Africa’s fast-growing digital finance landscape has created the urgent need for credible, structured crypto education. With 33% of the country’s population already engaged with digital assets and a rapidly growing youth population eager to participate in the digital economy. Luno and AltSchool Africa, an accredited online learning platform, announced a strategic partnership to deliver high-quality, fully funded […]

Samsung Electronics East Africa has officially launched the Galaxy A07 in Kenya, the latest addition to its popular Galaxy A Series portfolio in the continuous bid to drive smartphone accessibility. The Galaxy A07 comes in two storage options, 64 GB and 128 GB, paired with a durable build, sleek slim design, and a large immersive display. […]

In Kenya, tech platforms have quietly transformed the way Kenyans shop, snack, celebrate, and even solve last-minute emergencies. What was once just an app for lunch has become a gateway to an entire universe of possibilities. Leading this charge is Glovo, a technological platform connecting customers, businesses, and riders. While best known for offering local […]

In today's edition: The Builders’ List || Why the Builders’ List exists || Chowdeck, GoLemon partner for grocery delivery services || Showmax users in Kenya can now pay with Airtel Money

Xero has named MRPeasy as South Africa’s Small Business App of the Year, recognising the benefits the software brings to small manufacturers. How Xero selects its winners: Xero’s 2025 Global App Awards highlight top-performing integration partners that deliver measurable customer value. The program showcases apps that enhance the Xero ecosystem through innovation, ease of use, […]

Shaaré, a Nigerian home service marketplace has launched instant matching feature to automatically connect cleaners to users.

Founders already inside the US system remain shielded from the executive order. But first-time entrants will face a wall built from data, security logic, and bureaucracy that hamper migration opportunities for African talent. This could encourage a shift toward alternative hubs in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, where visa access is predictable.

As 2025 comes to an end, African businesses can reflect on one of the most transformative years for AI adoption yet. It’s been a true turning point across the continent, marked by clear successes and valuable lessons learned. Across South Africa, Lagos, and Nairobi, organisations tested, deployed, and learned from AI at pace. Some thrived. […]

Africa’s tech ecosystem is building cars without brakes. Toyin Akinniyi, Luminate Group's Regional Portfolio Director, Africa explains why builders, policymakers, and civil society must break their silos to ensure technology serves—not harms—Africans.

GoLemon has partnered with Chowdeck to supply groceries to Chowdeck’s dark stores and offer customers same-day grocery delivery through Chowdeck.

The African startup ecosystem has no shortage of programs calling themselves “accelerators.” But there’s a difference between an accelerator that genuinely propels your startup forward and one that consumes your time and equity while offering little more than coworking space and generic business advice. For founders navigating this landscape, the question isn’t just “Should I […] The post Top 10 Startup Accelerators in Africa: The Programs Actually Moving the Needle appeared first on Tech In Africa.

10 African PR Personalities to Watch in 2026 If the last five years have taught us anything, it’s that public relations is no longer about “spinning” the truth.… TechCity

The move also highlights how mobile money is becoming core infrastructure for digital entertainment as streaming platforms push deeper into mobile-first markets.

2025 wasn’t just another year of tech headlines; it was a year where digital change touched everyday life in South Africa. Families streamed their favorite shows without buffering, students joined online classes from rural towns, and small businesses discovered new customers through WhatsApp and TikTok. Fiber rolled across suburbs faster than gossip at a family […]

Airtel Money has integrated with Showmax, giving customers a simple, convenient, and reliable way to pay for their subscriptions this festive season. With this new integration, Airtel Money customers can now subscribe to Showmax and renew or activate directly from their wallets, providing an additional instant and convenient payment method. The move reflects Airtel Money’s […]

Generative AI continues to reshape how businesses operate. It creates text, images, code, and many other forms of content, which makes it incredibly powerful for automation and creativity. As more organizations rely on these systems, the need to verify the accuracy and safety of AI outputs becomes increasingly important. In this blog, you will learn […]

Fynd, an AI-native retail technology platform backed by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited,  announced its official expansion into South Africa, onboarding Surtee Group—one of the region’s most established luxury and fashion retailers. According to Statista, South Africa is expected to have 11.7 million e-commerce users in 2025, with projections reaching 21.5 million by 2029. This growth […]

In today's edition: Kenya’s pay-TV market grows || BasiGo opens charging station || Luno, AltSchool announce new course

  Seven controversies rocked the ecosystem this year—and the lessons are brutal 2025 wasn’t just the year funding stayed tight. It was the year African startups got exposed. While founders were pitching growth stories, behind closed doors companies were collapsing under governance failures, fraud allegations, and co-founder breakups that went viral. Some lost millions. Others […] The post The African Startups That Imploded in 2025: Fraud, Missing Millions, and Public Meltdowns appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Kenyan fintech Swypt connects M-PESA payments to stablecoins by letting merchants receive, hold, and send USDT without changing how customers pay.

Leadership in technology is often defined by building scalable systems, driving automation, or advancing cloud-native innovation. Yet, true leadership extends beyond infrastructure; it lives in classrooms, mentorship sessions, and community programs shaping the next generation of African innovators. This is the philosophy guiding Adedamola Ajibola, a DevOps and Site Reliability Engineer whose commitment to youth […] The post Beyond Code: Building People, Not Just Systems appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Meshack Alloys shut down Sendy in 2024 after raising millions and failing to find sustainable unit economics. By late 2025, he was back. This time, he’s launching TABB, a fintech building trade credit infrastructure for African SMEs. William McCarren watched Zumi, his Kenyan e-commerce startup, collapse after $20M in sales and 5,000 customers. Now he’s […] The post After Burning $50M, These African Founders Are Back. Should Investors Trust Them? appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Why Choosing Quality Property Management Services in West Palm Beach is Essential for Your Investment Investing in real estate in West Palm Beach brings the promise of substantial returns and the allure of the Florida lifestyle. Yet, navigating through the intricacies of property ownership, particularly rental properties, can bring its share of challenges. From tenant […]

Senegal is charting a new chapter in its tech ecosystem. After producing Francophone Africa’s first unicorn, the country is now layering public and private capital to help startups scale sustainably, offering lessons for the rest of the region.

VOLZ, an Algerian travel-tech startup, has raised 600 million dinars (about $5 million) to strengthen its product offerings within the country and expand into new markets across North and West Africa. 

There’s a certain thrill in walking into a room and feeling, yep, this is mine. Store-bought furniture is fine—sometimes even pretty—but it rarely fits just right. That’s where custom made furniture comes in. It’s not just about owning a chair or a table. It’s about shaping your space so it feels intentional. The first time […]

Global cryptocurrency platform Luno, founded in Africa, and AltSchool Africa, an accredited online learning platform, have announced a strategic partnership to provide high-quality, fully funded crypto education to 15,000 Nigerian residents through a beginner-friendly course titled “Demystifying Crypto for Africans.” This initiative, now the largest crypto education program in Africa, represents a significant step in […] The post Luno and AltSchool Africa Launch Africa’s Largest Fully Funded Crypto Education Initiative appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The Mojaloop Foundation, in partnership with the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), ThitsaWorks (a Singapore-based company), and The AfricaNenda Foundation, has announced the launch of the Liberian Inclusive Instant Payments System (IIPS). This modern, real-time interoperable payments platform is powered by Mojaloop, an open-source infrastructure designed to promote digital financial inclusion. The IIPS will primarily […] The post Central Bank of Liberia Launches Transformational Inclusive Instant Payments System (IIPS) Powered by Mojaloop appeared first on Tech In Africa.

CardinalStone Capital Advisers, a Nigerian fund manager, plans to allocate the proceeds from its second fund to high-growth small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria, Ghana, and Francophone West Africa, including Ivory Coast and Senegal. The firm is preparing to launch a new investment vehicle focused on SMEs in West Africa. Named CardinalStone Capital Advisers […] The post CardinalStone Capital Advisers Launches $120M Fund to Support SMEs Across West Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

In today's edition: Outage for Standard Bank customers || Fynd finds its way to South Africa || WIOCC’s $65M data centre push || Cool Stuff 😎

Fynd, a Mumbai-headquartered  AI-powered unified commerce platform backed by Reliance Retail Ventures, has launched in South Africa and onboarded Surtee Group, one of the country’s most prominent luxury fashion retailers with 94 boutiques, as its first strategic partner.

Kidnappings in South Africa increased by 6.8% in 2025. This translates to 4,571 cases reported to the South African Police Forces, making it a growing area of crime concern in the country. It’s become one of the fastest-growing violent crimes in the area, with technology making the threat even worse. Criminals are using digital footprints […]

Ethio Telecom has announced the launch of its high-speed 4G LTE mobile network service in 93 cities across Ethiopia. The newly launched 4G LTE service delivers faster and more reliable mobile data, enabling customers to improve business operations, access digital services efficiently, and enjoy an enhanced mobile internet experience. Customers with 4G-compatible SIM cards can […]

Now Is Yours: Huawei Rolls Out Mate X7 Alongside a New Lineup of Innovative Products Guided by the design philosophy of pushing boundaries, the HUAWEI Mate X7 boasts a slim, yet durable design… TechCity

Over the past two years, Generative AI (GenAI) has captured global attention, including here in Kenya, thanks to its ability to draft content, summarize reports, and offer conversational assistance. These tools provide meaningful value, especially for teams looking to boost productivity and ease administrative workloads. However, GenAI represents only one part of the broader AI […]

While loan apps have thrived in Nigeria’s credit-starved market, some deepen their exploitation of already vulnerable borrowers through “dark patterns.”