Tokenization
Ghana Gold Board to launch blockchain tracking system by end of 2026
Gyamfi said the system will use blockchain to record the movement and sale of each gram of gold purchased and exported.
Nov 25, 2025
Botswana
14 storiesBitcoin
South Africa’s Altvest to raise $210 million for Bitcoin treasury reserve
The Johannesburg-based firm will rename itself Africa Bitcoin Corp. and hold the cryptocurrency on its balance sheet.
Sep 9, 2025
Stablecoin
Visa expands stablecoin strategy into Africa with Yellow Card partnership
Both firms plan to explore opportunities to drive stablecoin adoption in treasury management and cross-border payments across markets where Yellow Card is regulated.
Jun 24, 2025
Stablecoin
Coinbase taps Yellow Card as on- and off-ramp partner for African expansion
Starting in February, Coinbase users in 20 African countries can buy USDC directly from the Coinbase Wallet App.
Jan 12, 2024
Tokenization
Botswana’s president advocates blockchain for transparent diamond production
The country’s diamond mining partner, De Beers Group, recently launched a blockchain tracing system, Tracr, to verify if diamonds are ethically sourced.
Oct 28, 2023
State of fiat
Botswana gets more diamonds from De Beers after protracted negotiations
The agreement gets Botswana an increased 30% fee of De Beers diamond mining.
Jul 3, 2023
State of fiat
Inflation in Africa: Latest data shows worsening figures across the board
Figures show 50% of countries with available data experienced an increase in consumer prices in March.
May 10, 2023
State of fiat
Inflation in Africa: Many countries continue to witness historically high consumer prices
While some countries recorded improved inflation figures, the cost of living across the continent remains prohibitively high.
Mar 24, 2023
State of fiat
Inflation in Africa: Many countries continue to witness historically high consumer prices
While some countries recorded improved inflation figures, the cost of living across the continent remains prohibitively high.
Mar 24, 2023
ANALYSIS
State of fiat
ANALYSIS60% of African countries recorded lower consumer prices in December
Further contractions in consumer prices suggest that central banks’ tactics to curb inflation are productive.
Feb 1, 2023
CBDC
BIS survey finds differing motivations in African CBDC adoption
More than half of the surveyed central banks said the ability to provide cash in a digital form was the leading consideration for exploring CBDC.
Dec 6, 2022
ANALYSIS
State of fiat
ANALYSISOctober 2022 inflation report: Consumer prices are rising at a slower pace in many African countries
Zimbabwe’s inflation has slowed for the second consecutive month as East African countries report double-digit rates.
Nov 28, 2022
ANALYSIS
State of fiat
ANALYSISSeptember 2022 inflation report: Food prices have become Africa’s main inflation driver
At least 16 countries on the continent reported inflation rates higher than 10% in Sept. Zimbabwe's inflation rate slowed from 285% in Aug. to 280.4% in Sept.
Nov 23, 2022
ANALYSIS
State of fiat
ANALYSISAugust inflation watch: High food prices plague African countries
Zimbabwe continues to experience hyperinflation while other countries on the continent struggle to rein in rising consumer prices.
Sep 26, 2022