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Web3 & Crypto

Luno to cut 20% of global workforce in major restructuring drive

Luno says automation and operational efficiencies have reduced the resources needed to run its business, leading to a global restructuring that will affect about 20% of employees.

Chinaturum Iheoma·Jul 28, 2026·4 min read
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FinTech

Zedcrest Group acquires UK payment startup Leatherback for undisclosed sum

Leatherback will continue operating independently under Zedcrest after the acquisition, which formalises a relationship that began with a 2021 investment.

Chinaturum Iheoma

Chinaturum Iheoma

Jul 27, 20262 min
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Climate & Energy

M-KOPA Mobility secures $30 million to speed up Kenya’s shift from petrol motorcycles

M-KOPA has secured $30 million to finance electric motorcycles in Kenya as the country seeks to transition its estimated 2 million petrol-powered boda-bodas to cleaner transport alternatives.

Chinaturum Iheoma

Chinaturum Iheoma

Jul 23, 20266 min
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Climate & Energy

MOPO to invest $75 million in Nigeria’s solar battery rental network by 2030

Seeking to narrow Nigeria’s vast electricity gap, MOPO says it will invest $75 million over the next five years to roll out solar battery rental hubs, offering an alternative to millions of households that remain without reliable power.

Chinaturum Iheoma

Chinaturum Iheoma

Jul 21, 20263 min
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Cybersecurity & IdentityBreaking

Kenya restricts access to President’s website after suspected cyber attack

The temporary shutdown of Kenya’s presidential website comes as cybercrime continues to surge across the country, where billions of cyber threat events and hundreds of millions of dollars in losses have been recorded.

TechMedia Africa

TechMedia Africa

Jul 18, 20263 min
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Nigeria

Tinubu signs executive order to unify crypto regulation, establishes Virtual Asset Council

With Nigerians conducting more than $59 billion in cryptocurrency transactions within a year, the Federal Government has introduced a unified regulatory framework designed to curb financial crimes while supporting responsible innovation in the digital asset industry.

Chinaturum Iheoma

Chinaturum Iheoma

Jul 17, 2026
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Digital Banking

Central Bank of Kenya approves 25 new digital lenders as mobile loans reach KSh150.56 billion

Kenya’s digital lending sector has expanded after the Central Bank licensed 25 new Digital Credit Providers, bringing the total to 252 as regulated loan apps disbursed 8.37 million loans worth KSh150.56 billion.

TechMedia Africa

TechMedia Africa

Jul 15, 20262 min
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GhanaBreaking

MTN, Telecel Group to bid for Ghana’s 5G licenses

With zero 5G coverage, Ghana has opened its telecom market to competition, paving the way for MTN Ghana and Telecel Group to bid for new licences, a move that could accelerate the country’s digital transformation.

Chinaturum Iheoma

Chinaturum Iheoma

Jul 8, 20263 min
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Africa

Flutterwave raises undisclosed sum from Circle Ventures to expand USDC payments 

Stablecoin transaction volume reached a record $1.79 trillion in June, highlighting the growing demand for faster cross-border payments. Flutterwave is betting that momentum will continue, securing an investment from Circle Ventures to expand USDC payments across Africa.

Chinaturum Iheoma

Chinaturum Iheoma

Jul 7, 20264 min
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AI & Big Data

Why Nigerian media wants Tinubu to investigate Google, Meta, X over AI, news content

As readers increasingly get answers from chatbots instead of news websites, Nigerian publishers are asking a difficult question: Should technology companies be allowed to build billion-dollar AI products using journalism they don’t pay for?

Chinaturum Iheoma

Chinaturum Iheoma

Jul 6, 20265 min
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NigeriaBreaking

Seven crypto companies receive SEC approval-in-principle to operate in Nigeria

The SEC’s latest approvals mark another milestone in Nigeria’s evolving approach to cryptocurrency regulation as adoption expands beyond investing into payments and remittances.

Chinaturum Iheoma

Chinaturum Iheoma

Jul 3, 20263 min
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South Africa

South Africans can now subscribe to WhatsApp Plus for R28.99 per month

South African WhatsApp users can now subscribe to WhatsApp Plus, a new premium tier that adds exclusive stickers, personalised themes and advanced conversation management features.

Chinaturum Iheoma

Chinaturum Iheoma

Jun 19, 20263 min
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EdTech

South Africa’s Ukiyo launches app to connect youth with scholarships, jobs amid soaring unemployment

As youth unemployment in South Africa climbs to 60.9% among people aged 15 to 24, educational technology startup Ukiyo has launched a mobile app designed to connect students with scholarships, jobs, mentorship and career support.

Chinaturum Iheoma

Chinaturum Iheoma

Jun 19, 20264 min