India Lifts Restrictions on WhatsApp Pay, Paving the Way for Meta’s Fintech Push
India removes cap on WhatsApp Pay, expanding to 500 million users. Meta seeks to challenge Google Pay and PhonePe in the fintech market.
Malaysia Introduces Strict Social Media Regulations to Combat Cybercrime
Malaysia requires social media platforms to obtain operating licenses by 2025. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission targets eight major platforms with over eight million users.
Equinix completes MainOne integration nearly 2 years after acquisition
Equinix completed the integration of MainOne after a $320 million acquisition. Employees received new contracts with pay increases, though some were lower than expected.
Ghanaian AI startup Aya Data raises $900,000 seed round
Aya Data raised $900,000 in seed funding. Total funding for Aya Data now stands at $1.15 million.
Next Wave: Is satellite internet the future of connectivity in Africa?
Only 39% of Africa's population has access to the internet, compared to the global average of 60%. Big Tech firms like Meta and Google are collaborating with local ISPs to lay undersea cables.
