Commonwealth News
Microsoft and G42’s $1 billion bet on Kenya’s AI future
Microsoft and UAE-based AI firm G42 have announced a $1 billion investment in Kenya’s digital ecosystem to strengthen the country’s position as a leading tech hub in Africa. The project includes a green data center in Olkaria, development of localised AI models, and...
MoneyGram and Kraken connect crypto and cash globally
Kraken has partnered with MoneyGram to enable crypto-to-cash withdrawals in more than 100 countries, linking digital asset infrastructure with MoneyGram’s global payout network. The service will let users convert crypto into fiat currencies through both physical and...
Polygon launches first full-scale Display & Video (DV) campaign in Nigeria, marking a new milestone for data-driven outdoor in Africa
Polygon, Africa’s largest aggregated programmatic digital out-of-home network, has launched its first full-scale DV360 campaign in Nigeria, marking a milestone for the country’s pDOOH market. The Schweppes campaign is running in Lagos. It uses dynamic creatives...
Pakistan passes landmark law to regulate crypto firms
Pakistan has officially enacted the Virtual Assets Act 2026, introducing a robust and permanent legal framework for the country’s digital asset industry. The landmark legislation establishes the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) as the dedicated...
Uganda: Parliament passes Sovereignty Bill
Uganda Parliament has passed the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, after adopting major amendments that narrowed its scope, removed controversial clauses and added safeguards to align it with the Constitution and existing laws. The revised Bill now applies only to...
Coinbase says deal reached on key provision of crypto bill
Coinbase said a compromise on a key stablecoin rewards provision could clear the way for landmark U.S. crypto legislation to advance in the Senate. The deal reportedly narrows restrictions on yield-like rewards while preserving the ability of crypto users to earn...