Nigerian electric mobility startup MAX has secured fresh financing from US-based climate investment firm Nithio, increasing its Series B3 funding round to $29 million as the company accelerates its expansion across Africa. The investment, announced by Nithio on October 12, 2026, will support MAX’s efforts to provide affordable, environmentally friendly transportation solutions across West and […] The post Nigerian E-Mobility Startup MAX Secures Nithio Funding, Raises Series B3 Round to $29 Million appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Building Y-Queue took Emmanuel Obiechina and his co-founders just three weeks. Convincing people to use it proved to be an entirely different education. Long before he conceived Kira AI—his WhatsApp-based banking and payments platform—Obiechina saw a clean engineering solution to a persistent campus headache. At the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), students routinely struggled to […]

Every $10 (₦13,329.7) borrowed from OPay generated $2.55 (₦3,399.07) in loan-financing revenue in H1 2026. The figure includes late-payment penalties, not just interest, and offers a glimpse into the revenue lenders need to cover the risk of borrower defaults.

South Africa’s driving licence system is in the middle of its biggest policy shift in years. The current card has been issued on a five-year cycle since 1998. Cabinet approved extending South Africa’s driver’s license validity from five to ten years in July 2026. The law has not yet changed. You must continue to renew […]

Apple's first foldable iPhone starts at $1,999 in the US, and the first buyers get their phones on Friday, October 23.

Stellantis-backed automotive group expands its leadership team as it accelerates growth in used-car sales, electric mobility, vehicle maintenance and spare parts across five African markets. AUTO24.africa, the pan-African used-car retailer backed by Stellantis, has promoted Pierre Jégou to Chief Operating Officer (COO), reinforcing its executive leadership as the company strengthens operations across Africa. Jégou will […] The post AUTO24.africa Appoints Pierre Jégou as Chief Operating Officer to Strengthen African Operations appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Airtel Mobile Commerce plans to launch a virtual payment card in Kenya, setting up a new contest with Safaricom over international online spending.

How to spot a fake bank alert before you ship the goods A fake bank alert can look perfect. Here is the 60-second check to do in your own bank app before any goods leave your hands. TechCity

In this blog post, you will discover what time Glo night data starts and ends, how to get night data on your Glo SIM, how the night data allowance works and answers to frequently asked questions about Glo Night Plan.

Launched in October 2025, Startup Map Hub helps founders find funding opportunities, check their eligibility, and prepare applications.

Any SA fuel price increase in 2027 will depend more on oil and the rand than on the Road Accident Fund (RAF) levy. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has ruled out seeking a higher RAF levy while she is in office. Her comments came days after 95 petrol passed R30 a litre in Gauteng for the […]

South African accommodation booking platform LekkeSlaap has been acquired by a consortium of local investors, marking a significant ownership transition for one of the country’s established travel technology businesses. The acquisition was jointly led by private investment firms Bellair Road Investment Partners and Janic Capital, alongside the Ferreira Family Office, Moolman Family Office and Investec. […] The post LekkeSlaap Acquired by South African Investors as Co-Founders Exit Travel Technology Business appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Dangote Refinery IPO offer extended to October 27, 2026, following strong investor interest. Find out why the closing date changed and the share price.

It would unwind a project built on the promise that African engineers could build products for global markets without leaving the continent.

Six African investors explain what makes African AI startups fundable: local-language voice products, sticky software, licences and revenue.

Google’s free SynthID checker can spot some AI photos and videos. Here is how to use it Google's free SynthID Detector checks photos, videos and audio for an AI watermark. How to use it, what each result means and what it can't catch. TechCity

Hackers hijacked Ghana’s .gh web addresses. Here is what site owners should check Attackers took over the .gh registry and got real certificates for Google sites. What happened, who is at risk and four checks for .gh site owners. TechCity

Got an NCC text saying your phone is not verified? Here is what to do Texts that appear to come from the NCC give unverified phones 30 days of use. How to tell if yours is real and what to do next. TechCity