Tech

04 June 2025 - Football fans across the country are set for an exciting month of world-class action as DStv, GOtv, Showmax air every match of the 21st edition of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 live from the United States. From 15 June to 13 July, viewers will enjoy…

03 June 2025 - Digital payments in Nigeria exponentially increased last year to set a key trend in Africa’s largest economy in 2025. As much as ₦1.56 quadrillion worth of e-payment transactions were recorded in the first half of 2024 alone, which accounts for a jaw-…

03 June 2025 - The integration of technological innovation in education continues to play a significant role in empowering students on their educational journey and simplifying complex concepts in schools. The use of Virtual Reality (VR) is now an emerging trend in…

03 June 2025 - With the growing environmental challenges of global warming, pollution, and resource depletion, technology is emerging as the hope for long-term sustainability. Innovators in Africa are using their skills to come up with solutions that will not only…

02 June 2025 - Entrepreneur Deepankar Rustagi saw an opportunity to make the informal retail system more efficient by digitising the flow of consumer goods.

02 June 2025 - Once the beating heart of the European tech story, TechCrunch was the stage for all manner of bold ideas, scrappy startups, and voices that help shape innovation across the continent. That voice went silent this past month. News of the closure emerged…

02 June 2025 - AXIAN Telecom, the pan-African telecommunications service provider, has acquired a minority stake in e-commerce platform Jumia. The company announced on Monday that it had filed a beneficial ownership report on Schedule 13D with the U.S. Securities and…

02 June 2025 - Trade stakeholders at the IOTA East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit have called for the urgent adoption of digitised trade systems, highlighting outdated paper-based processes, fragmented data systems, and a lack of trust in trade documentation as major…

01 June 2025 - The 50th anniversary of ECOWAS is being celebrated as the bloc undergoes sweeping geopolitical and technological changes that shape its digital future. The exit of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger into the Alliance of Sahel States has redirected…

01 June 2025 - Explore how African startups can navigate export markets through compliance, partnerships, and digital tools for global success. The post How African Startups Access Export Markets appeared first on Tech In Africa.

01 June 2025 - CcHub and Mastercard Foundation Launch Third EdTech Fellowship Cohort 12 startups selected, including 6 led by women, receive up to $100,000 each Focus on offline, AI-driven, and scalable tools for inclusive education Co-Creation Hub (CcHub), in…

01 June 2025 - Terrahaptix, a Nigerian autonomous systems startup, has beaten an Israeli company to secure a $1.2 million security contract. The five-year deal awarded by private security firm Nethawk Solutions will see Terrahaptix deploy AI-powered drones and sentry…

01 June 2025 - Fincra, a payment infrastructure provider that serves remittance companies and businesses, has obtained a Third Party Payments Provider (TPPP) licence in South Africa, allowing the company to process key local payment methods including debit and credit…

01 June 2025 - Carrot Credit, a Nigerian fintech startup, has secured $4.2 million in seed funding to scale its alternative credit service that allows users to obtain loans by pledging their digital investments as collateral. The funding round was led by US-based MaC…

31 May 2025 -    Ethiopia has officially launched Fayda Wallet, a digital wallet backed by the national biometric ID and designed to simplify access to financial and administrative services. The launch was presented during the ID4Africa 2025 conference, which…

31 May 2025 - Mauritanian candidate Sidi Ould Tah was elected president of the African Development Bank on Thursday, securing a decisive victory over his Zambian opponent Samuel Munzele Maimbo in the third round of voting. Ould Tah succeeds Nigeria’s Akinwumi Adesina…

31 May 2025 - outh Africa’s communications regulator, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), has issued a firm warning to citizens using Starlink’s satellite internet services without the necessary authorisation. The regulator stressed that…

31 May 2025 - Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution, has invested $15 million in TLG Capital’s Africa Growth Impact Fund II (AGIF II) to bolster small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. This contribution is part of a broader $75 million…

31 May 2025 - According to CEO Charles Molapisi, MTN South Africa is set to phase out its 3G network by 2027 as it shifts focus towards advancing 4G and 5G technologies. In a recent interview, Molapisi highlighted that while 3G has played an essential role in mobile…

31 May 2025 - Equity Group, Kenya’s second-largest bank by assets, has terminated the employment of more than 1,200 staff in a sweeping internal purge aimed at curbing fraud, CEO James Mwangi revealed on Wednesday. This move marks one of the most significant anti-…

31 May 2025 - Kenya’s flagship smart city project, Konza Technopolis, reported a revenue of Sh252 million, of which the major share came from cloud services that witnessed a fourfold growth to Sh152 million. This was a milestone achievement for the tech hub toward…

31 May 2025 - Explore the major challenges in cross-border mobile payments, from high fees to regulatory hurdles, and discover innovative solutions reshaping the landscape. The post 5 Challenges in Cross-Border Mobile Payments and Solutions appeared first on Tech In…

31 May 2025 - Winner of the election for the ninth president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) with 76.18% votes in the bank’s annual meeting at Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Sidi Ould Tah, a veteran Mauritanian economist, is to take office on September 1, 2025,…

30 May 2025 - The Africa Deep Tech Foundation has announced the launch of the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025. Announced today, the challenge is powered by Future Africa and, in collaboration with Ilorin Tech Hub, CcHub, and IHS, a pan-African call to innovation.…

30 May 2025 - Ethiopian startups face significant funding challenges stemming from regulatory barriers, economic instability, and gender disparities, hindering their growth. The post Ethiopian Startup Funding: Challenges Explained appeared first on Tech In Africa.

30 May 2025 - Kenya’s government has announced plans to reduce its ownership in Safaricom, the country’s largest telecom operator and a key pillar of its digital economy. This move forms part of a broader strategy to raise KSh149 billion ($1.16 billion) during the…

30 May 2025 - Disruptech Ventures, one of Egypt’s most active fintech-focused venture capital funds, is preparing to accelerate its impact in 2025 and 2026. The fund is doubling down on portfolio support, fresh investments, and an expanded emphasis on artificial…

30 May 2025 - In a significant move to address the gender funding gap in emerging markets, Village Capital has partnered with Standard Chartered to invest $200,000 in three women-led startups across Africa and MENA. This initiative, part of Standard Chartered’s…

30 May 2025 - Launched May 16 by Benin’s tech hub Sèmè City (with World Bank backing), Next Impact is a new entrepreneurship support scheme aimed at ambitious Beninese aged 18–35. The initiative, part of the PF2E jobs project, offers selected youth entrepreneurs both…

30 May 2025 - ValU CEO Walid Hassouna calls the firm’s upcoming EGX debut “a significant milestone” that cements its role as a leading fintech player in the region. Indeed, U Consumer Finance S.A.E. (operating as ValU) won provisional approval to list on the Egyptian…

30 May 2025 - SolarNow – once a poster child of Africa’s off-grid solar boom – has suddenly entered voluntary liquidation in Kenya. A May 2025 notice in the Kenya Gazette shows that SolarNow Services (K) Ltd (the Kenyan subsidiary) was put into a creditors’ voluntary…

30 May 2025 - The Bank of Central African States (BEAC), central bank for the six CEMAC member countries—Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Chad, and the Central African Republic—announced on May 27, 2025, a record liquidity injection of 420 billion CFA…

30 May 2025 - The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) 2025 economic outlook has spotlighted a staggering financial hemorrhage: Africa loses over $587 billion annually due to capital flight—money that could otherwise transform the continent’s infrastructure, social…

30 May 2025 - Konexa, a prominent renewable energy developer and investor, is accelerating Nigeria’s clean energy growth with a landmark $80 million solar power project supported by the Seed Capital Assistance Facility (SCAF). Confirmed on May 26, 2025, this funding…

30 May 2025 - The Dealroom Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025 has thrust African cities such as Lagos, Nairobi, and Johannesburg into the global spotlight as rapidly emerging hubs of technological innovation. While headlines often focus on unicorn counts and…

30 May 2025 - Check Point Software Technologies has revealed plans to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity, the first fully automated, multi-vendor pre-emptive threat exposure and mitigation platform.  The company says the acquisition is in response to increased AI-fueled…

30 May 2025 - A new initiative aimed at transforming the way early-stage businesses are supported across Africa was officially launched in Nairobi on Thursday. The initiative, named Conecta Africa, is led by the entrepreneurship platform Bridge for Billions, and…

29 May 2025 - The tumultuous experiment of using political power in Washington by Musk seems to be coming to an end. Once hailed as the innovation czar, self-proclaimed “efficiency tsar” of President Trump, Musk has been shrinking away from federal government work…

29 May 2025 - X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, has declared that encrypted DMs are to be suspended indefinitely, with no clue on when they will be reinstated. Previously sent encrypted chats are still accessible to users, but there is presently no…

29 May 2025 - Ministers and African stakeholders, led by H.E. Hon. William Kabogo Gitau, joined forces to push forward Africa’s digital transformation at the 14th Connected series and 2nd Connected Africa Summit. Building on the 2024 Nairobi Declaration, the…

29 May 2025 - Equity Group has released its Equity Q1 2025 Results, showcasing steadfast financial performance amid a dynamic economic environment. The Group posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Kshs 15.4 billion, indicating careful cost management and strong growth of…

29 May 2025 - Opera is taking a bold step toward the future of web interaction with Neon, an ambitious new browser designed to do more than just help you browse – it wants to think, act, and build on your behalf. Opera AI browser Neon is an agentic browser, as the…

29 May 2025 - Apple is preparing to launch a major rebranding overhaul across its software platforms by renaming its operating systems by calendar year, starting with iOS 16, macOS 16, and related updates. The company is set to reveal this at next month’s WWDC 2025.…

29 May 2025 - Explore effective customer acquisition strategies tailored for African startups, addressing unique market challenges and leveraging local insights. The post 5 Customer Acquisition Tips for African Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

29 May 2025 - Global cloud communications platform Infobip has partnered with Oracle to bring conversational experiences to businesses and brands globally. The new integration enables Infobip and Oracle customers and partners to access Infobip’s omnichannel services…

29 May 2025 - According to the latest data from GSMA, Sub-Saharan Africa remains the least connected region globally. While mobile internet access is expanding, a significant usage gap persists.  In 2024, GSMA notes that 27% of the population in the region was using…

28 May 2025 - Achieving PCI DSS certification is crucial for African startups, ensuring payment data security and fostering growth in the fintech sector. The post PCI DSS Certification in Africa: Key Steps appeared first on Tech In Africa.

28 May 2025 - Digital trade is rapidly emerging as a strong pillar for Africa’s economic transformation, with Kenya positioning itself as a key player. Speaking at the Connected Africa Summit 2025, Stanley Kamanguya, CEO of the ICT Authority, outlined Kenya’s bold…

28 May 2025 - NCBA Bank has announced advancements to the NCBA Now app to allow for the instant onboarding of new customers. With this latest addition to NCBA Now, customers can now enjoy a fully digital account opening process. This enhancement marks a significant…

27 May 2025 - Social media platforms are struggling in the face of rising misinformation and scams, particularly involving cryptocurrency. In its bid to contain misinformation so that it can remain the best social media network, X (formerly Twitter) launched…