Author: Terence Zimwara

The Bank of Zambia has defended its de-dollarization plans but also seeks input from stakeholders who oppose the proposal. The central bank governor clarified that they are not proposing anything new; instead, the bank aims to enforce existing laws designating the kwacha as the sole legal tender for domestic transactions…

According to Paul Thomas, a seasoned technologist and founder at Somnia, artificial intelligence (AI), like the metaverse before it, is currently experiencing hype. This hype cycle will continue to be in vogue before eventually waning. Thomas argues that combining the metaverse with AI can potentially “make virtual environments interactive and personal.” AI Hype Cycle Expected

A crypto influencer recently praised a Nigerian student who agreed to return Solana tokens worth several thousand dollars that were mistakenly sent to his crypto wallet. After the influencer revealed the incident, well-wishers in the crypto community, impressed by the student’s honesty, began sending tips to his crypto wallet…

Zambia has reportedly initiated a process to establish an artificial intelligence framework and is collaborating with the Tony Blair Institute to formulate an artificial intelligence strategy. Sarah Luyele Njamu said Zambia can leverage AI for economic growth, improved healthcare, enhanced education, and sustainable development. Zambia Revising Cyber Security and Crime Law The Zambian government has

The Ethiopian Council of Ministers recently approved a draft proclamation that paves the way for the launch of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) stated that the draft considers rapid technological advancements and draws from the experiences of fellow central banks…