Uganda is considering a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Uganda is considering a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in a move that has drawn policy attention to the large…
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Burkina Faso: Mlipuko wa mgodi wa dhahabu waua watu 55
Mlipuko ulitokea katika hifadhi ya baruti
Ethiopia begins generating electricity from controversial mega-dam
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is set to be the largest hydroelectric scheme in Africa but has been at the centre of a regional dispute ever since work first began in 2011.
Africa Gaming Industry on the Rise
“Gaming in Africa is exploding. Crucially, this applies not only to people playing games, but also those willing to pay as well,” said Carry1st CEO and Co-founder, Cordel Robbin-Coker.
Banana leaves and fish scales taking fashion to wild places
Some companies are determined to bring the new textiles into the mainstream.
Meta agrees to pay $90m in suit against Facebook for tracking users
The suit alleged the social media giant violated privacy guidelines by tracking its users’ visits to outside web pages that contained Facebook “like” buttons in order to better target ads.
Snapchat to introduce revenue sharing ads in creators’ stories
This is the first time that Snapchat creators will be able to make money from the ad revenue on Stories.
Kenya-Tanzania cross-border trade hits US$905.5 million
Bilateral trade between Kenya and Tanzania hit US$905.5 million from January to November 2021, according to the Central Bank of…
Papua New Guinea to reopen to vaccinated travellers
The rules had caused diplomatic spats most notably with India and China.
Investing in the Creative industry in Africa
The creative industry is a hidden gem with the potential to contribute significantly to the mainstream economy. For that reason, African economies must take advantage of their creative potential to strategically coordinate the arts industry.
