Stablecoins test Africa's monetary future
ITWeb Africa interviewed industry experts to assess whether the next currency crisis could propel stablecoins from a niche asset into a parallel financial system across Africa.
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Helios Towers commits $150m to Senegal expansion
The commitment supports Senegal's goal of using digital technologies to drive economic growth and inclusion.
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