The Electronic Government Division, Smart Zambia Institute (SZI), in partnership with AfricanBrains, is pleased to announce that Zambia will host the 2025 Digital Government Africa Summit (DGA2025) in Lusaka from 7th to 9th October 2025. The high-level Summit will convene senior government officials, ministers and digital transformation leaders from across Africa to drive collaborative progress […]

For the first time, acquirers and merchants in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) can now settle transactions in USDC across Mastercard’s global payments network. This milestone is part of an expanded partnership between Mastercard and Circle, deepening their collaboration to integrate fully reserved, regulated stablecoins like USDC and EURC into mainstream payments. […]

Mastercard and Circle are strengthening their collaboration to enable USDC and EURC settlement for acquirers in the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) region. As stablecoins continue to address real-world challenges and improve efficiencies across various use cases, Mastercard and Circle are deepening their partnership to offer USDC and EURC settlements in the EEMEA […] The post Mastercard and Circle Partner to Enable USDC and EURC Settlements Across EEMEA appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Japan and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have reinforced their nearly two-decade partnership with a new USD 5.5 billion financing deal designed to stimulate private sector growth across Africa. On Thursday, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the AfDB formalized the launch of the sixth phase of the Enhanced Private Sector Assistance initiative (EPSA6) […] The post Japan and AfDB Strengthen Partnership with $5.5B Deal to Boost Private Sector Growth in Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

  TikTok has officially launched TikTok for Artists in Kenya , expanding its global rollout that began in June. This platform is designed to provide artists, their labels, and teams with comprehensive tools and data to understand their music’s performance, audience engagement, and to promote their work effectively) TikTok for Artists offers daily-updated dashboards and […] The post TikTok Launches ‘TikTok for Artists’ in Kenya, Empowering Musicians with Data-Driven Insights to Boost Global Careers appeared first on Tech In Africa.

While venture capital investments in Africa have slowed, a new and strategic source of funding is quietly emerging from the East. Japanese technology startups and their corporate backers are increasingly targeting the continent’s most critical infrastructure gaps, channeling capital and advanced AI into sectors like agriculture and health—areas most affected by climate change. The most […] The post Japan’s $100M Investment in AI-Powered Agriculture Signals Growing Tech Focus on Africa’s Infrastructure Gap appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Global financial institutions are integrating stablecoins for payments and treasury operations, with corporate transactions growing by 25% in 2024, particularly in cross-border payments and supply chain settlements, according to a new report by Yellow Card.

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Retail investors are tapping into Nigeria’s ₦89.06 trillion stock market as apps lower barriers to entry, pushing retail trades up 88.07% month-on-month to ₦516.50 billion in July 2025, from ₦274.63 billion in June.

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It starts with a simple phone call. On the other end of the line is someone who sounds “official”—calm, professional, and claiming to be from customer support. They warn you about urgent “security updates” and guide you to change your API (application programming interface) settings. What feels like a routine safety check quickly turns dangerous. […]

From sunlight screen printing in Lagos to a global brand: The story of Uche Cole & Villager In every great brand, there’s a story, not just of business, but of grit, roots, and vision. For Godswill Cole Chiori, known to many as Uche Cole, fashion has never been a hobby; it has always been a […]

Despite telecom infrastructure being classified as Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) under a 2024 presidential order, sabotage remains rampant, undermining investments, raising costs, and disrupting the quality of service.

The platform also promises “child-appropriate responses” and “protected interactions,” features still absent from mainstream tools.

Apple has officially set September 9 as the date for its highly anticipated annual product launch, according to invitations sent to media outlets on Tuesday. The event, scheduled to take place at the company’s Apple Park headquarters in Cupertino, California, is expected to feature the unveiling of the iPhone 17 lineup, new Apple Watches, and […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Mimecast announces Leslie Nielsen has joined the company as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Nielsen is a 25+ year cybersecurity veteran who joins Mimecast from Klaviyo, a high-growth marketing automation platform, where he served as SVP and CISO. At Klaviyo, he played a critical role in scaling the company to $1.3B in revenue, fortifying its […]

The dispute between the Kano and Jigawa branches of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has escalated, with both sides trading accusations over electricity supply and tariffs. KEDCO, in a statement signed by its Head of Corporate Communications, Sani Bala Sani, expressed disappointment at what it described as “consistent […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

According to Kaspersky, Sub-Saharan Africa saw 42.4 million web attacks and 95.6 million on-device attacks detected in the first half of 2025. The region recorded more than a double increase in spyware, 64% more password stealer attacks, and 12% more backdoor infections compared with the same period of last year. In Nigeria in the first half of […]

Agbede, a long-serving executive, stepped in after Herbert Wigwe's sudden death in February 2024, guiding the company through regulatory hurdles and investor uncertainty.

Libya has officially inaugurated its first solar power plant in the southeastern region of Kufra, located in the heart of the Sahara Desert, bordering Egypt, Sudan, and Chad. The project was completed in just eight months and is now fully operational, with an estimated annual electricity production of 2,182 MW. The plant has a 1 […] The post Libya Unveils First Solar Power Plant in the Sahara, Marking a Milestone in Renewable Energy Transition appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Safaricom has launched B-Live, a groundbreaking time-based data bundle designed to transform how customers experience the internet. With this new offering, customers can enjoy uninterrupted browsing for specific durations, tailored to fit their needs. The options include 1 hour of data for KES 20, 3 hours for KES 50, and 6 hours for KES 150. […] The post Safaricom Launches B-Live: Flexible Time-Based Data Bundles to Empower Kenya’s Digital Lifestyle appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has revamped the pricing structure for credit in commercial banks, implementing a revised risk-based model that will link lending rates to a newly introduced interbank benchmark. This change aims to improve transparency and enhance the transmission of monetary policy decisions. Starting September 1, interest on new loans will be […] The post CBK Revamps Credit Pricing with KESONIA Benchmark to Boost Transparency and Monetary Policy Transmission appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The fund will invest between $100,000 and $500,000 as its initial ticket size in 30 companies and reserve half of its fund size for follow-on rounds.

Codex, a global blockchain startup, is wagering that a narrow focus can fix this. It is building a blockchain that supports only one thing—stablecoins. Most blockchains try to do many things at once, hosting thousands of tokens and apps. Codex bets that by focusing only on money that is stable, it can make payments faster and easier across borders.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Nigeria’s telecom sector has slumped to its lowest in over a decade, but industry leaders expect inflows to rebound from late 2025 into 2026 as currency stability and tariff hikes restore investor confidence.

Table of contents Where to buy authentic tech gadgets online Where to buy authentic tech gadgets in physical stores Payments, warranties, and protection How to buy safely in Nigeria Buying a tech gadget in Nigeria can feel like gambling. Between counterfeit phones, cloned laptops, and refurbished items sold as brand new, it’s easy to spend […]

The London Stock Exchange hosts about 110 African companies from over 20 countries, with a combined market capitalisation of over $110 billion.

AyaHQ, a pan-African Web3 talent development startup, is in talks with investors to raise $10 million, with plans to split the funds between a $5 million microfund for incubated startups and a special economic zone in Accra that will double as a founder campus and residency.

Chenai Chair did not set out to be in tech. Her first serious encounter with tech as something more than gadgets came while working on her master’s at UCT.

T2, formerly 9mobile, posted its first subscriber gain in nearly two years in July 2025, reversing a 20-month decline, even as Nigeria’s telecom industry shed 2.4 million customers

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The Nigerian stock market is heating up again, and leading the charge are two telecom heavyweights: MTN Nigeria and Airtel Africa. No longer just rivals in call rates and internet speed, both companies are now pivoting toward cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI)—a shift that could redefine their business models and open new opportunities for […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

From September 1, interest on new loans will be tied to the Kenya Shilling Overnight Interbank Average (KESONIA) — a renamed version of the overnight interbank rate that reflects actual transactions between banks.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) wants all Point of Sale (PoS) terminals restricted to a 10-metre radius of their registered address. In practice, this means agents will no longer be able to operate outside a tightly defined space.

African startups should focus on integrating AI into business verticals.

This appointment is not entirely unexpected. Axian Telecom, having recently upped its stake in Jumia to 9.18%, is now one of the company’s most influential investors.