South Africa’s online gambling sector is growing fast — and so is the fraud attached to it. New data from identity verification firm Sumsub shows iGaming fraud in South Africa more than tripled during the second half of 2025, part of a broader trend that has made Africa the world’s highest-fraud region for online gaming, […]

Pepkor Holdings has announced the combination of its wholly owned fintech subsidiary, Flash, with Shop2Shop to create one of South Africa’s largest merchant commerce and fintech platforms, with annual transaction throughput exceeding R200 billion. Following the transaction, Pepkor will hold a controlling 57.1% stake in the combined business, FintechCo. The deal implies a total equity […]

As internet usage continues to grow in Nigeria, so does the demand for reliable data bundles. More people now rely on mobile data for communication, entertainment, learning, and work. Gone are the days when buying data meant visiting a physical store or struggling with USSD codes. Today, Nigerians can purchase data bundles in seconds using […]

Redtech, the Heirs Holdings-backed technology company, has been named in the payments category of the World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 ranking by CNBC and Statista. The company is among the only 11 African companies recognised in this year’s edition. Developed by CNBC and Statista, the annual ranking identifies 500 leading fintech companies from a pool […]

Omnisient, the South African-founded fintech helping banks apply AI to anonymised and protected consumer data for credit scoring and precision marketing, has been named one of CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026. The recognition places Omnisient among a small group of African fintech companies featured in CNBC’s global list. Of the companies selected from across […]

South Africa has launched its first bank-based mobile unit for Smart ID renewals, as Absa and the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) deepen their partnership to improve access to identity services. Unveiled at Absa’s Tembisa branch, the mobile unit will initially operate across Gauteng, taking selected Home Affairs services to remote, peri-urban and underserved communities. […]

As part of its mission to democratize access to consumer credit, expand economic opportunity and empower millions of Nigerians to improve their quality of life through responsible borrowing, the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, today launched the C.L.I.C.K.D. Programme (Credit for Laptops, Internet, Connectivity and […]

How to Use Your Phone Less in 2026 Without Feeling Like You’re Missing Out For many people, picking up a phone has become almost automatic. You unlock it to check the time,… TechCity

By Boluwatife Oshadiya| July 21, 2026 Key Points Main Story MTN Nigeria has opened applications for Season 2 of its Next Afrobeats Star (NAS) music reality competition, expanding its prize package and talent development opportunities as it seeks to discover Nigeria’s next breakout Afrobeats artist. The telecommunications company announced that this year’s winner will receive […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Keypoints Main Story Healthcare consulting firm Salient Advisory has called for accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve health supply chains across Africa, saying early deployments are already demonstrating measurable gains in procurement efficiency, inventory management and supply chain planning. The recommendation is contained in the firm’s newly released report, “AI Applications in African […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

A growing portion of the digital content we consume on a daily basis is AI-generated. From articles and code, to customer interactions and even images and video, it’s getting harder to identify what is created by humans and what isn’t. Much of the content is useful and high quality, but some of it is highly […]

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UN ECA) has launched a regional initiative to strengthen women’s participation in the digital economy across Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Namibia, and the Republic of Congo. The project, titled Fostering Digital Entrepreneurship among Women in Africa, aims to address structural barriers that continue to limit women’s access to digital […]

BYD Auto South Africa has strengthened its SHARK 6 line-up with the introduction of the new BYD SHARK 6 Performance, a more powerful flagship derivative that combines 350 kW of hybrid performance, a 3,500 kg towing capacity and enhanced technology in one of South Africa’s most advanced bakkies. Joining the existing SHARK 6 Premium, the […]

 Busha Business, the B2B infrastructure arm of Busha, has collaborated with Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry and the issuer of USD₮, to expand access to licensed stablecoin infrastructure for African businesses. The collaboration enables businesses to access globally connected stablecoin liquidity for faster cross-border payments, more efficient treasury management, and quicker […] The post Busha Business Partners with Tether to Expand Stablecoin Infrastructure for African Businesses appeared first on Tech In Africa.

How to Use AI to Learn Faster in 2026: A Practical Beginner’s Guide Artificial intelligence has become one of the most powerful learning tools available today. Whether you’re studying for an… TechCity

Moroccan super app ORA Technologies has raised an additional $2 million from local investors, extending its Series A round to a total of $10 million as it scales its food delivery and digital payments operations. What makes the round notable isn’t just the size — it’s the cap table. ORA says the entire $10 million […] The post Morocco’s ORA Technologies Extends Series A to $10M in Fully Local Round appeared first on Tech In Africa.

American cloud platform Vercel has acquired Stakpak, an Egyptian-founded startup building open-source autonomous DevOps agents — its second purchase of an African company in the space of a month, and its second exit for P1 Ventures’ portfolio. The deal follows Vercel’s acquisition of Better Auth, founded by Ethiopian developer Bereket Engida, which was confirmed just […] The post Vercel Snaps Up Egyptian-Founded Stakpak in Second African Acquisition This Month appeared first on Tech In Africa.

How Emoji Are Made: Who Designs Them and Who Decides What Gets Added? Every day, billions of emoji are sent through text messages, emails, social media posts, and group chats. Whether… TechCity

Key points Main story The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a review of its Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Business Rules as part of efforts to strengthen competition and improve access to telecommunications services across Nigeria. The review was announced on Thursday during a one-day MVNO Business Rule Stakeholders Forum organised by the commission […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

AI Writing Tools and Students in 2026: What the Research Really Says Artificial intelligence has changed how students approach schoolwork. What once required hours of brainstorming, research, outlining, and drafting… TechCity

Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, has appointed Bernard Beya as Chief Executive Officer for its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), effective 1 April 2026. Cassava Technologies operates in more than 40 markets across Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. Through Liquid Intelligent Technologies, the group has built one […]

African SaaS Leader Becomes Seamless Technologies, Unveils AI and Financial Solutions SeamlessHR, a leading African HR technology company, today announced its evolution into Seamless Technologies, a strategic transition driven… TechCity