Ethiopia’s national telecommunications operator Ethio telecom reported a sharp increase in annual earnings on Thursday as mobile data and internet services overtook traditional voice calls as its largest source of revenue, marking a historic shift in the company’s business model and highlighting the country’s accelerating digital adoption. Presenting Ethio telecom’s 2025/26 annual business performance report […]

The Nigerian government has opened applications for a new accelerator programme offering selected technology startups access to as much as $350,000 in investment. The iDICE Startup Bridge Growth Lab is a 12-week acceleration programme under the Federal Government’s Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises programme. It is implemented by the Bank of Industry and will […] The post Nigeria Opens $350,000 Funding Programme for Early-Stage Tech Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Activation Lock is one of Apple’s most effective anti-theft features, but it can also become a headache if you’ve forgotten your Apple ID password. Once your iPhone displays the “iPhone Locked to Owner” or Activation Lock screen, you won’t be able to use the device until the linked Apple ID credentials are verified. Fortunately, forgetting […]

African Ministers responsible for telecommunications, information and communication technologies and the digital economy have opened the Seventh Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union Conference of Plenipotentiaries in Abuja, Nigeria. The Conference, known as CPL-26, is taking place today and tomorrow, 23–24 July 2026. It brings governments together to decide how the African Telecommunications Union […]

The retail sector continues to evolve rapidly as businesses adapt to changing consumer expectations, rising operational costs, and increasingly complex workforce management requirements. As retail competition heats up, new solutions are needed to stay ahead Retailers are constantly looking for new ways to improve customer engagement, motivate employees, and streamline administrative processes while maintaining tight […]

The Republic of Guinea today launched NimbaPay, its national instant payment system, marking a major milestone in the development of a more connected, more inclusive, and forward-looking economy. Developed under the leadership of the Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea (BCRG) and implemented by Guinéenne de Monétique (GuiM), NimbaPay enables instant, secure, and interoperable […]

Duplo, the leading financial operating system for African businesses, has partnered with Wema Bank, to enable seamless financial management for businesses using the ALAT by Wema Bank platform. Through this partnership, businesses will have access to Duplo’s financial operations platform, enabling them to automate payments, manage expenses and approvals, generate and collect invoices, and control […]

Dangerous Apps in 2026: 10 Types You Should Delete or Avoid Downloading an app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store feels safe. After all, both platforms… TechCity

How to Use Google Maps Offline in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide Imagine arriving in a new city only to discover that your mobile data isn’t working. Or perhaps you’re… TechCity

Seychelles-based financial technology company Fusepay has launched Fuse360, an artificial intelligence-powered business management platform designed for wholesalers, distributors and manufacturers. The platform brings together inventory management, orders, invoicing, customer credit, collections and retailer relationships in a single system. It is integrated with FusePay, the company’s licensed payments platform, allowing businesses to manage their operations and […] The post Seychelles Fintech Fusepay Launches AI Platform for Trade Businesses appeared first on Tech In Africa.

South Africa’s online gambling sector is growing fast — and so is the fraud attached to it. New data from identity verification firm Sumsub shows iGaming fraud in South Africa more than tripled during the second half of 2025, part of a broader trend that has made Africa the world’s highest-fraud region for online gaming, […]

Pepkor Holdings has announced the combination of its wholly owned fintech subsidiary, Flash, with Shop2Shop to create one of South Africa’s largest merchant commerce and fintech platforms, with annual transaction throughput exceeding R200 billion. Following the transaction, Pepkor will hold a controlling 57.1% stake in the combined business, FintechCo. The deal implies a total equity […]

As internet usage continues to grow in Nigeria, so does the demand for reliable data bundles. More people now rely on mobile data for communication, entertainment, learning, and work. Gone are the days when buying data meant visiting a physical store or struggling with USSD codes. Today, Nigerians can purchase data bundles in seconds using […]

Redtech, the Heirs Holdings-backed technology company, has been named in the payments category of the World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 ranking by CNBC and Statista. The company is among the only 11 African companies recognised in this year’s edition. Developed by CNBC and Statista, the annual ranking identifies 500 leading fintech companies from a pool […]

Omnisient, the South African-founded fintech helping banks apply AI to anonymised and protected consumer data for credit scoring and precision marketing, has been named one of CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026. The recognition places Omnisient among a small group of African fintech companies featured in CNBC’s global list. Of the companies selected from across […]

South Africa has launched its first bank-based mobile unit for Smart ID renewals, as Absa and the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) deepen their partnership to improve access to identity services. Unveiled at Absa’s Tembisa branch, the mobile unit will initially operate across Gauteng, taking selected Home Affairs services to remote, peri-urban and underserved communities. […]

As part of its mission to democratize access to consumer credit, expand economic opportunity and empower millions of Nigerians to improve their quality of life through responsible borrowing, the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, today launched the C.L.I.C.K.D. Programme (Credit for Laptops, Internet, Connectivity and […]

How to Use Your Phone Less in 2026 Without Feeling Like You’re Missing Out For many people, picking up a phone has become almost automatic. You unlock it to check the time,… TechCity

By Boluwatife Oshadiya| July 21, 2026 Key Points Main Story MTN Nigeria has opened applications for Season 2 of its Next Afrobeats Star (NAS) music reality competition, expanding its prize package and talent development opportunities as it seeks to discover Nigeria’s next breakout Afrobeats artist. The telecommunications company announced that this year’s winner will receive […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Keypoints Main Story Healthcare consulting firm Salient Advisory has called for accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve health supply chains across Africa, saying early deployments are already demonstrating measurable gains in procurement efficiency, inventory management and supply chain planning. The recommendation is contained in the firm’s newly released report, “AI Applications in African […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

A growing portion of the digital content we consume on a daily basis is AI-generated. From articles and code, to customer interactions and even images and video, it’s getting harder to identify what is created by humans and what isn’t. Much of the content is useful and high quality, but some of it is highly […]

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UN ECA) has launched a regional initiative to strengthen women’s participation in the digital economy across Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Namibia, and the Republic of Congo. The project, titled Fostering Digital Entrepreneurship among Women in Africa, aims to address structural barriers that continue to limit women’s access to digital […]

BYD Auto South Africa has strengthened its SHARK 6 line-up with the introduction of the new BYD SHARK 6 Performance, a more powerful flagship derivative that combines 350 kW of hybrid performance, a 3,500 kg towing capacity and enhanced technology in one of South Africa’s most advanced bakkies. Joining the existing SHARK 6 Premium, the […]

 Busha Business, the B2B infrastructure arm of Busha, has collaborated with Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry and the issuer of USD₮, to expand access to licensed stablecoin infrastructure for African businesses. The collaboration enables businesses to access globally connected stablecoin liquidity for faster cross-border payments, more efficient treasury management, and quicker […] The post Busha Business Partners with Tether to Expand Stablecoin Infrastructure for African Businesses appeared first on Tech In Africa.

How to Use AI to Learn Faster in 2026: A Practical Beginner’s Guide Artificial intelligence has become one of the most powerful learning tools available today. Whether you’re studying for an… TechCity