South Africa

rhinoceros
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.
rhinoceros

electricity
Bitcoin Smart Meters Could Revolutionise How South Africans Pay for Power
A Johannesburg energy management company has integrated bitcoin wallets into its smart meters.
electricity

johannesburg, south africa
Africa’s First Bitcoin ATM Ready for May Launch
Johannesburg is set to become the first African city with a permanent bitcoin ATM.
johannesburg, south africa

cloud world
BitX Targets Developing Countries With Global Expansion Plan
The exchange and wallet service aims to serve 12-plus countries initially with one recognizable brand.
cloud world

Hands on smartphone
How Kipochi is Taking Bitcoin into Africa
Pelle Braendgaard talks to CoinDesk about his company's plans and the challenges bitcoin faces in the developing world.
Hands on smartphone

bank
Major Multinational Bank Trials Integration with Bitcoin
South Africa's Standard Bank, the largest in Africa, is piloting a functional bitcoin portal developed by Singapore company Switchless.
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