Ethical fashion accessories company Bureh is taking the first steps in creating a bitcoin economy for sub-Saharan Africa.
PayFast, which processes payments for over 30,000 merchants, is teaming up with international exchange BitX to accept bitcoin.
South African online retailer Takealot, which has raised more than $100m in funding, is now accepting bitcoin.
BitPOS is teaming up with the International Anti-Poaching Foundation to help save Africa's endangered wildlife from hunters.
The socially-focused bitcoin startup aims to "cut through" the inefficiencies in international remittances and underdeveloped banking systems.
A Johannesburg energy management company has integrated bitcoin wallets into its smart meters.
Alakanani Itireleng of Bitcoin Botswana is launching an appeal for bitcoin and litecoin donations for the country's orphaned children.
BitPesa has launched its beta program with the long-term goal of disrupting the remittance space.
Johannesburg is set to become the first African city with a permanent bitcoin ATM.
The startup aims to provide universal bitcoin access via wallet that can be used on any cellphone.
The exchange and wallet service aims to serve 12-plus countries initially with one recognizable brand.
Pelle Braendgaard talks to CoinDesk about his company's plans and the challenges bitcoin faces in the developing world.
Anghami's streaming platform will accept bitcoin subscription fees and incorporate the currency into its 'freemium' model.
South Africa's Standard Bank, the largest in Africa, is piloting a functional bitcoin portal developed by Singapore company Switchless.
Private companies, charities and individuals are teaming up to present a good first impression for bitcoin in Africa.