Ethiopia

A 120-million-person market opening its doors to private capital.

Ethiopia is one of the last great frontier markets in Africa — and it is opening fast. The government's decision to liberalize the telecom sector and embrace a national digital payments infrastructure has set off a wave of startup activity that is only just beginning. We track the bold founders, cautious regulators, and patient investors betting on Africa's second-most populous nation.

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Climate & EnergyBy Chinaturum Iheoma

South Africa’s Eskom in talks with World Bank over 5.2GW nuclear plant

As global interest in nuclear energy rises, South Africa is considering a 5.2GW nuclear expansion through Eskom, with talks underway with the World Bank and other financiers.

May 20, 2026 · 4 min read

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AI & Big Data

OpenAI launches feature allowing users connect bank accounts to ChatGPT

Chinaturum Iheoma · May 15, 2026 · 3 min

AI & Big Data

WhatsApp introduces incognito chat in Meta AI

Chinaturum Iheoma · May 14, 2026 · 3 min

Internet & Connectivity

Kenya’s new 25% mobile phone tax may threaten digital economy growth

Chinaturum Iheoma · May 13, 2026 · 3 min

Africa

Jiji acquires Bangladesh’s largest digital marketplace for undisclosed sum

Chinaturum Iheoma · May 13, 2026 · 5 min

Impact of Tech

The internet no longer begins with Google search

Chinaturum Iheoma · May 12, 2026

Digital Banking

GTCO, Zenith, UBA, First Bank process over ₦286 trillion in 2025

Chinaturum Iheoma · May 6, 2026

Cybersecurity & Identity

OpenAI now lets users secure ChatGPT with hardware keys. Here’s how it works

Chinaturum Iheoma · Apr 30, 2026

AI & Big Data

Controversy trails South Africa’s AI policy draft over AI-generated citations

Chinaturum Iheoma · Apr 26, 2026

Kenya

BuuPass expands into corporate travel, eyes Africa’s $10.6bn business travel market

Chinaturum Iheoma · Apr 23, 2026