Paymentology announced a new partnership with Bank Zero to accelerate access to modern digital banking in South Africa. Bank Zero, a branchless, app-driven bank built from the ground up with cutting-edge digital thinking, brings deep local market expertise and a modern approach to banking. The partnership brings together local market insight, scalable payments infrastructure, and […]

Top Cybersecurity Threats For SMEs And How To Fight Back This article explains the top cybersecurity threats facing SMEs, including phishing, ransomware, weak passwords, unpatched software, vendor risk, and device loss. It also gives practical, low-cost steps businesses can use to reduce risk and recover faster. TechCity

In today's edition: MultiChoice moves to retain Showmax users || CBN tightens oversight with fintech pilots and cyber self-checks || Ghana links identity card to payments via new e-wallet || SARS rolls out digital ID system for taxpayers

Angolan startup Kukubela is expanding its presence in the African edtech market by offering digital courses in local and regional languages such as Kimbundu, Kikongo, Umbundu, Tshokwé and Lingala. Founded in Luanda in 2023 by António Nicolau, the platform combines language instruction with cultural content designed by native speakers, aiming to preserve African linguistic heritage […] The post Angolan edtech startup Kukubela grows African language learning platform appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Japanese companies are increasing their exposure to Africa’s startup ecosystem through a new US$147 million venture capital fund managed by Novastar Ventures. The fund has attracted backing from major Japanese names including Mitsubishi Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Toyota Ventures, SBI Holdings, Mitsui OSK Lines and the Japan International Cooperation Agency. According to Novastar partner […] The post Japanese investors back Africa-focused VC fund appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Nigeria’s banking sector has wrapped up one of its biggest capital-raising exercises in recent history, with lenders pulling in a combined ₦4.65 trillion to meet new regulatory thresholds set by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, today announced a new partnership with Bank Zero to accelerate access to modern digital banking in South Africa. As Bank Zero’s first alliance partner, Paymentology supports the bank’s vision of enabling organisations to participate more easily in financial services through its scalable, secure infrastructure. Bank Zero, a branchless, app-driven bank built from […] The post Paymentology and Bank Zero Partner to Expand Access to South Africa’s Financial Ecosystem appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Over the last few years, the African tech ecosystem has been moving at a pace that feels almost contradictory: consolidation at the centre and new ideas flickering relentlessly at the edges. Capital tightened, regulation grew heavier. Scale began pooling around fewer, stronger players. Meanwhile, out past the headlines, new ideas continued to form — quieter now, less theatrical, yet persistent.

Along with identification and passport services, the Ghana Card can now be used for online and instore payments, ATMSs, international payments, and insurance services.

Cassandra Collins took a pay cut to enter the tech ecosystem. It was 2020, just after the COVID-19 lockdown, and she had a choice: stay on as content director for a popular influencer at ₦150,000/month, or take a customer support job at a crypto startup called Busha for ₦80,000/month. She took the 80k job. Six […]

Red Hat announced an expanded collaboration with Google Cloud to help organizations accelerate application modernization and cloud migrations. This expansion introduces Red Hat OpenShift in the Google Cloud console and deeper integrations with Google Cloud services and marks the general availability of Red Hat OpenShift Virtualisation on Red Hat OpenShift Dedicated on Google Cloud. Mike […]

Traditional phishing attacks often rely on malicious links or obvious redirection techniques, which are typically flagged and blocked by modern security systems. However, attackers are now leveraging Bubble’s no-code environment to generate intermediary web applications, which are hosted on Bubble’s legitimate infrastructure and trusted domains such as *.bubble.io, thereby improving their credibility and helping them […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is tightening its grip on virtual asset activity by commencing an Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Financing of Terrorism, and Counter-Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) supervision pilot, involving a select group of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is tightening the screws on cybersecurity, and this time, it wants the industry to grade itself first.

Lenovo announced a global partnership with David Beckham, bringing together one of the world’s most recognized cultural figures and one of the world’s leading technology companies. The collaboration builds on Lenovo’s expanding role in global football, including its position as the Official Technology Partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™.  This first-of-its-kind Lenovo partnership will see David Beckham […]

Ozow has appointed Tendi Nyathi as Chief Risk and Governance Officer (CRGO), effective 1 April 2026, in a move that underscores the growing strategic importance of governance, risk, and regulatory alignment in the evolving payments landscape. The newly created role reflects a broader industry shift as fintechs face increasing regulatory complexity, heightened fraud risks, and […]

In today's edition: Uber to invest $293 million in SA || GTCO exits trillion-naira club || SA betting firms want banks to block foreign payments || Advertising rules for Kenyan crypto firms

A Kenyan startup is building an AI model for local dialects, but questions remain around data, performance, and whether it can scale before global rivals move in.

Milsat Technologies, a Nigerian data infrastructure company built a mapping tool capable of digitally mapping the entire country in just nine months.

The National Treasury is also proposing fees on transactions and token offerings. Virtual asset companies would not only need permission to promote their services, but would also pay each time users trade or invest. Together, these measures would increase compliance requirements and operating costs for crypto businesses in the country.

Novastar Ventures has closed its third fund, raising $147 million for its Africa People and Planet Fund III (NVIII), seeing backing from international DFIs and Japanese institutions.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a €7.5 million investment in the Breega Africa Seed I Fund, signaling a strategic push to strengthen Africa’s early-stage startup ecosystem and unlock innovation-led growth across the continent. The commitment includes €5 million in direct equity from AfDB and an additional €2.5 million junior tranche provided on […] The post AfDB Backs Breega Africa Seed Fund with €7.5M to Boost Early-Stage Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Ghana’s Ci-Gaba Fund of Funds has reached a GHS 383 million (USD 35 million) first close, positioning itself as West Africa’s first domestically domiciled private fund of funds. Managed by Savannah Impact Advisory and targeting GHS 1 billion (USD 91 million), the fund will channel local institutional capital into private equity, venture capital, and private […] The post Ghana’s Ci-Gaba Fund Hits $35M First Close, Targets $91M for West Africa SME Investments appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The Bank of Namibia has set June 2026 for the rollout of its national instant payment system, a platform designed to enable real-time digital transfers and expand access to financial services across the country, according to local media reports. The project, which was launched in 2024, forms part of the central bank’s broader strategy to […]

When the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) launched in January 2022, it aimed to address one of Africa’s most persistent trade barriers: the high cost and complexity of cross-border payments

Kenyan workers report higher incomes but rely on loans, side hustles and informal finance to manage rising financial pressure.

Digital marketplaces are emerging in Francophone Africa. They are still developing, have both promise and challenges, and while early hype has cooled, the long-term opportunity is still significant.

Nigerians consumed a total of 1.26 million terabytes of Internet data in February 2026, averaging about 45,000 terabytes per day

Savanna Fibre, a Kenyan ISP, is attempting to upend Kenya’s internet sector by offering high-speed data at a fraction of the cost of established rivals.

When TechCabal first spoke with Tamunotonye, the 16-year-old United Tertiary Matriculation Examination candidate from Borokiri in Bonny Island, Rivers State, southern Nigeria, his fear had a shape. It was not the exam itself; it was the machine. He had never used a laptop.  The UTME, Nigeria’s gateway into universities and other tertiary institutions, has been […]

In today's edition: DTB Kenya has finally left Burundi || Starlink breaks silence on Namibia rejection || Standard Bank processes $9.5 trillion in 2025 || CAK locks horns with media companies

March 2026 Tech Roundup: What Mattered Most March 2026 did not ease in gently. Within the first two weeks alone, Nvidia was redefining the AI… TechCity

BFA Asset Management manages $600 million, invests in Ango lan startups but says Angola's biggest investment opportunity is hiding behind terrible data.

Niger State, in Nigeria’s northcentral region, has introduced a major shift in its tech governance structure, replacing its Ministry of Communications Technology and Digital Economy with a new agency

Egypt has taken another step in extending its technology ecosystem beyond the capital, as the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) concluded the Aswan Bootcamp Series program in partnership with Plug and Play, supporting 61 startups across Upper Egypt. Several of the participating companies have collectively secured investments estimated at EGP 200 million, a signal of growing […] The post ITIDA, Plug and Play Wrap Aswan Bootcamp as Upper Egypt Startups Secure EGP 200M appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Wajih Othmani built ACCP in 30 days with zero budget — now targeting 400 million underserved Arabic speakers FasterCapital has added Tunis-based Causal Quantality to its EquityPilot program, backing founder Wajih Othmani as he scales ACCP (Agentic Causal Control Platform) — an Arabic-native AI tool that moves beyond correlation to deliver actual causal diagnosis. The […] The post Tunisian Solo Founder Lands FasterCapital Backing for Arabic-First Causal AI Platform appeared first on Tech In Africa.