"After a decade of asset-light evangelism, 2026 will mark the return of the balance sheet as a competitive advantage." - Olivia Gao

"In 2026, Africa’s tech ecosystem will see a further acceleration of strategic mergers and acquisitions." - Lola Masha

"In 2026, AI will make organisational failure arrive faster." - Adia Sowho

"In 2026, Nigeria’s fintech regulators are likely to deepen support for interoperable QR and instant funds transfer at merchant points of acceptance." - Emmanuel Ojo

Prediction In 2026, the most valuable AI deployments in African tech will shift away from experimentation toward data-accurate, production-grade systems embedded in enterprise, financial services, and government workflows. Competitive advantage will come less from novel models and more from data quality, context-specific accuracy, and reliability at scale. Supporting Evidence As AI tooling becomes commoditised, organisations […]

"In 2026, cybersecurity will emerge as a standalone investment category in African tech." - Uwem Uwemakpan

"In 2026, I expect AI tutors to evolve into fully capable multimodal learning companions" - Boye Oshinaga

"In 2026, I expect public health and development systems to accelerate the shift away from labour-intensive, level-of-effort-driven models" - Scott Dubin

"In 2026, African regulators will stop tolerating scale without operational control across critical digital infrastructure sectors..." - Nikolai Barnwell

"In 2026, I expect the venture studio model to gain stronger recognition as a legitimate asset class" - Leslie Ossete

"In 2026, stablecoins will increasingly function as primary financial accounts for individuals and SMEs in emerging markets" - Efayomi Carr

"In 2026, I expect the normalisation of instant, local-currency cross-border settlements for African SMEs..." - Austin Okpagu

"In 2026, non-fintech sectors will increasingly monetise through embedded finance" - Phillipe Griffiths

"In 2026, value capture in Africa’s digital media ecosystem will continue to shift toward creator-led, direct-to-fan and ad-supported platforms" – Chimgozirim Nwokoma

The decision between HCI and Dell Private Cloud comes down to where you want to take your business. HCI served us well, but the future belongs to infrastructure that is flexible, open, automated, and cost-efficient. Dell Private Cloud offers a path forward that respects your budget and accelerates your innovation. With proven cost savings of […]

Since late November 2025, customers have received apologies and assurances that fuel would be available soon. But last Saturday was the final. 

In today's edition: MTN moves to acquire IHS Towers || Rwanda would now use drones to deliver medicine || Who secured the bag?💰

Rwanda has signed an expansion agreement with US-based drone logistics company Zipline to scale autonomous medical delivery systems.

eTranzact International Plc, a Nigerian payments and switching company, failed to hit its 2025 profit target despite posting a slight revenue increase

Lesaka’s merchant unit, which serves small and mid-sized businesses through its Kazang and Connect brands, saw revenue fall by 13%.

When AGOA expired, South Africa’s auto sector was already feeling the pressure of 2.5% tariffs on passenger cars and up to 25% on light trucks.

SAB Studios an Abuja-based AI film studio wants African creators to shape the future of storytelling on the continent.

The regional divergence suggests that the African creator economy is a collection of distinct markets at different stages of maturity.

MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile network operator by subscribers, is in advanced discussions to acquire the remaining 75 per cent stake in IHS Towers, a transaction that could value the telecom infrastructure company at approximately $2.76 billion, according to market estimates. A report published by Reuters on Thursday said the Johannesburg-listed telecoms group is negotiating […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Youth unemployment in South Africa remains a significant economic challenge, with rates reaching 58.5% for those aged 15-24 in Q3 2025. Mastercard has welcomed its 2026 Youth Employment Service (YES) cohort, reinforcing its commitment to unlocking opportunities for young South Africans and strengthening the country’s future talent pipeline as part of the YES initiative. In […]

Cape Town’s cautious approach reflects a broader challenge facing governments globally: balancing the efficiency of AI surveillance with legal and constitutional protections.

Bloomwit Releases 2026 Visibility Report for African SMEs Bloomwit, Africa’s leading  PR and communications agency and academy, has released its 2026 Visibility Report for African SMEs, shining a… TechCity

The Government of Rwanda has signed a historic expansion agreement with Zipline, marking the first milestone under Zipline’s recent $150M pay-for-performance award from the U.S. Department of State. Building on its legacy as the first country in the world to launch Zipline’s autonomous delivery service in 2016, Rwanda will now become the first country with […] The post Rwanda Expands with Zipline to Become First Country in the World with Nationwide Autonomous Delivery Including Africa’s First Urban Drone Delivery Network appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Fintech operators are pushing for a dedicated growth fund or credit guarantee scheme to unlock capital for innovation and expansion, but the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it cannot directly establish  venture-style financing.

We took a tour of the first ever 100MW AI data centre campus Kasi Cloud is building close to the coast of Lagos, Nigeria.

The Republic of South Africa has officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa’s Multilateral Financial Institution, marking the formal entry of one of Africa’s largest economies into the Bank’s membership, heralding deeper financial sovereignty. The accession follows the South African Parliament’s historic approval of the accession in 2025, cementing […]

Cellulant has picked longtime engineer Michael Muriuki as CPTO to lead product and technology as competition rises in African digital payments markets.

Binance Pay and Scan To Pay have joined forces, enabling over 650,000 merchants to accept crypto payments seamlessly. With cryptocurrency evolving from just an investment asset to a practical payment method, this partnership unlocks new opportunities and expands access to digital payment solutions in South Africa. Through Scan to Pay’s integration with Moneybadger, Binance Pay […]

MTN Group, Africa’s largest telecommunications company, has formally applied to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) for approval to acquire IHS Towers.

In today's edition: PwC takes over Koko Networks || AGOA is back, for now || Has T2 Mobile finally found its footing? || S&P says Nigerian banks may make less profits in 2026

Ethio telecom, Djibouti Telecom, and Sudatel Group have  signed a landmark tripartite strategic agreement under the Horizon Fiber Initiative, marking a major milestone in regional digital integration through the deployment of a high-capacity, cross-border, multi-terabit optical fiber infrastructure. The Horizon Fiber Initiative is designed to significantly enhance international bandwidth capacity, strengthen network resilience and redundancy, […]