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Beyond The Search Bar: How AI Agents Are Reshaping SA Holiday Booking
The way South Africans plan holidays is changing. Search engines gave us lists of links. AI agents give us answers, plans and bookings. Local platform FindMy is betting that the next December holiday will be planned in a conversation, not a search bar. The ten-tab problem Every South African traveller knows the ritual. It is […]
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Best Budget Tablet 2026: Top Tablets for Kids and Seniors
Best Budget Tablet 2026: Top Tablets for Kids and Seniors Buying a tablet sounds simple until you realize that a device perfect for a 7-year-old may be frustrating… TechCity
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Mastercard Launches Priceless Africa
Mastercard has expanded its global lifestyle platform, Priceless.com, to Africa, unlocking a new way for Mastercard cardholders around the world to explore the continent’s most iconic destinations. The platform brings together culturally rich journeys across nine African markets, including South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, Mauritius, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Zimbabwe, offering travellers access to Africa through a premium, curated lens.  […]
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Ajua said it acquired Kenya’s WayaWaya. WayaWaya says it never happened
Ajua said it acquired WayaWaya. Five years later, the founder says the deal never actually happened. WayaWaya is still trying to undo it.
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Nigeria E-Commerce Conference & Expo 2026 to Convene Industry Leaders, Innovators, and Policymakers to Accelerate Digital Commerce Transformation
Nigeria E-Commerce Conference & Expo 2026 to Convene Industry Leaders, Innovators, and Policymakers to Accelerate Digital Commerce Transformation Nigeria’s leading stakeholders in e-commerce, fintech, logistics, retail, technology, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship will gather at the Nigeria E-Commerce… TechCity
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What IT Leaders Are Saying About Storage that Grows with the Business
IT leaders rate Dell PowerStore on beating cloud storage costs, modern infrastructure integration and consolidating backend storage into just 2U. Key Takeaways: When IT decision-makers evaluate all-flash storage for growing organisations, cost-effective scalability and operational efficiency matter as much as performance. This is particularly true for South African IT leaders balancing growth with compliance. Three recent […]
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DecisionSpaak, Gbenga Fawehinmi foundation partner to expand AI education for Nigerian students
Key points Main story Technology innovation company DecisionSpaak Group and the Gbenga Fawehinmi Foundation have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at equipping young Nigerians with critical digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills needed to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven global economy. The collaboration was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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South Africa’s Youth Unemployment Crisis Demands an AI Skills Revolution
This Youth Month, we have reason to be optimistic – but also reason to accelerate. South Africa has one of the world’s largest youth populations, and with it, one of the greatest opportunities to build a generation of AI innovators. Unlocking that potential starts with equipping young people with the skills that match where the […]
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LIFT Expands Payment Options with Apple Pay, Google Pay & Crypto
LIFT has become the first South African airline to offer both Apple Pay and Google Pay directly on its website across both mobile and desktop, while also introducing cryptocurrency payments through Ozow, significantly expanding the ways customers can pay for flights.  In doing so, LIFT introduces one of the most comprehensive direct airline payment stacks […]
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Exabeam Launches Open-Source Praxen for AI Agent Verification
As AI agents move from assistants to operational actors inside enterprise environments, organizations face a new security challenge. Agents access systems, invoke tools, execute workflows, and make decisions with increasing autonomy. Exabeam announced Agent Behavior Verification (ABV). This new security discipline helps organizations determine whether AI agents are configured, authorized, and governed in ways that […]
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Bloomberg’s Africa List Highlights Nigerian Startups Tackling Complex Structural Challenges
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How to Teach Parents Internet Safety Without Sounding Condescending
How to Teach Parents Internet Safety Without Sounding Condescending For many families, there’s a role reversal happening online. Parents who once taught their children how to cross… TechCity
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JuiceMe Acquires Ajiraworks and Appoints Founder Catherine Ochako as Global Director, EOR to Lead African Expansion
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Nigeria and Germany Sign €365M Partnership Deal
Nigeria and Germany have formalized a €365 million development and investment partnership, covering energy infrastructure, agriculture, and private-sector development. The agreement was signed at the German Embassy in Abuja, committing €65 million in fresh financial and technical cooperation alongside a €300 million export credit guarantee framework designed to mobilize long-term investment into strategic sectors. The […] The post Nigeria and Germany Sign €365M Partnership Deal appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Africa Tech Festival 2026 returns as Africa’s defining platform for digital transformation, investment and innovation
Africa Tech Festival  the continent’s longest running and most influential technology gathering, will return to the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 16 to 19 November 2026, bringing together key stakeholders driving the next phase of Africa’s digital growth. Now in its 29th edition, Africa Tech Festival, originally launched as AfricaCom, has evolved alongside the continent’s […] The post Africa Tech Festival 2026 returns as Africa’s defining platform for digital transformation, investment and innovation appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Blockchain Captured 5.3% of Africa’s Venture Funding in 2025, Near 2x the Global Rate
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4G Capital hits US$1 Billion in Loans Disbursed to African Entrepreneurs
G Capital, the fintech powering small businesses in Africa, today announced a major milestone: more than US$1 billion in loans disbursed to entrepreneurs across Kenya and Uganda. Since 2013, 4G Capital has supported around 800,000 customers through over 7.6 million working capital loans, helping business owners access the finance and business skills they need to […] The post 4G Capital hits US$1 Billion in Loans Disbursed to African Entrepreneurs appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Tecno Pop 20 Price In Nigeria & Everything You Need to Know
In this blog post, I want to share with you, Tecno Pop 20 Price In Nigeria, Features, Specifications and Everything You Need to Know. The Tecno Pop 20 is an entry-level Android smartphone launched globally by TECNO Mobile. The smartphone is designed for students, first-time smartphone users, social media enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a […]
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”Smart Cities Are Moving Beyond Pilot Projects”
Smart cities are no longer being judged by exhibition halls, glossy renders or isolated pilot schemes in one carefully chosen district. The real test is whether everyday urban systems now work better across whole neighbourhoods, towns and regions. A connected streetlight that reports its own fault, a water meter that detects abnormal consumption, a traffic […]
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Microsoft Launches AI System to Counter Rising Cyber Threats in SA
As AI continues to accelerate cyber risk globally, a new generation of frontier AI models is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, reducing the time organisations have, to prepare for AI-powered cyberattacks. In response to this rapidly evolving threat environment, Microsoft has announced a new multi-model, AI-driven vulnerability discovery system embedded with more than 100 individual agents. Codenamed […]
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How AI Agents Are Transforming Travel Planning in South Africa
The way South Africans plan holidays is changing. Search engines gave us lists of links. AI agents give us answers, plans and bookings. Local platform FindMy Travel is betting that the next December holiday will be planned in a conversation, not a search bar. The ten-tab problem Every South African traveller knows the ritual. It […]
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What Makes UPS Power Supply Sizing Critical for Sensitive Electrical Loads
Sensitive electrical loads need stable voltage, clean power, and enough backup time to operate safely during interruptions. Equipment such as automation panels, control systems, medical devices, servers, and communication units can malfunction when power dips, surges or shuts down suddenly. Even a short disturbance can affect performance, damage components or stop critical processes. So, why […]
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Master Power Technologies Unveils Customer Experience Centre in Midrand
Master Power Technologies, a pan-African leader in turnkey data center and critical power solutions, has opened its high-tech Customer Experience Centre, which also serves as its new regional headquarters in Midrand. Founded in 1999 by electrical engineer Menno Parsons, MPT has grown from its origins as a Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) provider into a diversified […]
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How is WhatsApp Powering South Africa’s SME Economy
For many entrepreneurs, the biggest challenge is not having a great product or service. It is finding customers, building credibility, managing operations, and growing a business with limited resources. Increasingly, South African SMEs are solving these challenges using a tool they already have in their pocket: WhatsApp. What started as a messaging platform has evolved […]
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DecisionSpaak, Gbenga Fawehinmi foundation partner to advance AI, digital literacy education for Nigerian students
Key points Main story In a move aimed at preparing young Nigerians for the rapidly evolving digital economy, DecisionSpaak Group and the Gbenga Fawehinmi Foundation have entered into a strategic partnership to expand access to artificial intelligence (AI), digital literacy, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education across secondary schools. The partnership was formalised […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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Capital.com Enters South Africa under Dual FSCA Regulatory Licence
Capital.com announced dual regulatory approval from South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). The global financial group, which operates a technology-led trading platform, has been authorized as an Over-the-Counter Derivatives Provider (ODP) and Category 1 Financial Services Provider (FSP). Capital.com South Africa plans to onboard clients and provide access to contracts for difference (CFDs) across […]
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Dangote Targets Nigeria’s Power Crisis With 20,000MW Generation Plan
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How to Use Screen Time Controls on iPhone in 2026 to Build Healthier Tech Habits
How to Use Screen Time Controls on iPhone in 2026 to Build Healthier Tech Habits Summer is supposed to be a time for relaxation, travel, hobbies, and spending more time with friends and… TechCity
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Nairobi’s NIFC Deepens Partnership with ChainBLX to Build Africa’s AI Innovation Pipeline
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African VC Enters Liquidity Phase as Launch Africa Returns $2.5M to Investors
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How to Enable Developer Mode on iPhone iOS 27 Beta (2026)
Developer Mode on iPhone is an essential setting for developers, testers, and advanced users who need to install test builds, run debugging tools, or use development environments like Xcode. Starting from recent iOS versions, including iOS 27 Beta, Apple has made this feature more secure, which is why many users are unable to find it […]
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6 Side Hustle Red Flags Students Should Watch For
Over the past three months, search interest in “student side hustles” has surged more than 3.5x on TikTok alone, with related content now attracting an estimated 227,000 daily views. Experts at Hopp by Wix have outlined the key red flags students should watch for when exploring side-hustle opportunities. Consumer protection guidance from the UK Competition […]
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NEC XON named Fortinet’s Most Certified Partner of the Year
NEC XON has been named Fortinet’s Most Certified Partner of the Year, recognizing one of the most highly skilled Fortinet practices in the market. The accolade is based on 83 Fortinet certifications held by 24 engineers, spanning the full Fortinet Security Fabric portfolio. That includes skills from foundational accreditation through to expert, architect-level qualifications in […]
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How to Ensure Your Brand Shows Up in AI-Generated Search Results
For years, brand visibility meant dominating search engine rankings. That model is shifting. Many people now receive direct answers from AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity, or through AI-generated summaries embedded in search results. This new reality changes what “visibility” means in practice. It is no longer only about ranking – it is […]
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KCB Bank and Inchcape Kenya to Mechanize the Agricultural Sector
KCB Bank and Inchcape Kenya have joined forces in a strategic partnership to make agricultural mechanization more accessible and affordable for those purchasing New Holland tractors. Through the partnership, farmers will access up to 95% financing which also includes purchase of agricultural implements with repayment periods of up to sixty months. Customers also have the […]
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Temu Online Shopping in Nigeria: Legit, Affordable or Too Good to Be True?
Online shopping has become increasingly popular in Nigeria as more people look for convenient ways to purchase products from around the world. One platform that has gained massive attention in recent years is Temu Online Shopping Platform. If you have spent any time scrolling through social media recently, you have almost certainly crossed paths with […]
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