“Accounting firms are being asked to do more than ever before: deliver deeper insights, meet rising compliance demands, and do it all with less access to talent,” said Gretchen O’Hara, EVP Strategic Partnerships and Business Development, Sage. “With Sage Intacct, advisory firms can standardize delivery, reduce manual work, and spend more time where they add […]

Sage announced new AI-powered capabilities in Sage Intacct Advisory, an evolution of the Sage Intacct Accountants Program, to help accounting firms expand advisory services and better support growing businesses. The upgrade enhances Sage Intacct with a more structured, service-led approach, using AI-powered workflows and industry-specific templates and tools to streamline client onboarding and delivery. These […]

According to Statistics South Africa, the informal sector now accounts for 21.4% of all employment as of Q4 2025, reflecting the scale of income-generating activity taking place outside traditional structures. FNB has bolstered its Solopreneur offering, which allows self‑employed earners, freelancers, and independent workers to manage both personal and business finances in one place, combining […]

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Shareholders of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc are set to vote on Thursday on a proposed restructuring that will separate its financial technology business from its core telecommunications operations.

How to Scale an Ecommerce Business: 10 Proven Growth Moves This article breaks down how to scale an ecommerce business with a practical focus on profitability, retention, operations, and brand. It gives founders a clear roadmap for growing faster without losing control. TechCity

By Boluwatife Oshadiya Key Points Main Story The Data Knowledge and Information Privacy Protection Initiative (DKIPPI) has warned that widespread ignorance of data privacy practices is exposing Nigeria to significant national security and economic risks. Speaking in Lagos, DKIPPI President, Tokunbo Smith, said the growing frequency of ransomware attacks highlights systemic vulnerabilities across both public […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Tutto Passa Agency, a startups-focused communications firm, and TechCabal, are launching a podcast that will explore the ideas, decisions, and tensions behind building and funding companies on the continent.

In today's edition: Kenya’s Central Bank is hiring crypto compliance roles || Canal+ to list on the JSE in June || Ethiopia-based e-mobility startup Dodai raises $13m || South Africa delays long-expected public merger

5 Tech Habits That Are Draining Your Battery and Your Budget Your phone battery should last quite a while. Yet for many people, it barely survives the day. Worse,… TechCity

That global shift changes everything for you as a Nigerian buyer. Both phones are imports for now since there is no official OPPO Nigeria channel for either.

 Key points Main story The Federal Government has unveiled a new digital platform for the Federal Character Commission (FCC) as part of efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, who performed the unveiling in Abuja on Tuesday, described the initiative as a strategic milestone […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

The commercial vehicle market continues to significantly outpace the personal vehicle segment, recording approximately 36% growth compared to 11% in the personal segment, according to the Bank’s data. This expansion is largely driven by increased borrowing among SMEs in transport, logistics, and trade. Further, with road transport accounting for over 75% of freight movement and […]

La Ruche Health, a healthtech startup that operates Kiko, a chat-based app is bringing women-care to over 500,000 users in Côte d'Ivoire.

The funding comes as Ethiopia positions itself as one of Africa’s most aggressive electric vehicle market.

It is the first time the regulator has advertised roles specifically dedicated to VASPs, a sign that it is assembling capacity ahead of what could be an imminent regulatory rollout.

Rack Centre, a Lagos-based Tier III carrier and cloud-neutral data centre facility, is launching a structured training programme for university students and engineering graduates to expand Nigeria’s technical workforce

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

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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