The GSMA has called for urgent collaboration between governments, regulators and the telecommunications industry to safeguard mobile networks across Africa as rising fuel costs and supply constraints threaten connectivity. According to the industry body, mobile connectivity has become essential infrastructure, comparable to water and electricity, supporting critical services such as emergency communications, digital financial services, […]

The need for investment-style digital asset products has created two types of workarounds—African exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and crypto treasuries—which began to gain momentum in 2025. If more companies make these alternative investment products widely available, it will solve the accessibility problem for institutional investors at scale.

In today's edition: Spiro raises $215 million || Brass to be folded into Paystack MFB || Pick n Pay’s old delivery app breached || GETESA to expand telecom infrastructure

How to Stay Safe Online: Is Your Internet Connection Actually Private? Many people assume their internet activity is private. You browse, message friends, shop online, and stream videos without… TechCity

Journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed that Liverpool have already begun formal talks with Andoni Iraola as they look to replace sacked manager Arne Slot. The news emerged following an end-of-season review at Anfield that resulted in Slot’s dismissal, prompting club officials to act with urgency in their managerial search. Jacobs broke the story on X, […] The post Liverpool Open Talks With Andoni Iraola As Arne Slot Replacement Search Moves Quickly appeared first on Gooner Daily.

A new Bloomberg-backed ranking of notable African startups is drawing attention to a growing trend within Nigeria’s technology ecosystem: founders are increasingly building companies focused on solving difficult structural problems rather than simply creating convenience-driven consumer applications. The list highlights a number of Nigerian startups operating in sectors such as fintech infrastructure, logistics, healthcare, enterprise […] The post Bloomberg’s Africa List Highlights Nigerian Startups Tackling Complex Structural Challenges appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The organisers of the Bahgia Summit have unveiled a development grant programme aimed at empowering young people and early-stage startups through funding, mentorship, and business support initiatives. The programme forms part of the summit’s broader mission to encourage entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic participation among African youths. Organisers say the initiative is designed to help aspiring […] The post Bahgia Summit Launches Development Grants to Support Youths and Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

A Ugandan startup that converts plastic waste into fabric has emerged victorious in a major entrepreneurship competition, drawing attention to the growing role of circular economy businesses in addressing Africa’s environmental challenges. The company, which focuses on transforming discarded plastic materials into textile products, impressed judges with a business model that combines environmental sustainability, innovation, […] The post Ugandan Startup Turning Plastic Waste Into Fabric Wins Entrepreneurship Competition appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Catalyst Fund has surpassed the $30 million mark for its African climate-tech investment vehicle following fresh backing from FASA, strengthening the firm’s capacity to support early-stage startups building climate resilience and sustainability solutions across the continent. The milestone represents a significant moment for Africa’s growing climate-tech ecosystem, which has attracted rising investor attention in recent […] The post Catalyst Fund Hits $30 Million Milestone for African Climate Tech After FASA Injection appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Africa continues to attract only around 3% of global energy investment despite being home to nearly one-fifth of the world’s population, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), highlighting the scale of the continent’s persistent energy financing gap. The findings, presented in the IEA’s latest World Energy Investment report, show that while global spending on […] The post Africa Attracts Just 3% of Global Energy Investment Despite Housing 20% of the World’s Population, IEA Says appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Senior policymakers, development financiers, and private sector leaders have backed the African Development Bank’s New African Financial Architecture for Development (NAFAD), a major initiative designed to unlock African capital and address the continent’s estimated $400 billion annual development financing gap. The discussions took place during the AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, where participants explored how […] The post African Financiers Back AfDB’s NAFAD Initiative to Close $400 Billion Funding Gap appeared first on Tech In Africa.

African manufacturing is digitising — and doing so faster than many external observers expect. ERP systems are being deployed across Nigeria’s consumer goods sector. Smart factory pilots are running in South Africa’s automotive corridor. Ethiopian textile exporters are using supply chain visibility platforms to meet EU import requirements. The investment is real, the ambition is […]

While Pick n Pay acknowledged the breach, it disputed claims that complete card information was exposed.

A new global Kaspersky Security Services report ‘Anatomy of a Cyber World’* reveals a blind spot in enterprise Security Operations Centers (SOCs): while performance is typically measured by detection and response speed, organisations rarely assess whether they’re detecting the right threats. Large portions of collected telemetry don’t enter real-time detection pipelines, creating hidden gaps that […]

Emerging markets in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia are rapidly embracing digital finance, driven by demand for inclusion and fintech innovation. Africa, in particular, has leapfrogged legacy banking with mobile-first platforms and stablecoin adoption, building resilient, scalable financial infrastructure that is now inspiring global replication. In recent years, several African fintech companies have not […]

AI has made software creation faster and more accessible, but speed is not the same as quality. The competitive advantage is shifting from who can write code to who can define the problem, guide the build, test the output, manage risk and keep the system maintainable. Euphoria Telecom technology director Nic Laschinger says there are […]

PayAngel, a cross-border payments platform built by migrants and shaped by a lived understanding of the migrant journey, today announced an expanded collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments. Leveraging Currencycloud, a Visa Direct solution, PayAngel will strengthen its multicurrency account and international payout capabilities. The collaboration enables PayAngel to support faster, more efficient cross border payouts […]

Hisense, a world-renowned consumer electronics brand, has officially unveiled two new MiniLED TV models in South Africa, the E8S Series and U6S Series. Available at Game and Makro from 1 June, these premium audio-visual models cater to performance enthusiasts and family-orientated users, respectively. They deliver immersive high-end viewing experiences and redefine the standards of living […]

The move underscores Flutterwave's focus on talent retention at a time when several Nigerian fintechs, including Branch, Kuda, and Quidax, have reduced headcount in efforts to improve operational efficiency and cut costs. 

South Africans are already creating, capturing, streaming, working and sharing from their phones all day, but even the smartest features lose their shine when the battery starts blinking red before the moment is over. The HONOR 600 Series, brings together AI Image to Video 2.0 and a 200MP Ultra-Clear AI Night Camera. At the centre of […]

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ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation and a provider of enterprise IT management solutions, announced the rollout of Zia Agents. The rollout of Zia Agents follows the increasing need for AI-driven and integrated IT operations felt by South African organisations and is aimed at addressing the growing complexity of hybrid environments, strengthening cybersecurity resilience, and […]

The shutdown marks the culmination of a turbulent two-year period for Brass, which once positioned itself as a modern banking layer for African businesses before a liquidity crisis threatened its survival in 2024.

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) to accelerate the delivery of industrial intelligence in the cloud. The agreement deepens the companies’ existing relationship and establishes a framework for joint technology development, go-to-market execution, and customer migration support across the global industrial sector. Under the terms […]

Ethio telecom has expanded its 4G LTE mobile broadband network to 52 additional towns across Ethiopia, extending high-speed connectivity to communities spanning Oromia, Amhara, Southern Ethiopia, Gambella, Benishangul-Gumuz, Harari, Somali, Tigray and Afar regions. According to details released by the operator, Oromia and Amhara account for the largest share of the newly connected towns, together […]

Spiro, the electric mobility company building battery-swapping infrastructure for motorcycles across Africa, has raised $215 million in equity funding as it pushes deeper into a capital-intensive race to electrify urban transport.

Yaba—considered Nigeria’s answer to Silicon Valley—has served as the centre of the country’s technology industry. CcHUB became one of the institutions at the heart of that rise, offering founders workspaces, mentorship, investor access, and proximity to other entrepreneurs at a time when Nigeria’s startup infrastructure was still nascent.

Every time Nigerians buy airtime, renew a data bundle, pay for home broadband, or top up Internet for their businesses, they feed a telecommunication economy that generated ₦7.97 trillion ($5.80 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

 AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, is announcing a collaboration with Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, to transform how industrial organizations unify, govern, and activate data across IT and OT environments. The collaboration establishes a direct, zero-copy integration between CONNECT, AVEVA’s industrial intelligence platform, and Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud, enabling customers to securely access, analyze, and activate industrial and enterprise data without the need for complex data pipelines or costly […]

In today's edition: Kenya's I&M spent $7.7M to acquire Tanzanian stakes || Nigeria's Central Bank adjusts PoS coverage rule || MCB to spend $1 billion on trade finance || SPAR exits UK business

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has expanded the permitted operating radius for Point of Sale (PoS) terminals to 70 metres from 10 metres after concerns that the original restriction was too rigid for merchants and agents.

AGENTPR: A Nigerian Strategist Just Built What He Is Calling Africa’s First AI-Powered PR Intelligence Platform Most brands in Africa still track media coverage the same way they did 20 years ago. Dr. Celestine… TechCity

Lost law school fees, Twitter DMs, and a frozen account, have made Startbutton Africa into a system that helps businesses expand across African markets.

People feature with Afolabi Oyebiyi, a software engineer at Nigerian software consulting firm Cyclone, on how he navigates the digital world.

Courage & Conviction, the theme for the fourth edition of Moonshot by TechCabal coming to the National Theatre in Lagos, Nigeria, on October 28 and 29, 2026.