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World Mobile announces the completion of DeWi technology field tests in Kenya, Mozambique and Nigeria, bringing a full African rollout one step closer. Decentralized wireless (DeWi) network operator World Mobile said on June 8 it has completed field tests of its DeWi technology in Kenya, Mozambique, and Nigeria, bringing it closer to a full rollout across the African continent, the company said in the announcement. World Mobile, which aims to offer affordable and reliable internet access to rural areas that are traditionally under-served, said the tests in Kenya and Mozambique were carried out using TV White Space equipment, employing unused spectrum in the TV broadcast band to provide mobile network services. In Nigeria, the field test utilized SpaceX’s satellite internet system Starlink. According to the company, both TV White Space and Starlink are complementary technologies that enable World Mobile to employ existing infrastructure and spectrum resources to expand its network...

Nigerian crypto exchange Roqqu received the green light to operate in South Africa, providing on and off-ramps to South Africa's Rand currency. Nigerian crypto exchange Roqqu has been granted regulatory approval to operate in South Africa, allowing users to purchase Cryptocurrencies and withdraw funds with the country's fiat currency, the South African Rand, according to local media reports.   South Africa has been a top priority for Roqqu as the exchange seeks to expand its dominance in the African market. In a previous interview with Cointelegraph, the company ranked South Africa as a focal point for its growth plans, which includes reaching 5 million clients in 2023. Roqqu has its sights set on Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania for regional expansion in the near future.  South Africa is one of the biggest crypto and Blockchain adopting countries in Africa; and today, @roqqupay just receive d regulatory approval to operate in South Africa #RoqqucomingtoSA pic.twitter...