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Safaricom records $1.5bn in voice and data revenue for six months ending Sept 2025
Telecoms company Safaricom has announced a voice and data revenue of KSh200 billion (~$1.5 billion) in the six months ending September 2025, representing an 11.1% year-on-year (YoY) growth. T
Senate confirms new NCC board to strengthen oversight of Nigeria’s telecoms sector
The Nigerian Senate has today confirmed the appointment of a new board for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The confirmation marks a significant step in strengthening regulatory
Cameroon suffers internet blackout amid protest over President Biya’s re-election
Internet access in Cameroon has been significantly disrupted amid protests over alleged irregularities in October’s presidential election. This is the second time the West African country is
DATCo’s Now Hold $137.3 Billion in Crypto; Saylor’s Strategy Controls Nearly 50%
CoinGecko’s 2025 DATCo report says there are 142 Digital Asset Treasury Companies holding $137.3 billion in crypto, up from just 4 in 2020 Strategy alone holds $70.7 billion, or about half of
Ripple, Mastercard, Gemini Collaborate on RLUSD Settlement for Cards
Key Takeaways: Ripple, Mastercard, and Gemini collaborate on RLUSD stablecoin integration. Partnership targets streamlined crypto-fiat card settlements. Possible boost in crypto adoption and
Proposed virtual asset law: Nigerian lawmakers engage crypto industry players
Nigeria’s cryptocurrency story has always been defined by fear of scams, capital flight, and losing control. In 2021, that fear hardened into a ban that drove an entire industry underground.
‘Anti-CZ Whale’ Nets Nearly $100M as Aster Drops Following Binance Founder’s Tweet
An on-chain trader dubbed the “Anti-CZ Whale” earned nearly $100 million shorting Aster following a cautionary tweet from Changpeng Zhao. Aster’s price dropped 14% from $1.16 to $0.83 as the
Top Contender in Today’s Crypto Market: Sui, SEI, or Solana (SOL)?
Analysts compare Sui, Sei, and Solana as top contenders for Web3 dominance despite crypto market down today. Sui leads in developer growth, Sei prioritizes speed for institutions, and Solana
China Extends 24% Tariff Suspension For A Year, Crypto Gets A Macro Tailwind
Beijing will keep its suspension of the extra 24% tariff on U.S. goods from Nov. 10, 2025 for a full year while retaining a 10% base duty. The move follows the Trump and Xi meeting at APEC an
Former Rugby League Star Trent Merrin Charged Over Alleged AUD $140,000 Crypto Theft
Quick Breakdown Former NRL player Trent Merrin is accused of stealing AUD $140,000 in cryptocurrency from another individual. Police seized electronic devices from Merrin’s home as part of on
Why Is Crypto Down? Data Shows Bitcoin Tracking US Liquidity Drain
Arthur Hayes predicts a crypto market rebound once the US government shutdown ends due to rising liquidity. Hayes noted a strong correlation between Bitcoin’s recent 8% drop and a 5% decline
M-Kopa hits 1 million customers in Nigeria, its fastest country to reach that milestone
M-KOPA announced it has now served 1 million customers in Nigeria, the fastest of its five markets to reach that milestone. The development comes after the fintech company reached 1 million u
Cell C to list on Johannesburg Stock Exchange, targets growth enhancement
South Africa’s fourth-largest mobile operator, Cell C, has announced plans to list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), a move aimed at simplifying its balance sheet and enhancing its gr
Senator Ali Ndume tp empower constituents in Borno with 5,000 SIM cards, 1,000 POS machines
Senator Ali Ndume wants to connect Borno South to the rest of the digital world. That is the official summary of a new empowerment plan that promises free Subscriber Identity Module cards for
Spiro and Moniepoint lead as African startups raised $442m in October
African startup funding has continued to witness an impressive rise as startups across the continent raised a total of $442 million in October 2025. This is according to data from African tec
China Suspends 24% US Tariff; Bitcoin Immediately Reclaims $100,000
China said it will suspend the extra 24% tariff on U.S. goods from Nov. 10, triggering a fast risk-on response in crypto. Bitcoin rebounded about 3% to near $101,771 after the announcement, k
Polygon’s Big ZK Gamble Is Starting to Show Real DeFi Numbers Through Katana
Sandeep Nailwal said Polygon played a big role in getting ZK proofs adopted and pointed at Katana’s rapid DeFi growth. Katana is now described as the second largest ZK rollup in the Polygon-l
Nigerian box office rakes in ₦573m in October, one of its best months this year
The Nigerian box office witnessed one of its strongest months this year, generating a total of ₦573.2 million between late September and October 2025. Two films, “Gingerrr” and “The Herd,” le
Bitcoin Price Drops 10% on ETF Outflows, Ignoring Fed’s New Liquidity Shift
The Federal Reserve is halting its balance sheet reduction (QT), a move that signals a significant dovish policy shift. The Fed also injected $29.4 billion via its standing repo facility, the
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Which Crypto Has 1000x Potential? ETF Winds Shift to New Presales Like Noomez
A familiar story plays out across every market cycle. A small group of early investors catches a low-cap presale, the project delivers, and portfolios explode 1000x seemingly overnight. Noome