High ambitions Two years after launching its first Earth observation satellite, Zimbabwe is planning to send three new units into orbit. Working with its Japanese partners, the Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space… Read more
Due credit A South African fintech start-up that promotes responsible credit card use while helping retailers grow their businesses has scored a significant financial boost. Standard Bank has extended a ZAR200 million loan… Read more
Green shoots Rwanda has issued its first export licence for medical cannabis. Africa Business Communities reports that the local branch of US firm KKOG Global has secured a five-year licence to grow… Read more
Trading environment South Africa’s largest stock exchange is aiming to create a pan-African platform to trade in carbon offsets. Moneyweb reports that the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is expected to start trading… Read more
Licensed to operate More than 300 cryptocurrency platforms in South Africa have applied to the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) for operating permits. Last year crypto-asset providers were given until 30 November to… Read more
