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Google commits to keeping Ad Platforms safe for African users, advertisers, publishers
Google has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that user data are well protected on its advertising platforms amid…
Chipper Cash receives license to provide money transfer services in Malawi
Pan-African cross-border payment startup Chipper Cash has acquired a license to provide money transfer Value Added Services in Malawi, the…
Egypt’s Tabby raises $58m for product expansion
Tabby, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) company based in the Middle East and North Africa region, recently…
Fincra receives PSSP license from the Central bank of Nigeria
Africa payment infrastructure company, Fincra has announced that it has been granted its commercial Payment Service Solution Provider…
Acronis report reveals the average cost of data breaches will surpass US$5 million per incident in 2023
Between July and October, Acronis found that the proportion of phishing attacks has risen by 1.3x, accounting for 76% of all attacks – an 18% increase from a previous Acronis report
East African Community set to decide details for the launch of Regional Central Bank
East African Community (EAC) is set to decide core details about the launch of the proposed regional central…
Twitter Blue launches on Android at the same $11 price as iOS
The annual plan for subscription to Blue, only available on the web, was priced at $84, a discount to the monthly web subscription price of $8
Bitzlato accused of laundering $700 million, Binance named as counterparty
Bitzlato founder, Anatoly Legkodymov, has been arrested and charged with laundering illicit funds— about $700 million. This apprehension…
Meta announces new update for Facebook sellers using business page
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced that sellers will no longer be able to create vehicle…
Microsoft to lay off 10,000 employees before the end of 2023
Microsoft has confirmed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it plans to lay off approximately 10,000…
