FNB has announced the enhancement of its virtual assistant platform, NAVi, as part of a broader move to strengthen advisor-led banking and improve how customers experience servicing in real time. NAVi was launched as a virtual assistant on the FNB Banking App late last year to enhance everyday banking for customers. This latest evolution represents […]

By Lerato Lamola & Anél De Meyer, Partners at Webber Wentzel Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment options have strutted onto South Africa’s financial runway with the swagger of innovation—offering interest-free installments, bypassing traditional credit checks, and boasting sleek user interfaces that make old-school layaways look prehistoric. For consumers, it feels like a dream: swipe […]

Bootstrapped companies operate under a constraint that funded competitors do not face: every hour of operational overhead is an hour that cannot be spent on the work that generates revenue. The funded competitor can hire an operations team to manage their tool stack, a project coordinator to maintain their tracking systems, and an IT team […]

Binance today highlighted the continued scaling of the Binance Card into Africa. The initiative represents a step forward in enabling users to seamlessly integrate digital assets into everyday transactions, reinforcing Binance’s commitment to advancing accessible and practical crypto payment solutions globally.  The Binance Card allows users to make purchases and access funds using cryptocurrencies at […]

Key points Main story Lagos became the epicenter of Africa’s digital evolution on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as OPay took center stage as the headline sponsor of the inaugural BusinessDay Fintech Summit. Held at the Oriental Hotel, the event—themed “The Next Financial Frontier: Intelligence, Infrastructure & Inclusion”, served as a high-level forum for the continent’s […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

In today's edition: Starlink roaming blocked in the Central African Republic || Nokia to open regional tech hub in Egypt || Absa Bank Kenya and Airtel Money partner || Moov Africa expands 5G network in Benin

China Just Blocked Meta From Buying an AI Company. Here’s What That Actually Means for You. Most outlets are reporting this as a business story. However, it is not really a business story. It… TechCity

Prompt Engineering in 2026: The Free Skill Most People Are Sleeping On Everyone is talking about coding, AI, and cybersecurity. But one skill is quietly separating people who get great… TechCity

The Most Underrated Tech Skill You Can Learn in 2026 for Free Everyone talks about coding, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. They are valuable skills, no doubt. However, one skill gets… TechCity

Botswana Tech Fund wants to invest at least $135,000 in 1000 startups in Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, and other overlooked Southern African markets.

Three organisations have signed a formal agreement to build what they describe as Egypt’s first artificial intelligence campus, pairing physical innovation infrastructure with a structured programme to grow the next wave of AI-native companies. Orange Egypt has signed a memorandum of understanding with smart urban developer Paragon Adeer and global innovation platform Plug and Play […] The post Orange Egypt and Partners Open the Country’s First AI Campus, with a Target of 100 Startups by 2030 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Egypt has unveiled one of the most ambitious urban development projects in its history, a sprawling mixed-use district east of Cairo built around artificial intelligence and designed to function as both a business hub and a showcase for what the country’s next economic chapter could look like. The project, called The Spine, was unveiled by […] The post Egypt Launches $27 Billion AI-Powered Cognitive City in New Cairo appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Japanese technology giant NEC has taken a formal step into Africa’s startup ecosystem, launching a structured program designed to bridge the gap between Japanese corporate innovation capacity and the field-driven problem-solving emerging from African founders. NEC Corporation has launched the Africa Corporate Innovation Program, an initiative to strengthen collaboration with African startups tackling social challenges […] The post NEC Launches Africa Corporate Innovation Program to Connect Japanese Technology with African Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it wants to eliminate fees on transactions below ₦5,000 ($3.68) and reduce charges on mid-tier payments to drop the cost of cashless payments.

Airtel Money Kenya has announced a strategic partnership with Absa Bank Kenya. The collaboration aims to bridge the gap between mobile money platforms and traditional banking, allowing businesses to manage their cash flows with greater efficiency. For many Kenyan entrepreneurs, a common operational bottleneck involves the separation of funds: revenue often arrives via mobile money, […] The post Airtel Kenya & Absa Bank partner to simplify digital payments for SMEs appeared first on HapaKenya.

In today's edition: South Africa’s AI policy row || Mastercard’s 10-year agreement with Nedbank || Kenya establishes gambling monitoring unit || Nigeria’s plan to upgrade Internet connection

Airtel Money, Kenya’s second-largest mobile money wallet, has integrated with Absa Bank Kenya, giving small businesses a way to move money between mobile wallets and bank accounts without the manual steps that often delay settlement.

Key points Main story A technology strategist and cybersecurity consultant, Olorunfemi Agoye, has called for the adoption of a unified cybersecurity framework to protect Nigeria’s critical infrastructure amid rising cyber threats. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Agoye warned that recent cyber incidents affecting institutions such as the Corporate Affairs […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Venture Capital Trends In The UK: What Investors Need Now UK venture capital is stabilizing after a difficult reset, with AI attracting a growing share of equity funding and public institutions still helping drive the market. Regional investment, institutional capital, and strategic sectors are all becoming more important to the UK startup ecosystem. TechCity

A draft Financial Consumer Protection Framework released in March 2026 would require lenders to assess and document a borrower’s ability to repay before issuing a loan.

Breaking earth observation data barriers across Southern Africa Imagine trying to manage water resources for millions of people without an accurate view of the ​ water… TechCity

Infinix NOTE 60 Ultra Ushers in New Premium Era Thanks to powerful partnerships with industry leaders, NOTE 60 Ultra represents Infinix’s boldest entry in the flagship tier.… TechCity

In a major win for tech-savvy consumers and frequent phone upgraders, Safaricom has finally overhauled its rigid eSIM management system. The telecommunications giant now allows customers to transfer their eSIM profiles between devices without the need for a physical visit to a Safaricom Shop. For years, Safaricom’s eSIM implementation was criticized for being rigid and […] The post Safaricom finally fixes eSIM transfer process, allowing customers to switch devices remotely appeared first on HapaKenya.

Chelsea’s revolving door at the managerial position kept spinning on Wednesday when Liam Rosenior became the fifth permanent head coach sacked by the Boehly and Clearlake ownership since they took over at Stamford Bridge in 2022. Rosenior’s dismissal followed a five-game Premier League losing streak in which Chelsea failed to score a single goal, a […] The post Chelsea Hunting New Manager for Third Time This Season as Fabregas and Iraola Top Shortlist appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Just two days after President Ruto made a call for self-sufficiency during The Africa We Build Summit, a delegation led by Energy CS Opiyo Wandayo led a groundbreaking ceremony in Lokichar Basin; a project that will see the drilling of oil wells in the county, the locals making their demands clear to avoid past mistakes.

Kurat ole Manini was attacked and killed by a machete-wielding gang. According to the family and the Maasai community living in Mombasa, more than 100 individuals invaded the land Kurat was guarding, leaving four more people nursing serious injuries.

"We had the necessity to win the game, the margins are very short, and we got through it," Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta told Sky Sports.

Reports indicate that the two were allegedly out hunting hyenas on Tuesday night when tragedy struck.Police say Ivan and his son have been arraigned and released on cash bail and bond as an investigation into the incident continues.

The gala will take place as scrutiny of the Trump family’s broader crypto ventures has intensified, with Democratic leaders calling for investigations.

The leaders have thrown their weight behind Nyali MP Mohamed Ali for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat on a Wiper ticket, in what appears to be a strategy to consolidate opposition support across regions.

Speaking in Vihiga County on Saturday, the leaders launched a scathing attack on the Siaya Senator, trashing any planned talks between ODM and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.

The early goal gave Kibera control, with their attacking play troubling the visitors in the opening half.

The President said he is working for all Kenyans who gave him a popular mandate in 2022 polls, and not a tiny and corrupt political cartel in pursuit of self-enrichment.He called out the political cabal for attempting to restrict the constitutional freedoms of Kenyans to associate freely and make independent choices.

Amara Uyanna left Lagos with one goal: run a global oil company. A summer internship in the Niger Delta changed everything. What followed was a decade of reinvention across oil fields, newsrooms, fintech startups, and energy-tech operations in four continents.

All while finishing a master’s in public health at UT Austin and championing STEM access. She analyzes races like research problems. Nairobi was her latest experiment, and the hypothesis held: speed travels.

The opening ten minutes reflected the stakes, as neither side was willing to take early risks.