Vodacom Empowers 1 Million Youth with Tech Skills

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• Shaping Africa’s Digital Future: Vodacom Empowers 1 Million Youth with Tech Skills

• Yellow Card Secures Crypto Asset License in South Africa

• Flutterwave Founder and CEO, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola Appointed to Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art Advisory Board

• Starlink suspends new orders across Nigeria until NCC approves price increment

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🧑🏽‍💻 DIGITAL SKILLS

Shaping Africa’s Digital Future: Vodacom Empowers 1 Million Youth with Tech Skills

Vodacom Group has launched an ambitious initiative to bridge the digital skills gap in Africa. Through partnerships with technology giants such as AWS, Microsoft, and Skillsoft, Vodacom aims to empower young people across eight African countries with critical digital competencies. The Vodacom Digital Skills Hub is designed to train 1 million youth by 2027, contributing to a future-ready, inclusive digital economy.

The Digital Skills Hub operates in South Africa, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Lesotho, Egypt, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Kenya. Leveraging existing e-learning platforms such as Talimy in Egypt, VodaEduc in the DRC, and e-Fahamu in Tanzania, the initiative ensures that even underserved and remote areas can access high-quality educational resources. These platforms provide tailored training, addressing diverse learning needs....……continue reading

🪙 CRYPTOCURRENCY

Yellow Card Secures Crypto Asset License in South Africa

Yellow Card, a leading stablecoin-based financial infrastructure provider in Africa, has taken a significant step forward in its mission to transform digital finance on the continent. The company recently received a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). This regulatory milestone underscores Yellow Card’s commitment to compliance, security, and innovation in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency market.

Chris Maurice, co-founder and CEO of Yellow Card, emphasized the significance of the CASP license as a validation of the company’s efforts to offer secure and compliant financial solutions. “This achievement reflects our dedication to providing secure, compliant, and transformative solutions for our customers both in South Africa and across Africa,” said Maurice.

By adhering to South Africa’s rigorous regulatory standards, Yellow Card is setting a benchmark for crypto operators across the continent, promoting trust and transparency in a space often plagued by skepticism.........continue reading

APPOINTMENTS

Flutterwave Founder and CEO, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola Appointed to Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art Advisory Board

Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company announces that its Founder and CEO, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, has been appointed to the advisory board of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art. This appointment reflects Flutterwave’s continued commitment to supporting and celebrating African excellence across various sectors on the continent and beyond.

The National Museum of African Art, the only U.S. museum devoted to the art of Africa, selected Mr. Agboola as one of seven new board members during its 60th anniversary year. This appointment places the Flutterwave Founder and CEO  alongside leaders in academia, healthcare, and finance who will help shape the museum’s future direction..……continue reading

🛜 INTERNET

Starlink suspends new orders across Nigeria until NCC approves price increment

Elon Musk’s Starlink has suspended orders for its residential kits across Nigeria with a note that the suspension would be lifted after securing approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for its recently announced price increment.

The company, however, allows orders for its high-end Business Plan, in which it is allowed to charge N159,000 for a monthly subscription compared with the Residential Plan which costs N38,000 per month.....……continue reading

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