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Check Point Software Technologies Named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant
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 […]
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Paystack integrates with Xero via Stripe to Transform Payments for South African Businesses
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 […]
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Pick n Pay app drives 40% year-on-year growth following major tech overhaul
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 […]
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Tech Brand’s AFCON 2025 Continental Campaign and Competition
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 […]
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Why Nigeria’s startup ecosystem needs more corporate buyers
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.
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As infrastructure lags, new $75,000 fund targets tech fixes for African cities
The fund comes at a time when African cities are growing faster than public infrastructure can keep pace.
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No more deposit limits as CBN introduces ₦500,000 and ₦5 million weekly withdrawal caps
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.
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How Vove is tackling Africa’s KYC and KYB headaches
Morocco-based regtech startup, Vove ID, believes Africa and the Middle East are entering a new identity infrastructure moment.
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How Vove ID is tackling Africa’s KYC and KYB headaches
Morocco-based regtech startup, Vove ID, believes Africa and the Middle East are entering a new identity infrastructure moment.
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Hannah Kates was at Stears; now, she’s mapping Lagos’ ferry routes for free
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.
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How Nairabox became a ticketing powerhouse and why Wakanow bought it
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.
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5 Exciting Things to Do in Gauteng This Holiday Season
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 […]
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Kaspersky’s Essential Strategies Against Malicious Scams
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 […]
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Zoho Expands Young Creators Program Across East Africa
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, […]
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Mauritian Fintech Startup Wins the MEST Africa Challenge 2025
Black Swan, a Mauritius-based FinTech startup, has been named the winner of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025, following a high-energy Grand Finale at Innovation City, Cape Town. Led by the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) and powered by Absa Group, the MEST Africa Challenge is one of the continent’s leading Pan-African pitch […]
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – 72 hours to report fraud
In today's edition: CBN’s new guidelines to curb fraud || Africa Bitcoin Corporation lists in Germany || Nigeria's telecom sector is fuelling GDP growth || Safaricom to launch low-cost data plans || Hot Take ☕
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Angola’s Startups Are Winning Without the Hype—Here’s How
While African tech headlines focus on Nigerian fintechs raising $90 million and Kenyan unicorns, Angola quietly built the strongest startup ecosystem in Central Africa without a single mega-round. The country now ranks first in the region, ahead of Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025. The […] The post Angola’s Startups Are Winning Without the Hype—Here’s How appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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155 WhatsApp features you probably didn’t know existed
We use WhatsApp every day, yet there’s so much we don’t know. We chat, send pictures, mute groups, delete chats, and move on. But once in a while, you stumble on a feature you never knew existed, and it completely changes how you use the app. That was my experience recently, and it made me […]
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Ridelink targets SME trade with AI logistics and embedded finance
Though Ridelink began in Kampala, its headquarters now sits in San Francisco. The team spans roughly 14 people, a lean crew operating across key trade corridors globally.
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Verve, Providus Bank Unveil Providusverve Travel Card To Power Seamless Payments For Inbound Travellers This December
L–R: Ademola Adeniran, Divisional Head, Product Management and Solution Delivery, Verve International; Elliott Sangoleye, Divisional Head, e-Business and Digital Banking, Providus Bank; Paul Ohakim, Vice President, Issuing and Acquiring Management, Africa, Verve International; and Lanre Ogundare, Group Head, e-Business and Digital Banking, Providus Bank, at the launch of the ProvidusVerve Travel Card, held recently. Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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New Africa Data Centres deal expands cloud services for South African businesses
Africa Data Centres, a subsidiary of the tech and telecom infrastructure company Cassava Technologies, has signed a strategic partnership with CSSi South Africa, a cloud provider and distributor of off-the-grid data centre equipment in Africa, to provide better data storage capabilities for local enterprises.
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Nigerian banks must refund fraud victims within 16 working days under new CBN framework
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is rolling out a new framework to tackle rising fraud in the banking sector: customers must now report fraudulent transactions within 72 hours, while banks, including fintechs, are bound by a 16-working-day cycle to investigate and issue refunds.
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Mauritian Startup Black Swan Wins the MEST Africa Challenge 2025
Black Swan, a Mauritius-based FinTech startup, has been crowned the winner of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025, following an electrifying Grand Finale held at Innovation City, Cape Town on November 26, 2025. Organized by the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) and powered by Absa Group, the MEST Africa Challenge is one of […] The post Mauritian Startup Black Swan Wins the MEST Africa Challenge 2025 appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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E-Commerce Giant Partners with Lagos-Based Startup to Boost Deliveries Across Nigeria
A major development just hit Nigeria’s e-commerce and logistics space. Retail giant Temu has entered into a delivery partnership with Lagos-based logistics startup Dellyman. Since its launch in 2020, Dellyman has become one of Nigeria’s go-to platforms for same-day and last-mile delivery. In November 2025, it hit an impressive milestone of 10,000 monthly orders, bringing […]
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The case of BRVM: Do local exchanges have what it takes to entice SMEs?
The BRVM is positioning itself as a regional hub for SME growth in Francophone Africa, offering new pathways to capital and aiming to reduce reliance on foreign buyers for exits. With dedicated programs like the 3rd Compartiment and Elite BRVM Lounge, the exchange seeks to help smaller businesses prepare for public listing, attract investors, and strengthen governance. Despite challenges around readiness, liquidity, and institutional support, the BRVM’s push could reshape how local SMEs access long-term capital and drive regional economic growth.
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The raves where you’ll definitely meet tech bros and babes this December
If you thought raves were just about losing yourself to the bass drop and questionable 3 a.m. decisions, think again. Across Lagos, a new breed of partygoer is turning up: the tech bros. 
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Stalled deal could see CNN, HGTV, other Discovery channels removed from DStv
The 12 Warner Bros. Discovery channels that could be affected are Discovery Channel, CNN International, TLC, Discovery Family, Real Time, TNT Africa, Food Network, HGTV, Investigation Discovery, Cartoon Network, Cartoonito, and Travel Channel.
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Africa Bitcoin Corporation lists in Germany as it chases global investors
ABC is currently listed in South Africa (Johannesburg Stock Exchange and A2X Markets), Namibia (NSX), the US (OTCQB), and Germany, with additional African listings planned in Botswana and Kenya. The company says expanding abroad early helps it gain access to well-capitalised pension funds and family offices looking for indirect exposure to Bitcoin through regulated equities, rather than holding the digital asset directly.
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Telecoms rebound adds ₦7.47 trillion to Nigeria’s GDP
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is having its strongest run in years as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contribution increased by 21.49% in Q3, 2025. This is as overall economic growth continued its rebound after years of slow growth, according to new data from the National Bureau of Statistics.
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NVIDIA & Synopsys Announce Strategic Partnership
NVIDIA and Synopsys, Inc. announced an expanded, strategic partnership to revolutionize design and engineering across industries. R&D teams across industries like semiconductors, aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors face big challenges, from more complex workflows to rising development costs and tighter time-to-market demands. This new partnership combines NVIDIA’s AI and accelerated computing with Synopsys’ top engineering solutions, giving […]
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5 Key Technology Predictions from Amazon CTO
Amazon CTO Werner Vogels has released his annual technology predictions for 2026 and beyond, offering insights into how emerging technologies will reshape industries and daily life. From AI companions combating loneliness to the urgent need for quantum-safe security, Vogels’ latest forecast addresses both the technical evolution and human impact of tomorrow’s innovations. 5 key predictions […]
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KIOXIA Europe Collabo to Reveal AI Technology at 2025 International Robot Exhibition
With the continued rise of e-commerce transactions, logistics networks are seeing greater volumes and a wider range of products moving through them. Ongoing labor shortages are pushing the demand for more efficient operations through AI. Traditional image recognition systems depend on deep learning models that need constant parameter adjustments and retraining whenever new or seasonal […]
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Digital Payments Platform Unveils its 2025 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Results
South Africa-based digital payments platform Peach Payments experienced a 93% increase in rand value processed from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, compared to the same period in 2024. “Over the four-day weekend, we processed more than 2.69 million transactions, to a total value of more than R1.86 billion,” says Rahul Jain, CEO and Co-founder. The […]
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Ethio Telecom In Partnership with the Ministry of Industry Unveil a Modern B2B E-Commerce Platform
Ethio Telecom, in partnership with the Ministry of Industry, has officially launched E-Smart, a modern B2B e-commerce platform aimed at connecting manufacturing industries across Ethiopia and accelerating their move toward digital commerce. As the leading partner in the initiative, Ethio Telecom played a central role in developing the platform, which enables manufacturers to access inputs […]
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – South Africa is about to get Wise-r
In today's edition: Wise gets conditional approval for South Africa launch || MultiChoice, multicuts on all sides || Bolt owns 40% of Kenya's EV fleet || Dongfeng launches EVs in South Africa
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Leveraging Virtualisation for Enterprise Migration to Windows 11
With the retirement of Windows 10, organisations are entering a critical phase in their IT evolution. The limitations of older hardware can no longer be ignored, particularly in sectors like manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and logistics where legacy systems remain essential for daily operations. While these devices have delivered reliable performance for years, they were not […]
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