Could FSCA licenses be the growth catalyst crypto needs in SA?
April 25, 2024
By Samukele Mkhize, Country Compliance Head/MLRO South Africa for Binance As a global leader in the cryptocurrency industry, Binance recognises the significance of the South African Financial Sector Conduct Authority’s (FSCA) recent decision to include…
Real Estate, Checks, Luxury Items: Things More Likely Than Crypto to Be Instruments of Financial Crime
April 25, 2024
It is 2024, and Wall Street firms, led by the world’s biggest asset manager, BlackRock, race to provide bitcoin exposure to mainstream investors via regulated exchange-traded products. Around the world, millions of people use digital…
Vertiv Adds New Single-Phase, Global Voltage Output UPS Models to Fast-Growing Lithium-Ion Portfolio
April 24, 2024
Vertiv has announced the introduction of the extension of the Vertiv Liebert GXT5 Lithium-Ion double-conversion, on-line uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system for 5kVA-10kVA Global Voltage (GV) (200V-240V; Default 230V) applications. This expansion of the Liebert GXT5 Lithium-Ion line to…
Kenyan Startup, GoBEBA, Among the 3 Startups in Madica’s First Set of African Portfolio Companies
April 24, 2024
Madica has announced its first set of investments in three African startups. Madica is a structured investment program designed for pre-seed stage startups in Africa. Each of the three startups will receive $200,000 and will…
Safaricom launches Connect Academy to Offer Training for Fibre Optic Technicians
April 24, 2024
Announced on the sidelines of the Connected Africa Summit 2024, the academy aligns with Safaricom’s commitment to investing in robust fiber optic networks in Kenya and Ethiopia and the ICT Authority’s initiative to roll out extensive…
Moringa School Appoints Nikki Germany as CEO
April 24, 2024
Moringa School has announced the appointment of Nikki Germany as the new CEO of the company. Nikki Germany has over 15 years experience in the technology and education sectors. She was previously the Chief Growth…
Servercore Partners with Startup Grind to Empower Kenyan Entrepreneurs
April 23, 2024
Servercore has partnered with Startup Grind to launch a comprehensive program that provides unparalleled support to its community members. Through the program, Startup Grind members will have exclusive access to a Ksh 30,000 monthly bonus…
The African Private Capital Association (AVCA) Launches 20th Annual Conference & VC Summit in Johannesburg
April 23, 2024
The African Private Capital Association begins its 20th Annual AVCA Conference & VC Summit in Johannesburg today. More than 700 industry practitioners from 60 countries around the world will come together to advance new ideas…
Standard Chartered Kenya launches first Sustainable Account in Africa
April 23, 2024
Standard Chartered Kenya has today announced the launch of its first Sustainable Account in Africa, in response to growing momentum in the sustainable finance arena. Aligned to Standard Chartered’s commitment to enhance access to sustainable…