Africa’s most innovative countries look to boost 570-million internet user base

Professionals from the ICT and telecommunications industries weigh up continent’s strengths and its challenges.

Historically African investors now have more saving options than ever before says Tony Mallam, Managing Director at upnup.

Despite the proliferation of African Fintech start-ups, opportunities to solve numerous financial roadblocks across the continent exist says Justin Asher, Head of Strategy & Marketing at Upnup.

Cryptocurrency scams, as well as organised and financial crimes such as money laundering or crypto laundering, are on the rise across Africa - particularly in South Africa says Justin Asher, Head of Marketing and Strategy at upnup.

To butcher a cliché, the best time to invest in Bitcoin was a decade ago says Tony Mallam, Managing Director, upnup.

Measures should benefit both consumers and legitimate cryptocurrency companies, given that they’re specifically aimed at bad actors says Justin Asher, upnup Head of Strategy & Marketing.