In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Lotachi Anidi || Vodafone Kenya acquires 15% Safaricom stake || Stitch, Capitec partner to enable recurring payments || Who secured the bag? 💰

In a digital financial era shaped by speed, trust, and global access, many traders still struggle with high costs, hidden fees, and inconsistent trade execution. IUX, founded in 2016 by a team of experienced traders, is tackling these long-standing challenges head-on, and rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic brokers. Solving the Biggest […]

A new whitepaper reveals the structural mismatches killing African venture capital—and the fund models that could save it If you’re a founder who’s raised VC money in Africa, you’ve probably felt it: the nagging sense that something doesn’t quite fit. Your investors push for hockey-stick growth when you’re still building basic infrastructure. They talk about […] The post Why African VC Is Broken (And How to Fix It) appeared first on Tech In Africa.

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Stitch, one of South Africa’s largest payments fintech startups, has partnered with Capitec Bank, the country’s largest bank by customer base,  to allow customers to automate recurring payments for services like Netflix, deliveries, and bills, using Variable Recurring Payments (VRP), a smarter form of direct debit. 

Bolt has entered into a strategic partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport & Human Settlements to enhance safety, improve regulatory compliance, and support driver preparedness ahead of the National Land Transport Amendment (NLTA) implementation. This partnership marks a significant step towards strengthening the safety and operational standards of the ride-hailing industry in KZN. Bolt […]

 Vivo Energy Kenya, the company that distributes and markets Shell products and services in the country, in partnership with Safaricom PLC, has announced a boost to Bundle Ya Deree, a recently launched proposition by Safaricom that offers cab drivers unique access to connectivity and their work productivity tools. Under Safaricom’s partnership with Vivo Energy Kenya, […]

The Kenyan government opted for a private, negotiated sale to Vodafone rather than a public offer through the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).

Microsoft has announced a major milestone in its global connectivity agenda, confirming that it has now provided internet access to over 117 million people across Africa, exceeding its 2025 target. The announcement was made during the B20 South Africa Summit, where the company also unveiled a landmark collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to […]

64% of African workers reported using artificial intelligence (AI) at work in the past 12 months, significantly ahead of the global average of 54%.

At Binance Blockchain Week, Binance announced on stage that its co-founder, Yi He, has been named Co-CEO. “Yi has been an integral part of the executive leadership team since the launch of Binance. Her innovative and user-focused approach has been instrumental in shaping the company’s vision, culture, and bottom-up business strategy,” said Binance CEO Richard […]

Core’s Microsoft Surface Reseller Program is a comprehensive initiative designed to empower South African resellers to deliver Microsoft Surface hardware, accessories, and warranties to businesses across South Africa. The Surface Reseller Program is designed to help resellers stay competitive in today’s fast-moving market by offering exclusive pricing, smooth logistics, and access to the complete Surface […]

Tech giant Meta has begun removing users under the age of 16 from Instagram, Facebook, and Threads in Australia, as the country prepares to implement a world-first ban on social media access for young teenagers. Under the new law, which takes effect on December 10, major digital platforms — including Meta, TikTok and YouTube — […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Vodacom Group announced a transaction that would significantly increase its ownership in Safaricom, reinforcing its commitment to the East African markets of Kenya and Ethiopia. Under the terms of this transaction, Vodacom has entered into an agreement with the Government of Kenya to acquire 15% of Safaricom PLC and an additional 5% from Vodafone at […]

South Africans continue to reshape the Black Friday landscape, with 2025’s data showing a decisive move towards digital first shopping and rapid mobile payments. Payfast by Network, part of Network International, the largest digital payments company in the Middle East and Africa, has released insights revealing how consumers navigated one of the busiest retail moments […]

In Today's edition: Temu, Shein face probe in SA || Takealot eyes instant delivery || CBN sets new cash withdrawal caps || Taager goes to Morocco || There Should Be An App For That! 📱

Vodafone Kenya's investors are set to take control of Safaricom after a proposed KES 204.3 billion ($1.57 billion) share transaction that lifts their combined stake to 55%.

Black Friday deals have extended into online food delivery, driving a surge in orders and higher sales for platforms and restaurants.

Takealot has launched a new instant-delivery pilot, the “Get it Now” feature—powered by TakealotNOW in partnership with Mr D—enabling consumers to receive their orders in minutes. The “Get it Now” option highlights items ready for immediate delivery in the Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Pretoria areas. “We’ve always focused on making shopping simpler, faster, and happier for […]

Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has announced the successful financial close of a landmark R11.5 billion transaction that will see Vodacom acquire a 30% stake in Maziv, the parent company of Dark Fibre Africa and Vumatel. The deal consolidates these operations into a single fibre-providing entity and marks the largest fibre transaction ever […]

Global cloud communications platform Infobip has partnered with the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team to launch a cutting-edge digital fan engagement campaign that brings motorsport enthusiasts closer to the thrill of Formula 1 racing. Centred on Infobip’s CXOP platform and a WhatsApp-based conversational assistant, the initiative introduces a gamified quiz experience designed to transform how fans […]

PwC has announced the appointment of Anastacia Tshesane as the next CEO of PwC South Africa, effective 1 July 2026. Tshesane has served as Chairman of the PwC South Africa Governing Board and the PwC Africa Governance Board since July 2021. With her transition into the CEO role, she will formally hand over both chairmanships […]

Check Point Software Technologies, announces that it has been recognised as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security. Excelling across key areas such as core email protection, integrated email security, and outbound security, Check Point delivers AI-powered protection for the hyperconnected enterprise through its Harmony Email Collaboration solution. In today’s hyperconnected […]

Paystack, a leading African payment gateway, has announced a new integration through Stripe with Xero, the global small business platform, to digitise invoicing and make it easier for small businesses to get paid and manage their cashflow. The integration embeds secure payment processing into Xero’s cloud accounting software, giving South African businesses the option to […]

Pick n Pay’s reimagined asap! delivery app is delivering impressive results, with on-demand grocery retail turnover growing 40% year-on-year in the first half of FY26, following a complete technology transformation in April. The next-generation app continues to be profitable on a fully costed basis, reflecting operational discipline and scale efficiency as the service expands across […]

TECNO Launches AFCON 2025 Campaign Global technology brand TECNO, Official Partner of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, has unveiled its continent-wide campaign: “TECNO AND AFCON 2025.” The initiative celebrates the passion, joy, and triumphs of Africa’s biggest football tournament, hosted in Morocco. African Youth At the heart of the campaign is […]

With startup funding slowing globally and foreign investors becoming more cautious, industry leaders are calling for a fundamental shift in how innovation is financed, scaled, and absorbed in Africa.

The fund comes at a time when African cities are growing faster than public infrastructure can keep pace.

Nigeria’s Central Bank has removed all limits and fees on cash deposits, in its most sweeping overhaul of cash-management rules since 2022. From January 1, 2026, customers will be able to deposit any amount of cash into banks without penalties, marking a major shift away from the regulator’s previous restrictions designed to curb the economy’s heavy reliance on cash.

Morocco-based regtech startup, Vove ID, believes Africa and the Middle East are entering a new identity infrastructure moment.

Morocco-based regtech startup, Vove ID, believes Africa and the Middle East are entering a new identity infrastructure moment.

As an environmental engineer, Hannah Kates just wanted to clean up pollution. Now, as an American building free civic tech tools in Lagos, her biggest challenge isn't the code; it's convincing Nigerians she's not trying to scam them.

In October 2024, nearly a decade after it launched from a cramped “shop office” in Lagos, Nairabox, a Nigerian digital ticketing and lifestyle platform, was acquired by travel tech giant Wakanow.

Gauteng bursts into life over the holiday season, offering an incredible mix of entertainment, culture, family outings, and festive magic. Whether you’re after world-class theater, thrilling wildlife encounters, mouthwatering culinary experiences, or music that lifts your spirits, Gauteng offers something special for everyone this holiday season. Here are 5 standout experiences you won’t want to […]

Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered an average of 500,000 malicious files per day in 2025, marking a 7% increase compared to the previous year. Certain types of threats saw growth globally—there was a 59% surge in password stealer detections, a 51% growth in spyware detections, and a 6% growth in backdoor detections compared to 2024. “The […]

In a move to bridge the digital skills gap, Zoho has expanded its Young Creators Program (YCP) across East Africa, empowering students and professionals with hands-on digital skills in low-code application development. Through workshops conducted across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Madagascar, Zoho trained more than 150 participants to design and deploy business-ready applications using Zoho Creator, […]