Absa and Ripple forge institutional digital asset custody in South Africa

Absa and Ripple forge institutional digital asset custody in South Africa

Absa Bank has announced a major strategic partnership with blockchain specialist Ripple to introduce institutional-grade custody solutions for tokenised assets, including cryptocurrencies, in South Africa. This move is significant, marking a turning point for how major traditional African banks engage with the burgeoning digital asset economy. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: EV…

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Africa: President Ruto Urges African States to Back AU Institutional Reforms

Africa: Robust Policies for Better Public Services in Africa – the 2025 Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (Cpia) Report in 6 Charts

Since 2006, The World Bank’s annual Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) Report has been a guide for countries, policymakers, and investors, identifying key trends and best practices that support effective public service delivery and foster a more resilient and prosperous future for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The CPIA is an annual diagnostic tool for SSA…

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