Articles tagged "Bitcoin In Africa"

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Copycats and Builders: Bitcoin Adoption in Africa And What Must Change

Copycats and Builders: Bitcoin Adoption in Africa And What Must Change

August 8, 2025

Real change requires builders and original thinkers, not copycats.

Bitcoin Stories: Anita Posch unterwegs in Afrika

Bitcoin Stories: Anita Posch unterwegs in Afrika

May 13, 2025

Anita Posch unterwegs in Nairobi, einer der dynamischsten Bitcoin-Städte Afrikas

Revolutionizing Bitcoin Payments in Kenya - Interview with Tando Founders

Revolutionizing Bitcoin Payments in Kenya - Interview with Tando Founders

March 10, 2025

Tando bridges Bitcoin and M-Pesa in Kenya, enabling seamless BTC payments converted into Kenyan Shillings - learn more in this exclusive interview.

Bitcoin For Fairness Review 2024

Bitcoin For Fairness Review 2024

December 31, 2024

A review of what Bitcoin For Fairness and Anita Posch achieved in 2024

Nairobi Journal

Nairobi Journal

December 13, 2024

A trip to Nairobi - Dec 13, 2024

Nairobi Journal

Nairobi Journal

December 12, 2024

A trip to Nairobi - Dec 12, 2024

Nairobi Journal

Nairobi Journal

December 11, 2024

A trip to Nairobi - Dec 11, 2024

Nairobi Journal

Nairobi Journal

December 10, 2024

A trip to Nairobi - Dec 10, 2024

Nairobi Journal

Nairobi Journal

December 9, 2024

A trip to Nairobi - Dec 9, 2024

Nairobi Journal

Nairobi Journal

December 8, 2024

A trip to Nairobi - Dec 8, 2024

Nairobi Journal

Nairobi Journal

December 7, 2024

A trip to Nairobi - Dec 7, 2024

Nairobi Journal

Nairobi Journal

December 6, 2024

A trip to Nairobi - Dec 6, 2024

Nairobi Journal

Nairobi Journal

December 5, 2024

A trip to Nairobi - Dec 5, 2024

Nairobi Journal

Nairobi Journal

December 4, 2024

A trip to Nairobi - Dec 4, 2024

Nairobi Journal

Nairobi Journal

December 3, 2024

A trip to Nairobi - Dec 3, 2024

Nairobi Journal

Nairobi Journal

December 2, 2024

A trip to Nairobi - Dec 2, 2024

Nairobi Journal

Nairobi Journal

December 1, 2024

A trip to Nairobi - Dec 1, 2024

Nairobi Journal

Nairobi Journal

November 30, 2024

A trip to Nairobi - Nov 30, 2024

Nairobi Journal: Africa Bitcoin Conference and Project Visits in Kenya

Nairobi Journal: Africa Bitcoin Conference and Project Visits in Kenya

November 27, 2024

A trip to Nairobi for the African Bitcoin conference, filled with Bitcoin advocacy, community projects, and meaningful connections across Africa.

Bitcoin: A Revolutionary Force for Human Rights in the Digital Age

Bitcoin: A Revolutionary Force for Human Rights in the Digital Age

August 23, 2024

Bitcoin is far more than a speculative asset or a medium of exchange. It’s a powerful tool for enforcing human rights, offering financial inclusion, privacy, and economic stability to those who need it most.

Überraschende Einblicke - Bitcoins Rolle in Afrika - Interview

Überraschende Einblicke - Bitcoins Rolle in Afrika - Interview

July 18, 2024

Überraschende Aspekte von Bitcoin im Zusammenhang mit finanzieller Unterdrückung, Kreislaufwirtschaft und Privatsphäre in Afrika.

Spending Bitcoin Is Important with Carel van Wyk - Ep. 177

Spending Bitcoin Is Important with Carel van Wyk - Ep. 177

April 2, 2024

I interviewed Carel van Wyk about why spending Bitcon is important in many African countries and how he implemented Bitcoin Lightning payments at PicknPay, South Africa’s largest retailer.

Anita Posch Bitcoin Empowers Zambia and Zimbabwe - Ep. 176

Anita Posch Bitcoin Empowers Zambia and Zimbabwe - Ep. 176

March 19, 2024

In this interview Anita Posch examined Bitcoin's role in financial freedom, shared impact stories, and analyzed Bitcoin's global use and perception differences.

Anita Posch about Financial Empowerment on Lunaticoin - Ep. 175

Anita Posch about Financial Empowerment on Lunaticoin - Ep. 175

March 5, 2024

Why is Bitcoin different than any other cryptocurrency? Hear me sharing my journey to becoming a Bitcoin advocate, focusing on the importance of financial empowerment in African countries and the goals of Bitcoin for Fairness.

Anita Posch on the Access Tribe podcast - Ep. 174

Anita Posch on the Access Tribe podcast - Ep. 174

February 21, 2024

In this interview, I talk about my Bitcoin journey, my work in the Global South, my book, and membership platform.

Lightning Wallets: Self-Custody Despite Poor Network Connection - Best Apps Tested in Zimbabwe 2024

Lightning Wallets: Self-Custody Despite Poor Network Connection - Best Apps Tested in Zimbabwe 2024

January 26, 2024

Testing self-custodial Lightning wallets with results on their payment reliability, speed, user-friendliness, fees and security features.

Bitcoin For Fairness Review 2023 - Ep. 173

Bitcoin For Fairness Review 2023 - Ep. 173

December 26, 2023

A review of what Bitcoin For Fairness and Anita Posch achieved for Bitcoin adoption in 2023

Anita Posch Seventh Most Impactful African Bitcoiner

Anita Posch Seventh Most Impactful African Bitcoiner

December 15, 2023

Anita Posch was awarded as one of the most impactful African Bitcoiners of the year 2023.

Africa, human rights and bitcoin adoption with Anita Posch - Lugano‘s Plan B Podcast

Africa, human rights and bitcoin adoption with Anita Posch - Lugano‘s Plan B Podcast

November 16, 2023

Anita Posch about Africa, human rights and bitcoin adoption on Lugano‘s Plan ₿ Podcast in October 2023.

Bitcoin Empowers Africa and Africans Empower Bitcoin | Plan ₿ Forum 2023

Bitcoin Empowers Africa and Africans Empower Bitcoin | Plan ₿ Forum 2023

November 15, 2023

At the Plan ₿ Forum 2023 I highlighted the two-way relationship between Bitcoin's impact on Africa's financial revolution and the important role of Africans in Bitcoin adoption.

Why ‘Bitcoin Is a Tool for Freedom’ - Especially in Africa: Guest at Laura Shin's Unchained Podcast

Why ‘Bitcoin Is a Tool for Freedom’ - Especially in Africa: Guest at Laura Shin's Unchained Podcast

August 15, 2023

Guest at Laura Shin's Unchained podcast: Why ‘Bitcoin Is a Tool for Freedom’ – Especially in Africa.

Bitcoin Empowers Africa and Africans Empower Bitcoin

Bitcoin Empowers Africa and Africans Empower Bitcoin

June 11, 2023

Anita Posch's keynote on how "Bitcoin Empowers Africa and Africans Empower Bitcoin" presenting current adoption, use cases, challenges, future developments and how Bitcoin unites the world.

Cypherpunks’ Code Enforces Human Rights

May 21, 2023

I was speaking about how Bitcoin represents human rights and acts as a tool for civil resistance and empowerment at Bitcoin Pizza Day in Prague.

Education on Zambian TV Show

Education on Zambian TV Show

May 20, 2023

I was on Zambian TV Channel KBN discussing Bitcoin on the Fiz Show. I talked about my Bitcoin journey, why I'm focussed on Bitcoin only and how bitcoin is different to other crypto currencies.

Bitcoin Gives People A Choice

Bitcoin Gives People A Choice

April 29, 2023

I was interviewed by Bitcoin Magazine about how I am bringing financial education to the world, especially to women in Africa and why it is important.

The Bitcoin Community in Zambia is Growing

The Bitcoin Community in Zambia is Growing

April 16, 2023

I was attending the 7th Bitcoin for Fairness meetup in Lusaka, which was a great success, we installed self-custody LN wallets and a female focused community was founded. Here is my report.

Review: The best Lightning wallets for slow internet 2023

Review: The best Lightning wallets for slow internet 2023

February 23, 2023

Why I'm opting for self-custodial Lightning wallets even in areas with low Internet speed. See my test results from a rural area in Zimbabwe.

Great Zimbabwe second biggest monument in Africa

Great Zimbabwe second biggest monument in Africa

February 15, 2023

The place I chose for my Lightning wallet test isn't just any place. It's the second largest monument in Africa after the Egyptian pyramides.

Bitcoin price surges during a war on cash in Nigeria

Bitcoin price surges during a war on cash in Nigeria

February 3, 2023

The war on cash has led to an increase in the value of bitcoin in Nigeria in January 2023. How can it be that one bitcoin is 40% more expensive there than anywhere else?

First Bitcoin and Lightning node in Zambia

First Bitcoin and Lightning node in Zambia

January 29, 2023

In January 2023 the first Bitcoin and Lightning node (what I know of) started running in Zambia. I brought a Bitcoin for Fairness community donated Raspiblitz device, when I was visiting Zambia in October 2022.

The importance of Bitcoin mining - Millenium TV Zambia

The importance of Bitcoin mining - Millenium TV Zambia

October 10, 2022

In an TV interview I emphasized the importance of Bitcoin mining for a country with cheap electricity and hydropower like Zambia and how to detect scams.

Learn about Bitcoin or be scammed - Zambia Daily Nation

Learn about Bitcoin or be scammed - Zambia Daily Nation

October 11, 2022

While in Zambia I was interviewed by Buumba Cimbulu for Daily Nation "The People's Newspaper" of Zambia.

Bitcoin communities drive adoption in Africa - Techcabal Africa

Bitcoin communities drive adoption in Africa - Techcabal Africa

October 9, 2022

I was interviewed by Hannatu Asheolge for TechCabal at the beginning of October 2022. She asked about my work with Bitcoin for Fairness in Africa and we discussed the role of Bitcoin for human rights activists and opposition based on the example of the Nigerian Feminist Coalition.

Advocating for Human Rights through Bitcoin - Anita Posch on Cryptopulse - Ep. 160

Advocating for Human Rights through Bitcoin - Anita Posch on Cryptopulse - Ep. 160

July 24, 2022

We’re talking about my journey into Bitcoin, about writing my book, my work in Africa with Bitcoin for Fairness, EU regulation on crypto and my drive to educate.

Bitcoin Stories from Zimbabwe and Zambia - Anita Posch on What Bitcoin Did

Bitcoin Stories from Zimbabwe and Zambia - Anita Posch on What Bitcoin Did

August 24, 2022

I joined Peter McCormack to talk about the challenges Africans face using Bitcoin, and the numerous innovative Bitcoin initiatives happening.

Bitcoin for Fairness in Zimbabwe and Zambia - Anita Posch on the Stephan Livera Show

Bitcoin for Fairness in Zimbabwe and Zambia - Anita Posch on the Stephan Livera Show

April 6, 2022

I joined Stephan Livera to talk about my trip to Zimbabwe and Zambia in March 2022.

Anita Posch Fifth Most Impactful African Bitcoiner

Anita Posch Fifth Most Impactful African Bitcoiner

December 26, 2022

Anita Posch was awarded as one of the most impactful African Bitcoiners of the year 2022.

Mining Bitcoin With Solar in Zimbabwe - Ep. 157

Mining Bitcoin With Solar in Zimbabwe - Ep. 157

December 22, 2022

In this episode I'm talking with a Zimbabwean farmer, who's using solar power to mine bitcoin. This conversation was recorded in June 2022 and I think it's still the only mining operation in the country.

Bitcoin die große Hoffnung für Afrika!

Bitcoin die große Hoffnung für Afrika!

December 12, 2022

Bitcoin ist Hoffnung! Anita Posch ist zu Gast beim Blocktrainer und berichtet aus erster Hand von der Lage in Afrika.

Review 2022 - A Year In Grassroots Bitcoin Adoption For Africa - Ep. 167

Review 2022 - A Year In Grassroots Bitcoin Adoption For Africa - Ep. 167

December 28, 2022

This is a review of Anita Posch's work with Bitcoin for Fairness and what we have achieved in 2022. The goal was to spread education on the ground, foster local communities to start their own meetups, distribute infrastructure and drive connections between African communities and the so-called Western world.

5th Bitcoin for Fairness Meetup in Lusaka, Zambia

5th Bitcoin for Fairness Meetup in Lusaka, Zambia

December 17, 2022

The Bitcoin for Fairness team Zambia hosted the 5th meetup in the capital Lusaka last weekend.

Hosted a Bitcoin for Fairness Meetup in Accra, Ghana

Hosted a Bitcoin for Fairness Meetup in Accra, Ghana

December 12, 2022

We hosted a Bitcoin meetup in Accra as the Bitcoin for Fairness closing event of a long week with lots of bitcoin education and events at the first pan-African Bitcoin conference.

Bitcoin Technology Center "BTC" in Edwinase community near Kumasi

Bitcoin Technology Center "BTC" in Edwinase community near Kumasi

December 10, 2022

I was invited to join the opening of the "Built with Bitcoin" foundation's technology center in Kumasi, Ghana. The ceremony included a walk through the new building. I gifted my book for the library and a hardware wallet.

First African Bitcoin only Conference sowing the seeds for further adoption

First African Bitcoin only Conference sowing the seeds for further adoption

December 9, 2022

Six hundred people from all continents gathered in Accra, Ghana for the first African Bitcoin conference including Jack Dorsey former CEO of Twitter.

Countries where people suffer the most from currency depreciation

Countries where people suffer the most from currency depreciation

December 4, 2022

The worst performing fiat currencies globally in November 2022 are....

Bitcoin Flyer in Luganda

Bitcoin Flyer in Luganda

December 5, 2022

Around 10 million people are speaking Luganda in the area of Uganda. Now they can learn and share the basics of Bitcoin with BFF's Bitcoin flyer in their own language.

Bitcoin Meetup Zambia Nr.  4

Bitcoin Meetup Zambia Nr. 4

November 20, 2022

The fourth BFF Bitcoin meetup in Zambia took place on Saturday Nov 19, 2022.

Bitcoin Flyer in Swahili

Bitcoin Flyer in Swahili

November 18, 2022

Around 200 million people are speaking Swahili. Now they can learn and share the basics about Bitcoin with BFF's Bitcoin flyer.

Empowering female Bitcoin educators in Africa

Empowering female Bitcoin educators in Africa

November 15, 2022

Thank you - We made it! BFF is bringing a female Bitcoin educator to the Afro Bitcoin conference in Ghana. Marcel Lorraine has founded Bitcoin Dada a women centric entity focussed on providing the right education to the African woman.

"In Conversation with Trevor" the first Zimbabwean podcast to receive bitcoin payments

"In Conversation with Trevor" the first Zimbabwean podcast to receive bitcoin payments

November 10, 2022

The first Zimbabwean podcast is enabled to earn bitcoin. I integrated Trevor Ncube's "In Conversation with Trevor" with Alby and Blue Wallet for Value 4 Value podcasting.

Message to Zimbabweans: "Bitcoin should be the currency of choice"

Message to Zimbabweans: "Bitcoin should be the currency of choice"

November 4, 2022

After my appearance on "In Conversation With Trevor" Newsday Zimbabwe published an article titled ‘Bitcoin should be the currency of choice’. "Anita Posch has urged Zimbabwean businesses and individuals to use bitcoin as a medium of exchange because of its low charges when transacting as well as its being less prone to abuse."

Anita Posch on Techtrends Zambia

Anita Posch on Techtrends Zambia

November 3, 2022

This is one of the interviews I gave on my second visit to Zambia in October 2022 with Techtrends a news blog focusing on technology. 

Paying your groceries with bitcoin in South Africa

Paying your groceries with bitcoin in South Africa

November 1, 2022

Supermarket chain Pick'n'Pay started accepting bitcoin in 36 stores in South Africa. They want to roll it out to all stores. Pick'n'Pay has 16% grocery market share in South Africa.

Anita Posch in conversation with Trevor Ncube on influential Zimbabwean channel - Ep. 165

Anita Posch in conversation with Trevor Ncube on influential Zimbabwean channel - Ep. 165

October 31, 2022

Trevor Ncube, a Zimbabwean media entrepreneur known all over Southern Africa, invited me to be a guest on his show 'In Conversation with Trevor' to discuss Bitcoin.

Using Bitcoin In Zambia with Mr. Mulos - Ep. 164

Using Bitcoin In Zambia with Mr. Mulos - Ep. 164

October 27, 2022

Anita Posch speaks with Mr. Mulos, who recently opened the first Bitcoin kiosk in Lusaka. We talk about Bitcoin useage in Zambia, scams and why people fall for them.

Dokumentation über Bitcoin in Südafrika mit Anita Posch im deutschen Fernsehen

Dokumentation über Bitcoin in Südafrika mit Anita Posch im deutschen Fernsehen

October 26, 2022

Die deutschen Fernsehsender ARD und BR haben eine Bitcoin-Dokumentation veröffentlicht, für die sie Anita Posch nach Südafrika begleitet haben, wo sie im Mai 2022 mit Bitcoin Ekasi gearbeitet hat.

Documentary about Bitcoin in South Africa with Anita Posch on German TV

Documentary about Bitcoin in South Africa with Anita Posch on German TV

October 26, 2022

German TV ARD published a Bitcoin documentary and followed me to South Africa where I worked with Bitcoin Ekasi in May 2022.

How Bitcoin supported Nigerian protests against police brutality

How Bitcoin supported Nigerian protests against police brutality

October 20, 2022

During the EndSARS movement and demonstrations in Nigeria in 2020 bitcoin was used to support civil society activists whose bank accounts were frozen.

Anita Posch about Bitcoin mining on KBN TV in Zambia

Anita Posch about Bitcoin mining on KBN TV in Zambia

October 17, 2022

During my Bitcoin for Fairness tour in Zambia I was on KBN TV talking about Bitcoin mining and scams.

Insights from an African Bitcoin Enthusiast - Ep. 163

Insights from an African Bitcoin Enthusiast - Ep. 163

October 13, 2022

New podcast episode 163: Interview with a Bitcoin enthusiast from Africa. Lots of insights on trading volume, regulation, use-cases and the answer to do people use Bitcoin or stablecoins?

A Bitcoin node and Trezor hardware wallets for Zambia

A Bitcoin node and Trezor hardware wallets for Zambia

October 10, 2022

I brought a Raspiblitz donated by the Bitcoin for Fairness community and some hardware wallets donated by Trezor to Zambia.

Bitcoin Workshop for Journalists in Zambia

Bitcoin Workshop for Journalists in Zambia

October 10, 2022

My Bitcoin for Fairness team in Zambia and I conducted a workshop for journalists to educate the educators. They learned how to send and receive bitcoin and we emphasized the importance of Bitcoin as a neutral, inclusive and permissionless money for the Internet.

Sending Bitcoin without Internet

Sending Bitcoin without Internet

October 9, 2022

Africans in 9 countries can send and receive bitcoin without internet now. The service works on any mobile phone and uses USSD code. Millions of Africans are used to it, because it's the way how mobile money works. Here is a demonstration.

Bitcoin Meetup in Zambia

Bitcoin Meetup in Zambia

October 3, 2022

Together with my BFF friends in Lusaka I was organizing the third Zambian Bitcoin for Fairness meetup. Here is what happened including pictures.

Panel on Digital Rights turned into a promotion of Bitcoin

Panel on Digital Rights turned into a promotion of Bitcoin

October 3, 2022

Anita Posch gave a Bitcoin lecture at the University of Zambia in front of 30 students. Here you can find the video and the presentation of the talk.

Panel on Digital Rights turned into a promotion of Bitcoin

Panel on Digital Rights turned into a promotion of Bitcoin

October 3, 2022

A Panel on Digital Rights turned into a promotion of Bitcoin: Kathleen Ndongmo and Anita Posch made the case on how Bitcoin can be a viable alternative since the African governments and regulations keep excluding people from interacting economically with their peers. Including video.

Bitcoin for Fairness on the ground in Lusaka

Bitcoin for Fairness on the ground in Lusaka

October 2, 2022

Preparing for the panel at the Forum on Internet Freedom and TV interview

Insights from exchanging Bitcoin Peer-to-Peer in Zimbabwe

Insights from exchanging Bitcoin Peer-to-Peer in Zimbabwe

October 2, 2022

An outing to the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe with camping, stunning views, ancient rock paintings and in this remote area I wanted to test Bitcoin payments.

Insights from exchanging Bitcoin Peer-to-Peer in Zimbabwe

Insights from exchanging Bitcoin Peer-to-Peer in Zimbabwe

September 11, 2022

Speaking and trading freely with bitcoin can make you the target of harassment, arrest or worse things.

Peer to Peer Adoption of Bitcoin in Zimbabwe

Peer to Peer Adoption of Bitcoin in Zimbabwe

September 11, 2022

Massage therapist was very fast in understanding that with the Bitcoin price at 20k and not 60k it is a good time to start saving it.

Money in a bag - Bitcoin for Remittances

Money in a bag - Bitcoin for Remittances

September 10, 2022

The story of a Zimbabwean friend who has been using bitcoin for the last 2 years.

Traditional currencies are worthless without authorities

Traditional currencies are worthless without authorities

September 9, 2022

My Zimbabwean friend searched her archive and found 55 Billion Dollar!

Topping up my phone with EcoCash

Topping up my phone with EcoCash

September 8, 2022

I used my Zimbabwean SIM card and added airtime to it so that I can do calls and send texts.

Finding the best deals in Zimbabwe

Finding the best deals in Zimbabwe

September 7, 2022

There are huge price differences depending on where you go to purchase your daily goods.

How the Multi-Currency System in Zimbabwe Works

How the Multi-Currency System in Zimbabwe Works

September 6, 2022

You can pay with USD or the local Zimbabwe Dollar, which is legal tender.

Anita Posch - Bitcoin Is Emancipation from Financial Patriarchy

Anita Posch - Bitcoin Is Emancipation from Financial Patriarchy

November 12, 2021

Anita Posch speaks about how Bitcoin is a tool in fighting the global and local financial patriarchy on Peter McCormack's WhatBitcoinDid Podcast.

Is Africa the Next Hotbed of Crypto Adoption?

Is Africa the Next Hotbed of Crypto Adoption?

August 18, 2021

Anita Posch shares her thoughts on how Bitcoin use in Africa is different from that in Europe and the U.S.

Bitcoin in Zimbabwe - Anita Posch on What Bitcoin Did

Bitcoin in Zimbabwe - Anita Posch on What Bitcoin Did

April 26, 2020

Anita Posch discusses her recent trip to Zimbabwe, free speech & freedom of expression, scams & MLM, hyperinflation and if and how Zimbabweans are using Bitcoin with Peter McCormack.

Tim Akinbo: Bitcoin is a Store of Value for the African People - Ep. 063

Tim Akinbo: Bitcoin is a Store of Value for the African People - Ep. 063

June 18, 2020

My guest is Tim Akinbo from Nigeria, a Bitcoin Core contributor and developer, sharing insights on Bitcoin use-cases in Africa, increasing trading volumes, and his work on making full nodes in Africa visible.

Bitcoin Trading Volume in South Africa Is Surging

Bitcoin Trading Volume in South Africa Is Surging

November 5, 2020

Overall increase in Bitcoin trading between 2016 to 2020

Bitcoin basics: How to use bitcoin? A talk by Anita Posch in Harare and Gaborone in 2020

Bitcoin basics: How to use bitcoin? A talk by Anita Posch in Harare and Gaborone in 2020

February 15, 2020

Bitcoin introduction: What is Bitcoin? Use-cases for bitcoin BTC, how to prevent scams, how bitcoin works, bitcoin mining, what is a blockchain, install a bitcoin wallet, the lightning network explained