According to Oui Capital’s most recent market report (https://apo-opa.co/4mmabvW), Africa’s cross-border remittance market is expected to triple in size to $1 trillion over the next decade, driven by the growing adoption of mobile money, digital wallets, and fintech partnerships. By integrating Mukuru’s technology-driven Southern African infrastructure with MoneyGram’s vast global reach, the partnership will provide […] The post Mukuru and MoneyGram Partner to Transform Africa’s Cross-Border Remittance Landscape with Technology-Driven Solutions appeared first on Tech In Africa.

South African digital identity platform Contactable has secured USD 13.5 million in funding to enhance its onboarding and eKYC solutions across Africa. The funding round was led by Venture Capitalworks, with participation from Fireball Capital, Ke Nako Capital, and Mavovo. Founded in 2012 by Shaun Strydom, Contactable offers an integrated platform for digital onboarding, identity […] The post South African Digital Identity Platform Contactable Secures $13.5 Million to Drive eKYC Solutions and Expand Across Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Ethio Telecom and the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Service (EPSS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to design and deploy a smart, secure, and data-driven supply chain solution for medicines and medical supplies across the country. EPSS General Director Abdulkader Gelgelo said the agreement is expected to strengthen the national health system by ensuring greater […]

Vodacom Business has launched Local Breakout (LBO) in South Africa, significantly enhancing its managed IoT connectivity platform. With LBO, global SIM traffic is now routed locally within South Africa, bypassing the international gateways typically used in traditional SIM routing. This shift dramatically improves network performance and responsiveness, with preliminary tests showing latency reductions and speed […]

Android smartphones keep getting better all the time, delivering features like larger displays, powerful AI features, faster 4G and 5G connectivity, and richer gaming experiences. But one thing may feel like it hasn’t advanced as quickly—how long your battery lasts on a single charge. That’s especially the case after you’ve owned the phone for a […]

As South Africa moves closer to the busy Black Friday retail season, SME services provider Lula has urged entrepreneurs to view the season as more than just a retail sales spike. Instead, it is an opportunity to strengthen business resilience, test operational systems, and unlock new growth channels. Black Friday (in November) signals the start of […]

According to data from Kaspersky, 42.4 million web attacks and 95.6 million on-device attacks were detected in Sub-Saharan Africa in the first half of 2025 (H1 2025). The region recorded more than a double increase in spyware, as well as 64% more password stealer attacks and 12% more backdoor infections compared with the same period of […]

The New Voice of African Business In many African cities, from Lagos to Nairobi, one challenge keeps coming up whenever a small business owner thinks about expanding: communication. It is not about internet speed this time, or the cost of renting an office in a new country. It is about something as basic as a […]

Google announced a new set of investments in Africa, reaffirming its nearly two-decade commitment to the continent’s digital transformation.  The latest commitments focus on empowering Africa’s next generation through AI, unlocking opportunities and expanding on the innovation capacity of young Africans. They cover internet connectivity, youth-led learning and innovation, and skills training. Connectivity Google is […]

NEC XON has announced an Africa-wide extension of the in-country or hybrid cloud capability it recently launched with Emtel in Mauritius. The cloud capability gives enterprises and public institutions in Mauritius (and across the continent) access to secure, locally hosted cloud infrastructure that complies with national regulations and data sovereignty requirements. The announcement follows the […]

Samsung Electronics East Africa has officially launched the Galaxy A07 in Kenya, the latest addition to its popular Galaxy A Series portfolio in the continuous bid to drive smartphone accessibility. The Galaxy A07 comes in two storage variants: the 64 GB & the 128 GB. This is coupled with a durable body, design, slim, sleek appearance, and a large […]

As cyber threats grow increasingly complex and costly, mid-sized businesses find themselves facing sophisticated attacks that exploit legitimate tools and use advanced tactics to evade detection. At the same time, limited budgets and a shortage of skilled cybersecurity personnel make it difficult to deploy and manage advanced protective measures. To help these businesses protect themselves […]

“AI is transforming every business process, but it also introduces new attack surfaces,” said Nadav Zafrir, CEO at Check Point Software Technologies. Enterprises are rapidly embedding large language models, generative AI, and autonomous agents into core workflows. This accelerates innovation but also expands the attack surface, from data exposure and model manipulation to risks introduced […]

Mastercard is working with AI and commerce leaders, including Stripe, Google and Ant International’s Antom, to make secure agentic transactions accessible and scalable for digital merchants and platforms globally. Advancing AI-powered payments with new tools for developers, expanded consulting services, and deeper collaboration across the global tech and finance ecosystem. All U.S. Mastercard cardholders will […]

Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26 with Liquid Glass Design and New Phone App Apple has officially rolled out macOS Tahoe 26 to compatible MacBooks and desktops. First announced at WWDC 2025,… TechCity

Apple iOS 26 Brings Liquid Glass Design, Live Translation, and Smarter Call Features Apple has officially rolled out iOS 26, bringing one of the most significant design and functionality updates to… TechCity

Africa sets the stage for AI sovereignty with the launch of Model Context Protocol hackathon The Cortex Hub has announced the launch of the MCP Hackathon Africa 2025, a continent-wide initiative designed to… TechCity

In a major effort to empower the youth of the Eastern Cape, Vodacom has partnered with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and technology providers to grant young individuals access to digital skills. In partnership with AWS, Microsoft, Skillsoft, and other organizations, Vodacom seeks to close the digital skills gap across eight African nations and […]

South Africa’s online retail sector is entering a new era, with e-commerce turnover expected to exceed R130 billion by the end of 2025 and capture nearly 10% of the country’s total retail market. This is the central finding of the Online Retail in South Africa 2025 report, produced by World Wide Worx in collaboration with […]

Franchising is often viewed as a safer route to business ownership, but success isn’t guaranteed—especially if you go in with the wrong expectations. “Franchising is not a shortcut to wealth. It can generate money, but it’s not a passive income, and it’s certainly not an easy retirement option. It’s hard work; it takes grit and […]

As South Africa continues to accelerate its efforts to revive and grow its tourism sector, a new frontier is emerging, and that is crypto tourism. With digital currencies increasingly adopted across the globe, South Africa has a unique opportunity to position itself as a leading crypto-friendly travel destination. According to Yande Nomvete, Operations Manager at […]

As Apple opened preorders for the new iPhone, Kaspersky detected a spike in scams exploiting the device’s launch hype, with fraudsters deploying fake websites, bogus lotteries, and phony “tester” recruitment schemes to harvest personal data and financial information. These attacks pose significant risks, including personal data theft and financial loss. One of the scams involves […]

Canon Europe announces the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM, a professional portrait lens that extends the Hybrid RF prime range, delivering greater reach and versatility for creative photography and filmmaking. Uncompromising optical quality and a flattering 85mm focal length that gently compresses facial features make the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM ideal for portraiture. Its ultra-wide f/1.4 […]

As part of their 20th Anniversary celebrations, YouTube hosted the YouTube Works Awards in partnership with Kantar, which recognizes brands and agencies that have used YouTube to deliver exceptional storytelling and drive tangible business results. Launched earlier in the year, a panel of industry leaders was convened to judge entries across six categories, with a […]

Yellow Card is thrilled to announce a massive leap in that mission by officially joining the groundbreaking Fireblocks Network for Payments, bringing emerging markets expertise and proven African infrastructure to a revolutionary global ecosystem. For businesses operating across Africa, the landscape of cross-border payments has long been a complex puzzle of fragmented systems, high costs, […]

Onafriq announced a strategic partnership with Visa to launch Visa Pay, a cloud-native Payments-as-a-Service platform designed to expand digital financial access across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Through this partnership, consumers in the DRC will be able to conveniently fund their Visa Pay wallets directly from mobile money channels, unlocking seamless access to everyday […]

The Nigerian telecommunications market remains heavily dominated by MTN Nigeria and Airtel Africa, with the two operators jointly controlling 86.12% of the industry, according to new data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Figures released for July show MTN holding the largest market share at 52.7%, with 89.14 million subscribers, while Airtel Nigeria followed with […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Kenyan businesses can now access Samsung’s Knox platform, a unified system for endpoint device security and management, essentially providing a single dashboard to protect and manage every company device. Knox guards against cyber threats and streamlines IT operations through a new strategic partnership between Samsung Electronics East Africa and financial technology firm Loop. This collaboration […]

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PC backup is the simplest means of shielding your data against accidents, malware and equipment failure. In the event a computer crashes, vital documents, photos and work projects can be lost in a snap. Knowing how to backup PC ensures you have a secure copy of your files ready whenever needed. It appears complicated for […]

TECNO Spark 40 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy A16 vs Redmi 15C: Which of These Mid Range Phone Deserves Your Money? When it comes to mid-range smartphones in Nigeria, young people are not alien to flashy promises and features,… TechCity

Whether it is a photo from an old family album or a photograph from a smartphone camera that was not focused, a blurred or pixelated photo is very frustrating. That’s where the AI image correction tool came in. Instead of spending hours editing, these smart tools automatically repair, sharpen, and improve the resolution of your […]

African cities are rapidly evolving into interconnected hubs where digital solutions are reimagining movement and safety. With urban areas expanding, the challenge of streamlined mobility and reliable security is becoming more complex. The integration of smart innovations such as vehicle tracking is changing the landscape, offering new possibilities for both businesses and governments. This transformation is […]

Commodity trading in Africa doesn’t feel like it used to. Not that long ago, you’d wait hours for price updates, maybe a whole day. You’d rely on phone calls, radio reports, or printed bulletins that were already out of date when they reached you. Now prices can change on your screen before you’ve even finished […]

Janngo Capital has announced its investment in Jobzyn, a Moroccan startup redefining recruitment in Africa and the MENA region through transparency, automation, and artificial intelligence. Jobzyn offers a next-generation hiring platform designed to streamline recruitment for employers while empowering candidates with greater insight into potential workplaces. Recruiters across the continent often face the challenge of […]

For many businesses across Africa, navigating cross-border payments has traditionally been an arduous challenge marked by fragmented systems, costly intermediaries, and inefficient manual processes. Yellow Card has long committed itself to addressing this challenge by building robust financial infrastructure tailored for emerging markets. The company has now taken a significant step forward in this mission […]