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Peyton ClaraDecember 18, 2023
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The US SEC sues New Jersey-based Tingo Group, which sells phones to African farmers, for allegedly booking billions in false transactions via two subsidiaries (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg: The US SEC sues New Jersey-based Tingo Group, which sells phones to African farmers, for allegedly booking billions in…
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Milo JasperJanuary 10, 2023
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Meta contractor Sama plans to close its east African content moderation hub in March, cutting ~200 staff; Meta will employ 1,500 Sama staff for data labelling (Financial Times)

Financial Times: Meta contractor Sama plans to close its east African content moderation hub in March, cutting ~200 staff; Meta…
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Milo JasperDecember 26, 2022
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A look at the Central African Republic's decision to adopt bitcoin in September 2021 and launch its own "Sangocoin" currency, which has stalled after weak sales (Ben Hunte/VICE)

Ben Hunte / VICE: A look at the Central African Republic’s decision to adopt bitcoin in September 2021 and launch…
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