Opening the association’s 22nd Venture Capital Summit in Nairobi on Wednesday, AVCA chief executive Abi Mustapha-Maduakor acknowledged the headwinds facing the sector but pointed to shifts witnessed in 2025.

Kenya could become another key test market as Amazon looks to establish a foothold in Africa’s evolving broadband landscape.

Nigeria’s technology story has always been written from Lagos. A Demo Day in Ilorin is making the case that the next chapter belongs somewhere else. IHS Nigeria has partnered with the Ilorin Innovation Hub to host the maiden edition of its Demo Day, themed “The Convergence,” spotlighting 19 emerging startups that have participated in the […] The post Kwara Emerges as Nigeria’s New Tech Frontier as IHS and the Ilorin Innovation Hub Showcase 19 Startups to Global Investors appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Canada is deepening its commercial engagement with Africa, and a high-level financing forum taking place in Cape Town next month is designed to turn that political intent into actual deal flow. The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business will convene investors, financiers, policymakers, and industry leaders in Cape Town on May 14, 2026, for the Canada-Africa Financing […] The post Canada-Africa Financing Forum to Bring Investors and Decision-Makers to Cape Town on May 14 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Three years ago, when most investors were still sceptical about electric mobility in Africa’s frontier markets, a Japanese entrepreneur quietly set up shop in Addis Ababa and started assembling electric motorbikes. That early conviction is now drawing serious institutional backing. Dodai has raised $13 million in a Series A round split between $8 million in […] The post Dodai Closes $13 Million Series A to Build Ethiopia’s Electric Motorbike and Battery-Swapping Network appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Latitude59 CEO Liisi Org said the competition’s international reach has expanded significantly over the years. “This year, strong teams from five continents and 53 countries competed for the investment. The jury will not have an easy task, but our investors are highly motivated to carefully assess all candidates. The most promising startups will get the […] The post Kenyan Startups Lead African Interest in Latitude59’s €400,000 Pitch Competition appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Across Nigeria, customers report a barrage of unsolicited promotional calls that disrupt work and invade privacy. 

Across Nigeria, customers report a barrage of unsolicited promotional calls that disrupt work and invade privacy. 

“I hadn’t done many interviews then; quite frankly, I hate interviews,” she says. “Being in a formal setting to be assessed causes my brain to freeze.” 

Nigeria is moving to end the culture of silence around cyberattacks, pushing banks, fintechs, and other organisations to disclose breaches or at least share intelligence in the wake of rising threats.

Infinix NOTE 60 Ultra Signals a New Era for Premium Smartphones in Nigeria Crank, Head of Auto, 234 Drive; Izzie Boye, Tech Expert; Nnamdi Ezeigbo, CEO, SLOT Nigeria; Yefui Nui, Marketing… TechCity

Primed E-Health Targets $4 Million Series A to Expand HospitalNetwork Nigerian health technology company Primed E-Health is raising $4 million in a Series A round at a $20… TechCity

The Bank of Jamaica's approval will allow the Nairobi-based cross-border payments company to begin operations through a partnership with JN Money Services Limited (JNMS), a Jamaican payments services company. The deal will enable WapiPay to facilitate transfers between Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, targeting both diaspora remittances and trade-linked payments.

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has begun a specialized recruitment drive to staff a dedicated unit for the licensing and supervision of virtual asset firms. For nearly a decade, the CBK maintained a cautious distance from the sector, most notably issuing a 2015 advisory that warned the public against engaging with cryptocurrencies. Now, as […] The post CBK signals shift on Crypto as it moves to recruit Virtual Asset experts appeared first on HapaKenya.

“Accounting firms are being asked to do more than ever before: deliver deeper insights, meet rising compliance demands, and do it all with less access to talent,” said Gretchen O’Hara, EVP Strategic Partnerships and Business Development, Sage. “With Sage Intacct, advisory firms can standardize delivery, reduce manual work, and spend more time where they add […]

Sage announced new AI-powered capabilities in Sage Intacct Advisory, an evolution of the Sage Intacct Accountants Program, to help accounting firms expand advisory services and better support growing businesses. The upgrade enhances Sage Intacct with a more structured, service-led approach, using AI-powered workflows and industry-specific templates and tools to streamline client onboarding and delivery. These […]

According to Statistics South Africa, the informal sector now accounts for 21.4% of all employment as of Q4 2025, reflecting the scale of income-generating activity taking place outside traditional structures. FNB has bolstered its Solopreneur offering, which allows self‑employed earners, freelancers, and independent workers to manage both personal and business finances in one place, combining […]

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Shareholders of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc are set to vote on Thursday on a proposed restructuring that will separate its financial technology business from its core telecommunications operations.

How to Scale an Ecommerce Business: 10 Proven Growth Moves This article breaks down how to scale an ecommerce business with a practical focus on profitability, retention, operations, and brand. It gives founders a clear roadmap for growing faster without losing control. TechCity

By Boluwatife Oshadiya Key Points Main Story The Data Knowledge and Information Privacy Protection Initiative (DKIPPI) has warned that widespread ignorance of data privacy practices is exposing Nigeria to significant national security and economic risks. Speaking in Lagos, DKIPPI President, Tokunbo Smith, said the growing frequency of ransomware attacks highlights systemic vulnerabilities across both public […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Tutto Passa Agency, a startups-focused communications firm, and TechCabal, are launching a podcast that will explore the ideas, decisions, and tensions behind building and funding companies on the continent.

In today's edition: Kenya’s Central Bank is hiring crypto compliance roles || Canal+ to list on the JSE in June || Ethiopia-based e-mobility startup Dodai raises $13m || South Africa delays long-expected public merger

5 Tech Habits That Are Draining Your Battery and Your Budget Your phone battery should last quite a while. Yet for many people, it barely survives the day. Worse,… TechCity

That global shift changes everything for you as a Nigerian buyer. Both phones are imports for now since there is no official OPPO Nigeria channel for either.

 Key points Main story The Federal Government has unveiled a new digital platform for the Federal Character Commission (FCC) as part of efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, who performed the unveiling in Abuja on Tuesday, described the initiative as a strategic milestone […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

The commercial vehicle market continues to significantly outpace the personal vehicle segment, recording approximately 36% growth compared to 11% in the personal segment, according to the Bank’s data. This expansion is largely driven by increased borrowing among SMEs in transport, logistics, and trade. Further, with road transport accounting for over 75% of freight movement and […]

La Ruche Health, a healthtech startup that operates Kiko, a chat-based app is bringing women-care to over 500,000 users in Côte d'Ivoire.

The funding comes as Ethiopia positions itself as one of Africa’s most aggressive electric vehicle market.

It is the first time the regulator has advertised roles specifically dedicated to VASPs, a sign that it is assembling capacity ahead of what could be an imminent regulatory rollout.

Rack Centre, a Lagos-based Tier III carrier and cloud-neutral data centre facility, is launching a structured training programme for university students and engineering graduates to expand Nigeria’s technical workforce

FNB has announced the enhancement of its virtual assistant platform, NAVi, as part of a broader move to strengthen advisor-led banking and improve how customers experience servicing in real time. NAVi was launched as a virtual assistant on the FNB Banking App late last year to enhance everyday banking for customers. This latest evolution represents […]

By Lerato Lamola & Anél De Meyer, Partners at Webber Wentzel Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment options have strutted onto South Africa’s financial runway with the swagger of innovation—offering interest-free installments, bypassing traditional credit checks, and boasting sleek user interfaces that make old-school layaways look prehistoric. For consumers, it feels like a dream: swipe […]

Bootstrapped companies operate under a constraint that funded competitors do not face: every hour of operational overhead is an hour that cannot be spent on the work that generates revenue. The funded competitor can hire an operations team to manage their tool stack, a project coordinator to maintain their tracking systems, and an IT team […]

Binance today highlighted the continued scaling of the Binance Card into Africa. The initiative represents a step forward in enabling users to seamlessly integrate digital assets into everyday transactions, reinforcing Binance’s commitment to advancing accessible and practical crypto payment solutions globally.  The Binance Card allows users to make purchases and access funds using cryptocurrencies at […]

Key points Main story Lagos became the epicenter of Africa’s digital evolution on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as OPay took center stage as the headline sponsor of the inaugural BusinessDay Fintech Summit. Held at the Oriental Hotel, the event—themed “The Next Financial Frontier: Intelligence, Infrastructure & Inclusion”, served as a high-level forum for the continent’s […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.