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 […]

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.

  The Smart Africa Board of Heads of State has officially validated the Smart Africa Digital Health Blueprint, a comprehensive framework designed to build interoperable, people-centered digital health systems and move towards a Single Digital Health Market for Africa. The Blueprint offers a standards-driven approach for countries to implement solutions that ensure secure health information […] The post Smart Africa Approves Digital Health Blueprint to End Preventable Deaths from Disconnected Care appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The State of African Startup Funding in 2025 African startups are experiencing a remarkable funding rebound in 2025. Between January and October 2025, African startups raised $2.65 billion, representing a 56% increase from $1.7 billion during the same period in 2024. This recovery marks a significant shift from the “funding winter” of 2023-2024, when investment […] The post How to Raise Funds for Startups in Africa in 2025: A Practical Guide for Founders appeared first on Tech In Africa.

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTNN) is preparing to reward its shareholders with an interim dividend this week, according to details contained in its latest corporate disclosure. The announcement follows a robust earnings performance across the first nine months of the 2025 financial year. After a two-year pause on dividend payouts—caused by significant foreign-exchange liabilities that […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Personalized promotions have fundamentally changed how digital platforms engage users. Deep learning enables systems to analyze vast behavioral datasets in real time, ensuring users receive offers tailored to their interests, habits, and past interactions. The business impact is measurable: studies show personalization technologies can improve conversion rates by up to 15% and increase average order […] The post How Deep Learning Powers Personalized Marketing appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Game developers once relied on intuition and repetitive playtesting to understand user behavior. Before modern engines existed, creators drew maps by hand and tested results on early hardware. That era shifted when software began imitating physical systems with precision. Today, entire environments can be replicated virtually, adjusted, and stress-tested thousands of times before public release. […] The post How Digital Twins Are Changing Game Design appeared first on Tech In Africa.

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Apple eliminated password requirements for most services. Google followed with passkey technology. Microsoft committed to passwordless enterprise systems. Now consumer platforms across industries face the same technological shift. The digital authentication landscape sits at an inflection point. Regulators demand stronger identity verification while users expect frictionless access. The solutions deploying now represent fundamental infrastructure changes […] The post Why Digital Platforms Are Abandoning Passwords for Biometric Authentication appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Artificial intelligence has fundamentally changed how digital platforms understand and respond to user behavior. What once required years of operational experience can now be measured, predicted, and optimized in real time through advanced analytics systems. Predictive analytics systems monitor granular user interactions: session duration patterns, response timing after specific outcomes, re-engagement frequencies, and navigation sequences. […] The post How Predictive Analytics Transforms Real-Time Platform Management appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Meta Now Lets You Share Hyperscape VR Rooms With Friends Meta is expanding its photorealistic VR technology, Hyperscape, by allowing users to invite friends into their digitally scanned… TechCity

First Circle Capital, backed by the IFC, has launched a $30 million early-stage venture fund aimed at supporting high-growth FinTech startups across Africa. This fund is designed to address one of the continent’s most significant challenges—limited access to capital in the early stages of development. By targeting pre-seed and seed-stage companies, First Circle seeks to […] The post First Circle Capital, backed by the IFC, has launched a $30 million early-stage venture fund aimed at supporting high-growth FinTech startups across Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

OpenAI Launches Global Group Chats in ChatGPT for Easy Collaboration OpenAI is officially launching group chats inside ChatGPT, giving users a new way to collaborate inside one conversation… TechCity

Apple Launches New MagSafe Phone Grip Designed for Accessibility Apple has introduced a new MagSafe accessory created with accessibility at its core. The Hikawa Phone Grip &… TechCity

Google Pixel 10 Now Supports AirDrop Sharing Without Apple’s Help Google just rolled out a surprise update: Pixel 10 owners can now send and receive files directly with… TechCity

South African electrotech startup Plentify has successfully closed an oversubscribed Series A round, bringing its total funding to nearly USD 15 million (ZAR 256 million) as it expands its AI-powered home-energy platform. This funding round, following last year’s successful raise, was led by Secha Capital, Buffet Investments, and a South African family office, with participation […] The post South African AI Energy Startup Plentify Raises $15M to Export Load-Shedding Solutions Globally appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Kenya’s ride-hailing customers are expected to pay higher fares soon, as Uber and Bolt are likely to follow the government’s new pricing and payment regulations. This follows a directive from Kenya’s Ministry for Roads and Transport after the Transport Workers Union-Kenya (TAWU) threatened legal action against the companies, accusing them of “exploitative and unfair labour […] The post Kenya Orders Uber and Bolt to Raise Fares by 50% Following Driver Protests and Union Threats appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Standard Bank, the largest bank in South Africa by assets, has made a historic move by becoming the first African bank to directly integrate with China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). This groundbreaking step offers African companies a more efficient way to pay Chinese suppliers in Renminbi (RMB), China’s currency, bypassing the US dollar. Traditionally, […] The post Standard Bank Becomes First African Bank to Integrate China’s Payment System, Bypassing US Dollar appeared first on Tech In Africa.

evidenced by an uptick in secondary deals and smaller-scale mergers and acquisitions. According to a new African liquidity index, there have been 37 startup and scale-up exits by fund managers in 2025, with 22 of these exits resulting from trade sales and 40.5% involving international buyers. Presented by the African financial data firm Stears at […] The post Africa’s Startup Exit Activity Rises with 37 Exits in 2025, but Liquidity Remains Constrained appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The program features a full day of keynotes, fireside conversations and technical panels offering practical guidance for investors navigating Africa’s energy markets. South Africa’s Minister of Energy and Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will deliver opening remarks outlining South Africa’s policy direction as G20 host. A fireside conversation with Wale Tinubu, CEO of Oando, will explore corporate […] The post G20 African Energy Investment Forum Set to Shape Africa’s Investment Agenda appeared first on Tech In Africa.

In 2024, Sub-Saharan Africa received $56 billion in remittances. Yet, the distribution of fintech innovation across the continent tells a paradoxical story: countries most dependent on remittances receive the least startup attention. According to Intelpoint.co , The Gambia depends on remittances for over 21% of its GDP. Lesotho and Comoros also sit near the top […] The post Why Are Remittance Startups Ignoring the Countries That Need Them Most? appeared first on Tech In Africa.

  As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize the global landscape, African nations are facing both challenges and opportunities. With a rapidly growing and dynamic young workforce, the continent stands at a crossroads—AI offers the potential to address longstanding barriers while presenting new hurdles for businesses to navigate. For Africa’s startups, the rise of AI opens […] The post Bloomberg Seeks Africa’s Most Innovative Startups for 2026 ‘Africa Startups to Watch’ List appeared first on Tech In Africa.

400% Subscription Growth During COVID-19: The Technical and Strategic Decisions Behind Nigeria’s First Digital Capital Markets Solution March 2020. Nigeria enters lockdown. MTN’s commercial paper needs subscribers. Physical roadshows are impossible. Traditional capital markets infrastructure… TechCity

Product Management = Policy + Business + Tech Most product managers live inside a familiar Venn diagram. Business viability. Technical feasibility. User experience. We obsess over… TechCity

TECNO Expands Its Innovation Lineup with the All-New MegapadTablet The Megapad has officially launched in Nigeria, setting a new standard for smart devices that blend power, style,… TechCity

In a groundbreaking partnership, ALX (www.ALXAfrica.com), Anthropic, and the Government of Rwanda are joining forces to reshape learning and teaching across Africa through artificial intelligence. The initiative introduces “Chidi,” an AI-powered learning companion built on Anthropic’s Claude model. Chidi is designed to assist both learners and educators in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Fred […] The post ALX, Anthropic, and the Government of Rwanda Collaborate to Revolutionize Education in Africa with AI appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Nigerian tech startups are staying away from listing on the Nigerian Exchange, with more than two-thirds citing currency and foreign exchange mismatch as the primary reason, according to a new survey by TLP Advisory published today. The Currency Challenge While the naira has risen almost 10% in the past six months, the currency has lost […] The post Three Years, Zero Listings: Nigerian Tech Board Fails to Attract Single Startup appeared first on Tech In Africa.

TECNO SPARK Slim Breaks Boundaries With Slim Design and Massive Performance AI-driven innovative technology brand TECNO today officially announced the launch of TECNO SPARK Slim, the world’s slimmest curved-screen… TechCity

In 2023, remittance flows to sub-Saharan Africa reached $54 billion, according to the World Bank. For context, the value of foreign direct investments to sub-Saharan Africa within the same year was 38.6 billion. Put simply, remittance flows were nearly 1.5 times the size of foreign direct investments in the same year. Looking at Africa as […] The post How Remittance Apps Are Powering Financial Inclusion in Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Ellah Lakes Plc, Nigeria’s pioneering integrated agro-industrial company, has officially launched its N235 billion Offer for Subscription, marking a significant step in its journey toward enhanced growth and capital expansion. This announcement follows a comprehensive “Facts Behind the Offer” presentation at the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), where the company detailed its strategic plans for the […] The post Ellah Lakes Seeks N235 Billion in Landmark Offer to Strengthen Nigeria’s Agro-Industrial Sector appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Venture debt has transitioned from being a niche financing option to becoming the primary alternative to traditional venture capital in Africa, marking a significant milestone in 2025. For the first time, it has outpaced equity investment in the continent’s startup ecosystem within the first nine months of the year. Between January 1 and September 30, […] The post Venture Debt Hits Record High, Surpassing Equity Investment in Africa’s Startup Scene appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Google Expands Call Recording Feature to Pixel 6 and Newer Devices Google is now rolling out its Call Recording feature to Pixel 6 and newer devices, including models that… TechCity