Visa intends to strengthen foothold in Central Africa
The company has prioritised promoting closer collaboration among financial institutions and enhancing digital payment infrastructure.
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Central African digital payments ecosystem gets a boost
A new partnership is expected to have a substantial impact on digital payments in Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea.
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Bank of Central African States cautions against cryptocurrency investment
BEAC Governor underlines organisation’s stance following extraordinary meeting of the Bank’s monetary policy committee.
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Equatorial Guinea faces internet shutdown over unsettled bills
Country’s Vice President has warned that issues with the transaction could impact connectivity.
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Bank of Central African States urged to move on CBDC adoption
Outcome of an extraordinary meeting hosted by the financial regulator.
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CAR’s crypto adoption upsets regional bloc’s monetary accord
Bank of Central African States issues point of order to CAR.
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Cameroon, CAR seal deal for fibre optic interconnection
The latest MoU forms part of the broader Central African Backbone (CAB) project.
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Cameroon tackles cryptocurrency to address chaotic market
Authorities are said to be keen to have a clear, operational and strategic understanding of cryptocurrency operations.
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Free roaming now official in central Africa
Member states of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community pen bilateral agreements.
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Cameroon, Gabon stand out in the mobile money pack
Bank of Central African States (BEAC) cited a report on the state of electronic payment services in Central African Economic and Monetary Community.
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Cameroon govt says cryptocurrencies being used to fund terrorism
Ministry of Finance report highlights lack of a legal framework on the digital currency and anonymity of users as key risks.
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Central African MNOs warned to stop deducting airtime as payment
Bank of Central African States emphasises that subscriber airtime can only be deducted for communications and data subscription.