Africa

On Tuesday, Facebook confirmed that it would be ending its contract with Sama, the outsourcing firm responsible for moderating graphic content in East Africa. The news, first reported by Time …

Minister of Communications Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says that the Postbank is ready to take up the role of a state bank in South Africa, with plans underway to roll out 100 …

China’s new Foreign Minister Qin Gang is starting his term with a weeklong trip to five African countries, the Foreign Ministry announced Monday. Qin, who until recently was ambassador to …

Nepal’s authorities have once again taken steps to block cryptocurrency-related activities. In a Jan. 8 notification, Nepal’s Telecommunications Authority instructed all internet service providers (ISP) to prevent operating and managing …

Crypto exchange Binance has been a major talking point since the downfall of FTX, both inside and outside of the crypto industry. The company and its founder, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, …

Coinbase Global Inc. said on Tuesday it will cut about 950 jobs, or 20% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring plan that marks the third round of layoffs …

Releaf, a technology company that makes it easier for consumer goods manufacturers in Africa to access high-quality ingredients for their factories, has raised $3.3 million in an oversubscribed Pre-Series A …

Global cloud communications platform Infobip reveals its top five trends for customer experience and omnichannel communications for 2023. According to global market research firm Forrester better customer experience leads to …

Canadian company Iristel has announced its expansion into Kenya after winning a legal tussle against Safaricom. This expansion provides Iristel with a presence in Africa, as it looks to expand …

Leading international satellite service operator IEC Telecom has kickstarted 2023 by introducing an innovative suite of services and solutions powered by Starlink. The new service portfolio has been designed to …