AI Is Not Free: Why the Cost of Staying Smart Is Breaking Company Budgets in 2026 Something unexpected is happening inside companies that were first to adopt AI. The tools are working. Users love… TechCity

We’re entering a strange moment in digital life where seeing, hearing, or reading something is no longer enough to trust it. AI can now clone voices, mimic writing styles, generate fake videos, and imitate human behaviour with unsettling accuracy. As these tools become more accessible, the real consumer challenge is no longer just spotting obvious […]

South Africa’s R495 billion digital economy could grow to R874.5 billion by 2035, according to new independent research that finds Meta’s platforms are contributing an estimated R16.5 billion in annual economic value today, with AI set to add a further R528 billion to GDP over the next decade. The “Meta’s Impact in South Africa” report, […]

Disconnected by Design: How Nigeria’s Digital Agricultural Revolution Will Leave Rural Farmers Behind Abubakar Saidu has never heard of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), the technology framework Nigeria is increasingly relying on… TechCity

European enterprise software company ERP.net has introduced App Builder. A new Agentic AI-native platform that enables organizations to create custom business applications directly within the ERP environment. App Builder uses AI agents to help users rapidly develop applications, automations, and workflows using natural language commands – without coding or using external development teams. “That’s the next stage in the evolution of […]

Sentech SOC Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Flenk Mnisi as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 18 May 2026. ​ Mr Mnisi brings extensive experience and proven leadership to the role, having built a distinguished career within Sentech over nearly two decades. He was appointed Acting COO prior to his official appointment […]

Spotify and UMG Just Made AI Remixes Official: Here Is What That Means for You Imagine taking a Burna Boy track and turning it into a lo-fi study version. Or taking a Wizkid… TechCity

Best Bluetooth Speakers for Every Budget in 2026 Buying a speaker sounds simple until you realize there are hundreds of options claiming to deliver “powerful sound”… TechCity

In February 2026, Sun International — a leading gambling and hospitality brand in South Africa — appointed seasoned gaming executive Mark Sergeant as Chief Operating Officer of land-based gaming. On the face, the move signals far more than a routine leadership change. Set against the backdrop of a company in the middle of a deliberate […] The post Sun International Bets on New Leadership Amid Digital Push appeared first on Tech In Africa.

 PayPal recently announced it is making PayPal USD (PYUSD) available in 70 markets worldwide. As global commerce becomes increasingly digital, individuals and businesses are looking for faster and more seamless ways to transact across borders. Stablecoins like PYUSD help power an inclusive, fast, lower-cost, global commerce system. “Consumers and businesses around the world are looking […]

Sumsub, a full-cycle verification platform for scalable compliance, has launched the Sumsub Partner Hub—a unified space designed to support both new and existing partners throughout the entire partnership lifecycle. The Sumsub Partner Hub is designed to address the most common challenges in partnerships, namely, scattered resources, slow alignment, and limited partner visibility. It replaces fragmented […]

NEC XON has reinforced its position in the wireless connectivity market through a strategic distribution partnership with Mimosa Networks, enabling the delivery of high-performance fixed wireless access and backhaul solutions across Africa. The partnership positions NEC XON as a key distributor and solutions provider for Mimosa’s carrier-grade wireless technology, supporting operators, service providers and enterprises […]

Veeam® Software unveiled an exclusive preview of its latest platform innovations and a new Data AI Resilience Module. Veeam Data Platform v13.1 advances modernization and data resilience with portable protection across more hypervisors, stronger identity recovery, enhanced security protections, and additional capabilities to be shared closer to general availability. This complements Veeam’s coverage for dark […]

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting small to medium-sized business development, Edge Growth has once again partnered with FNB to combine financial support and business development expertise. The Agro Processor Scale-Up Programme is a new initiative designed to provide agro-processing companies with mentorship and targeted support, helping them seize strategic growth opportunities. “South […]

Infinix NOTE 60 SERIES Garners Red Dotand iF Awards, Redefining Premium Smartphone Design Infinix today announced that the NOTE 60 SERIES has received a series of world-renowned design recognitions, reinforcing Infinix’s… TechCity

Screen Readers on Websites: What They Actually See and Why Most Fail Most people judge a website by how it looks. They notice layouts, colors, animations, and images. However, screen… TechCity

Thousands of fans are expected to attend the World Cup 2026, and many are already handling their travel logistics, purchasing their flights and other transport tickets, booking accommodation, and arranging everything they need to reach the host cities. As interest grows, so does the number of fraudulent schemes that exploit the fact that fans are […]

The accounting industry is undergoing a quiet revolution. Across the country, small businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs are moving away from traditional brick-and-mortar CPA offices and embracing virtual accounting firms that deliver the same expertise with greater speed, flexibility, and accessibility. This shift isn’t just a pandemic-era trend — it reflects a fundamental change in how […]

Key points Main story The Federal Government has emphasized the urgency of reviewing Nigeria’s National Telecommunications Policy 2000, arguing that the framework, developed 26 years ago, can no longer adequately guide a sector that has undergone profound transformation. The call was made during a telecoms policy review workshop in Lagos, organized by the Nigerian Communications […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Paystack announced the launch of a new Dashboard, rebuilt from the ground up for the first time in 10 years. The redesigned product introduces an AI-native Command Centre that allows businesses to ask questions in plain language and receive answers grounded in their own Paystack data. “Businesses don’t come to their dashboard because they want […]

Ecentric has announced the launch of POSPay, a semi-white-label payment enablement solution that allows South Africa’s till vendors to offer payment services under their own brand. Through POSPay, till vendors integrate once into Ecentric’s certified acquiring and processing infrastructure and then offer their entire merchant base a fully integrated card payment solution. It is branded […]

MTN Nigeria on Sunday, May 17, 2026, celebrated outstanding alumni of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP) at the MIP Alumni Award Night held at the MTN Event Centre, Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos. The event brought together fellows, media professionals, innovators, and industry stakeholders to recognise impactful storytelling, innovation, and contributions to media development across Africa. The […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Gmail Live: Stop Typing, Just Ask Your Inbox Searching Gmail is about to change. At I/O 2026 on Tuesday 19th of May 2026, Google announced Gmail… TechCity

Google’s New Gemini Spark AI Agent Runs 24/7 – But It Will Cost You $100 a Month Most AI assistants work when you do. You open the app, ask a question, get an answer, close… TechCity

Google Just Changed How Search Works for the First Time in 25 Years -Here Is What Is Different For most of the past 25 years, searching on Google has worked the same basic way. You type… TechCity

Google and Samsung’s New Smart Glasses Work with iPhone Too – Here’s What They Do Smart glasses have been a tech industry promise for over a decade. Most attempts looked like something you… TechCity

How to Stop Your Phone From Being Overstimulating If your phone constantly leaves you feeling distracted, mentally tired, or strangely overwhelmed, you are probably dealing with… TechCity

When a patient in Lomé needs a doctor, the journey to care can involve multiple phone calls, long waits, unclear information about which facilities are open and no reliable way to reach emergency services. DoctaMob, a Togolese startup, is building the platform that cuts through all of that. Launched in Lomé and available on both […] The post Togo’s DoctaMob Wants to Be the Super-App That Fixes Healthcare Access in West Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Dubai is no longer just a stopover for African business travellers. For a growing number of the continent’s fintech companies, it has become a strategic launchpad for global expansion — and the momentum is accelerating. Egypt’s MNT-Halan has entered the UAE market with salary-financing products, while Paymob now holds a full UAE Central Bank licence […] The post African Fintechs Are Making the Gulf Their Next Big Move appeared first on Tech In Africa.

PayPal today announced it is making PayPal USD (PYUSD) available in 70 markets worldwide in the PayPal account. This dollar-backed stablecoin enables users to send funds globally, with faster settlement and lower cost than traditional payment methods. As global commerce becomes increasingly digital, individuals and businesses are looking for faster and more seamless ways to […] The post PayPal Brings PayPal USD to Users Across 70 Markets Worldwide and Expands Access in Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Keypoints Main Story Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination Hadiza Usman has asserted that Nigeria cannot build a competitive digital economy with outdated telecommunications policies and weak implementation systems. Speaking at a national review workshop in Lagos, Usman argued that the existing statutory roadmap from the year 2000 has failed to keep […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

By David C Howell, Regional Sales Director at ManageEngine South Africa Healthcare systems don’t typically fail where data is created, they fail where it needs to move. The biggest breakdowns happen between hospital systems, EHR platforms, labs, radiology, billing and external providers. In South Africa, this is compounded by a mix of public and private […]

By Hannes Wessels, South Africa General Manager at Binance Stablecoins are no longer a niche instrument tucked away in crypto trading desks. They have evolved into critical financial infrastructure that is reshaping how money moves, how value is stored, and how digital assets create real economic value today. Increasingly, this evolution is unfolding at the intersection […]

Key points Main story TD Africa, in collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), operated by Selectium, has hosted a high-level partner engagement forum focused on the future of enterprise networking and infrastructure transformation. The event brought together key technology partners to examine how organisations can build faster, smarter, and more secure network systems capable of […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Best Budget Laptops for Students in 2026 Buying a laptop for school is frustrating. Prices keep rising, flashy marketing makes everything sound essential, and many… TechCity

Global impact investor Lightrock has closed a USD 500 million fund, named Accelerate7, targeting growth-stage companies working on energy access across Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. The fund counts Shell, TotalEnergies, Equinor, and LGT Group among its investors. It will deploy tickets ranging from USD 10 million to USD 50 million into businesses […] The post Lightrock Closes $500M Accelerate7 Fund to Back Energy Access Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.