There is no single moment that defines Egypt’s 2025 tech story. No megadeal that swallowed the headlines. No viral funding round that skewed the numbers. What Egypt produced instead was something arguably more valuable: consistency. And in a continent where funding can swing wildly from one transaction, that consistency is becoming one of the most […] The post Egypt’s Quiet Rise: How Cairo Is Building Africa’s Most Balanced Tech Ecosystem appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The gap between captured footage and algorithmically generated video is closing fast.

Access to quality education is a cornerstone of individual empowerment and national development. In an increasingly globalized and competitive world, South African students must be equipped not only with local knowledge but also with skills that stand up to international scrutiny. And with only around 55% of South African learners who start Grade 1 ultimately […]

Algerian super app Yassir has acquired the Uno hypermarket chain from conglomerate Cevital Group, marking a significant push into brick-and-mortar retail. The stores are being rebranded under the new name “Yassir Market,” with the flagship location at the Bab Ezzouar shopping centre in Algiers set to reopen during Ramadan 2026. The move fills a gap […] The post Algeria’s Yassir Acquires Uno Hypermarkets, Moving Into Physical Retail appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The world of cryptocurrency is evolving rapidly, with investors, tech enthusiasts, and gamers seeking innovative platforms that combine speed, security, and rewards. From Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges globally, to MicroStrategy, a leading enterprise known for its massive Bitcoin investments, the crypto ecosystem continues to capture global attention. Meanwhile, online gaming platforms like […] The post How Coinbase, MicroStrategy, and Toshi.bet Are Shaping the Crypto and Gaming Landscape appeared first on Tekedia.

Cape Town-based Orca Fraud has closed an oversubscribed $2.35 million seed round to scale its real-time transaction monitoring and fraud intelligence platform across Africa and beyond. The raise was led by returning investor Norrsken22, with OneDayYes, Enza Capital, and CV VC Africa also participating. The company was co-founded by Thalia Pillay and Carla Wilby, and […] The post Orca Fraud Secures $2.35M Seed to Bring Real-Time Fraud Intelligence to Emerging Markets appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Accessing your profile for digital leisure should always be a smooth and protected process. When you are ready to enjoy your favorite titles, using the official PinUp Africa login ensures that your entry into the PinUp platform is both swift and secure. Modern systems in 2026 are built to verify your identity instantly, allowing you […] The post PinUp Africa login: step-by-step account access instructions appeared first on Tekedia.

Many Android users depend on a few familiar apps while overlooking some of the best features available on their phones. From productivity and security to well-being and accessibility, your Android smartphone is packed with tools to simplify your life and save you time. TCL looks at some 7 underrated and overlooked Android features: You can […]

Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) has launched applications for its eighth annual edition, making $1.5 million in grant funding available to ten African entrepreneurs building transformative businesses across the continent. The initiative is backed by Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma Foundation and has operated as one of Africa’s most influential entrepreneurship platforms since 2019. Running […] The post Africa’s Business Heroes Opens $1.5M Grant Competition for African Entrepreneurs appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Zambia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UK-based Obrizum Group Ltd to pilot artificial intelligence tools in its education system, with the programme targeting secondary schools and Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TEVET) institutions. The agreement, signed in Lusaka through the Ministry of Technology and Science, will see Obrizum deploy adaptive AI-powered learning […] The post Zambia Signs MOU With UK Firm to Pilot AI in Schools appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Africa Logistics Properties Holdings Limited (ALPH) has listed its ALP Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, marking a landmark moment for Kenya’s capital markets. The listing on March 11, 2026 makes it the first industrial REIT in East Africa and the first US dollar-denominated security to trade on the NSE. The […] The post Kenya Lists East Africa’s First Industrial REIT on the NSE, With $24M UK Anchor appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Nairobi-based e-mobility startup Zeno has closed a $25 million Series A to accelerate production of its Emara electric motorcycle and expand its battery-swapping network across East Africa. The round combines $20.5 million in equity, led by Congruent Ventures with participation from Active Impact and Lowercarbon Capital, and a $4.5 million debt facility from Camber Road […] The post Zeno Closes $25M Series A to Scale Full-Stack Electric Motorcycles Across East Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Long-term unemployment is a crisis in South Africa, with more than three-quarters of unemployed people out of work for a year or more. Ranging from school leavers struggling to get their first job to those affected by redundancies, this group faces an uphill battle to get into formal employment. Employers can be biased against candidates […]

Global equities edged lower on Wednesday as investors navigated the twin pressures of geopolitical risk and financial-market vulnerabilities. Mixed signals from the U.S. and Israel regarding Iran heightened uncertainty over energy supply, inflationary risks, and economic growth prospects, while concerns over private credit exposure added to market jitters. Oil prices remained volatile, though less extreme […] The post Global Markets Slip As Middle East Tensions, Oil Volatility, and Private Credit Concerns Weigh On Investors appeared first on Tekedia.

The planned U.S. listing of Japanese digital payments operator PayPay is likely to be priced at the lower end of its marketed range, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters. This comes as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East inject fresh volatility into global financial markets. The company, backed by Japanese […] The post SoftBank-backed PayPay IPO expected to price at lower end as Middle East tensions unsettle markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Businesses across global markets see growing scope to increase borrowing in China’s currency, a trend that could provide fresh momentum to China’s long-running effort to expand the global role of the Chinese yuan in trade and finance. A survey of 300 corporate clients by Standard Chartered found that many companies have greater exposure to the […] The post Businesses Eye More Yuan Borrowing, Offering Boost to China’s Currency Internationalization Drive appeared first on Tekedia.

Africa’s healthcare systems are facing a new kind of emergency. As hospitals, labs and clinics across the continent digitize, they are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals who are crippling critical services, exposing sensitive patient data and, in some cases, putting lives at risk. Now healthcare administrators must turn their attention to a relatively new and […]

The cryptocurrency industry continues to evolve rapidly, introducing new technologies and financial models that expand the possibilities of decentralized finance (DeFi). From staking and restaking to decentralized identity systems and emerging tokens, these innovations are redefining how investors interact with digital assets. As blockchain ecosystems mature, several important trends are shaping the future of crypto. […] The post The Rise of Restaking and DeFi Innovation: Key Trends Shaping the Future of Crypto appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI is preparing to integrate its artificial intelligence video generator Sora into ChatGPT, a move that could accelerate the spread of AI-generated video and deepen competition among technology companies racing to dominate the next phase of generative artificial intelligence. According to a report by The Information, the company plans to bring the text-to-video technology directly […] The post OpenAI moves to embed Sora video generator into ChatGPT as AI race shifts toward multimedia creation appeared first on Tekedia.

JPMorgan Chase has marked down the value of certain loans tied to software companies that are held by private-credit groups, a move that is drawing fresh attention to potential strains in the fast-growing $2 trillion private lending industry. The markdowns, first reported by the Financial Times, which cited a person familiar with the matter, highlight […] The post JPMorgan Marks Down Software Loans, Adding to Concerns Over Credit Quality in $2tn Private Credit Market appeared first on Tekedia.

The next investment cycle of Tekedia Capital begins in the first week of April 2026. Join here and co-invest with us. Tekedia Capital Syndicate, a major investment syndicate with hundreds of professionals, citizens, companies, investment clubs and more, makes it possible for people to co-own some of the world’s finest startups. Membership for 4 investment […] The post Join Tekedia Capital And Invest In the World’s Best Startups, Next Cycle Begins April 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

We are excited to announce that Tekedia Institute has opened registration for the next edition of Tekedia AI Lab: from Technical Design to Deployment. In this program, you will learn how to build AI agents such as WinSupport, WinJob, WinLearn, etc. You will also master how to deploy such in your personal domain like mywebsite.com.  […] The post Register for Tekedia AI Lab, Next Edition Begins March 14 appeared first on Tekedia.

Digital Payment Regulations Africa: What Startups Must Know Now This guide explains how maturing regulation across Africa affects digital payments, covering licensing, AML, data protection, and cross-border rules. It offers a practical compliance checklist, country snapshots, and an action plan for startups and SMEs planning expansion. TechCity

One of the most significant aspects of the new rules is the explicit recognition of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in financial crime detection.

FNB has expanded its eWallet onto WhatsApp, creating a simpler digital entry point into formal financial services for millions of South Africans. Delivered through WhatsApp, the new eWallet reduces friction for unbanked, underserved, and underbanked users seeking a safe and convenient way to manage their money. Previously, an eWallet could only be created when an […]

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The plan tackles a long-standing barrier: fintech companies expanding across borders must apply for separate licences in each market.

In a move that underscores the escalating tensions between Europe’s surging data center demand and its strained power grids, a facility just outside Dublin has become the continent’s first to operate entirely on an independent, “islanded” microgrid. The development is expected to herald a broader shift toward privately funded energy solutions amid chronic connection delays […] The post Europe Leads the Charge in Self-Powered Data Centers as AI Boom Collides with Grid Constraints appeared first on Tekedia.

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that India’s Reliance Industries — operator of the world’s largest single-site refining complex — will back construction of a new 168,000 barrels per day (bpd) refinery at the Port of Brownsville, Texas, designed specifically to process light, sweet U.S. shale crude. The project, led by startup America First Refining, aims […] The post Trump Announces U.S.-India Backed 168,000 bpd Refinery at Brownsville Port to Process Shale Oil, Offset Trade Deficit appeared first on Tekedia.

The next Tekedia Capital investment cycle begins in the first week of April 2026, when we will invest in a new cohort of innovative startups. We expect to write cheques to about 15 startups across multiple sectors, ranging from AI and robotics to space technology, uranium mining, and other frontier industries. To participate in this […] The post Next Tekedia Capital Investment Cycle Begins in the First Week of April 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

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Oracle delivered a strong signal that the global boom in artificial intelligence infrastructure is translating into real business momentum, after reporting a massive surge in future contracted revenue and forecasting sales growth that could exceed Wall Street expectations through 2027. The enterprise software giant said demand for AI computing capacity is accelerating rapidly as technology […] The post Oracle’s $553bn Contract Backlog Signals AI Infrastructure Boom as Company Targets $90bn Revenue by 2027 appeared first on Tekedia.

NjiaPay, an African fintech infrastructure company that helps online businesses manage and optimize payments across multiple providers, has raised $2.1 million in seed funding led by Newion. The funding aims to address one of the biggest challenges in Africa’s digital payments ecosystem; unreliable payment routing. Announcing the development, the company wrote, “Big news at NjiaPay […] The post NjiaPay Raises $2.1M Seed Funding to Improve Payment Reliability for African Businesses appeared first on Tekedia.

Johannesburg-based Hlayisani Capital has reached a first close of R500 million (approximately $30 million) for its second venture fund, Hlayisani Venture Fund II (HVF II), with the Public Investment Corporation and the SA SME Fund coming in as cornerstone investors alongside family offices and private backers. A final close is targeted for June 2026. The […] The post Hlayisani Capital Hits $30M First Close for Fund II, Targeting South Africa’s Series A Gap appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Global issuer-processor Paymentology has partnered with South Africa-based Chikwama Pay to launch what the two companies describe as Africa’s first WhatsApp-enabled neobank — a platform that lets users bank, borrow, save, insure, and transact entirely within WhatsApp, without downloading a separate application. The partnership targets populations that have historically been locked out of traditional financial […] The post Paymentology and Chikwama Pay Launch Africa’s First WhatsApp-Enabled Neobank appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform has placed artificial intelligence at the centre of its industrial and economic modernisation agenda, with Minister Delegate Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni reaffirming that AI has become one of the most strategically significant forces reshaping modern economies. Speaking at a scientific seminar hosted by the Euro-Mediterranean University of […] The post Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition Champions AI as Cornerstone of Industrial and Economic Transformation appeared first on Tech In Africa.