The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) has attracted a remarkable lineup of global industrial leaders, many of whom are attending their first manufacturing exhibition in Morocco. This marks a major milestone in Morocco’s growing reputation as a key hub for Industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing across Africa. The event, running from […] The post Global Industrial Giants Choose Morocco for First African Manufacturing Exhibition as WAM Morocco Unveils Continental Startup Pavilion appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The offer targets 66% of NCBA, leaving the remainder of the lender publicly listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released its February 2026 grant payment schedule amid battling a wave of misinformation on social platforms.

Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of Dalu Ajene as Chief Executive Officer for the bank’s operations in Africa, with dual responsibilities as Head of Coverage for the continent. Ajene previously served as CEO of Standard Chartered Nigeria, a role he assumed in April 2024. During his tenure, he steered the bank to strong year-on-year […]

The Nigerian government is pushing to expand off-grid electricity, with mini-grids emerging as a central pillar of its response.

Chipper Cash, an African fintech that offers consumer payments, cross-border transfers, and US dollar virtual cards, stopped burning cash in the final quarter of 2025.

“I had prepared my entire life for [studying medicine],” he says. “[But] that first meeting point with tech actually changed a lot. I think my mind started shifting.”

Every new year brings a fresh wave of predictions about where streaming is headed, with experts peering into their crystal balls (or smart screens, for that matter) to try to foretell where audiences will go. As South Africa celebrates 50 years of broadcasting in 2026, we’re rapidly becoming one of the most dynamic markets in […]

Wicrypt has deployed over 2,000 hardware routers across Africa and in other international markets, such as China, serving individuals, small businesses, campuses, and estates. Africa’s router and switch infrastructure market was valued at $9.7 billion in 2025, according to research firm Cognitive, and is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.92%. The market is projected to reach $16.5 billion by 2033.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially licensed six new Internet Service Providers (ISPs), effective January 1, 2026, as part of an aggressive push to deepen broadband penetration. The licensing update, confirmed on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, brings the total number of authorized ISPs in Nigeria to 231. This expansion comes as the sector faces […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Q-KON, an African-based provider of satellite communication solutions, announced a strategic partnership with SISTEC—Sistemas, Tecnologias e Indústria S.A., a prominent Angolan IT and telecommunications provider, delivering cutting-edge Smart Satellite Services to the Angolan market. This partnership marks a significant milestone for Q-KON, signaling the company’s return to Angola after its last activities concluded in 2010. […]

Acer today unveiled the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 and Acer Chromebook 311, its first 2 education Chromebooks powered by the newly available MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor. The new Acer Chromebooks have the features and performance technology students need to embrace a tech-forward curriculum and develop crucial 21st-century skills. Packaged in durable designs that can handle […]

Kaspersky has detected a scam tactic leveraging the OpenAI platform. Attackers are abusing OpenAI’s organization creation and team invitation features to send spam emails from legitimate OpenAI addresses, potentially tricking users into clicking scam links or calling fraudulent phone numbers. The spam campaign begins with attackers registering an account on the OpenAI platform. During registration, […]

Corr-Serve, a South African value-added distributor of cybersecurity solutions, has strengthened its long-standing partnership with Seceon, a provider of advanced cybersecurity technology, expanding local access to AI-driven threat detection and response capabilities. The enhanced agreement builds on more than seven years of collaboration between the two companies in Southern Africa and positions Corr-Serve as Seceon’s […]

In today's edition: Paystack’s holdco structure || Banks exchange executives || Ugandans locked out of mobile money access

African fintech Paystack has reached a pivotal moment in its growth trajectory, announcing profitability alongside the creation of a new holding company structure as payment volumes have multiplied twelvefold since its 2020 acquisition by Stripe. The Stack Group (TSG), established as the parent entity for Paystack and its expanding portfolio of financial technology brands, represents […] The post Paystack Launches Holding Company After Hitting Profitability, Payment Volumes Surge 12x Since Stripe Acquisition appeared first on Tech In Africa.

MyCredit, a Kenyan digital lender and non-deposit-taking microfinance institution, has successfully raised USD 3 million in senior debt from an international microfinance lender. This marks a significant milestone as MyCredit celebrates a decade of operations. The transaction brings the total debt capital raised by the institution to approximately USD 13.6 million, with Noblestride Capital providing […] The post MyCredit Secures $3 Million in Senior Debt to Strengthen Balance Sheet and Expand Lending Capacity appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The programme is offering grants of up to $150,000 for organisations operating in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, and Mozambique. 

In Africa, women make up 38% of investment professionals, which exceeds the global average, where women account for about 35% of investment teams, as well as the regional average in Europe (24%). 

Payfast by Network, part of Network International, a fintech company in Africa and the Middle East, has launched the fifth edition of its State of Pay report, providing an in-depth look into South Africa’s digital payments landscape. Under the theme of ‘Powering Economic Growth Through Evolving Payments,’ the 2025 edition explores how digital payment methods […]

I tried out EyeGuide, a navigation app designed to help blind people move independently in Nigeria, and this is how it went.

FairMoney Delivers Over ₦7bn in Interest to Savers as Loan Disbursements Cross ₦150bn Milestone FairMoney has announced that over the past year, it disbursed over ₦150 billion in loans. During the same period, the leading… TechCity

Nigeria’s economy is expected to grow by 4.4% in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).  If achieved, it would mark the country’s fastest annual growth rate in over a decade (outside the 5% growth recorded in Q2, 2021) and reinforce optimism that Africa’s most populous country may be turning a corner.

How Industry Standards and Regulations Make SMS More Valuable for Brands and Customers In an age where true attention has become one of the scarcest commodities in customer engagement, the decades-old SMS channel continues to command exceptionally high open rates and high perceived importance. It’s largely thanks to tight regulations and industry oversight that SMS […]

Customers know what they want and deserve from their experiences when interacting with organisations. They are also the first to know when the bar is raised in CX. The CX trends that will shape the industry in 2026 are also the ones that customers will be building expectations on.  For organisations looking to 2026, the […]

The enterprise translation challenge isn’t “bad wording”, it’s costly mistakes hiding behind fluent text. MachineTranslation.com’s SMART feature introduces verification-first translation through multi-engine consensus, reducing AI errors by up to 90% and reshaping how African enterprises approach multilingual content. For African enterprises navigating global business, the question has shifted from whether to use AI translation to […]

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Informa Markets, a global leader in live and on-demand events and data services. Africa CDC Director-General Dr Jean Kaseya and Informa Markets President for Middle East, India, Türkiye & Africa, Mr. Peter Hall, signed the agreement, which […]

Yango's platform enabled partners across Africa to earn $4B in 2024 via ride-hailing, delivery, in-app loans, vehicle financing and digital skills programs. The post The Gig Economy: Yango Partners Earned $4B in 2024 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Francophone Africa’s startup ecosystem is moving beyond experimentation. Drawing lessons from 2025, this edition examines how founders can navigate small markets, balance debt and equity, and build for credible exits while attracting institutional and venture capital.

NWU becomes first African university with official AI policy The North-West University (NWU) in South Africa has become the first African university to adopt an official artificial… TechCity

EIRS takes centre stage at Digital Insurance MENA  to shape Africa–Middle East industry dialogue Dubai’s Digital Insurance MENA conference is opening today, a key platform for cross-regional knowledge exchange this January,… TechCity

Paystack Launches Holding Company, The Stack Group (TSG) Paystack, a company solving payments problems for ambitious businesses in Africa, today announces the launch of The Stack Group (TSG),… TechCity

nCino paid $75M for DocFox, rebranding it as nCino KYC Africa to speed KYC/AML onboarding, cut compliance costs, and scale RegTech across Africa. The post nCino Acquires DocFox for $75M: A Win for African Compliance Tech appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Have you ever picked up your iPad and realized you forgot iPad passcode, leaving the device completely locked? This situation can be stressful, especially when you need quick access to your files, photos, or apps. Many users face this problem after entering the wrong code too many times or not using their iPad for a […]

Paymentology today announced the appointment of Kesheni Moodley as Regional Director for Africa, further strengthening its regional leadership as demand for modern, cloud-first issuing infrastructure accelerates across African markets. Kesheni brings more than 20 years of experience across the ICT, payments, and enterprise technology sectors, spanning client relationship development, commercial leadership, business development, and operational transformation. […]

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, today announces the appointment of Khaled Salah, 37 years old, as Vice President of Africa. In this new role, he will be responsible for about 30 employees to ensure the successful implementation of AVEVA’s growth strategy. Khaled Salah will report directly to Jesus […]