Africa
Sierra Leone Group Diverts Bitcoin Campaign to Fight Ebola
A bitcoin advocacy group in Sierra Leone is switching its focus to a more urgent problem: the Ebola virus.
BlinkTrade Opens New Bitcoin Markets in Venezuela, West Africa
BlinkTrade launched bitcoin exchange SurBitcoin in Venezuela last week, and today will unveil its West African venture, UbuntuBitX.
BitX to Expand Further in Emerging Markets with New Funding Deal
Emerging market-focused bitcoin exchange BitX has raised S$1m as part of its latest seed funding round.
Sierra Leone Fashion Company Brings Bitcoin to West Africa
Ethical fashion accessories company Bureh is taking the first steps in creating a bitcoin economy for sub-Saharan Africa.
South Africa's PayFast Enables Bitcoin for 30,000 Merchants
PayFast, which processes payments for over 30,000 merchants, is teaming up with international exchange BitX to accept bitcoin.
South African E-Commerce Giant Takealot Launches Bitcoin Support
South African online retailer Takealot, which has raised more than $100m in funding, is now accepting bitcoin.
Bitcoin Helps Anti-Poaching Teams in New Charity Campaign
BitPOS is teaming up with the International Anti-Poaching Foundation to help save Africa's endangered wildlife from hunters.
How BitPesa Plans to Reduce Friction in the Remittances Market
The socially-focused bitcoin startup aims to "cut through" the inefficiencies in international remittances and underdeveloped banking systems.
Bitcoin Smart Meters Could Revolutionise How South Africans Pay for Power
A Johannesburg energy management company has integrated bitcoin wallets into its smart meters.
Botswana Children's Charity Launches Bitcoin Appeal
Alakanani Itireleng of Bitcoin Botswana is launching an appeal for bitcoin and litecoin donations for the country's orphaned children.
