Africa Tech Festival returns to Cape Town in just over five weeks. The 29th edition runs from 16 to 19 November 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. It arrives as investors put significant capital into African data centres, cloud platforms and AI. Yet Africa still hosts only about 1% of the world’s data […]

Moroccan agricultural technology startup YoLa Fresh has ceased operations after failing to secure additional investment needed to continue its business, marking the closure of a company that sought to modernise the country’s fresh produce supply chain. Co-founders Larbi Alaoui Belrhiti and Youssef Mamou confirmed the shutdown, explaining that the business could not obtain the financing […] The post Moroccan Agritech Startup YoLa Fresh Shuts Down After Failing to Secure Funding appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Learn how to invest in Dangote Refinery IPO shares through approved channels, including Bamboo, Cowrywise, PiggyVest, FirstBank and other participating platforms. Verify current terms and deadlines before subscribing.

How to livestream your church service on a small budget A clear church livestream can cost $0 to about $230. What each budget gets you, the data math, and the checks to run before Sunday. TechCity

Discover the ultimate list of blogs in Nigeria. Explore popular Nigerian blogs for breaking news, entertainment, tech, lifestyle, and business.

South Africa crossed a historic threshold on 7 October 2026. The inland price of Petrol 95 rose to R30.25 per litre. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources confirmed increases of up to R3.33 per litre. The rand averaged R16.21 to the US dollar during the review period. This amplified the impact of higher global […]

South Africa crossed a historic threshold on 7 October 2026. The inland price of Petrol 95 rose to R30.25 per litre. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources confirmed increases of up to R3.33 per litre. The rand averaged R16.21 to the US dollar during the review period. This amplified the impact of higher global […]

New Kindle glowing at the edges? Amazon says that’s expected Some 2026 Kindle owners see a glow at the screen edges. Amazon says it comes from the new design. Here is how to test yours and what to do. TechCity

Microsoft 365 Family plans will share 2 TB of storage. Here’s what to do Microsoft 365 Family and Premium plans now share 2 TB instead of 1 TB each. Here is when it hits your plan and what to do if you use more. TechCity

Four startups from Sierra Leone have represented the country at the second Economic Community of West African States Startup Awards in Abuja, Nigeria, highlighting the growing contribution of local entrepreneurs to regional innovation. The competition was held from September 28 to 30, 2026, bringing together 60 selected startups from approximately 10,600 applications submitted across ECOWAS […] The post Four Sierra Leonean Startups Showcase Innovations at ECOWAS Awards in Nigeria appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Why Salary Alone Won’t Keep Your Best Employees Teju Fola-Alade says her LinkedIn is “always filled up” with job offers. Now imagine, she says, being a good software engineer. “Talent would always have a choice,” she said. “So you’re not dealing with people that are desperate for a job.” That changes how you keep your best employees, and she has spent years working […] TechCity

NeoFleet Capital, a Cyprus-based mobility fintech that funds taxi fleets in emerging markets, has raised $4 million in a pre-seed round. The round mixes equity and debt, and Mark Loughran, a former inDrive executive, has joined as President and co-founder; the money will go toward expanding its corporate fleet financing model across emerging markets including […] The post NeoFleet Capital raises $4M pre-seed to finance taxi fleets in Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Amazon’s new Alexa Tablets run Google Play. Here’s which one to buy Amazon's Alexa Tablets run Google Play and cost $229.99 to $499.99. What each costs, what Alexa+ adds without Prime, and which to buy. TechCity

Upgrade your Windows 10 PC now or wait? What rising memory prices mean, plus laptop picks by budget Windows 10 updates now run to Oct. 12, 2027. Whether to upgrade your PC now or wait as memory prices rise, plus laptop picks from $399. TechCity

ChatGPT free users now get GPT-6 Luna. Here’s what changed ChatGPT's free plan now runs GPT-6 Luna, with charts and tools in answers. What changed, how it compares with paid GPT-6 Sol, and what to do. TechCity

Learn how to buy electricity online in Nigeria. Follow simple steps to purchase electricity online for your prepaid meter instantly.

Network down for over 24 hours? When Nigerian rules say you’re owed compensation MTN reported outages in five states on Oct. 8. When an outage counts as major, when you are owed compensation, and how to complain. TechCity

For the Spanish-born executive, the future of African fintech is about eliminating the friction that hinders how people receive, store, move, and spend their money.