NIMC began migrating the country’s foundational identity system onto an open-source platform known as Modular Open Source Identity Platform (MOSIP) in July 2025

In today's edition: Airtel Money’s mobile money win in Kenya || Vodacom secures key approval for Safaricom deal || Kenya's interest rate lowest in three years || Ampersand opens up swap stations to other EV players

The company had initially sought to raise KES 15 billion ($116 million), but overwhelming demand pushed the subscription rate to 275.7%.

This launch comes as Nigeria’s digital economy continues to expand, contributing about ₦7 trillion to GDP in the first half of 2025 and supported by more than 39 million micro, small, and medium enterprises. Many of these businesses still face hurdles such as limited digital skills, unreliable infrastructure, and high operational costs, which have slowed the adoption of dedicated websites.

If a client abroad sends USDC, Payd receives it and instantly releases equivalent local currency to the freelancer’s bank account.

AI is not a future concept; it’s a powerful tool shaping how businesses operate today. The key to unlocking its potential lies in a thoughtful, strategic approach that moves beyond hype and focuses on tangible outcomes. By applying AI to their most impactful processes, organizations can drive meaningful improvements across the enterprise. This is particularly […]

While much of the global creative industry is contracting under the disruption of AI, WARC/IPA’s 2025 survey shows that 68% of agencies now treat AI as foundational, and hybrid AI-creative roles have grown 23% year-over-year, making them the fastest-expanding category in the sector. In a bold move, while South Africa’s advertising and production sector grapples […]

Refurbished devices have captured a significant slice of the pie, accounting for nearly 23% of global smartphone sales in 2023 with over 310 million units sold. 

Google.org has announced a $2.1 million (N3 billion) investment to support Nigeria’s artificial intelligence sector, targeting the creation of one million digital jobs and strengthening the country’s growing tech economy. The investment comes as AI is projected to contribute $15 billion to Nigeria’s economy by 2030. The funds will support the country’s National AI Strategy […] The post Google Invests $2.1 Million in Nigeria’s AI Development appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Capitec Bank has agreed to acquire South African payments fintech, Walletdoc, in a deal valued at R400 million ($23.5 million). This acquisition positions Capitec to own the essential infrastructure of online commerce, which goes beyond simply issuing cards. The bank will pay R300 million in cash upfront, with an additional R100 million in earn-outs over […] The post Capitec Acquires South African Fintech Walletdoc for $23.5 Million appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Five35 Ventures, a pan-African, female-focused, early-stage venture capital firm, has announced securing a significant anchor investment from the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund, managed by MEDA. This partnership marks a key achievement in Five35’s mission to empower women entrepreneurs across Africa. Currently, Five35 Ventures has a diverse portfolio consisting of 16 companies operating in impactful […] The post Mastercard Foundation Backs Female-Focused VC Five35 Ventures appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The Federal Government (FG) launched a N50 million Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) on Monday to encourage innovation, research excellence, and entrepreneurship across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. At the official launch in Abuja, Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, emphasized that the programme was a strategic national investment in young innovators and directly aligned with […] The post Nigeria Offers Students N50M Equity-Free Venture Funding appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Ezeebit, a stablecoin and cryptocurrency payment infrastructure company regulated by the FSCA, has just secured $2.05 million in a seed funding round to expand its payment network across Africa. Founded by 3 brothers, Daniel, David, and Jonathan Katz, the company allows merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments with instant stablecoin settlement and next-business-day local fiat payouts. […]

Starlink is a satellite-based internet service created by SpaceX. It serves as a point of technological evolution: for the first time, remote villages, farms, and communities far from network towers and fiber infrastructure have access to fast internet with low latency— for a price.  But as adoption grows, so do the major concerns: Is Starlink […]

Apple’s iPhone 17, Google’s Pixel 10, and Samsung’s S25 are all pushing boundaries in performance, AI, and camera technology. But which smartphone is the best to buy in 2025? For this article, we have analysed their specs, design, displays, battery life, and AI features.  Design and display Verdict — Winner Performance  Verdict — Winner Camera […]

Despite a decade of growth that has made the BRVM one of Africa’s fastest rising stock exchanges, startups and SMEs across francophone West Africa remain hesitant to go public. In this interview, BRVM director Corinne Ormon explains why: a mix of cultural resistance, governance gaps, misaligned incentives, and an ecosystem still wired for private exits over local listings. She breaks down what the BRVM has learned from working directly with founders, why investor appetite is not the problem, and how new initiatives, such as a regional IPO task force and upcoming ETFs could help build a real pipeline of SME and startup listings.

Deloitte’s confirmation provides independent assurance that the price sits within acceptable valuation ranges for Safaricom.

Ampersand's open battery swap network aims to drive global EV adoption among electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers worldwide.

Out of over 21,000 submissions to one of the world’s toughest artificial intelligence conferences, one of the standout papers this year came from an African-based institution. Daniel Rajaonarivelomanantsoa, a 27-year-old PhD student from Madagascar who honed his skills through Google’s AI for Science program at AIMS, has co-authored a paper ranked among the top 0.3% […]

At the 2025 Brands and Marketing Conference hosted by the Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN), Dr. Cherry Eromosele, Executive Vice President and Group Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Interswitch Group, emphasised the need for marketers and journalists to adopt a balanced, collaborative approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Her keynote address was delivered on her […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

As South Africans prepare for the December holidays, the annual wave of online shopping, travel bookings, and digital gift-giving is met by an equally predictable surge in cybercrime. Global data consistently shows the year’s final quarter sees a spike in phishing and payment fraud. With online shopping in South Africa projected to grow significantly, the […]

In today's edition: Kenya says Safaricom executives must be citizens || Community Wolf acquires Namola || Capitec agrees to buy Walletdoc || Starlink’s rebound in Kenya || Cool Stuff 😎

African startups raised $162 million in November 2025 (excluding exits), with equity accounting for 79% of the total. The month ranks fifth in 2025 for total funding and sits between November 2024’s $181 million and November 2023’s $267 million—solidly mid-range. Thirty-two ventures raised $100,000 or more, including 16 deals above $1 million. Six companies secured […] The post Two African Fintechs Raise $427M in First IPOs Since 2019 as 2025 Funding Set to Match 2023 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The licences, effective from November 27, were granted across Tier 1 and Tier 2 categories, with the CBN stating that only BDCs listed on its website are authorised to operate going forward.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued the first batch of final licences to 82 Bureau De Change operators under its 2024 Regulatory and Supervisory Guidelines, part of its move for a tighter FX market, aimed at shrinking the space for unregulated operators and restoring confidence after years of parallel-market distortions.

Nigeria’s federal government has ordered all ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to deploy point-of-sale (PoS) terminals by January 2026, stepping up its ban on cash collections in a bid to close long-running revenue leakages.

At the African Prosperity Summit 2025, held from November 12 to 14, 2025, founders, fund managers, policymakers, and investors gathered to discuss the state of capital in the continent’s technology system The main event, held on November 13, 2025, featured a plethora of conversations with key players in the African business ecosystem and African private […]

After witnessing African startups’ struggles to access additional capital and infrastructure for growth, the VC firm is investing $150,000.

Nigeria will enter a new tax era in 2026, built on its most sweeping reforms yet. The government wants more revenue, fewer leakages, and a wider tax net. For the first time, remote workers, and freelancers are formally captured under income tax. Since the laws were passed in June 2025, most reporting has focused on who will pay more or less. But behind that noise sits an institution that may shape how ordinary Nigerians navigate this new regime: the Office of the Tax Ombud.

The surge highlights both strong demand and the limits of Starlink’s capacity in dense markets, giving Safaricom, Kenya’s leading fixed internet provider, more room to grow. 

The integration aims to address one of South Africa’s most persistent public-safety problems: fragmented, inconsistent, and often inaccessible emergency services.

TY Logistics Park FZE, a 29,000-square-metre facility located within Alaro City, a fully integrated logistics hub developed by General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma’s TY Holdings Group, launched on Monday, December 8, as West Africa’s first Free Zone–based contract logistics platform

New research from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and Cisco shows South Africa is among the world’s fastest adopters of generative AI, with 45.4% of adults using these tools. Yet, the findings also reveal generational and well-being divides. According to the research, young adults globally are voracious consumers of digital content, with […]

For many South African leaders, the “summer slump” is a familiar challenge: productivity dips, engagement fades, and skeleton crews struggle to keep the lights on. But this narrative of an unavoidable cost misses the critical opportunity hidden within the pre-holiday period. The real danger is not the slowdown itself, but the surge of resignation letters […]

Sensor Networks, a South African company in smart home and energy management technology, has launched a solar farm geyser management system designed for large-scale residential developments. As more estates switch to solar power, the upgraded system offers developers real-time visibility and centralized control over thousands of geysers, helping cut electricity costs, boost grid stability, and […]

African-based provider of satellite communication solutions, Q-KON Pty, Ltd., has reached a tripartite strategic alliance agreement with Beijing Guodian High-Tech Technology Co., Ltd. (Guodian Gaoke), and China StarWin Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (StarWin) to offer Internet of Things (IoT) services supported by the Tianqi Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Constellation in South Africa. Under the […]