Project Kuiper, the Amazon-owned ​​satellite internet initiative, has secured a landing permit from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to begin operations from 2026. 

Francophone Africa, stretching from Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire in the west, through Cameroon and central Africa, to Morocco and Tunisia in the north, is experiencing strong but uneven startup growth. While the region still trails Anglophone hubs like Nairobi and Lagos in total capital raised, innovation (mainly in fintech) is deeply embedded, and non-fintech segments are finally attracting attention from builders and investors alike.

Building on the March 2024 debut of its B2B payments platform, Rafiki, NALA is deepening its stablecoin payment rails, aiming to speed up dollar flows into emerging markets where SMEs face delays and high costs moving money. The new network, integrated into Rafiki, will allow global firms operating in Africa and Asia to collect funds in US dollars and pay out local currencies within minutes, using stablecoins as a settlement layer.

Silverbacks is now deliberately redirecting its gains into African sports, a less-invested sector.

We are standing at the edge of a new cybersecurity frontier, shaped by quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the ever-expanding Internet of Things (IoT). It’s exciting, no doubt, but also a little daunting. Traditional perimeter-based defenses are no longer sufficient, so to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats, organisations must embrace a new paradigm […]

The Kaspersky Security Bulletin reviews what shaped telecom cybersecurity in 2025 and what is likely to persist in 2026. In 2025, telecom operators faced four broad threat categories. Targeted intrusions (APTs) continued to focus on gaining stealthy access to operator environments for long-term espionage and leverage through privileged network positioning. Supply chain vulnerabilities remained an […]

Uber has stopped accepting Visa cards in Kenya, cutting off a payment option once central to its pitch to business travellers and expatriates in East Africa’s biggest ride-hailing market.

Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) activity, supply-chain compromise, DDoS disruption and SIM-enabled fraud continued to pressure operators in 2025, while newer  technology deployments introduced additional operational risk. In 2025, telecom operators faced 4 broad threat categories. Targeted intrusions (APTs) continued to focus on gaining stealthy access to operator environments for long-term espionage and leverage through privileged […]

SIM swap scams are a major security concern worldwide, affecting an estimated 25% of mobile subscribers in some markets like Kenya, while surging by 1,055% in the UK last year, according to Cifas. At the same time, illegal, stolen, and counterfeit devices remain active on national networks due to limited oversight. Hayo, a global innovator […]

Studies indicate that up to 90% of strategies succeed when leaders genuinely believe they can execute them, reinforcing the idea that identity, not just tactics, is the blueprint for high performance. This time of year naturally makes us pause and reflect. We think about what went well, what fell short, and how we want to […]

NCR Nigeria Plc began the new trading week with a strong showing on the Nigerian Exchange, extending its recent rally to fresh territory as investor sentiment and technical indicators converged in its favour. The ICT services provider closed Monday’s session at ₦87.90 per share, a level that aligns with both its 52-week high and its […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Explores Africa's ethical AI governance: regional strategies, national policies, tools like UNESCO RAM, and challenges in data sovereignty, bias and inequality. The post Ethical AI: Navigating Governance and Compliance in Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Why Technology-Enabled Banking Is a Multiplier for Nigeria’s 2036 Goal Nigeria is at a defining moment in 2026. After several years of bold macroeconomic adjustments, including foreign exchange… TechCity

Sirma announced the launch of Sirma.AI Enterprise, a comprehensive enterprise AI platform designed to simplify and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across various industries. Built on a secure, scalable, and multi-LLM (Large Language Model) architecture, the platform empowers enterprises to harness AI with confidence, efficiency, and strategic impact. Sirma.AI Enterprise addresses one of the […]

Africar Group, parent company of AUTO24.africa, is accelerating its mission to improve price transparency and decision-making for African car buyers following its 2025 acquisition of Koto.ci, Côte d’Ivoire’s leading new-car price comparison platform. Building on that acquisition, the group has now launched three new pricing and comparison platforms in key markets: Koto.sn (Senegal) Koto.rw (Rwanda) […] The post AUTO24.africa Expands Its New-Car Pricing Platform Across Africa Following Koto.ci Acquisition appeared first on Tech In Africa.

AUTO24.africa Expands New-Car Pricing Intelligence Across Africa Following Koto.ci Acquisition Africar Group, parent company of AUTO24.africa, is accelerating its mission to improve price transparency and decision-making for African car buyers following its 2025 acquisition of Koto.ci, Côte d’Ivoire’s leading new-car price comparison platform. Building on that acquisition, the group has now launched three new pricing […] The post Africar Group Acquires Koto.ci, Côte d’Ivoire’s Premier New Car Price Reference Platform appeared first on Tech In Africa.

As digital transformation accelerates across Africa, trust has emerged as one of the most critical and fragile assets in the digital economy. From data privacy and cybersecurity to AI adoption and platform reliability, organisations are being judged not only on innovation but also on how responsibly they operate in an increasingly connected world. Recently, the […]

MoneyHash and Spare, a regional open banking infrastructure provider operating in alignment with regulatory frameworks across the GCC, announced a new partnership to enable merchants to offer Pay By Bank solutions in the UAE. As businesses across the region explore new ways to optimize payment costs, customer choice, and operational efficiencies, open banking is emerging […]

Joint Statement between United Arab Emirates, African Union Commission A high-level meeting has been held in Addis Ababa between Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC),… TechCity

Regional electricity integration could be a game-changer for Africa, helping countries address persistent electricity challenges and attract investment in energy infrastructure, according to the African Energy Chamber’s State of African Energy 2026 Outlook. By developing larger, interconnected markets, nations can create alternative offtake solutions, reduce project risks and enable economies of scale. 5 regional power pools […]

Google has rolled out a major update to its Gemini AI platform: the ability to access and leverage your search history. This feature, introduced under the “Personalization (experimental)” setting in Gemini Apps, allows the AI to tailor responses based on your past queries, browsing patterns, and digital habits. This means Gemini can now deliver context‑aware […]

While Africa is home to over 2,000 languages, they are almost absent from the global digital landscape; none of the top 34 languages used globally on the internet are African. This imbalance risks not only excluding more than one billion speakers from emerging technologies but also perpetuating harmful biases and inaccuracies that can undermine equitable […]

Sora Technology Raises $2.5M to Scale Drone-AI Solutions in Africa In the global fight against malaria, the most effective weapon might not be a vaccine or a net—it… TechCity

Unexpected Instagram Password Reset Email? Here’s What You Need to Know If you woke up to an unexpected email from Instagram asking you to reset your password this week,… TechCity

Google Is Adding an ‘AI Inbox’ to Gmail  If your morning routine usually involves wading through a “murky bog” of unread newsletters, expired bank statements, and… TechCity

You ever open a photo and feel that tiny heartbreak? The moment is perfect—great product shot, cute portrait, killer travel scene—but the file just isn’t there. It’s a bit soft. A bit noisy. A bit “why does this look cheaper than I remember?” The good news is you don’t need a complicated editing stack to […]

Generative AI reshapes African banking with multilingual chatbots, inclusive credit scoring, real-time fraud detection and simplified digital onboarding. The post Generative AI in African Banking: Enhancing Customer Experience appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Augmented teams — humans paired with AI — help African startups close talent gaps, cut costs, and scale with localized, low‑cost AI tools. The post Zoho Insights: Why “Augmented Teams” Are Africa’s AI Future appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Meet the Keychron Nape Pro If you’ve ever felt the mid-day “wrist fatigue” that comes from constantly reaching back and forth between your… TechCity

Ranked overview of Africa's top 10 AI-ready countries with adoption rates, infrastructure, skills, policies and challenges to wider AI uptake. The post Microsoft AI Report: Top 10 African Countries for AI Readiness appeared first on Tech In Africa.

South Africa leads AI adoption in Africa in 2025 while Kenya, Nigeria, Morocco, Rwanda and Egypt scale AI across healthcare, finance, agriculture and policy. The post AI Adoption in Africa 2025: South Africa Leads, Others Catch Up appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Fraudsters are offering downloads of the new episodes or posing as if they can provide free streaming access, tricking users into visiting websites that can harvest personal information, financial details, and login credentials. This may result in identity theft and unauthorised charges These scams typically begin with enticing offers for free or early access to […]

Recent global research has shown a significant shift in AI usage during the holiday season. Far from being just a reliable shopping or planning assistant, artificial intelligence has emerged as a multifaceted digital companion capable of delivering emotional support—a phenomenon particularly pronounced among the Gen Z and millennial groups. Kaspersky experts caution that relying too heavily […]

Despite economic headwinds, South Africa’s commercial real estate sector showed a slight rental collection improvement in the first half of 2025. According to TPN Credit Bureau’s latest Commercial Rental Monitor for the first half of 2025.  The sector has been proactively adapting its business models and asset usage, which has contributed to measurable improvements in […]

A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and exposing major gaps in corporate defenses. Despite growing awareness of the risks, the pace of cyber defense adoption is failing to keep up with the speed and sophistication of AI-driven attacks. The report, AI Is Raising the […]

AfDB finds AI could add $1 trillion to Africa's GDP by 2035, create 35–40M digital jobs and boost tax revenue, but success needs data, skills and infrastructure. The post AfDB Report: AI Could Add $1 Trillion to Africa’s GDP by 2035 appeared first on Tech In Africa.