As digital transformation accelerates across Africa, trust has emerged as one of the most critical and fragile assets in the digital economy. From data privacy and cybersecurity to AI adoption and platform reliability, organisations are being judged not only on innovation but also on how responsibly they operate in an increasingly connected world. Recently, the […]

MoneyHash and Spare, a regional open banking infrastructure provider operating in alignment with regulatory frameworks across the GCC, announced a new partnership to enable merchants to offer Pay By Bank solutions in the UAE. As businesses across the region explore new ways to optimize payment costs, customer choice, and operational efficiencies, open banking is emerging […]

Joint Statement between United Arab Emirates, African Union Commission A high-level meeting has been held in Addis Ababa between Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC),… TechCity

Nigeria wants a cut of crypto profits. Its new tax laws reveal the mechanism that could finally make crypto money traceable: the Tax Identification Number (TIN) and National Identification Number (NIN).

The inquiry presents a chance for Parliament to scrutinise a deal that will permanently shift control of Kenya’s most valuable company and could influence the ongoing privatisation of state firms.

Regional electricity integration could be a game-changer for Africa, helping countries address persistent electricity challenges and attract investment in energy infrastructure, according to the African Energy Chamber’s State of African Energy 2026 Outlook. By developing larger, interconnected markets, nations can create alternative offtake solutions, reduce project risks and enable economies of scale. 5 regional power pools […]

Google has rolled out a major update to its Gemini AI platform: the ability to access and leverage your search history. This feature, introduced under the “Personalization (experimental)” setting in Gemini Apps, allows the AI to tailor responses based on your past queries, browsing patterns, and digital habits. This means Gemini can now deliver context‑aware […]

While Africa is home to over 2,000 languages, they are almost absent from the global digital landscape; none of the top 34 languages used globally on the internet are African. This imbalance risks not only excluding more than one billion speakers from emerging technologies but also perpetuating harmful biases and inaccuracies that can undermine equitable […]

In today's edition: Morocco is Africa's largest auto manufacturer || 30 seconds to refund failed telecom top-ups || South Africa's NRC hit by cyberattack

Sora Technology Raises $2.5M to Scale Drone-AI Solutions in Africa In the global fight against malaria, the most effective weapon might not be a vaccine or a net—it… TechCity

Unexpected Instagram Password Reset Email? Here’s What You Need to Know If you woke up to an unexpected email from Instagram asking you to reset your password this week,… TechCity

Google Is Adding an ‘AI Inbox’ to Gmail  If your morning routine usually involves wading through a “murky bog” of unread newsletters, expired bank statements, and… TechCity

You ever open a photo and feel that tiny heartbreak? The moment is perfect—great product shot, cute portrait, killer travel scene—but the file just isn’t there. It’s a bit soft. A bit noisy. A bit “why does this look cheaper than I remember?” The good news is you don’t need a complicated editing stack to […]

Generative AI reshapes African banking with multilingual chatbots, inclusive credit scoring, real-time fraud detection and simplified digital onboarding. The post Generative AI in African Banking: Enhancing Customer Experience appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Augmented teams — humans paired with AI — help African startups close talent gaps, cut costs, and scale with localized, low‑cost AI tools. The post Zoho Insights: Why “Augmented Teams” Are Africa’s AI Future appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Meet the Keychron Nape Pro If you’ve ever felt the mid-day “wrist fatigue” that comes from constantly reaching back and forth between your… TechCity

Ranked overview of Africa's top 10 AI-ready countries with adoption rates, infrastructure, skills, policies and challenges to wider AI uptake. The post Microsoft AI Report: Top 10 African Countries for AI Readiness appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Flowmono is still evolving. But the principle remains unchanged: Work should flow, not get stuck.

Mauritius, often described as a “melting pot” moulded by centuries of migration and colonial exchange, is positioning itself as a hotbed for global wealth and millionaires seeking comfort, safety, and business predictability and stability. The Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) cited the country as an attractive place to live, work, and plan due to its thriving financial services sector, solid tech infrastructure, competitive tax regime, and strong safety and security, compared to neighbouring countries.

South Africa leads AI adoption in Africa in 2025 while Kenya, Nigeria, Morocco, Rwanda and Egypt scale AI across healthcare, finance, agriculture and policy. The post AI Adoption in Africa 2025: South Africa Leads, Others Catch Up appeared first on Tech In Africa.

African startups are exiting through local buyers as IPOs stall, capital tightens, and founders choose smaller, market-savvy trade sales routes.

Fraudsters are offering downloads of the new episodes or posing as if they can provide free streaming access, tricking users into visiting websites that can harvest personal information, financial details, and login credentials. This may result in identity theft and unauthorised charges These scams typically begin with enticing offers for free or early access to […]

Recent global research has shown a significant shift in AI usage during the holiday season. Far from being just a reliable shopping or planning assistant, artificial intelligence has emerged as a multifaceted digital companion capable of delivering emotional support—a phenomenon particularly pronounced among the Gen Z and millennial groups. Kaspersky experts caution that relying too heavily […]

Despite economic headwinds, South Africa’s commercial real estate sector showed a slight rental collection improvement in the first half of 2025. According to TPN Credit Bureau’s latest Commercial Rental Monitor for the first half of 2025.  The sector has been proactively adapting its business models and asset usage, which has contributed to measurable improvements in […]

A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and exposing major gaps in corporate defenses. Despite growing awareness of the risks, the pace of cyber defense adoption is failing to keep up with the speed and sophistication of AI-driven attacks. The report, AI Is Raising the […]

AfDB finds AI could add $1 trillion to Africa's GDP by 2035, create 35–40M digital jobs and boost tax revenue, but success needs data, skills and infrastructure. The post AfDB Report: AI Could Add $1 Trillion to Africa’s GDP by 2035 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Startups On Our Radar spotlights African startups solving African challenges with innovation. This week, we explore five African startups in the e-commerce, data management, legal, and artificial intelligence sectors and why they should be on your watchlist.

5G is expanding across Africa—54 million connections by 2025—driven by FWA, policy shifts, and solar energy solutions amid spectrum and infrastructure challenges. The post 5G Rollout in Africa: Key Trends Shaping Connectivity in 2025 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Flutterwave Inc. has said its acquisition of open-banking startup Mono Technologies Nigeria Ltd. is a strategic move to boost profitability, strengthen core infrastructure and position the company for a potential initial public offering (IPO). The disclosure was made by Flutterwave’s Chief Executive Officer, Olugbenga Agboola, following the purchase of Mono, a fintech firm the payments […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT feature in the United States that can analyze people’s medical records to provide better answers, but campaigners warn it raises privacy concerns. OpenAI said conversations in ChatGPT Health would be stored separately from other chats and would not be used to encourage people to share their medical records, along […]

2026 is here, with the start of the new year offering an ideal opportunity to take stock of your life and make changes. If you’re looking to take your career to the next level, January is a great time to start planning your job search. It gives you a few weeks to get ready for […]

In a digital financial era shaped by speed, trust, and global access, many traders still struggle with high costs, hidden fees, and inconsistent trade execution. IUX, founded in 2016 by a team of experienced traders, is tackling these long-standing challenges head-on, and rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic brokers. Solving the Biggest […]

If you think just about every assumption about work has already been upended, get ready for even faster change in 2026. The key driver? Agentic AI. Because while we’ve already seen big paradigm shifts in where we work, how we do it, and with whom, the biggest transformation is upon us. That’s the consensus of […]

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In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Jessica Tee Orika-Owunna || South Africa opens payment system to non-banks || More Nigerians registered for BVN in 2025 || Who secured the bag? 💰

The framework is the product of several months of engagement between the two regulators and key industry stakeholders.