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Zimbabwe Ends Crypto Legal Gray Zone With First Mandatory Registration Rules
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (265+ words) Zimbabwe has taken its first definitive step toward regulating the cryptocurrency industry, introducing rules that require all crypto-related businesses to register annually with the country's financial watchdog. The new framework, reported by Reuters, marks the end of a long period…...
South African High Court Rules Bitcoin Qualifies As Both Capital And Money
1+ week, 2+ day ago (473+ words) Bitcoin World South African High Court Rules Bitcoin Qualifies as Both Capital and Money A Johannesburg High Court in South Africa has delivered a landmark ruling, determining that Bitcoin meets the legal definitions of both "capital" and "money" under the…...
South African Rand Weakens As Markets Await Trump-Xi Summit Outcome
4+ week, 1+ day ago (450+ words) South Africa's currency is particularly vulnerable to external shocks due to the country's reliance on commodity exports and foreign capital inflows. The rand has already lost over 5% of its value against the dollar this year, driven by a combination of…...
South Africa Crypto Capital Controls: New Draft Rules Tighten Oversight on Digital Assets
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (729+ words) These measures align with global trends. Many countries now tighten controls on digital currencies to maintain financial stability. South Africa has long debated how to regulate cryptocurrencies. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) declared crypto assets as financial products in…...
Date Announcement | Pan-African Gaming Taxation & Revenue Summit (PAGTR) 2026
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (294+ words) We are pleased to share an important update. The'Pan-African Gaming Taxation & Revenue Summit (PAGTR) 2026 will now take place from'9 " 10 September 2026'at the'Grand Palm Hotel Casino & Convention Resort in Gaborone, Botswana. We hold the work of the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum…...
Pan African Gaming Taxation and Revenue Summit 2026 to Convene Industry Leaders and Drive Social Impact Initiative
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (500+ words) Small step for you, a big step for their future." Eventus International, in partnership with the Gambling Authority of Botswana, is proud to announce the'Pan African Gaming Taxation and Revenue (PAGTR) Summit 2026, a premier gathering of policymakers, regulators, tax authorities,…...
USD/ZAR Exchange Rate: Rand's Alarming Decline Extends Against Strengthening Dollar
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (610+ words) The USD/ZAR exchange rate continues its concerning trajectory as the South African Rand extends its decline against the US Dollar, reaching levels that have prompted renewed analysis from financial institutions including ING. This persistent weakening reflects complex global and…...
Eventus International Returns to Botswana with the Pan-African Gaming Taxation & Revenue Summit 2026
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (158+ words) Following a successful engagement in the region, Eventus Internationalis proud to announce its return to Botswana for the second time this year with the Pan-African Gaming Taxation & Revenue Summit 2026(PAGTR pronounced "pag-ter), a landmark gathering of policymakers, regulators, tax authorities,…...
South African Rand Faces Daunting Structural Job Strain That Caps Currency Gains " Commerzbank Analysis
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (153+ words) JOHANNESBURG, South Africa " The South African rand's recent attempts at recovery face significant headwinds from deep-seated structural employment challenges, according to comprehensive analysis from Commerzbank. While commodity price movements and global risk sentiment typically drive short-term ZAR fluctuations, researchers identify…...