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World Bank Calls for Increased Education Spending in Africa, Support Digital Technologies

  The World Bank has emphasized the urgent need for African nations to boost spending on quality education. This call to action is aimed at leveraging mega-trends such as demographic transitions, advances in digital technologies, and the shift to green economies.  The World Bank’s latest regional economic update, Africa’s Pulse, highlights the importance of stabilizing […]

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Staying Secure in the Crypto Space: Defending Against Crypto Scams

  As Africa’s digital landscape continues to flourish, so do the scammers who prey on unsuspecting victims. Crypto scams have become a growing concern, targeting individuals with promises of easy wealth and financial freedom.  But beware, my friends, for these scams are as sly as a snake in the grass.  In this article, we’ll delve

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African Fintech Is Trending

  The African fintech ecosystem continues to expand, despite global economic challenges. As an investment segment, the fintech industry made up more than 25% of all venture capital rounds in the last few years, with South Africa joining other regional leaders, such as Egypt, Nigeria and Kenya. Out of the nine notable tech unicorns in

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Original Article By: https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/727/234740.html

East Africa: Environmentally Minded Bitcoin Mining Company “Gridless” Acquires $2m for East African Expansion Drive

  Gridless is a company involved in rural electrification and community projects in Kenya and has acquired $2m to expand into other East African markets. Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc is part of the companies that have contributed to the funding round for the bitcoin miner. Gridless, an environmentally minded bitcoin mining company in rural Kenya, has

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Original Article By: https://thisisafrica.me/politics-and-society/bitcoin-gridless-acquires-2m-for-east-african-expansion/

Strike Partners with Bitnob to Improve Remittance Payments into Africa

  Strike has partnered with Bitnob to facilitate cross-border payments into Africa. The service will be available to users in Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya, but Strike will expand to other African countries soon. The feature does not require people to use Bitcoin themselves. Strike’s Send Globally service is now in Africa Bitcoin company Strike announced

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Original Article By: https://coinjournal.net/news/strike-partners-with-bitnob-to-improve-remittance-payments-into-africa/