.5m Grant to Support Climate Tech Startups in Africa

The Dutch development bank FMO has approved a €2.5 million development contribution to support early-stage climate technology startups backed by the Persistent Africa Climate Venture…

By: Adesanya Ireoluwa

Sovereign AI for Africa: Cassava Technologies Unveils Powerhouse Cloud Partner Programme

LONDON & JOHANNESBURG – In a massive leap toward digital independence for the Global South, Cassava Technologies has officially launched the Cassava Cloud Partner (CCP)…

By: Innovation Author

Move Over, Congestion: Morocco’s Weego Scoops $1.1M to Rewrite African Commuting

CASABLANCA – In a major win for African “Smart City” tech, Moroccan-Senegalese mobility startup Weego has successfully raised $1.1 million in a fresh funding round…

By: Bankole Charity

AfDB Commits €6.5m to Boost Tech Startups Across Francophone Africa

The African Development Bank Group has approved a €6.5 million investment aimed at accelerating the growth of technology startups across French-speaking regions of West and…

By: Inyang Deborah

Zambia’s President Meets Mobile Money Operators to Boost Financial Inclusion

Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding digital financial inclusion following a high-level engagement with the Payments Association of Zambia at State House….

By: Aikabeli Isreal

Nigeria, EU Sign Landmark Science and Technology Cooperation Deal

Nigeria and the European Union have formalised a new science and technology cooperation agreement aimed at deepening research collaboration, boosting innovation, and expanding funding opportunities…

By: Bankole Charity

South Africa Commits R700m to Digital Economy, Targets Data Infrastructure Growth in 2026 Budget

South Africa has earmarked R700 million for the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies in its 2026 national budget, signaling a strong push toward digital…

By: Aikabeli Isreal

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