Tanzania Reportedly Blocks X Amid Opposition Crackdown

The East African nation of Tanzania has reportedly restricted access to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). This ongoing outage has been confirmed by Netblocks, an internet observatory organization. The incident coincides with a police alert regarding alleged plans by the opposition party to raid police stations. Prominent politician Tundu Lissu and four other … Read more

Binance Launches Mobile Money Feature for Crypto Transactions in Africa

Crypto exchange Binance has launched its One Click Buy and Sell (OCBS) service in Africa, enabling users in Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia to buy and sell cryptocurrencies via mobile money accounts. This initiative aims to enhance financial inclusion, particularly for the unbanked and underbanked populations. Binance Expands Services in Africa, Boosting Crypto Accessibility Cryptocurrency … Read more

Report: Tanzania Closer to Launching a CBDC

Tanzania is getting closer to launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC) which gives the country’s residents a “safe alternative,” the central bank governor has said. However, no date for the digital currency launch has been given. Growing Interest in Cryptocurrencies According to Florens Luoga, the governor of Tanzania’s central bank, his country is inching … Read more