Ghana’s VASP Sandbox: 11 Firms Approved, Crypto Regulation Framework Takes Shape
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Ghana’s Bank of Ghana has approved 11 firms into its crypto regulatory sandbox. What the framework looks like and what comes next.
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South Africa’s Draft AI Policy: What the Consultation Document Actually Proposes
South Africa’s draft National AI Policy is open for consultation. We break down what it proposes — and what it avoids.
Kenya’s AI Bill Would Require Pre-Deployment Approval. Here’s What That Means for 600+ Tech Companies.
Kenya’s AI Bill 2026 creates pre-deployment approval requirements, criminal liability, and a three-body governance structure. Compliance guide for tech companies.
Kenya AI Bill 2026: Silicon Savanna Gets Rules — How It Compares to Nigeria’s Framework
Kenya requires prior government approval for high-risk AI. Nigeria enforces after deployment. The architectural difference will define startup compliance across East and West Africa.
Luno Launches Prediction Markets in Nigeria and South Africa — and Tests Regulatory Boundaries
Luno’s prediction markets product — daily price bets on Bitcoin and Ethereum — sits in a classification no-man’s-land between derivatives and gambling.
NCC’s TIRMS Framework: Nigerian Telecoms Must Give 14 Days’ Notice Before SIM Deactivation
Nigeria’s NCC has established minimum notice rights for mobile subscribers before SIM deactivation under the new TIRMS framework.
Nigeria’s VARA Framework: Africa’s Largest Crypto Market Rewrites the Rules Without a New Law
Nigeria has created a binding crypto regulatory framework through administrative action — no new legislation required.
South Africa’s CARF Crypto Reporting Framework: What Exchanges Must Disclose to SARS
South Africa is implementing the OECD’s Crypto Asset Reporting Framework. What crypto exchanges must report to SARS — and by when.
Zimbabwe’s April 20 Corporate Registration Deadline: What Digital Platforms and Fintechs Must Do Now
All companies in Zimbabwe must complete COBE Act re-registration by April 20, 2026 — or face automatic deregistration.
Rwanda’s Twin-Track Digital Currency Bet: Cabinet Approves Crypto Law While CBDC Pilot Goes Live
Rwanda is simultaneously licensing crypto through a new Virtual Assets law and piloting a CBDC. A look at the dual-track strategy and what it means for East Africa’s fintech ecosystem.
