Kenya says Flutterwave, Chipper Cash not licensed to operate

Mobile money platform slams tough measures and says these have impacted growth.

Start-ups from Kenya, Nigeria and Zimbabwe selected for best innovations in health-tech, each win €250,000.

Econet Wireless bemoans new tax obligation, despite a surge in data and revenue income according to its latest results.

Company announces its objective after having officially reached 100 000 users, on the back of expansion into Ghana and Kenya.

Locals can now use PayPal’s Xoom mobile payment service for remittances.

Company unable to secure a tariff review, amid hyper-inflationary environment and ongoing battle with theft, vandalism.

Malawi Stock Exchange-listed Press Corporation confirms decision, but offers little detail regarding the move.

Significant increase in internet and mobile device-based banking, central bank confirms.

West African country releases Draft Code of Practice that compels platforms to establish local offices and provide detailed accounts of content management to authorities.

Federation of Enterprises of Congo (FEC) business and commerce grouping for Congolese companies wants to engage authorities.

Officials roll out telecommunications traffic monitoring system in bid to curb ongoing threats to operator’s revenue base.

Move has been met with mixed response as government continues to focus on digital and e-commerce ventures.