Brownfield industrial sites have for decades relied on hardware‑centric automation architectures built for stability rather than adaptability. While these systems have served industry well, the pressures facing operators today, including ageing infrastructure, rising performance expectations and accelerating digital transformation, are exposing their limitations. Modernisation is no longer a question of if, but how to evolve […]

outh Africa has around 3 million micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, which collectively employ 13.4 million people. Many still lack affordable, secure and easy-to-manage digital tools. They need the same core capabilities as larger companies, without complex licensing, large IT teams or enterprise-level budgets. To give SMEs access to these capabilities, Telkom Business has partnered […]

African-founded mobility company and Endeavor entrepreneur Moove has become the continent’s latest unicorn (valued above $1 billion).  This follows a $250 million Series C investment, valuing the company at $2.1 billion. Founded in Nigeria in 2020, Moove provides vehicle financing and financial services to mobility entrepreneurs. Its latest raise represents a significant increase from its […]

Key Points Main Story Airtel Africa shares have gained 177.53% year-to-date on the Nigerian Exchange, as analysts diverge on the stock’s valuation ahead of the planned Airtel Money IPO, The telecoms company closed at N6,300 per share on Friday, its latest 52-week high, giving Airtel Africa a market capitalisation of N23.676 trillion based on 3.758 […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Check Point Research, the threat intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., today released its Global Threat Intelligence insights for July 2026, revealing that organisations worldwide experienced an average of 2,336 cyber attacks per week, representing a 3% increase month on month and a 16% increase year on year. African organisations recorded 3,237 attacks […]

For years, storage was viewed as a back-office technology decision. Organisations bought additional capacity when they needed more space, upgraded ageing infrastructure every few years and largely left storage discussions to IT departments. Today, that thinking no longer holds. Artificial intelligence, cyber resilience and the rapid growth of enterprise data have fundamentally changed the role […]

Mozambique has spent a decade being defined by one story. It may be time to pay attention to another. The first is well known. The discovery of vast offshore gas reserves in the Rovuma Basin attracted TotalEnergies, Eni and significant long-term capital, positioning Mozambique as one of Africa’s most consequential energy stories. That trajectory was […]

The Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD), through the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA), has partnered with entrepreneurship platform Cascador to support early-stage Nigerian founders with business training, mentorship and access to non-dilutive funding. The partnership will launch the NiYA × Cascador Founders Program, a pilot initiative targeting 20 young Nigerian entrepreneurs, including founders who may […]

If connectivity is now only a fraction of a viable ISP’s revenue, where does the business go from here, and what should companies be changing to ensure they remain relevant to South Africans? asks Jacques du Toit, Chief Executive Officer, Vox. Over the past few years, mobile and fixed connectivity have delivered low to moderate […]

Seeing the “iPhone Locked to Owner” message means the device is currently protected by Apple’s Activation Lock. This security feature triggers when a device is reset without first signing out of the associated Apple ID. Here are six proven methods to bypass the Activation Lock and regain access, even without the previous owner. Why Does […]

The Hidden Price of Free: How a Global Industry Extracts Value from the People Who Can Least Afford It A former loan app employee named Clara watched borrowers get harassed and threatened. She quit her job over… TechCity

South Africa has quietly become one of the more interesting entries on the map for international betting operators. Over the past few years, brands that built their names in Europe and elsewhere have looked south, drawn by a market that combines strong sports culture, rising smartphone use and a licensing system that gives them a […]

Phone Privacy Settings: 12 Settings You Should Turn On in 2026 Your smartphone probably knows more about you than you realise. It can store your photos, contacts, conversations, location… TechCity

On International Youth Day, MTN is advancing its commitment to digital and economic inclusion with the launch of an AI-enabled Job Board feature on the MTN Skills Academy, giving learners access to job opportunities, high-demand courses and skills guidance on one platform. The integration of learning, job discovery and application tracking distinguishes the feature from […]

Key points Main Story Anthropic has begun embedding invisible, machine-readable watermarks into text generated by its Claude artificial intelligence models, introducing a hidden signal that can travel with AI-written content even after it is copied and may survive some forms of editing. The company disclosed the development on Monday, saying the marking system forms part […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

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 […]