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Africa

Africa market trend intelligence tracks cloud service, regional ISP, national telecom, data centre, and institutional infrastructure signals across African internet infrastructure markets. BTW.MEDIA connects published reports with regional context, public evidence, company actions, governance pressure, capital deployment, and operating constraints so readers can follow market demand, network expansion, competitive change, and operational risk in the digital infrastructure economy. The page explains which infrastructure sectors are moving, which actors are exposed, what public sources support the signal, and why regional execution conditions matter. It helps readers move from scattered announcements to a clearer view of what is changing, which signals are supported by evidence, and which infrastructure decisions may matter over the next planning cycle. It is designed for repeat research, giving operators, investors, analysts, and policy readers a stable way to compare market movement by region, industry, consequence, confidence, and downstream impact on customers, procurement, regulation, and capital planning.

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Cloud Service

CCSA investigates Microsoft’s cloud computing licensing practices

The Competition Commission of South Africa is expected to file a complaint about Microsoft’s cloud computing licensing practices.

Apr 9, 2024
NETWORK SHUTDOWN

Cloud Service

Fighting Back Against Internet Shutdowns in Zimbabwe

OUR TAKE:Governments often mistakenly believe that shutting down the Internet can quell unrest, stop the spread of misinformation, reduce the harm of cybersecurity threats, or, as in the case of exam-related shutdowns in Algeria and Iraq, curb cheating.But shutdowns are highly…

Mar 29, 2024
Binance executive escapes Nigerian custody reviewed editorial briefing visual

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Binance executive escapes Nigerian custody

An executive of cryptocurrency exchange Binance has escaped custody in Nigeria, where a criminal investigation into money laundering has been launched against the platform. The escape for Binance exec Nadeem Anjarwalla, the regional manager for Binance in Africa, “fled Nigeria…

Mar 26, 2024
African fintech Union54 launches chat + payment app source-backed briefing visual

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African fintech Union54 launches chat + payment app

Zambia-based fintech company Union54 has launches a new social commerce platform called ChitChat, aiming to accelerate commerce across Africa. New social commerce platform ChitChat provides convenience for businesses in Africa ChitChat, the new social commerce platform developed…

Mar 22, 2024
Thunes and Visa extend digital wallet partnership to Asia and Africa reviewed editorial briefing visual

Institutional

Thunes and Visa extend digital wallet partnership to Asia and Africa

International payments company Thunes extends Visa partnership to Asia and Africa, over 108 digital wallet types, and bank accounts.

Mar 22, 2024
South Africa to licence 60 digital asset exchanges by month end reviewed editorial briefing visual

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South Africa to licence 60 digital asset exchanges by month end

South Africa to mandate licenses for about 60 cryptocurrency firms by month-end, leading the continent in digital asset exchange regulation.

Mar 14, 2024
Nigerian central bank partners with Gluwa to grow eNaira platform source-backed briefing visual

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Nigerian central bank partners with Gluwa to grow eNaira platform

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and blockchain platform Gluwa are jointly promoting the eNaira central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Mar 7, 2024
Nigeria issues summons to Binance CEO over alleged financial crimes reviewed editorial briefing visual

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Nigeria issues summons to Binance CEO over alleged financial crimes

The Nigerian House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes has called upon Binance CEO Richard Teng to provide testimony.

Mar 4, 2024
Mamamoni’s Innovative Approach Receives Key Funding Support reviewed editorial briefing visual

Institutional

Mamamoni’s Innovative Approach Receives Key Funding Support

Mamamoni has secured a significant grant of €250,000 from the Challenge Found for Youth Employment (CFYE). This investment, aimed at supporting Mamamoni’s mission over the next two years, will be instrumental in expanding the company’s network of female agents and furthering…

Feb 26, 2024
Kenya Calls for Immediate Halt to Worldcoin Project reviewed editorial briefing visual

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Kenya Calls for Immediate Halt to Worldcoin Project

Image credit: Raw Pixel via Freepik Kenya’s Parliamentary Committee has issued a strong recommendation to halt the controversial Worldcoin cryptocurrency initiative. This comes due to privacy concerns and the urgent need for robust regulations. The move comes after a series of…

Oct 3, 2023
Kenyan-Based ROAM Introduces Innovative All-Electric Bus reviewed editorial image

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Kenyan-Based ROAM Introduces Innovative All-Electric Bus

Image credit: Roam Kenyan electric mobility pioneer, ROAM, has rolled out a groundbreaking addition to its eco-friendly vehicle lineup. The company recently introducted “Move,” an all-electric shuttle bus. This initiative aims to improve Kenya’s public transportation system while…

Sep 18, 2023