Africa Crypto News Week in Review: Ghana Gold Board Exploring Blockchain, South Africa Central Bank Caution, University of Namibia Introduces Blockchain Masters Program

[Ben Graham]

In Africa crypto news this week, the Ghana Gold Board is pushing for blockchain implementation in tracking global gold movements.

Meanwhile, in South Africa, the South African Reserve Bank has warned of the stability risk from the country’s crypto sector. 

SARB adds crypto and stablecoins to new risk-monitoring category. Custody balances $1.5B, 7.8M users. Top 10 domestic BTC wallets sent $3.7B abroad since 2019. USD stablecoin trading rose from $230M to $4.67B. My take: prudent oversight.

— Nifty (@nifty0x) November 28, 2025

Across the border, the University of Namibia has rolled out a novel master’s degree in blockchain technology. 

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Here’s a more detailed look at these stories: 

Ghana Crypto News: Gold Board To Integrate Blockchain For Tracking?

The Ghana Gold Board is pushing for blockchain technology usage in tracking gold shipments. This proposal comes even as gold prices continue to break records and demand remains high globally. 

Ghana Gold Board CEO Samuel Gyamfi spoke at a high-level Precious Metals Conference in Dubai on the importance of tracking global gold movements. He notes that gold is a valuable resource and cannot be allowed to become a haven for illegal activities.

“Gold is a resource for global economic stability and transformation. It cannot be allowed to become a haven for drug lords, armed actors, corrupt politicians, human traffickers and criminal networks.”

Mineral traceability remains a key concern for law enforcement globally. The worries about illegal mining, the use of child labor in mines, and related crimes inform the need to trace minerals from mines to the markets.

Ghana’s Gold Board (GoldBod) will launch a blockchain-based Track-and-Trace system by the end of 2026, ensuring every gram of gold can be verified from a legitimate and sustainable source. The initiative boosts transparency and trust across the sector. pic.twitter.com/1CZz9syKqj

— THE STATE NEWS (@THESTATENEWSS) November 24, 2025

Integrating any of the major blockchains introduces decentralization and immutability, which the Board believes can aid in proper mineral tracing.

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South Africa Crypto News:  Central Bank Cautions Against Stablecoins and Crypto

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has released its second Financial Stability Report of 2025, which identifies digital assets and stablecoins as new financial risks in the country.

By the end of Q2 2025, SARB said they were over 7.8M crypto holders in the country, HODLing some of the next tokens to explode.

(Source: SARB)

Even so, the central bank is wary of the billions held by these exchanges and the borderless nature of the sector.

South Africa has exchange controls that govern traditional banking institutions, but do not affect crypto movements.

The acknowledgement by the industry poses a systemic risk, mostly because it is outside the purview of existing regulations.

This discrepancy presents a reason for the central bank and the legislature to enact common-sense crypto regulations.

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Namibia Crypto News:  University of Namibia (UNAM) Launches Master’s Program in Blockchain Technology 

In the education sector, the University of Namibia (UNAM) has launched the continent’s first master’s degree program in blockchain technology.

UNAM aims to become a research and development hub on the continent. 

They will partner with the African Blockchain Institute on this initiative. This announcement is the culmination of over two years of work by the institution’s IT department to integrate emerging technologies into its curriculum.

The program combines academic rigor and practical application in the leading aspects of the blockchain industry. 

Applications are now open through the university’s online academic portal. The first cohort of students is expected to chart new horizons in advanced blockchain studies. 

Earlier, UNAM partnered with the Africa Blockchain Institute in organizing a public lecture on blockchain innovation.

Join the FIRST Public Lecture of Africa Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Research in partnership with the University of Namibia on: “Securing the Future: Blockchain Innovation and Digital Trust in the Age of AI and Cyber Threats,” happening on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, at… pic.twitter.com/qkeClyESMO

— Africa Blockchain Institute (@AfricaBlockInst) September 15, 2025

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Africa Crypto News Week: Ghana Gold Board Blockchain, South Africa Central Bank Caution

• Ghana crypto news: Gold board considering blockchain for tracking  
• South Africa crypto news: Central bank cautions against stablecoins and cryptos 
• Namibia crypto news: UNAM launches a Master’s course for blockchain tech 

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