In today's edition: Mpact’s paper mill is shutting down || An e-commerce play for SA’s Post Office || Kenya’s traffic cop

Learning to Code in 2026: The Honest Guide Nobody Else Will Give You AI has rewritten the rules of learning to code. Here is what that actually means for you in… TechCity

South African payment orchestration platform NjiaPay has raised $2.1 million in seed funding led by European B2B SaaS investor Newion Partners, the company announced on March 9, 2026. NjiaPay was spun out of South African international calling startup Talk360 as an independent entity in December 2024, according to the company. The company previously raised $1 […] The post Payment Platform NjiaPay Raises $2.1 Million Seed Funding appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Forty startups across Africa raised more than $272 million in funding in February 2026 through deals worth at least $100,000, according to data from Africa: The Big Deal. Monthly Comparison The February total represents an increase from $174 million raised in January 2026, according to the data tracker. The figure is slightly above the $254 […] The post African Startups Raised $272 Million in February 2026 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Canal+ announced on March 5, 2026, that it will close Showmax, the streaming platform operated by its subsidiary MultiChoice, following a strategic review of digital activities in Africa. In October 2025, Canal+ finalized the acquisition of MultiChoice for approximately $2 billion after securing regulatory approval from South African authorities, according to the company. Various sources […] The post Canal+ to Shut Down Showmax Streaming Platform appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Satgana, a venture capital firm that invests $570,000 each in African and European climate tech startups, is raising two new funds—one for each continent.

The financial trail behind the Showmax experiment tells the story: between 2023 and 2025, it generated $204.29 million in revenue but recorded more than $523.53 million in operating losses, while committing hundreds of millions more to rebuild its technology and content library. The platform lost $2.50 for every $1 it generated in revenue during that period

FNB is proud to announce that it is on track to launch Smart ID Card application services, following successful testing. The service will soon be made available to the public, marking a significant milestone in FNB’s longstanding collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). This expansion follows the DHA’s announcement earlier this year of […]

Budget Smartphones March 2026: We Tested 5 Under $200. Here’s the Honest Truth. Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you buy through our links, TechCity may earn a small commission… TechCity

In South Africa, e-hailing drivers are more than just service providers; they are independent business owners supporting families and connecting millions of people to jobs, healthcare, and education. Uber South Africa hosted its flagship Driver Appreciation Event, themed “The Heart of the City,” which honored the top earners across the country, including the Driver of the […]

How Tradition Shapes Nigeria’s Digital Divide “When I feel the cash in my hand, I know it is real,” Mariam Jubril says, tapping the cracked screen… TechCity

Imagine purchasing a second-hand iPhone 17, excited to set it up as your own, only to be greeted by an “iPhone Locked to Owner” screen. This is Activation Lock, a powerful security feature by Apple to prevent anyone else from using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch if it’s lost or stolen. While this feature […]

WhatsApp displays the last time a user was active, known as the “last seen” status. Most users also want to track the last seen on WhatsApp to know when someone was last active. However, can I track someone’s last seen on WhatsApp? Yes, you can. Knowing this will enable users to remain updated without compromising […]

Capitec officially launched its in-branch Smart ID service in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs, introducing self-service terminals that allow clients to apply for Smart IDs quickly and conveniently within selected branches. Following a successful piloting phase, the service is now live in select branches, marking the beginning of a phased national rollout that […]

Struggling to Land Job Interviews? This AI Job Application Tool Does the Heavy Lifting. Here’s Our Honest Take Meet Funke. She’s 34, recently laid off after five years in marketing, and applying for jobs the way… TechCity

Founded in 2024, NjiaPay helps online businesses manage their payments in one place by connecting to many different payment providers and methods through a single integration. 

Top Cybersecurity Tips for Remote Workers To Stay Safe Today Practical, prioritized cybersecurity tips every remote worker can implement today. From multi-factor authentication and password managers to secure Wi-Fi and backups, this guide covers the essential defenses to reduce risk and protect work data. TechCity

Kenya has rolled out a digital traffic enforcement platform that automatically detects road offences and sends fines to motorists by text message.

The problem with a law that criminalises misleading data is that it assumes "truth" is a static, easily identifiable commodity.

In today's edition: Kenya removes criminal penalties for misinformation || M-PESA hits 40 million users in Kenya || Telkom to raise prices

Samsung Galaxy S26: The Price Increase, New Features and Whether It’s Actually Worth Buying” Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, TechCity may earn a small commission at… TechCity

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the AI development platform that let users to build apps with AI, Lovable is offering free access to its platform for 24 hours i.e you can use lovable free for 24 hours. Over 120 in-person events are also being hosted across the globe by the Lovable SheBuilds community with […]

Our data shows that a pan-African consultant earns 5x more than a domestic-only practitioner. The difference isn't the CV; it’s the passport.

South Africa wants to become Africa’s events capital, but its visa system has long frustrated travellers and conference delegates. A new programme called MEETS promises faster, bulk visa processing.

That observation, made in 2021, became Bujeti that same year, a Lagos-based fintech that has since grown into what its founders call a finance control centre for African businesses. 

Top Feature Phones to Buy in 2026 (it2167 Type-C, it5363 & it5600 New) In today’s fast-paced world, not everyone needs a smartphone filled with apps and notifications. For many Nigerians, what… TechCity

The African Development Bank Group has approved a €6.5 million investment in Saviu II, a venture capital fund managed by Saviu Partners, according to a February 27, 2026 board decision in Abidjan. The commitment comprises €4.5 million in equity and €2 million structured as a first-loss tranche deployed on behalf of the European Commission under […] The post African Development Bank Approves €6.5 Million Investment in Saviu II Venture Capital Fund appeared first on Tech In Africa.

SolarAfrica has completed a ZAR 635 million ($39 million) mezzanine-backed secondary transaction to acquire full ownership of Commercial Energy South Africa (CESA), according to company information. The deal gives SolarAfrica control of 90MW in commercial and industrial solar and battery assets across 134 sites, according to the announcement. Impact investor Inspired Evolution exited through the […] The post SolarAfrica Acquires Full Ownership of Commercial Energy South Africa in ZAR 635 Million Transaction appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Google has expanded its AI Overviews and AI Mode search tools to support 13 African languages, in addition to English. This update empowers millions of users across the continent, and specifically across Kenya, to explore, learn, and create online in their own local languages, such as Kiswahili and Somali. This expansion builds on Google’s investment […] The post Google brings AI Overviews and AI Mode to 13 African languages, including Kiswahili and Somali appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Africa Logistics Properties Holdings Limited (ALP) has raised $34.55 million through its ALP Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (ALP REIT), representing an overall subscription of 115 per cent. The total includes an additional commitment of $5 million which will be invested as the REIT scales. The REIT by ALP, which invests in and manages institutional-grade […] The post ALP REIT raises $34.55 million in oversubscribed offer, becoming NSE’s first Dollar-denominated security appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Kenya’s Court of Appeal struck down “false information” offences in the Cybercrimes Act, ruling the provisions unconstitutional.

Rather than create fake identities to open new accounts, fraudsters prefer to hijack existing, verified ones, exposing a blind spot in systems that were built on the assumption that the main risk sits at signup, not months later inside live accounts.

After two years of coordinated reforms, Nigeria has cleared one of the biggest reputational hurdles in its financial history. The CBN’s new fintech report signals what comes next: not just cleaning up, but leading the line. For years, the most expensive cost for many Nigerian fintechs was not a licensing fee or a compliance audit. […]

The Oversight Labs, a Kenyan digital rights group, has asked the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) to investigate whether footage captured by Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses is being used unlawfully to train artificial intelligence systems. 

The South African telecommunications sector is currently undergoing a massive digital leap, with 5G expansion, satellite integration, and AI-driven operations becoming the new standard for enterprise-grade solutions in 2026 (IT News Africa, 2025). Warren Hawkins, MD of Euphoria Telecom, outlines a practical 10-point checklist for businesses to vet communication providers The criteria for choosing a […]

Chukwuemeka Afigbo is making a long-term bet: Africa’s most ambitious technologists are not constrained by a shortage of ideas, but by a shortage of structured pathways.