For years, organisations have invested heavily in protecting themselves against cyberattacks and online misinformation. They are now confronting a different challenge. The question is no longer simply whether false information will circulate, but whether audiences can distinguish authentic corporate communications from increasingly sophisticated fabrications. A chief executive appears to endorse an investment platform. A central […]

Absa has deployed an artificial intelligence and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) solution within its Debt Review operations, cutting document-processing times and reducing the amount of manual work required from employees. Since the system went live in late June, the bank says document indexing efficiency has improved by 41%, with new documents and emails now processed […]

Global Business Leaders, HR Visionaries, Policymakers, and Technology Experts to Convene for Africa’s Premier Human Capital Conference Africa’s growing influence in shaping the future of work will be on full display as the 3rd Annual Global Conference on Human Resources in Africa (GCHRA26) welcomes some of the world’s leading voices in human capital strategy, organizational […]

Every ₦100M Business Was Once a ₦10M Business. So What Changed? STRETCH Solutions Lab: The Scale Room Bootcamp The answer isn’t harder work. It’s what happened underneath, the money… TechCity

Moment, a pan-African fintech, today announced the close of its $22 million (around R364 million) Series A funding round, led by AlphaCode Venture Partners, with continued investment from General Catalyst, MultiChoice, and fresh investment from Canal+. Since inception, Moment has raised $55 million (more than R900 million) to develop one of the continent’s most advanced […]

For many years, digital banking was defined by one question: does your bank have an app? Today, that question has largely been answered. Every major South African bank offers a capable mobile banking platform, digital payments, self-service functionality and online onboarding. Digital access has become an expectation rather than a differentiator. What increasingly separates market […]

Gabon’s Ministry of Digital Economy, Digitalisation and Innovation has delayed the closing event of KIMBA Connect’s debut edition, after participating startups raised concerns about how the programme was run. In a statement, the ministry acknowledged the pushback from startups and thanked everyone who took part for their engagement with the initiative, which it has positioned […] The post Gabon Pushes Back KIMBA Connect Grand Finale After Startups Flag Organisational Gaps appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Google takes user security very seriously. To protect Android devices from unauthorized access, Google introduced a security feature called Factory Reset Protection (FRP). When an Android device performs a factory reset, the system may require users to complete Google account verification before they can access the device again. This means users need to sign in […]

For much of the past decade, industrial companies have been dutifully collecting data – almost as if it were a badge of honour. More data leads to better decisions – or so the thinking went. The scale is staggering: nearly 40 billion connected IoT devices are expected by 2030, alongside a global industrial IoT market […]

Absa Bank, one of Africa’s largest financial institutions, understands that each credit decision represents someone’s next chapter. Amid rising customer expectations and regulatory demands, the bank teamed with SAS, a global leader in data and AI, to modernise its credit risk management infrastructure. The result: faster, more transparent and reliable lending and better outcomes for […]

As Africa’s young and digitally connected population comes of age, the payments industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the rise of digitally savvy consumers who increasingly expect interactions to be fast, seamless and mobile-first. In South Africa alone, a 2025 Statista survey found that 77% of survey respondents used their mobile phones to […]

A South African can earn a regular income, pay rent, support a household, manage money on a smartphone, and repay previous loans, yet still be difficult for a lender to assess. A conventional credit record may capture only part of that person’s financial life. Limited visibility can easily be mistaken for excessive risk. This gap […]

Yellow Card, a leading global stablecoin infrastructure provider, today announced the successful closing of a $40 million strategic funding round, with investment from SC Ventures by Standard Chartered, Sony Innovation Fund, Polychain Capital, Blockchain Capital, and additional strategic investors. The funding will scale Global USD Accounts, Yellow Card’s end-to-end dollar account for businesses, and expand […]

Sensitive electrical loads need stable voltage, clean power, and enough backup time to operate safely during interruptions. Equipment such as automation panels, control systems, medical devices, servers, and communication units can malfunction when power dips, surges or shuts down suddenly. Even a short disturbance can affect performance, damage components or stop critical processes. So, why […]

Moment, a payments infrastructure company serving enterprise merchants across Africa, has closed a $22 million Series A round to scale its collections and billing platform. AlphaCode Venture Partners led the round, joined by returning backers General Catalyst and MultiChoice, plus a first-time check from French media group Canal+. The raise pushes Moment’s total funding to […] The post Cape Town Payments Startup Moment Lands $22 Million Series A With Canal+ Joining the Cap Table appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Global consumer electronics brand TCL has opened the doors to its first TCL Experience Store in South Africa, bringing the brand’s latest innovations under one roof at Cedar Square in Fourways, Johannesburg. The new store marks a significant step in TCL’s growth strategy for the South African market and is designed to change the way […]

Clea, the stablecoin-powered cross-border payments platform helping African businesses trade globally, has launched Vendor Payments, a new capability that enables businesses to simplify payments to international suppliers, auction platforms and shipping companies directly through the platform. Clea surpassed $20 million in transaction volume within six months of emerging from stealth in December 2025, reflecting growing […]

How can young people build a career in a world that keeps changing the rules? It’s a fair question, and one that’s being asked by matriculants and students across the country. It’s also the right question: not what should I study, but how do I find a way of studying that ensures I am keeping […]

Best Video Calling App in 2026: The Top Apps Compared for Work, School, and Family Video calling has become as common as sending a text message. Whether you’re attending online classes, working remotely,… TechCity

Kwara AI Summit 2025 Concludes Successfully, Establishing Kwara as a Rising Hub for Artificial Intelligence in Africa The inaugural Kwara AI Summit 2025 concluded successfully after two impactful days of innovation, collaboration, and forward-looking conversations,… TechCity

Lagos-born mobility company Moove has crossed into unicorn territory, closing a $250 million Series C round that values the company at $2.1 billion. It is the largest single funding round raised by an African startup so far in 2026. Mubadala Investment Company led the round, with Woven Capital (Toyota’s growth fund) and Ion Pacific co-leading. […] The post Moove Becomes Africa’s Newest Unicorn After $250M Series C appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Key points Main Story The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has said its technical assistance programme is strengthening Nigeria’s international image by deploying skilled professionals to support development and deepen diplomatic relations across Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific. The Director-General of NTAC, Dr Yusuf-Buba Yakub, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja during a one-day […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Key points Main Story The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja seeking leave to file a fresh appeal against a Federal High Court judgment that invalidated its powers to impose fines on broadcast stations. The application follows the Court of Appeal’s decision on June 17, 2026, striking out the […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, working with the Smart Africa Secretariat, has opened the third edition of the Innovate Africa Challenge, a continent-wide push to get artificial intelligence solutions for climate-smart agriculture out of the lab and into farmers’ hands. This year’s theme, “From Ideation to Deployment,” signals a deliberate change […] The post FAO and Smart Africa Launch Third Innovate Africa Challenge to Push AI Agriculture Tools From Pilot to Deployment appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Coursera has announced a $100 million strategic equity investment in LearnVector, a newly launched AI-native learning company founded and led by Andrew Ng, the AI researcher and educator who co-founded Coursera itself. The deal gives Coursera roughly a one-third ownership stake in LearnVector on a fully diluted basis, and it marks one of the clearest […] The post Coursera Backs Andrew Ng’s LearnVector with $100M Bet on AI-Native Learning appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Following the successful subscription of its Series 1 corporate bond, Dimension Data Limited (https://DimensionData.com.ng) has completed the signing ceremony for the issuance of N4.05 billion (approximately US$2.9 million), marking the first tranche of its N20 billion (US$14.7 million) bond programme. The proceeds will support the expansion of the company’s fibre infrastructure to meet Nigeria’s growing […]

Every online payment, cloud backup, video call and AI query feels instantaneous. None of it is weightless. Each depends on a physical system of fibre networks, internet exchanges, data centres and landing stations — and almost all of it, at some point on its journey, on a cable lying on the seabed. The International Telecommunication […]

At its annual Cyber Security Weekend for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, Kaspersky talked about the risks that advertising data can pose. While the digital advertising ecosystem has become an essential part of today’s Internet, enabling businesses to reach the right audiences with relevant content, every day, billions of advertising requests are processed behind […]

ayment performance partner NjiaPay has launched one-click payments for South African merchants. This gives consumers a fast and convenient way to pay without re-entering card details or taking additional payment steps like 3-D Secure verification. Unlike one-click solutions tied to a particular payment service provider, NjiaPay, enables merchants to offer the same experience across multiple […]

Happy Girlfriend Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the special woman who brings love, happiness, and support into your life. Observed every year on August 1, this unofficial celebration has become increasingly popular around the world as couples take time to appreciate their relationships. Whether you’ve been dating for a few months or have […]

Access SME App is a mobile application from Access Bank Plc that combines digital banking with smart business management tools in one platform. Built specifically for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), the app helps business owners manage finances, monitor inventory, track sales, oversee staff activities, and access banking services from anywhere. Unlike many business management […]

DStv Stream Subscription is one of the easiest ways to enjoy live TV, blockbuster movies, premium sports, kids’ shows, documentaries, and local entertainment without installing a decoder or satellite dish. As long as you have a stable internet connection and a compatible device, you can start streaming your favourite content within minutes. Whether you’re always […]