Mauritius has a structured regulatory framework for crypto firms under the VAITOS Act, attracting both local and international players.
Licensed, banned, undecided? Here’s the state of crypto licensing in Africa
Botswana became the first African country to issue a crypto license with the Virtual Assets Act in 2022. South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority approved 248 crypto licenses by the end of 2024.
$69 Million Fund Launched to Boost DeepTech Innovation in Francophone Africa
A $69 million innovation fund has been unveiled to support DeepTech ventures in Francophone Africa. The fund aims to finance 1,000 innovation-driven projects over the next five years across OAPI’s 17 member countries.
African Passports worth bragging about in 2025 per Henley Passport Index
Seychelles ranks as the most powerful African passport with visa-free access to 156 destinations. Mauritius follows closely with visa-free access to 151 destinations.
Access Bank UK to acquire Mauritius-based Afrasia Bank
Access Bank UK to acquire majority equity stake in Afrasia Bank. Afrasia Bank is Mauritius’ fourth largest bank by total assets.
Africa’s AI Startups Miss Out On AI Gold Rush With
Less than 1% of global AI investment is flowing into Africa. Africa grapples with a dearth of accessible data and limited cloud infrastructure.
