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. 

The story they begin telling stretches back much further than their shared vision at WapiPay. Eddie and Paul trace it back to a moment of grief that arrived early in their lives.

How to Start Contributing to Open Source: A Beginner’s Guide Somewhere on GitHub right now, there is a project that millions of people use every day. A tool… TechCity

Following the news that MultiChoice will shut down Showmax in South Africa. The announcement marks the end of one of Africa’s most ambitious streaming experiments and signals a broader strategic change within the media giant’s digital operations. Launched in 2015, Showmax was developed by MultiChoice as a homegrown streaming platform designed to compete with global […]

Google has expanded its AI Overviews and AI Mode search tools to support 13 African languages in addition to English, giving millions of users across the continent the ability to explore, learn, and create online in their own languages.  This update builds on Google’s ongoing investment in responsible AI for Search, following last year’s global rollout of AI […]

“We are pleased to share that Karby Leggett has been appointed Head of Digital Assets for Greater China, North Asia, South Asia, and ASEAN within the Digital Assets Centre of Excellence. This comes in addition to his current role as global head of the Official Institutions Group as part of the bank’s global research team.” The expanded remit comes as digital assets and official sector engagement increasingly converge across our markets. With the rapid […]

Startup Funding Rounds Explained: A Practical Guide for Founders This practical guide explains pre-seed through late-stage funding rounds, what investors expect at each stage, typical check sizes, and negotiation tips. It includes regional context and links to TechCity coverage for founders in Africa and beyond. TechCity

Meet Udeme Jalekun, a Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer, who has delivered quality across more than 10 major fintech and social-impact products, including SwervePay, Geegpay, Quickteller Paypoint, and Kippa Pay.

Quick Fire 🔥 with Udemm Jalekun || MultiChoice is discontinuing Showmax || Gig drivers in SA face licencing deadline || Who secured the bag? 💰

When organisations talk about “deploying AI”, they often mean very different things. For some, it is hosting a model on-premises. For others, it is enabling tools like Claude or Gemini across the workforce. In reality, “deployment” has become a catch-all term for using AI in some way, somewhere within the business. But the more useful […] The post AI adoption succeeds or fails on skills, not software appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Smartphone Photography Tips: How to Take Better Photos With Any Phone Scroll through Instagram or X on any given day and you will see jaw-dropping portraits, golden sunsets, vibrant… TechCity

Yoruba and Hausa speakers can now use Google's AI Mode and AI Overviews in their local languages.

The HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report, released by the security unit of technology manufacturer HP Inc, shows attackers shifting from carefully engineered exploits toward a strategy built on speed and volume.

Nigeria’s digital lending boom was built on small, instant loans between ₦5,000 ($3.61) and ₦10,000 ($7.21) disbursed within minutes on sleek apps. But that model is beginning to change.

Ethio Telecom announced the signing of a landmark network expansion and modernization agreement with our strategic partner, Ericsson, at MWC Barcelona, marking another major step in advancing Ethiopia’s digital infrastructure. In line with the company’s three-year Next Horizon Strategy, this major project includes the expansion, upgrade, 4G layering, and deployment of new capabilities across 1,500 […]

“Sorry, I didn’t catch that” – a familiar frustration for millions of  Africans using voice technology like Siri and Alexa, where common phrases and names like “No worry, e go better” become “No war eagle butter”,  “Wanjiru” becomes “One zero”, and “Chukwuebuka” becomes “Check wheelchair baker”. These repeated failures aren’t just technical gaffes; they become […]

Bolt said it received its Certificate of Registration from the National Public Transport Regulator (NPTR) on February 27.

Absa Group has partnered with Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, to launch a new digital-first remittance solution, Absa Global Pay, that makes sending money across borders faster, simpler and more affordable for millions of customers across Africa. With international remittances playing an increasingly critical role in supporting families, education, healthcare […]

The streaming service will be wound down in the coming months, although the company has not provided a final closure date as legal processes tied to the acquisition continue to be finalised.

Artificial Intelligence for Small Business: Practical Growth Guide This practical guide shows how small businesses can apply artificial intelligence to marketing, customer service, operations, and finance. Start with one workflow, run a short pilot, measure results, and scale proven wins. TechCity

Sahara v2 covers 23 African languages within that total and supports more than 500 distinct African accents.

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KEY POINTS MAIN STORY The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the implementation of a Geographic Information System (GIS)-enabled alphanumeric digital postcode system for Nigeria, marking a major reform in the country’s addressing and postal infrastructure. The approval was granted under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu as part of efforts to modernise public infrastructure […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Complete Phone Backup Guide: Never Lose Your Photos Again You know that sinking feeling when your phone screen goes black and stays black? Or that moment of… TechCity

Machankura allows people to send and receive Bitcoin using USSD technology, the same system Africans use to check airtime, transfer mobile money, or query their account balance in traditional banking.

Noah, a global payments infrastructure provider, and Nafolo, a leading West African financial super-application, today announced a strategic partnership to transform cross-border capital flows into Sub-Saharan Africa. By deploying stablecoin-powered virtual bank accounts, the collaboration allows users to bypass legacy banking infrastructure that has historically excluded the region from efficient global finance. Sub-Saharan Africa remains […] The post Noah and Nafolo Launch Stablecoin Virtual Accounts to End Cross-Border Payment Friction in Sub-Saharan Africa. appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Red Hat announced the Red Hat AI Factory with NVIDIA, a co-engineered software platform that combines Red Hat AI Enterprise and NVIDIA AI Enterprise to provide an end-to-end AI solution optimized for organisations deploying AI at scale. With enterprise AI spending expected to reach over $1 trillion by 2029[1], driven in large part by agentic […]

Inika did not arrive at crypto marketing by design; she arrived by experiment. 

Elekta has appointed Nexeva Healthcare Solutions as its strategic partner in South Africa under a multi-year agreement. The appointment introduces a strengthened local operating model designed to enhance technical support, clinical engagement and commercial responsiveness for radiotherapy centres across both the private and public healthcare sectors. The agreement was formally signed during the World Health […]

Absa Bank Kenya increased its holdings of government securities by 19% in 2025 as weak loan demand pushed banks to channel more funds into state debt while digital income supported earnings.

The integration with Volume enables merchants to receive bank-to-bank payments from customers that use any of the UK’s major banks, reducing the reliance on international card processors that have dominated cross-border payments. Instead of using card details, customers authorise payments directly from their banking apps.