Datacentrix has officially opened its new office environment in Westville, Durban. This relocation marks an upgraded, modernized workspace for the company, designed to drive greater convenience, efficiency, and collaboration, reinforcing its long-standing presence in KwaZulu-Natal. Centrally located for improved accessibility, the new office will better serve Datacentrix’s KwaZulu-Natal clients and partners. Designed with both collaboration and comfort […]

GPT-5 Is Here: How OpenAI’s New ChatGPT Model Could Change Everything The Future Just Arrived And It’s Talking Back If you thought ChatGPT was already smart, buckle up because… TechCity

A supermarket worker was spat at by a customer attempting to stockpile Pot Noodles while another was told: “I hope you get the virus and die”, as panic-buying blighted the nations response to coronavirus pandemic. An eyewitness described the scene at a packed branch of Asda in the Wirral, Merseyside, on Saturday, as a man […]

A supermarket worker was spat at by a customer attempting to stockpile Pot Noodles while another was told: “I hope you get the virus and die”, as panic-buying blighted the nations response to coronavirus pandemic. An eyewitness described the scene at a packed branch of Asda in the Wirral, Merseyside, on Saturday, as a man […]

A supermarket worker was spat at by a customer attempting to stockpile Pot Noodles while another was told: “I hope you get the virus and die”, as panic-buying blighted the nations response to coronavirus pandemic. An eyewitness described the scene at a packed branch of Asda in the Wirral, Merseyside, on Saturday, as a man […]

A supermarket worker was spat at by a customer attempting to stockpile Pot Noodles while another was told: “I hope you get the virus and die”, as panic-buying blighted the nations response to coronavirus pandemic. An eyewitness described the scene at a packed branch of Asda in the Wirral, Merseyside, on Saturday, as a man […]

A supermarket worker was spat at by a customer attempting to stockpile Pot Noodles while another was told: “I hope you get the virus and die”, as panic-buying blighted the nations response to coronavirus pandemic. An eyewitness described the scene at a packed branch of Asda in the Wirral, Merseyside, on Saturday, as a man […]

A supermarket worker was spat at by a customer attempting to stockpile Pot Noodles while another was told: “I hope you get the virus and die”, as panic-buying blighted the nations response to coronavirus pandemic. An eyewitness described the scene at a packed branch of Asda in the Wirral, Merseyside, on Saturday, as a man […]

A supermarket worker was spat at by a customer attempting to stockpile Pot Noodles while another was told: “I hope you get the virus and die”, as panic-buying blighted the nations response to coronavirus pandemic. An eyewitness described the scene at a packed branch of Asda in the Wirral, Merseyside, on Saturday, as a man […]

A supermarket worker was spat at by a customer attempting to stockpile Pot Noodles while another was told: “I hope you get the virus and die”, as panic-buying blighted the nations response to coronavirus pandemic. An eyewitness described the scene at a packed branch of Asda in the Wirral, Merseyside, on Saturday, as a man […]

A supermarket worker was spat at by a customer attempting to stockpile Pot Noodles while another was told: “I hope you get the virus and die”, as panic-buying blighted the nations response to coronavirus pandemic. An eyewitness described the scene at a packed branch of Asda in the Wirral, Merseyside, on Saturday, as a man […]

A supermarket worker was spat at by a customer attempting to stockpile Pot Noodles while another was told: “I hope you get the virus and die”, as panic-buying blighted the nations response to coronavirus pandemic. An eyewitness described the scene at a packed branch of Asda in the Wirral, Merseyside, on Saturday, as a man […]

A supermarket worker was spat at by a customer attempting to stockpile Pot Noodles while another was told: “I hope you get the virus and die”, as panic-buying blighted the nations response to coronavirus pandemic. An eyewitness described the scene at a packed branch of Asda in the Wirral, Merseyside, on Saturday, as a man […]

For many African artists, creating music has often meant navigating challenges such as limited resources, expensive studios, and complex copyright issues. But KorinAI, a portfolio startup of FirstFounders, is changing that by launching Africa’s first AI-powered music lab. This innovative platform is designed to make music creation accessible to anyone, empowering artists and content creators […] The post KorinAI Launches Africa’s First AI Music Lab, Redefining Music Creation and Distribution appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Nigeria’s telecommunications operators have raised the alarm over a growing threat to network services across the country due to a blockade on diesel supply to critical infrastructure sites. In a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos, Mr Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), warned that the disruption could […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Lava Payments Wants To Power The AI Web With A Smarter Digital Wallet A new startup called Lava Payments is aiming to change how AI agents pay for services online. Built… TechCity

OpenAI Launches Free GPT-OSS AI Models to Compete with China’s Open-Source AI Boom OpenAI has just launched two open-weight AI models — GPT-OSS-120B and GPT-OSS-20B marking its biggest open-source move since… TechCity

Meta partners I.N. Official to launch first ever AI-Powered Fashion Collection at Africa Fashion Week London Meta AI enabled Ifeanyi Nwune to leverage prompts that generated images blending African Agbada attire with the Japanese Hakama style TechCity

Explore how African startups are achieving successful exits through strategic growth, partnerships, and navigating regulatory challenges. The post From Idea to Exit: African Founders Who Sold Their Startups (And How They Did It) appeared first on Tech In Africa.

MTN South Africa has introduced a new digital identity system that leverages fingerprint and facial recognition technology to authenticate customers in all of its stores. This move is aimed at simplifying the sign-up process and reducing fraud. The telecommunications company states that this initiative is a critical measure in combating identity theft and SIM swap […] The post MTN South Africa Launches Biometric Digital Identity System to Combat Fraud appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Konza Technopolis, Kenya’s flagship smart city initiative, is experiencing a significant increase in partnerships with South Korean companies, marking a key milestone in its development. In June 2024, Kenya and South Korea signed a financing agreement worth $284.1 million for the creation of a state-of-the-art Digital Media City at Konza Technopolis. This project is part […] The post Konza Technopolis Boosts Growth with Strategic Partnerships Between Kenya and South Korea appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Former executives of Copia Global have launched Stahili, a new e-commerce platform in Kenya that offers cashback, discounts, and mobile data rewards to users for their engagement. Registered in June 2024, shortly after Copia entered administration, Stahili is fully owned by Copia Holding Company, a U.S.-registered entity linked to Copia Global. The platform is already […] The post Former Copia Executives Launch Stahili E-Commerce Platform Amid Kenya’s Startup Recovery Questions appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Reimagining Financial Literacy Through Product Experiences  Billions of people are yet to achieve financial literacy especially in emerging economies where educational systems are inadequate… TechCity

Building Scalable and Sustainable Web Applications: A Deep Dive with David Aniebo David Aniebo is a seasoned full-stack developer whose work focuses on the architecture and implementation of scalable, high-performance… TechCity

Explore the multifaceted role of startup CTOs in Africa's tech hubs, balancing technology, team dynamics, and strategic innovation. The post Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of a Startup CTO in Lagos/Nairobi/Cape Town appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Nigeria’s telecommunications sector decline sharply to $80.78 million in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a 58% decrease compared to $191.57 million recorded in the same period of 2024. This update comes from the latest capital importation data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which also shows […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

LG Reveals 2025 “xboom by will.i.am” AudioProducts Fortified With Signature Sound & AI Versatility All “xboom by will.i.am” Products Feature a More Balanced and Warmer xboom Signature Sound. LG’s New xboom Line… TechCity

Telecommunication giants MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria are reporting significant increases in data revenue as mobile internet usage surges across the country, reflecting changing consumer habits and growing demand for digital connectivity. According to the Q2 2025 financial results released by both companies, data continues to drive strong performance amid rising smartphone adoption and increased […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

As cyber threats continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace, Microsoft’s latest cybersecurity intelligence reveals a complex landscape where artificial intelligence (AI) is both empowering defenders and enabling sophisticated criminal enterprises. Drawing from Microsoft’s synthesis of over 75 trillion daily security signals and recent threat intelligence, several critical trends are reshaping the global cybersecurity landscape […]

Oracle co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Larry Ellison gains $12.4 billion in net worth as investors bet big on the future of artificial intelligence infrastructure. As of Tuesday, Ellison’s net worth reaches $301.7 billion, placing him as the second-richest individual globally, according to Forbes’ real-time billionaire rankings. This sharp rise follows a 1.24% increase in […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

South African fintech startup Paymenow has secured a working capital facility of ZAR400 million (approximately US$22.5 million) from Standard Bank, a move that will bolster the company’s efforts to expand its earned wage access (EWA) services across the African continent. Founded in 2019 by Deon Nobrega and former Rugby World Cup winner Bryan Habana, Paymenow […] The post South Africa’s Paymenow Secures $22.5M from Standard Bank to Expand Earned Wage Access Across Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Safaricom and PayPal have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at enabling seamless fund transfers between M-PESA and PayPal accounts. This collaboration is set to benefit over 35 million M-PESA users and two million businesses and micro-traders across Kenya by providing access to PayPal’s extensive global network. Through this partnership, users can link their M-PESA […] The post Safaricom and PayPal Partner to Link M-PESA with Global Digital Payments Network appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Gather Ventures, an impact investment firm founded by Kenyan-born Jo Opot, has launched a climate-focused fund dedicated to supporting women-led startups across Africa. Backed financially by Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation, the initiative underscores a commitment to climate resilience and economic empowerment for African women. Established in 2021, the Gather Impact Fund was created with a […] The post Rihanna-Backed Fund to Boost Women-Led Climate Startups Across Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

In July 2025, a total of 61 start-ups across Africa announced funding rounds of at least $100,000—a significant jump from the average of around 40 per month observed in the first half of the year. Of these, 41 were based in the Big Four markets, yet there was a healthy geographical spread overall, with start-ups […] The post African Start-Ups Raise $550M in July—Libya Joins Club as Debt Dominates Funding Surge appeared first on Tech In Africa.

VAT rarely makes the front page, but for finance leaders running border-spanning teams, it can dictate everything from cash-flow timing to audit risk. When an employee works in London on Monday and Lisbon on Tuesday, the location of that effort may change the “place of supply” of your services and therefore which tax office is […]

Trend Micro Incorporated announced the expansion of its strategic alliance with Google Cloud. The partnership brings together deep cybersecurity expertise and leading cloud innovation to secure the connected world through a multi-cloud, AI-first environment, supporting sovereignty requirements, enhancing consumer and enterprise protection, and building digital trust at scale. Karan Bajwa, President, Google Cloud Asia Pacific: […]