South African small and medium-sized enterprises should consider pivoting from crisis management to strategic planning to navigate a landscape dominated by rising operational costs and logistical volatility. SME services provider Lula has highlighted the critical need for proactive financial and operational adjustments to ensure business resilience and protect profit margins in 2026. According to the […]

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Meet Yvonne Ige, Head of Partnerships at NIBSS, where she supports ecosystem collaboration across banks, fintechs, other switches, and payment service providers within Nigeria’s financial infrastructure.

In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Yvonne Ige || Flutterwave to launch stablecoin wallets || Zenith gets Paramount acquisition approval || Funding Tracker

  Izili Group, a prominent Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) off-grid energy and digital social enterprise backed by majority shareholder BioLite since May 2025, has announced its acquisition of Qotto, expanding its presence across Africa. Following this transaction, Izili will have operations in six countries, advancing its goal to scale sustainable energy access throughout the continent. The acquisition […] The post Izili Group Acquires Qotto, Expanding Pan-African Off-Grid Energy Footprint appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Andela, the global engineering talent outsourcing unicorn, has acquired Woven, a human-powered technical assessment company that simulates real engineering work, for an undisclosed amount.

Flutterwave, Africa’s most valuable startup, has partnered with blockchain infrastructure provider Turnkey and artificial intelligence-powered global banking platform Nuvion to launch stablecoin balances for merchants and users across its platform.

This method works well when learning how to upload pictures from iPhone to computer remotely. Method 2: Using AirDrop AirDrop is popular for Apple-to-Apple transfers and is often used when people ask how to get your video from iPhone to laptop. Steps Turn on AirDrop on both devices Select photos or videos Tap Share > […]

FirstFounder embeds itself with founders from ideation through execution, combining operations, talent, and capital to turn early ideas into scalable AI-driven companies.

The Competition Authority of Kenya has approved Zenith Bank’s proposed acquisition of 100% of Paramount Bank Limited, a mid-tier lender.

Table of contents OPPO Find X9 Ultra OPPO Find N6 OPPO Find N7 OPPO Reno 15 Pro Max 5G OPPO Reno 15 Pro 5G OPPO Reno 15 F 5G OPPO A6x 5G OPPO A6s 5G A few days ago, we published a guide on recommended OPPO phones to buy in 2026. That piece focused on […]

Attackers use QR codes in emails more frequently because they provide a simple and cost-effective way to conceal malicious URLs, evading detection by many protective solutions. Global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky has reported a spike in phishing emails containing malicious QR codes. Detections for these jumped from 46,969 in August 2025 to 249,723 […]

The first weeks of 2026 have delivered a strong signal about the crypto year ahead. Crypto markets have broadly rallied, with many assets showing price jumps of more than 10% over seven days. Bitcoin climbed above $95,000 (approximately R1.7 million) for the first time since November, while XRP led the charge with gains of around […]

Many consumers don’t realize that their favorite loyalty programs are practically a second currency. We swipe for points, miles, and cash back without hesitation. But the exchange rate can be steep. International Data Privacy Day on 28 January usually brings a wave of advice about passwords and privacy settings. Most of us tune it out. […]

South Africa’s payment landscape has undergone significant changes, with account-to-account, mobile, and voucher payments now an integral part of everyday life. However, with increased digital activity comes an increased opportunity for fraud, from fake identities and mule accounts to bogus business registrations. By embedding RelyComply’s AI verification tools directly into its onboarding process, Ozow can […]

Ngari, 58, has spent over three decades in banking, building a reputation as a career banker keen on building digital platforms and sustainability.

In today's edition: Chipper Cash stops burning cash || Nigeria is betting on mini-grids || South Africa's Nedbank to take over Kenya's NCBA || Worldcoin deletes Kenyan citizens' data

The Gates Foundation and OpenAI are launching a $50 million partnership to help several African nations leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their healthcare systems and mitigate the effects of international aid reductions, according to Bill Gates, who announced the initiative on Wednesday. The partnership, named Horizon1000, will collaborate with African leaders to determine the […] The post Gates Foundation and OpenAI Launch $50M AI Healthcare Initiative Across Africa to Counter Aid Crisis appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) has attracted a remarkable lineup of global industrial leaders, many of whom are attending their first manufacturing exhibition in Morocco. This marks a major milestone in Morocco’s growing reputation as a key hub for Industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing across Africa. The event, running from […] The post Global Industrial Giants Choose Morocco for First African Manufacturing Exhibition as WAM Morocco Unveils Continental Startup Pavilion appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The offer targets 66% of NCBA, leaving the remainder of the lender publicly listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released its February 2026 grant payment schedule amid battling a wave of misinformation on social platforms.

Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of Dalu Ajene as Chief Executive Officer for the bank’s operations in Africa, with dual responsibilities as Head of Coverage for the continent. Ajene previously served as CEO of Standard Chartered Nigeria, a role he assumed in April 2024. During his tenure, he steered the bank to strong year-on-year […]

The Nigerian government is pushing to expand off-grid electricity, with mini-grids emerging as a central pillar of its response.

Chipper Cash, an African fintech that offers consumer payments, cross-border transfers, and US dollar virtual cards, stopped burning cash in the final quarter of 2025.

“I had prepared my entire life for [studying medicine],” he says. “[But] that first meeting point with tech actually changed a lot. I think my mind started shifting.”

Every new year brings a fresh wave of predictions about where streaming is headed, with experts peering into their crystal balls (or smart screens, for that matter) to try to foretell where audiences will go. As South Africa celebrates 50 years of broadcasting in 2026, we’re rapidly becoming one of the most dynamic markets in […]

Wicrypt has deployed over 2,000 hardware routers across Africa and in other international markets, such as China, serving individuals, small businesses, campuses, and estates. Africa’s router and switch infrastructure market was valued at $9.7 billion in 2025, according to research firm Cognitive, and is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.92%. The market is projected to reach $16.5 billion by 2033.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially licensed six new Internet Service Providers (ISPs), effective January 1, 2026, as part of an aggressive push to deepen broadband penetration. The licensing update, confirmed on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, brings the total number of authorized ISPs in Nigeria to 231. This expansion comes as the sector faces […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Q-KON, an African-based provider of satellite communication solutions, announced a strategic partnership with SISTEC—Sistemas, Tecnologias e Indústria S.A., a prominent Angolan IT and telecommunications provider, delivering cutting-edge Smart Satellite Services to the Angolan market. This partnership marks a significant milestone for Q-KON, signaling the company’s return to Angola after its last activities concluded in 2010. […]

Acer today unveiled the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 and Acer Chromebook 311, its first 2 education Chromebooks powered by the newly available MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor. The new Acer Chromebooks have the features and performance technology students need to embrace a tech-forward curriculum and develop crucial 21st-century skills. Packaged in durable designs that can handle […]

Kaspersky has detected a scam tactic leveraging the OpenAI platform. Attackers are abusing OpenAI’s organization creation and team invitation features to send spam emails from legitimate OpenAI addresses, potentially tricking users into clicking scam links or calling fraudulent phone numbers. The spam campaign begins with attackers registering an account on the OpenAI platform. During registration, […]

Corr-Serve, a South African value-added distributor of cybersecurity solutions, has strengthened its long-standing partnership with Seceon, a provider of advanced cybersecurity technology, expanding local access to AI-driven threat detection and response capabilities. The enhanced agreement builds on more than seven years of collaboration between the two companies in Southern Africa and positions Corr-Serve as Seceon’s […]

In today's edition: Paystack’s holdco structure || Banks exchange executives || Ugandans locked out of mobile money access

African fintech Paystack has reached a pivotal moment in its growth trajectory, announcing profitability alongside the creation of a new holding company structure as payment volumes have multiplied twelvefold since its 2020 acquisition by Stripe. The Stack Group (TSG), established as the parent entity for Paystack and its expanding portfolio of financial technology brands, represents […] The post Paystack Launches Holding Company After Hitting Profitability, Payment Volumes Surge 12x Since Stripe Acquisition appeared first on Tech In Africa.

MyCredit, a Kenyan digital lender and non-deposit-taking microfinance institution, has successfully raised USD 3 million in senior debt from an international microfinance lender. This marks a significant milestone as MyCredit celebrates a decade of operations. The transaction brings the total debt capital raised by the institution to approximately USD 13.6 million, with Noblestride Capital providing […] The post MyCredit Secures $3 Million in Senior Debt to Strengthen Balance Sheet and Expand Lending Capacity appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Payfast by Network, part of Network International, a fintech company in Africa and the Middle East, has launched the fifth edition of its State of Pay report, providing an in-depth look into South Africa’s digital payments landscape. Under the theme of ‘Powering Economic Growth Through Evolving Payments,’ the 2025 edition explores how digital payment methods […]