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SA media get funding package from Google after antitrust probe

South Africa’s (SA) competition regulator announced on Thursday a series of concessions from global tech platforms, including a R688 million ($40 million) media support package agreed with Google and YouTube, following an investigation into the sector

SA’s Discovery Bank unveils new digital features, first-in-Africa crypto trading integration

South Africa’s (SA) Discovery Bank has announced a series of new digital banking features and partnerships.

Competition Commission urges fairer compensation for SA media from global digital platforms

South Africa’s (SA) Competition Commission has warned that major global platforms such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok, X, and several artificial intelligence (AI) companies dominate the key gateways through which South Africans access news and information.

IMF conducts post-financing assessment for Uganda as economy records 6.3% growth

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Jesmin Rahman, visited Kampala from November 3 to 7, 2025, to conduct Uganda’s post-financing assessment.

IMF, Burkina Faso reach staff-level agreement on economic reforms, new climate-focused facility

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that it has reached a staff-level agreement with the Government of Burkina Faso on the completion of the fourth review of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme

Digital payments highlighted at eSwatini report launch

Digital payment systems were once again a key focus at the launch of the fourth edition of the State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems in Africa