African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has successfully closed its second Samurai bond transaction, securing a total of JPY 81.8 billion (approx. USD 527 million) through Regular and Retail Samurai Bonds offerings. The execution surpasses the Bank’s 2024 debut issuance size, attracting orders from more than 100 institutional and retail investors, marking a renewed demonstration of strong […] The post Afreximbank successfully closed its second Samurai Bond transactions, raising JPY 81.8 billion (approx. USD 527 million) appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Google Cloud today announced a significant, multi-million-dollar contract with the NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) to deliver highly secure, sovereign cloud capabilities. NCIA selected Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) to support the Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATEC). JATEC will leverage this infrastructure to modernize its operational capabilities and handle classified workloads. GDC air-gapped, […]

Vodacom Tanzania, in partnership with VISA, is transforming cross-border trade and boosting digital financial inclusion as M-Pesa rolls out its new Global Payment service. Alipay, Network International, Magnati, and MTN Uganda customers can now make global Tap & Pay transactions using the M-Pesa Visa tokenized card, pay merchants in China via Alipay (enabled by Thunes), […]

Microsoft has unveiled a bold new chapter in artificial intelligence at Microsoft Ignite 2025, introducing innovations that promise to redefine the future of work, creativity, and digital transformation for organizations across the globe. This year’s showcase, presented through the Microsoft Ignite 2025 Book of News, brought together a rich collection of updates, resources, and insights […]

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Capital deployment represents only the opening chapter in the African startup investment story. As venture funding to the continent stabilizes following recent market recalibrations, sophisticated investors increasingly recognize that transformative returns emerge not from checks written, but from strategic engagement implemented during the critical post-investment phase. The distinction between capital providers and value creators has […] The post The Post-Investment Imperative: Building African Startup Success in 2025 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Justin Cheong as Head of Air Freight in South Africa.  He will be based in Johannesburg and will lead the company’s air freight strategy, commercial growth, and operational excellence across the country. Justin brings extensive international experience in air freight management and business development across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. His appointment reinforces DHL Global Forwarding’s commitment to strengthening trade connectivity […]

South Africa is a captivating destination that offers a diverse array of experiences, from breathtaking landscapes to vibrant cities and rich cultural heritage. Planning the ultimate South Africa vacation can be an exciting yet daunting task. In this article, we’ll provide you with tips and itinerary ideas to help you create an unforgettable journey through […]

Generative AI (GenAI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s being rapidly integrated into enterprise strategy. McKinsey reports that GenAI adoption has seen an increase in adoption, with 71% of companies now using it, up from 65% in early 2024. And yet, many organisations remain unclear on one fundamental question: is it delivering real business value? […]

Kazang, the prepaid value-added services (VAS) and card acquiring business within JSE-listed fintech Lesaka Technologies, has partnered with TymeBank to provide flexible working capital advances to licensed taverns and liquor outlets that use the Kazang point of sale (POS) devices. Merchants benefit from fast, flexible funding to grow their business, with no paperwork and no […]

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Little more than a year ago, AI was widely heralded as the absolute game-changer of business process outsourcing (BPO)—and as a potential wrecking ball for employment in the industry. AI was viewed as a universal solution poised to revolutionize every facet of our industry, but this was balanced by concern that such a powerful technological […]

Over the past year and a half, a series of major global IT disruptions—from a routine software update gone wrong to widespread DNS failures and configuration errors that brought down X, Zoom, Spotify, Canva, and ChatGPT, amongst others—has demonstrated a simple truth. No organization is immune to these challenges, not even the world’s largest technology providers. For African businesses, […]

Benjamin Franklin famously said: “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest”. This could not be more applicable when it comes to the collection and utilisation of data. And at the heart of this knowledge and resultant information lies the data centre. Today, most organisations depend on data centres in some capacity, with critical […]

Oni-Tel Fibre Networks, a South African fibre optic infrastructure provider, has launched its new Inter-Data Centre Fibre Network, with Digital Parks Africa (DPA) as its first point of presence (PoP). The rollout marks a major step in strengthening Gauteng’s digital backbone and enabling faster, more reliable interconnectivity between key data hubs. Speaking at the launch, […]

The recent G20 summit in Johannesburg, which included a final declaration, transcended the anticipated geopolitical storms. Despite the highly publicized boycott by the U.S. administration, the summit can be deemed a success from South Africa’s perspective, serving as a demonstration of global multilateralism and elevating the country’s status on the world stage. South Africa’s participation […]

In South Africa, where AI adoption intersects with critical sectors such as energy, agriculture, and public services, security is the currency of progress. Every dataset, model, and automation layer has to operate within a framework of integrity and accountability. Without that assurance, development outcomes and growth trajectories become worrying. With the recent conclusion of the […]

Backbone Connectivity Network (BCN), a premier wholesale open access digital service provider, and Zadara announced a partnership to launch Africa’s first Neutral Multi-Tenant AI Factory powered by NVIDIA GPUs. The new platform will enable cloud providers across Africa to provision secure, scalable and cost-efficient AI-ready clouds to meet rising customer demand. Many cloud providers across Africa are […]

Mastercard and L’Oréal join forces to empower thousands of beauty professionals and entrepreneurs through the launch of the L’Oréal Mastercard BusinessCard—a bold step toward building a more inclusive digital economy. Traditionally, obtaining a business card meant in-person steps and waiting for a series of approvals—valuable time that took beauty entrepreneurs away from their shops and […]

From Bank Analyst to NGO CTO: How Data Skills Translate Across Industries Most data professionals follow a predictable path. They specialize in one sector, such as finance, healthcare, or technology, and… TechCity

How My Design Background Made Me a Better Product Manager Brian Omoruyi spent years as an art director and UI designer before transitioning into product management.  Brian’s work has… TechCity

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Uganda has announced a partnership with Interswitch Group, one of Africa’s leading digital payment and e-commerce companies, to extend social security services to more Ugandans through Quickteller, one of Interswitch’s flagship consumer financial and agency banking service platforms. The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Uganda is a multi-trillion Fund […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

The narrative of cybersecurity risk often revolves around sophisticated hacking tools or zero-day vulnerabilities. Yet, the most significant threat to South Africans isn’t a technical flaw—it’s an emotional vulnerability rooted in a national financial crisis. The approaching high-expenditure festive season, together with the persistent cost-of-living squeeze, is creating a widespread state of financial anxiety in […]

3 South African schools—Reddam House Bedfordview, Reddford House The Hills, and Reddam House Umhlanga have earned top honors in the global Inspired Builds robotics competition, a technology challenge involving 111 schools across 24 countries. The annual competition tasks students with designing, building, and coding solutions to real-world problems, with entries judged on creativity, technical execution, […]

Zoho Corporation today announced numerous enhancements to Zoho One, its all-in-one business software platform. The latest update introduces a reimagined user experience designed to make collaboration easier, improve security, and deliver deeper intelligence across all 50+ applications. With this release, Zoho One offers a more connected and context-aware environment for organizations of all sizes. “The Zoho One update reflects how […]

The U.S. Department of State is awarding $150 million to Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, to support the expansion of its life-saving AI and robotics infrastructure across Africa. This pay-for-performance model, the first of its kind from the State Department, ensures that funds will be released only when African governments sign expansion contracts […] The post U.S. Awards $150M to Zipline for AI Drone Network Expansion Across Africa in Groundbreaking Pay-for-Performance Deal appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Uber has announced the next step in its affordable mobility plans, introducing 2 products: Uber Moto, featuring motorbikes, and Uber Electric (smaller, four-door electric vehicles). They showcased their products live at an event in Victoria Yards, 16 Viljoen Street, Lorentzville, JHB, focused on low-cost mobility. The event featured a panel discussion on the future of […]

Removing the background is easier when AI comes. In this article, we tested 10 of the most popular AI remove background tools and summarized their strengths, weaknesses, pricing, image quality, and how they work—so you can confidently choose the best one for your needs. I will provide a challenging image to test different tools. The […]

Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, and MoMo PSB, the fintech platform of Nigeria’s mobile network operator, MTN, have announced a new partnership to expand MoMo’s international remittance capabilities. According to World Bank data, remittance flows into Nigeria rose by 9% in 2024 to reach $20.9 billion. By connecting with MoMo […]

Vodacom Group today announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to accelerate its digital transformation using Google Cloud’s advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) product portfolio. Under the terms of the collaboration, Vodacom will harness the capabilities of Google Cloud’s secure, scalable infrastructure to unify its vast data assets—and then apply generative AI models, […]

With the G20 summit currently on everyone’s lips, South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, announced that the country is fast-tracking domestic gas development and LNG import projects to mitigate a supply shortfall from Mozambique. He made the announcement during the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum – Hosted by the African Energy […]

Checkers Sixty60 has delivered a standout performance during its Early Black Friday online-exclusive promotion, setting new records for daily orders, product pick rates, and on-time deliveries. The four-day promotion, which ran from 20 to 23 November, reaffirmed the platform’s ability to deliver speed, accuracy, and reliability at scale—even under intense nationwide demand. The surge peaked […]

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, is setting a new standard for the industrial digital twin by converging all data onto CONNECT industrial intelligence platform. Through enhancements to AVEVA Asset Information Management, AVEVA System Platform and AVEVA PI Data Infrastructure, AVEVA can enable the visualisation of engineering and operations […]

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)  has called on Nigeria to lead the implementation of an effective regional transit guarantee scheme under the new transit regulation endorsed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Speaking at the inaugural session of the Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (Customs PACT) held in Abuja, Nigeria, from […] The post Afreximbank Urges Nigeria to Lead $1 Billion Regional Transit Guarantee Scheme for West Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Wingu Africa, a leading carrier-neutral data centre operator in East Africa, is excited to announce a strategic colocation partnership with Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU). Through this collaboration, EEU has deployed essential infrastructure within Wingu Africa’s Tier III-certified facility in Addis Ababa, enhancing the reliability, security, and efficiency of its digital operations. This milestone represents a […] The post Ethiopian Electric Utility Partners with Wingu Africa to Modernize Power Infrastructure Through Tier III Data Centr appeared first on Tech In Africa.

South Africa’s fintech sector has spent the better part of a decade in the global spotlight, praised for its innovation, mobile adoption, and startup energy. But the most profound transformation isn’t happening in glass-walled headquarters or on pitch stages, it’s happening in minibus taxis, open-air markets, township hair salons, and lunch breaks across the country. […] The post How Digital Lending Is Quietly Rewiring South Africa’s Financial Reality appeared first on Tech In Africa.