Apple Has a New CEO. What Changes for the Products You Actually Use? Apple has officially entered a new era. On September 1, 2026, John Ternus became Apple’s new CEO, replacing… TechCity

 Key points Main Story Nigerian businesses that rely heavily on WhatsApp to communicate with customers are set to face additional messaging costs from October 1, 2026, as Meta introduces per-message charges for service communications sent through the WhatsApp Business Platform. The new pricing structure applies specifically to businesses using the official WhatsApp Business Platform, formerly […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

For years, artificial intelligence has largely been associated with hyperscale data centres and cloud computing environments. But the next phase of AI innovation is moving much closer to where decisions need to happen at the edge of the network. This shift is being driven by a new generation of applications that cannot afford delays. Whether […]

When patients move, their healthcare data should move with them A patient in an underserved community may begin their care at a local clinic, be referred to a district hospital, have tests processed elsewhere, and later need specialist treatment or follow-up in another province. At every handover, the next care team needs enough context to […]

Ventures Platform, Africa’s leading seed-stage fund, has announced the final close of its second institutional fund – VP Pan-African Fund II (VP PAF II)– at $84 million, exceeding its original target of $75 million.  Achieved just three years after the close of Fund I and against a markedly more cautious global venture backdrop, the oversubscribed […]

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, today announced the appointment of Brock Ballard as Chief Revenue Officer effective 1 October 2026. Brock joins the team from Bentley Systems following an extensive recruitment process led by AVEVA; he will succeed Sue Quense in the role as she steps into an advisory capacity. Brock brings over […]

Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, economies and societies at an unprecedented speed. As demand for cloud computing, AI workloads and data-intensive digital services accelerates, access to resilient, scalable and locally hosted digital infrastructure will become increasingly critical to Africa’s competitiveness and economic growth. Against this backdrop, MTN Group today announced that MTN Digital Infrastructure has […]

Cloud Recording Explained: How to Capture TikTok Live Streams Even When Your Phone Is Off Live broadcasts vanish the instant they end — unless something captures them while they’re happening. This poses a… TechCity

Nairobi-based fintech startup Flowt has completed the first close of its pre-seed funding round as it looks to expand access to working capital for climate-focused small businesses across Africa. The company secured backing from Delta40 Fund I and Impacc, alongside grant support from the Argidius Foundation. The amount raised has not been publicly disclosed. Flowt […] The post Kenya’s Flowt Secures Pre-Seed Backing to Expand Financing for Climate-Smart Business appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Key points Main story Reliable telecommunications and data services are critical to Nigeria’s economic growth, productivity and social inclusion, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has said. Dare made the statement on Thursday in Abuja at the National Civil Society Dialogue on Telecommunication and Data Service Provisions in […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

EBC Financial Group notes that Kenya’s new virtual asset regulations created a restriction on local access to foreign dollar-linked stablecoins before the shilling came under pressure, giving the Central Bank of Kenya a way to limit that access if demand for US dollar-linked assets rises later. EBC Financial Group (EBC) highlights that Kenya gave the […]

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S26 FE, the latest addition to its Galaxy S26 family, bringing upgraded artificial intelligence, camera capabilities and performance to the company’s more accessible Fan Edition range. The Galaxy S26 FE is the first device in the S26 line-up to launch with Android 17 and One UI 9, Samsung’s latest interface, […]

Microsoft has announced the appointment of Angela Nganga as the Country Lead for East Africa. A long-standing member of the Microsoft Middle East and Africa (Emerging Markets) leadership team, she brings extensive experience in government engagement, strategic business development, stakeholder management and digital transformation to the role. Nganga will advance Microsoft’s commitment to empowering people, […]

MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), the fintech subsidiary of MTN Nigeria licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria to provide digital financial services, money transfers and bill payments via mobile devices, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bode Abifarin as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2026. Bode joins […]

Mastercard, QNB Group have processed Syria’s first international card payment in more than 15 years, marking an important milestone in the modernization of Syria’s payments ecosystem. Following the technical reconnection of Syria’s payments ecosystem to Mastercard’s global network, QNB Syria processed the first point-of-sale (POS) transaction at an eligible approved local merchant using an internationally […]

Customs authorities are struggling to keep pace with global trade. Cross-border e-commerce is driving up daily shipment volumes, and de minimis rules (the thresholds below which low-value shipments can be exempted from duties and controls) are being continually rewritten around the world. Yet none of these changes fully keeps pace with current trade volumes. Today, […]

Kenya’s startup and technology ecosystem has gained a new digital intelligence platform designed to give founders, investors, policymakers and researchers a clearer view of activity across the country’s innovation economy. The Kenya Innovation Ecosystem Intelligence Platform has launched as an independent initiative bringing together information on startups, investors, innovation hubs, government programmes, funding activity, regulation […] The post New Intelligence Platform Aims to Bring Kenya’s Innovation Ecosystem Data Under One Roof appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The tech landscape is undergoing a monumental shift. Gone are the days when building functional software required years of computer science education or months of painstaking syntax debugging. Today, creators, entrepreneurs and non-technical founders are building complex applications simply by speaking to AI in plain English. This revolutionary paradigm is called “vibe coding.” If you […]

Nigeria-based venture capital firm Ventures Platform has raised $84 million for its second fund, giving the investor more capital — and a wider geographic mandate — to back technology startups across Africa. The oversubscribed fund represents a significant step up from Ventures Platform’s first institutional fund, which closed at $46 million in 2022. While the […] The post Ventures Platform Raises $84M Fund II to Expand Early-Stage Investing Across Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

By Boluwatife Oshadiya | August 26, 2026, 4:40 PM Key Points Main Story The Government of Ghana has declined a proposed GHS20 million donation from MTN Ghana to support Ghanaians affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the decision in a statement issued in Accra on August 26, […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Many business owners only think about hiring a lawyer when something has already gone wrong: a lawsuit arrives, a major customer refuses to pay, or a dispute with a business partner threatens the company. But waiting until a legal problem becomes a crisis can be costly. A business lawyer can help identify risks early, protect […]

By Annette Ikponmwonba | August 26, 2026 Keypoints Main Story MTN Group has moved closer to completing its proposed $6.2bn acquisition of IHS Towers after Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission granted conditional approval for the transaction, The approval removes a major regulatory hurdle for the deal, which would give MTN full ownership of […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Organisations need to move procurement fraud prevention closer to the point where suspicious activity occurs, rather than relying primarily on investigations after money has already been lost, according to SAS and FACTS Consulting. The call follows SAS’s Continuous Monitoring for Procurement Integrity client session held at its Johannesburg offices on 19 August, where the discussion […]

Frogfoot Networks, Vox and Hypa Fibre have secured a major capital injection aimed at accelerating fibre deployment across South Africa, particularly in underserved and lower-income communities. The transaction values the three companies at a combined R14.4 billion and provides new equity capital and additional leverage to support a substantial expansion of their networks. Frogfoot plans […]

Pick n Pay asap! is bringing social commerce to grocery shopping in South Africa with the launch of Pick n Pay Inspire, a new shoppable video feed built directly into the Pick n Pay asap! app. A first for a South African grocery retailer, this feature lets customers shop products directly from videos, without leaving […]

Think about how many loyalty programmes you use in an ordinary week. You might scan a rewards card when buying groceries or earn benefits when filling up your car. Then you swipe your gym membership for a quick sweat session after work and on the way home, your online grocery order rewards you for shopping […]

How to Reduce Screen Time This Summer 2026 Without the Daily Arguments Summer should mean more time to play, explore, visit family, see friends, and simply enjoy being away from… TechCity

WhatsApp has become one of the most common ways for landlords and tenants to communicate. Rent reminders, maintenance requests, complaints and even important notices can now be exchanged within seconds. But if a tenant stops paying rent or refuses to leave, can a landlord simply send a WhatsApp message telling them to vacate? The short […]