Category: Technology Innovation
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Bank of Ghana Declares 50 Loan Apps Illegal: What This Means for Fintech in Africa
By: Tekpwfari Stix El| panafrican.email Date: May 31, 2025 — Introduction In a decisive move to regulate the fast-growing digital lending space, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has declared 50 digital loan apps illegal, citing consumer abuse, data privacy violations, and failure to obtain proper licensing. The announcement has sparked intense public debate on financial…
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Meta Threatens to Pull Out of Nigeria Over $290 Million Fine
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing serious regulatory heat in Nigeria. The West African nation has imposed a hefty $290 million fine on the tech giant, accusing it of violating local laws related to digital operations and user data. In response, Meta has described the fine as “unrealistic” and…
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🇮🇳 Indian Court Orders Action to Block Proton Mail Over AI Deepfake Abuse Allegations
A high court in the Indian state of Karnataka has ordered the blocking of end-to-end encrypted email provider Proton Mail across the country. The High Court of Karnataka, on April 29, said the ruling was in response to a legal complaint filed by M Moser Design Associated India Pvt Ltd in January 2025. This is the second…
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FTC v. Meta Trial: The Future of Instagram and WhatsApp Is at Stake
On April 14, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) initiated a landmark antitrust trial against Meta Platforms, Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The FTC alleges that Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 were strategic moves to suppress competition and maintain dominance in the social media market. The outcome of…
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Africa: Jiji Expands Beyond Africa With Bangladesh E-Commerce Entry
African online marketplace Jiji will launch operations in Bangladesh, marking its first expansion outside the continent. The move targets the country’s growing middle class, mobile connectivity, and expanding e-commerce sector, which is expected to reach $13 billion by 2027, according to Payments and Commerce Market Intelligence (PCMI). Jiji operates in seven African countries, including Nigeria,…
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🇿🇼 Cassava Technologies Partners with Nvidia to Build Africa’s First AI Factory
In a groundbreaking move set to revolutionize Africa’s technology landscape, Cassava Technologies, the Pan-African digital infrastructure giant founded by Zimbabwean telecoms tycoon Strive Masiyiwa, has announced a strategic partnership with Nvidia to develop the continent’s first artificial intelligence (AI) factory. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Africa’s journey toward AI adoption and innovation. As…
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🇰🇪 TikTok moderator found dead in Kenya after being stranded for two years
Technology workers in Kenya have held a vigil for a colleague who died in unclear circumstances after she was unable to travel to her home in Nigeria for two years. Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi, a content moderator for TikTok employed by the subcontractor Teleperformance Kenya, died last week and her decomposing body was discovered in her…
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🇰🇪Smart Hospitals: Nakuru invests in fibre internet at its health facilities
Nakuru County has launched a large-scale digital health transformation that will result in the installation of high-speed internet in its Level 4 and 5 hospitals. The initiative, a joint effort by the County Department of Health Services, the Ministry of Health Digital Health Team, Safaricom and Konvergenz Co., aims at modernizing public hospitals and improving…
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South Sudan orders temporary ban on social media over violence in neighboring Sudan
JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudanese authorities on Wednesday ordered telecoms to block access to social media for at least 30 days, citing concerns over the dissemination of graphic content relating to the ongoing violence against South Sudanese in neighboring Sudan. The temporary ban, which could be extended to up to 90 days, will come…
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Musa Khawula Remains Behind Bars Amid Legal Troubles
Renowned South African gossip blogger Musa Khawula, known for his controversial takes and a following of over 200,000, is facing a growing legal storm. Khawula, a polarizing figure in the social media space, appeared in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court earlier this week. The blogger’s latest court appearance stems from allegations of defamatory statements made against…
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