Weego, a Moroccan-Senegalese mobility startup has raised $1.1 million to strengthen its transport solutions and prepare for regional growth into Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

Pick n Pay Clothing is available to millions more customers nationwide following its launch on the Pick n Pay asap! app, making affordable, quality clothing easier to access through a platform customers already use every day for their daily grocery needs. This is another step in Pick n Pay asap’s evolution from an on-demand grocery […]

African payment solution provider Peach Payments has partnered with Yoyo to add automatic cashback loyalty rewards to its Digit Pro POS device. Yoyo’s bank card-linked loyalty product launched in Platō Coffee shops in 2025 and was readily adopted by customers. Shoppers favored their bank card as a loyalty identifier to minimize friction at checkout. Customers […]

South Africa has invested for years in classroom technology. Tablets, projectors, interactive whiteboards, digital learning platforms,  the hardware and the software have arrived. And yet, the results are consistent and discouraging. The tools get deployed, usage spikes for a few weeks, and then the numbers fall off a cliff. Teachers return to what they know. […]

MTN’s interim dividend of ₦5 amounts to ₦104.98 billion ($76.18 million), and its final dividend of ₦15 amounts to ₦314.93 billion ($228.54 million). 

The Cassava Autonomous Network, powered by NVIDIA, is a self monitoring infrastructure designed to improve network performance across Africa.

 PawaPay, a pan-African payments aggregator, has partnered with Deriv to support mobile money deposits across multiple African markets, with plans to expand further. The partnership, launched in 2025, currently supports mobile money deposits across eight African countries, with connectivity to major mobile money operators.  Deriv selected PawaPay to support its African expansion strategy in order to deliver […]

Francophone Africa is rethinking how capital works. Blended finance, local funds, and industrial policy are coming together to build a new SME ecosystem.

Mansa, a global streaming platform, has introduced a new feature that will allow Nigerian viewers watch drama series vertically.

The gap between Sixty60's growth rate and the broader business shows where Shoprite is finding incremental demand in a tough consumer environment. 

Your smartphone has become the quickest and easiest way to get everyday payments done. From tapping and paying at the till to buying prepaid electricity and managing your loyalty cards, your Android device can take care of just about every aspect of day-to-day transacting for you. TCL looks at how your Android smartphone can replace […]

Euphoria Telecom has promoted Reshma Lutchman to Head of Sales. Lutchman will lead both direct and channel sales, playing a key role in Euphoria’s next phase of growth. Lutchman joined the company in late 2024 as its sales manager. “Over the past year, Lutchman has brought structure, energy, and strong leadership to the sales function. […]

Rank, an integrated financial services and Proprietary Investment Holding firm, has appointed Lucky Djebah as Executive Director, Investment, its bid to broaden its service offerings into wealth management and investment banking with Rank Capital. Effective immediately, Djebah will lead Rank Capital’s expansion into wealth management and investment banking. His remit includes managing portfolios across equities […]

Best Budget Smartphones 2024: Top Picks Under $300 Worldwide This guide highlights the best budget smartphones of 2024 across three price tiers, explains how to choose a value device, and lists regional picks and practical buying tips. It helps readers from global markets compare battery life, software support, and camera performance to find the ideal affordable phone. TechCity

In today's edition: AfDB commits $7.6M to Francophone African startups II TymeBank to leave Pick n Pay stores in SA II Vodafone and Amazon Leo partner II MTN Ghana posts 56% profit jump

How to Transfer WhatsApp Without Losing Messages You just got a shiny new phone. You’re excited, setting things up, and then it hits you. Your… TechCity

Table of contents iPhone 17e iPad Air M4 Everything else announced Apple kicked off the first week of March 2026 with a major hardware push, a shiftfrom centralised keynote events toward a multi-day rollout of product announcements. This “Big Week” started on Monday, March 2, 2026, through coordinated press releases and product videos on the […]

Chowdeck,an on-demand delivery platform, has partnered with MyCoverGenius to provide personal accident insurance for riders on its platform, according to company statements. The agreement commenced in November 2024 and provides automatic enrollment in a personal accident insurance plan for active Chowdeck riders. The coverage includes accidental medical expenses, temporary disability, and other protections. Chowdeck operates […] The post Delivery Platform Chowdeck Partners with MyCoverGenius to Provide Rider Insurance appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Breadfast, The leading Egyptian platform in e-commerce, announced the launch of a comprehensive internal safety program for its delivery riders nationwide as part of a multi-phase plan. This strategic step reflects the company’s commitment to protecting riders’ health and safety while strengthening occupational safety standards within the rapid delivery sector. The program includes an integrated […] The post Breadfast Launches a Comprehensive Delivery Riders Safety Program in Egypt appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Uche Divine, a 26-year-old Manchester-based product designer who works in London, began investing in Nigerian startups one year after relocating.

On Friday, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) approved Safaricom’s long-awaited request to hide phone numbers of users whenever they make payments. 

The GSMA, a global organisation representing the interests of the mobile ecosystem, has secured commitments from 18 smartphone manufacturers to support the rollout of a $40 4G smartphone

In the first fourth months of its launch, Mark Essien's TripDesk generated over $2.3 million in revenue with 30 clients. Here's how he did it.

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As the defence-tech startup shifts from building products to executing military partnerships, Chife’s role is expected to focus on managing relationships with the armed forces and guiding strategy at the board level. The DICON agreement integrates Terra into Nigeria’s formal defence manufacturing structure and raises the stakes for coordination with military leadership.

Chowdeck riders will now be covered under insurance provided by MyCoverGenius to protect against accidents and temporary disability.

Clifford Kinyua is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Saracen Media Group, a pan–East African marketing and brand growth organization serving leading regional and international brands. He is a transformation-focused executive working at the intersection of strategy, governance, and execution in dynamic and volatile markets. Clifford has led enterprise-wide change across multi-market organisations, collaborating with […]

Infovista, the network and customer experience intelligence company, unveiled VistaOne™, its open, AI-enabled platform that brings together network intelligence and customer experience intelligence. The platform is designed to help communication service providers and enterprises address common operational challenges by providing contextual, intent-driven insights across both domains. Organizations operating networks and managing customer journeys face similar […]

Twenty-three Nigerian states have approved ₦132.45 billion ($97.15 million) to fund their technology ministries and digital ambitions in 2026, according to budget documents sourced from Budgit's Open States.

Latest Fintech Trends in Africa: 2026 Growth & Risks Explained This article maps the latest fintech trends in Africa for 2026, covering payments, embedded finance, AI-driven credit, BNPL, regulatory shifts, and what founders, SMEs, and investors need to do to win in the market. TechCity

In today's edition: Nigeria's Zap Africa lays off employees || 35% of MTN Nigeria employees earn $1,800 || SARS is coming for foreign offshore accounts || Liquid Intelligent Technologies raises $605 million

Table of contents Xiaomi 17 Series Everything else announced Pricing On Saturday, February 28, Xiaomi held its biggest international hardware showcase yet in Barcelona, Spain. The event took place just days before Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026. It served as the global stage for the Xiaomi 17 series, alongside a major expansion of Xiaomi’s “Human […]

House of Faith Launches FaithStream, Africa’s First Premium Faith-Based Streaming Platform, Now Available Globally Mobile app debuts on iOS and Android with over 1,700 hours of programming as House of Faith marks… TechCity

Infinix NOTE 60 SERIES Brings Innovation with Interactive Design and Snapdragon Processor Designed as the next milestone in Infinix’s flagship journey, the NOTE 60 SERIES elevates the brand’s signature NOTE… TechCity

Industry leaders dissected the psychological and financial toll of regulatory uncertainty.

Zimbabwe’s 2026 tech rules impose 15% digital taxes, stricter licenses and data rules for crypto, mobile money and startups, driving up compliance costs. The post Zimbabwe’s New Tech Regulations: What Changes for Crypto, Mobile Money, and Startups in 2026 appeared first on Tech In Africa.