Three sub-Saharan African nations are preparing for and implementing biometric voter registration ahead of elections scheduled within the next year. In Cameroon, the electoral authority plans to improve the consistency of biometric data capture for the voter register...
Taranis, an investment and asset management firm, has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire a 35% minority stake in Rougier Afrique International (“Rougier”) from the Deposit and Consignment Fund of Gabon. This transaction is part of a...
The Maldivian government has invited proposals for a substantial solar and battery storage facility with a capacity of up to 150 megawatts (MW), aimed at bolstering the nation’s power infrastructure. According to the Expression of Interest (EOI) published on...
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has received in-principle approval from Malta’s financial watchdog for an investment firm licence, marking a significant step towards its European expansion. The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) approval positions Gemini...
Bitcoin Pepe is set to enhance the world of meme coins by introducing a layer 2 solution that integrates Solana’s technology with the Bitcoin blockchain. The PEP-20 token standard will allow anyone to launch meme coins on Bitcoin. By reducing barriers to token...