Browsing: Fintech

AFRINIC’s governance collapse in Mauritius sparks court battles, as Cloud Innovation and Lu Heng call for its dissolution and successor RIR.

Repeated postponements of court cases and elections show AFRINIC’s governance collapse and risk Africa’s internet future.

Meta AI reorganisation under superintelligence labs splits teams to boost innovation amid internal tensions.

FastHub Solutions provides Tanzania mobile money APIs, bulk SMS, USSD & IVR—simplifying fintech and telecom integration.

Google fine in Australia highlights Telstra deal and competition crackdown.

Monzo expands into UK mobile, signalling fintech growth and adding pressure on traditional telecoms.

The US government plans to take an equity stake in Intel under the Chips Act, linking subsidies to ownership in the semiconductor race.

World Mobile Chain Limited builds blockchain telecom, combining connectivity with digital identity and community networks.

Moov Africa Bénin, part of Maroc Telecom, drives Benin’s digital economy with mobile, Internet, eSIM, and Moov Money services.

Mauritius declares AFRINIC a “declared company,” prompting calls for a successor RIR to protect Africa’s internet governance.

Cloud Innovation challenges AFRINIC’s governance crisis and ICANN’s overreach, calling for a new regional registry.

Republik Labs CEO Michael Bennalack discusses the development of Mandala Chain, bridging with government services in Indonesia.