Tech

UfarmX wants to create blockchain-based digital ‘credit scores’ for African farmers

The US-based startup is expanding its operations into Senegal after conducting pilots in Nigeria.

Nigerian Police announces an arrest in connection to Patricia’s security breach

Bonse was alleged to have conspired to launder 50 million naira from funds stolen from Patricia.

World Mobile launches its first aerostat in Mozambique

The team waited in vain for 11 months to receive regulatory approval for the aerostat’s launch in Zanzibar, Tanzania, before it moved to Mozambique

Btrust, cofounded by Jack Dorsey and Jay Z, acquires African Bitcoin talent development firm Qala

The acquisition will see Qala rebrand as Btrust Builders with a new focus on providing training in open-source Bitcoin software development.

Worldcoin probe: Over 350,000 Kenyans signed up in the first week, officials reveal

Another contradiction about the project was the storage location of the collected data.

Patricia’s ‘grand’ plan to refund users is based on its profitability

Users will only be able to access their funds as the company makes profit.

Bybit partners with Riskbloq to integrate crypto trading for users

Riskbloq CEO says regulatory clarity in South Africa is helping more investors pivot to crypto assets.