Applying for an online loan is often a simple process, but good preparation can make the experience even smoother. Many people focus only on completing an application quickly, while forgetting that a few practical habits can save time, reduce unnecessary stress, and help avoid common mistakes. Building these habits does not require special financial knowledge. […]

Ethio Telecom and Chinese network equipment vendor ZTE are advancing a large-scale network modernisation programme as Ethio telecom seeks to expand high-speed mobile connectivity and accelerate the digitisation of Ethiopia’s economy. Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamru met a ZTE delegation led by Executive Vice President and COO Xie Junshi to review implementation of a network […]

Deloitte Africa and Refuel have announced a strategic alliance that assists businesses to successfully claim their diesel rebates from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) diesel refund system. The collaboration combines Refuel’s fuel-tracking technology with Deloitte Africa’s tax and advisory experience. It provides a practical ‘tech plus tax’ bridge for companies in the mining, agriculture, […]

Pokémon GO location spoofing tools are constantly evolving due to frequent app updates and improved security measures. Many previously popular spoofers no longer work or now offer limited features in 2026. This guide tests and compares the best free Pokémon GO spoofers still available for iOS and Android, helping you discover reliable options to change […]

African investment firm Silverbacks Holdings says its cumulative investment in mobility company Moove has surpassed $37 million following its participation in the startup’s latest funding round. Based on Moove’s new valuation, Silverbacks says its holding is now worth more than $62 million. Moove raised $250 million in Series C funding at a $2.1 billion valuation […] The post Silverbacks’ Investment in Moove Tops $37 Million as Mobility Startup Hits $2.1 Billion Valuation appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Buying a second-hand iPhone can be a great way to save money, but sometimes you may encounter an unexpected problem — the device is locked with Activation Lock. Activation Lock is a security feature from Apple designed to protect iPhone users if their device is lost or stolen. However, if the previous owner forgot to […]

SeerBit, a leading pan-African payments company, today announced its integration with PayPal, enabling merchants across its supported markets to accept payments directly from PayPal users at checkout. Through this integration, customers shopping on SeerBit-powered platforms can now choose PayPal alongside cards, bank transfers, and mobile money, while allowing merchants to manage all transactions in one […]

For years, organisations have invested heavily in protecting themselves against cyberattacks and online misinformation. They are now confronting a different challenge. The question is no longer simply whether false information will circulate, but whether audiences can distinguish authentic corporate communications from increasingly sophisticated fabrications. A chief executive appears to endorse an investment platform. A central […]

Absa has deployed an artificial intelligence and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) solution within its Debt Review operations, cutting document-processing times and reducing the amount of manual work required from employees. Since the system went live in late June, the bank says document indexing efficiency has improved by 41%, with new documents and emails now processed […]

Global Business Leaders, HR Visionaries, Policymakers, and Technology Experts to Convene for Africa’s Premier Human Capital Conference Africa’s growing influence in shaping the future of work will be on full display as the 3rd Annual Global Conference on Human Resources in Africa (GCHRA26) welcomes some of the world’s leading voices in human capital strategy, organizational […]

Every ₦100M Business Was Once a ₦10M Business. So What Changed? STRETCH Solutions Lab: The Scale Room Bootcamp The answer isn’t harder work. It’s what happened underneath, the money… TechCity

Moment, a pan-African fintech, today announced the close of its $22 million (around R364 million) Series A funding round, led by AlphaCode Venture Partners, with continued investment from General Catalyst, MultiChoice, and fresh investment from Canal+. Since inception, Moment has raised $55 million (more than R900 million) to develop one of the continent’s most advanced […]

For many years, digital banking was defined by one question: does your bank have an app? Today, that question has largely been answered. Every major South African bank offers a capable mobile banking platform, digital payments, self-service functionality and online onboarding. Digital access has become an expectation rather than a differentiator. What increasingly separates market […]

Gabon’s Ministry of Digital Economy, Digitalisation and Innovation has delayed the closing event of KIMBA Connect’s debut edition, after participating startups raised concerns about how the programme was run. In a statement, the ministry acknowledged the pushback from startups and thanked everyone who took part for their engagement with the initiative, which it has positioned […] The post Gabon Pushes Back KIMBA Connect Grand Finale After Startups Flag Organisational Gaps appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Google takes user security very seriously. To protect Android devices from unauthorized access, Google introduced a security feature called Factory Reset Protection (FRP). When an Android device performs a factory reset, the system may require users to complete Google account verification before they can access the device again. This means users need to sign in […]

For much of the past decade, industrial companies have been dutifully collecting data – almost as if it were a badge of honour. More data leads to better decisions – or so the thinking went. The scale is staggering: nearly 40 billion connected IoT devices are expected by 2030, alongside a global industrial IoT market […]

Absa Bank, one of Africa’s largest financial institutions, understands that each credit decision represents someone’s next chapter. Amid rising customer expectations and regulatory demands, the bank teamed with SAS, a global leader in data and AI, to modernise its credit risk management infrastructure. The result: faster, more transparent and reliable lending and better outcomes for […]

As Africa’s young and digitally connected population comes of age, the payments industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the rise of digitally savvy consumers who increasingly expect interactions to be fast, seamless and mobile-first. In South Africa alone, a 2025 Statista survey found that 77% of survey respondents used their mobile phones to […]

A South African can earn a regular income, pay rent, support a household, manage money on a smartphone, and repay previous loans, yet still be difficult for a lender to assess. A conventional credit record may capture only part of that person’s financial life. Limited visibility can easily be mistaken for excessive risk. This gap […]

Yellow Card, a leading global stablecoin infrastructure provider, today announced the successful closing of a $40 million strategic funding round, with investment from SC Ventures by Standard Chartered, Sony Innovation Fund, Polychain Capital, Blockchain Capital, and additional strategic investors. The funding will scale Global USD Accounts, Yellow Card’s end-to-end dollar account for businesses, and expand […]

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 […]

Moment, a payments infrastructure company serving enterprise merchants across Africa, has closed a $22 million Series A round to scale its collections and billing platform. AlphaCode Venture Partners led the round, joined by returning backers General Catalyst and MultiChoice, plus a first-time check from French media group Canal+. The raise pushes Moment’s total funding to […] The post Cape Town Payments Startup Moment Lands $22 Million Series A With Canal+ Joining the Cap Table appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Global consumer electronics brand TCL has opened the doors to its first TCL Experience Store in South Africa, bringing the brand’s latest innovations under one roof at Cedar Square in Fourways, Johannesburg. The new store marks a significant step in TCL’s growth strategy for the South African market and is designed to change the way […]

Clea, the stablecoin-powered cross-border payments platform helping African businesses trade globally, has launched Vendor Payments, a new capability that enables businesses to simplify payments to international suppliers, auction platforms and shipping companies directly through the platform. Clea surpassed $20 million in transaction volume within six months of emerging from stealth in December 2025, reflecting growing […]

How can young people build a career in a world that keeps changing the rules? It’s a fair question, and one that’s being asked by matriculants and students across the country. It’s also the right question: not what should I study, but how do I find a way of studying that ensures I am keeping […]

Best Video Calling App in 2026: The Top Apps Compared for Work, School, and Family Video calling has become as common as sending a text message. Whether you’re attending online classes, working remotely,… TechCity

Kwara AI Summit 2025 Concludes Successfully, Establishing Kwara as a Rising Hub for Artificial Intelligence in Africa The inaugural Kwara AI Summit 2025 concluded successfully after two impactful days of innovation, collaboration, and forward-looking conversations,… TechCity

Lagos-born mobility company Moove has crossed into unicorn territory, closing a $250 million Series C round that values the company at $2.1 billion. It is the largest single funding round raised by an African startup so far in 2026. Mubadala Investment Company led the round, with Woven Capital (Toyota’s growth fund) and Ion Pacific co-leading. […] The post Moove Becomes Africa’s Newest Unicorn After $250M Series C appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Key points Main Story The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has said its technical assistance programme is strengthening Nigeria’s international image by deploying skilled professionals to support development and deepen diplomatic relations across Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific. The Director-General of NTAC, Dr Yusuf-Buba Yakub, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja during a one-day […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.