What Happens When Someone You Love Becomes Unreachable?   S Someone says they are on their way home. An hour passes. Then another. Calls go straight to voicemail, messages do not deliver, and connectivity drops. At that moment, the anxiety shifts from “Where are they?” to “Are they safe?”  It is a scenario many people recognise, and it is the exact problem driving SafX, […] TechCity

South Africa wants every ATM to serve every bank’s customers. Here is the plan The Reserve Bank wants one shared, unbranded ATM network by 2027 and 2028. What would change at the machine, and what it could mean for your fees. TechCity

How to wipe your phone before you sell it or trade it in Erase your data and sign out of your accounts in the right order, so your old iPhone or Android phone is clean and ready for its next owner. TechCity

How to stop your smart TV from tracking what you watch Your TV can log what you watch, even from a cable box. Here is the off switch on Roku, Vizio, Samsung, LG and Google TV, and what it does not stop. TechCity

The US government is removing DeepSeek from federal computers. Here is what that means for you DHS ordered DeepSeek products off federal civilian systems. It does not ban the app for you, but it is a good reason to check what you share. TechCity

The NCC’s new device verification tool helps buyers identify unapproved phones. But Nigeria’s import-dependent mobile market and fragmented distribution networks could complicate enforcement and leave consumers without clear refund options.

South Africa-founded healthcare technology startup Healthleap has secured $38 million in seed and Series A funding to expand its artificial intelligence platform designed to help hospitals identify patients at risk of undiagnosed medical conditions. The funding comprises an $8 million seed round co-led by Sequoia Capital and First Round Capital, alongside a $30 million Series […] The post South Africa-Founded Healthleap Raises $38 Million to Expand AI Disease Detection in Hospitals appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Nigeria’s fibre deployment figures show why lower Right of Way fees alone may not attract investment or close the country’s connectivity gaps.

Airtel Money is now listed in London, but its Nigerian business is not part of it Airtel Money's London listing valued it at about $7 billion across 13 African countries. Nigeria's SmartCash is not included. TechCity

Verizon will charge $10 a month to use one number on two iPhones iPhone Handoff moves your number between two iPhones. Verizon will charge $10 a month, T-Mobile $5, and AT&T has no plans yet. TechCity

Schwab and Chase are blocking AI agents that log in with your password Schwab blocks AI agents that sign in for clients, and Chase says you carry the risk. Here is what that means for your money. TechCity

For lenders, they must determine whether a borrower earns enough to repay, whether that income can be verified, what other financial obligations the borrower has, and how likely they are to meet the repayment schedule. As a result, people can participate in the formal financial system and still struggle to obtain affordable credit. 

Takealot is no longer just South Africa’s biggest online store. It now runs warehousing and deliveries for some of its biggest retail rivals. That logistics business helped the group post its first full-year trading profit. Woolworths, Mr Price and Pepkor all use it. Pick n Pay goes further and hosts Takealot pickup counters in its […]

Watching football legally in South Africa changed sharply in 2026. Showmax closed on 30 April 2026, and its Originals moved into a dedicated section of the DStv Stream app. The closure hit soccer fans hardest, because Showmax had offered mobile-only Premier League and PSL access for R99 a month. On 17 September 2026, DStv then […]

Lagos gives phone networks 30 days to cut off unlicensed betting services Networks must check every betting service on USSD, SMS and short codes and suspend unlicensed ones. Here is how to check a Lagos betting licence. TechCity

Ghana banks start taking the 20% tax when you pay for Netflix or ChatGPT Ghana banks and mobile money providers are starting to take the 20% digital services tax at payment. Here is the math and how to avoid a double charge. TechCity