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AVEVA Announces New Capabilities to Embed AI across Industrial Organizations & Data Infrastructure
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, today announced a broad set of product innovations spanning its industrial software portfolio at AVEVA World 2026. The updates will make it faster and simpler for industrial organisations to put their operational data to work, driving better decisions, stronger compliance, and AI enhanced intelligent operations. For industrial organisations, […]
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Africa risks losing billions to satellite internet operators, report says
The findings arrive as Elon Musk-owned Starlink has secured authorisation in at least 25 African countries.
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AfricInvest partner George Odo on lessons African founders never receive
George Odo, a senior partner at pan-African private equity firm AfricInvest, has spent close to two decades reading markets before they fully reveal themselves.
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South Africa delays AI policy to 2027 after citation scandal forces rethink
The setback has triggered renewed scrutiny over how generative AI is being used in policymaking and exposed weaknesses in government oversight.
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Francophone Africa’s EV boom is held back by policy, not economics
Francophone Africa has the EV economics. What it lacks is the policy architecture to match. Here's where the gap is and what it costs.
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Smartcomply expands to the UK with Africa-focused compliance platform
The expansion comes as African regulators move to tighten anti-money laundering controls and transaction monitoring requirements.
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How dLocal’s planned AZA Finance acquisition became a $23.7 million asset deal
The drawn-out transaction tells a broader story: breaking into African payments infrastructure is slow, complicated and rarely goes according to plan. Licences, local relationships, and regulatory approvals can take years to build and are rarely readily available for sale. 
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – No free exits in Kenya
In today's edition: Kenya proposes 15% CGT on foreign exits || Prosus wants to stop forced Delivery Hero sell-downs || Shareholders to vote on MTN-IHS deal || CAR’s new Internet plan
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Africa Day 2026: African Tech Builders Solving Problems Global Tech Overlooked
Africa Day 2026: African Tech Builders Solving Problems Global Tech Overlooked When people talk about innovation, they often point to Silicon Valley, China, or Europe. However, some of the… TechCity
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iOS 26.5 is out: Everything iPhone users need to know
The update covers three things: end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging (in beta), a new Suggested Places section in Apple Maps, and a customisable Pride Luminance wallpaper.
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Airtel, Globacom resume airtime lending after court blocks FCCPC rules
The restoration reopens access to services such as “Borrow Me Credit” by Globacom and airtime advances that millions of subscribers rely on for emergency communication needs.
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Launch Africa’s playbook for managing one of Africa’s biggest VC portfolios
Launch Africa backed over 170 startups across 22 countries. Jeffery Akemu explains how the firm supports that many founders.
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AI Is Not Free: Why the Cost of Staying Smart Is Breaking Company Budgets in 2026
AI Is Not Free: Why the Cost of Staying Smart Is Breaking Company Budgets in 2026 Something unexpected is happening inside companies that were first to adopt AI. The tools are working. Users love… TechCity
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How Do We Know Who to Trust Anymore?
We’re entering a strange moment in digital life where seeing, hearing, or reading something is no longer enough to trust it. AI can now clone voices, mimic writing styles, generate fake videos, and imitate human behaviour with unsettling accuracy. As these tools become more accessible, the real consumer challenge is no longer just spotting obvious […]
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87% of South African businesses say ‘Meta Has Helped Generate Greater Revenue’
South Africa’s R495 billion digital economy could grow to R874.5 billion by 2035, according to new independent research that finds Meta’s platforms are contributing an estimated R16.5 billion in annual economic value today, with AI set to add a further R528 billion to GDP over the next decade. The “Meta’s Impact in South Africa” report, […]
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Spotify wants more Nigerians paying for music, not higher subscription prices
Spotify, the global music streaming giant, believes Nigerian artists’ streaming earnings will grow not because subscription prices rise, but because more Nigerians begin paying for music.
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South Africa’s bPOWERd expands into Nigeria with solar battery rental hubs
bPOWERd's entry comes as Nigeria’s solar energy market expands amid unstable electricity supply and rising energy costs. 
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IHS Towers board backs MTN buyout as shareholders prepare to vote
The board of IHS Holding Limited has backed MTN Group’s plan to take the telecom tower company private, setting the stage for a shareholder vote that could reshape ownership of one of Africa’s largest digital infrastructure providers.
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Zuku doubles internet speeds as Kenya’s broadband market heats up
The upgrade, rolled out last week, raises Zuku’s entry-level package from 15 megabits per second (Mbps) to 30 Mbps at KES 2,799 ($22) a month. 
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Disconnected by Design: How Nigeria’s Digital Agricultural Revolution Will Leave Rural Farmers Behind
Disconnected by Design: How Nigeria’s Digital Agricultural Revolution Will Leave Rural Farmers Behind Abubakar Saidu has never heard of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), the technology framework Nigeria is increasingly relying on… TechCity
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South Africa’s Altron declares $30 million special dividend after profit surge
Altron’s results cap a three-year turnaround that has reshaped the company while returning a substantial windfall to shareholders.
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The Next Wave: Escaping the bog
There is generally an agreement about the need to mobilise more local capital. So, the thinking goes, we can reduce dependency on foreign investors.
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ERP.net Unveils App Builder
European enterprise software company ERP.net has introduced App Builder. A new Agentic AI-native platform that enables organizations to create custom business applications directly within the ERP environment. App Builder uses AI agents to help users rapidly develop applications, automations, and workflows using natural language commands – without coding or using external development teams. “That’s the next stage in the evolution of […]
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Flenk Mnisi Appointed as Sentech’s New COO
Sentech SOC Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Flenk Mnisi as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 18 May 2026. ​ Mr Mnisi brings extensive experience and proven leadership to the role, having built a distinguished career within Sentech over nearly two decades. He was appointed Acting COO prior to his official appointment […]
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Foreign VC exits in Kenya face 15% tax under proposed law
The proposal in the Finance Bill 2026 tabled before parliament would allow the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to tax gains made by non-resident investors selling shares abroad if those shares derive their value from Kenyan assets or operations.
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Layoffs at Branch
In today's edition: Branch lays off staff || Investec wants an Irish banking licence || SA rail transit agency eyes e-hailing || Orange’s subsea cable plans
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Here are the  phones getting the Android 17 update
Only Google, Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus, OPPO, Xiaomi, and Honor have officially confirmed devices so far.
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Samsung One UI 8 vs 8.5 vs 9: What Galaxy users should know
One UI 8.5 first arrived on the Galaxy S26 series earlier in 2026 and began rolling out to older Galaxy phones on May 6, 2026.
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Digital Nomads: Africans from 30 countries could spend $871 million more to enter the US
Africans from 30 countries could soon lock up at least $871 million yearly under expanded US visa bond rules that require some first-time travellers to deposit up to $15,000 before entering America for business, tourism, conferences, or family visits.
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Spotify and UMG Just Made AI Remixes Official: Here Is What That Means for You
Spotify and UMG Just Made AI Remixes Official: Here Is What That Means for You Imagine taking a Burna Boy track and turning it into a lo-fi study version. Or taking a Wizkid… TechCity
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Branch confirms layoffs in Kenya and Nigeria despite profitable year
Branch said both its Kenya and Nigeria businesses remained profitable last year, while the group posted roughly $30 million in global profit for 2025.
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Safaricom updates My OneApp to support Airtel, roaming users
The change removes one of the biggest friction points surrounding My OneApp, particularly among diaspora users.
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New Orange-backed subsea cable to connect Nigeria, 19 other countries
Global telecommunications operator Orange is backing a new 20,000-kilometre subsea cable project that will link Nigeria and nearly 20 other countries in Africa and Europe. 
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Best Bluetooth Speakers for Every Budget in 2026
Best Bluetooth Speakers for Every Budget in 2026 Buying a speaker sounds simple until you realize there are hundreds of options claiming to deliver “powerful sound”… TechCity
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Sun International Bets on New Leadership Amid Digital Push
In February 2026, Sun International — a leading gambling and hospitality brand in South Africa — appointed seasoned gaming executive Mark Sergeant as Chief Operating Officer of land-based gaming. On the face, the move signals far more than a routine leadership change. Set against the backdrop of a company in the middle of a deliberate […] The post Sun International Bets on New Leadership Amid Digital Push appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Africa’s tech boom has a healthcare debt
If this imbalance persists, inequality will deepen, digital progress will benefit only those who can afford private care, and public trust in institutions will erode.
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