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Bankless Africa presents Sats & Gwei, a podcast for your weekly crypto news update from all around Africa!

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Migrants to Benefit from Blockchain Startup in Zimbabwe !⚖️

Two of Zimbabwe's blockchain startups have launched a service to help migrants. Flex ID and Uhuru Wallet, two startups have launched a platform that provides digital identity and remittance services to immigrants residing in and working in south africa. The aim is that this collaboration will offer a quick and safe remittance process for Zimbabwean immigrants.

Blockchain Solutions to Boost Electricity Generation📏

South African start-up moment seeks to boost electricity generation using blockchain-based solutions. The Sun Cash initiative launched by the South African Startup Movement aims to find a solution to the country's electricity generation challenges.

NFT African collection tackles Health challenges in Women🦥

New fund mints and NFT collection to accelerate Africa's women LED startups tackling health challenges. The NFT Africa collection, which includes distinctive digital artworks, will help win fund in part by fostering a community of innovators. Investors and supporters to support the next generation of African women confronting some of the greatest health challenges on the continent.

New African Currencies supported by Binance!

Binance announces support for new African currencies without third parties. Binance remains on its mission to give voice to the local currencies of many countries across Africa. The global cryptocurrency exchange giant has announced through a recent announcement that more African currencies are now supported on its P2P marketplace.

Relevant links

https://news.bitcoin.com/zimbabwean-blockchain-startups-launch-service-to-help-migrants-efficiently-move-funds-across-borders/

https://news.bitcoin.com/report-south-african-startup-momint-seeks-to-boost-electricity-generation-using-blockchain-based-solution/

https://news.bitcoin.com/south-africa-added-to-fatf-grey-list-despite-designation-of-crypto-as-a-financial-product/

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230227005314/en/WiNFUND-New-Fund-Mints-NFT-Collection-to-Accelerate-Africas-Women-Led-Start-Ups-Tackling-Health-Challenges

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/binance-announces-support-for-new-african-currencies

https://bitcoinke.io/2023/02/human-rights-foundation-grants-qala-fellowship-program/

https://guardian.ng/technology/nigerian-environment-perfect-for-web3-blockchain-technology-to-thrive/

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