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BD Insider: How the University of Johannesburg is using blockchain to fight certificate fraud

In BD Insider, Letter 110, we covered the University of Johannesburg's plan to issue blockchain-based certificates for graduates and YC’s most valuable African startups.

African Development Bank approves €9.8m to support venture capital investments in African startups

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved an equity investment of €9.8 million to support venture capital investments in African start-ups, from seed to growth stages.

ETAP secures $1.5 million pre-seed funding to drive car insurance penetration in Africa

ETAP, an insurtech startup that makes it easier to buy and claim insurance, has secured $1.5 million in pre-seed funding to grow its team and drive the adoption of much-needed car insurance across Africa.

BD Insider, Letter 109: Google’s Equiano cable to arrive in Nigeria this month — NCC

BD Insider, Letter 109 covers Standard Chartered Bank's exit from seven African Markets and Google's plan to land its Equiano Cable in Nigeria this month.

Uber halts operations in Tanzania, cites tough regulations

Uber has suspended its operations in Tanzania due to the tough regulatory environment in the East African country.

What you need to know about the UK’s Global Talent Visa

The UK's Global Talent Visa allows exceptional professionals academia or research, arts and culture and digital technology to work in the UK.

Meet the African startups at Techstars New York Class of Spring 2022

Out of the 12 companies selected for the Techstars New York (Techstars NYC) Class of Spring 2022, three are African tech companies.

MTN Nigeria’s Momo Payment Service Bank to commence operations following CBN’s final approval

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted MTN the final approval to operate as Momo Payment Service Bank Limited (Momo PSB).

MainOne to expand MDXI, its data center business across West Africa

MainOne has announced plans to expand its data center business, MDXI into new territories across West Africa

BD Insider, Letter 108: DiDi drives out of South Africa

BD Insider, Letter 108 covers eNaira's rank on the global index of retail CBDCs globally, DiDi's departure from South Africa and the UK's Global Talent Visa.

The Bank of Ghana prohibits the unauthorised use of foreign currencies for transactions

The Bank of Ghana (BOG) has issued a reminder warning citizens, and companies to stop transacting business, pricing goods and services and advertising in foreign currencies.

CBN sanctions banks for shielding crypto transactions in Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has fined some commercial banks for failing to comply with regulations that bar customers from transacting in cryptocurrencies.