As global organisations race to embed AI, redesign operating models and introduce new digital capabilities, South African enterprises are confronting a more complex reality. The technology exists, the ambition is high, but execution, and more specifically, human behaviour, remains the hardest and most underestimated part of transformation. This is the view of Anton Hingeston and […]

Airtel’s planned overdraft would break Safaricom’s monopoly in the mobile money credit, bringing competition into a product that has become embedded in users' everyday spending.

Shares of MTN Nigeria Plc delivered one of the strongest performances on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Tuesday, as renewed investor confidence drove the stock to a new all-time high. The telecom heavyweight gained N55 per share, closing the trading session at N605, a level that represents both a 52-week high and the highest market […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Paystack Inc. has entered Nigeria’s banking sector with the acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank.

In today's edition: Uber Kenya discontinues Visa card option || US Reps vote for AGOA comeback || Uganda’s telecom kill-switch || NALA deepens stablecoin payments play

Green Pay, an Ivorian fintech that provides electronic payment terminals for merchants, has secured an equity investment from Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations de Côte d’Ivoire (CDC-CI), bringing the state-backed financial institution onto its cap table alongside Orange Côte d’Ivoire Participations, a subsidiary of the Orange Group. Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction marks […] The post CDC-CI Takes Equity Stake in Ivorian Fintech Green Pay, Joining Orange on Cap Table appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Hashgraph Ventures Manager Ltd (“Hashgraph Ventures”), a licensed and regulated venture capital fund under the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has announced a $1 million pledge to the Hedera Africa Hackathon, the continent’s largest Web3 innovation event focused on accelerating digital transformation and economic inclusion across Africa. Exceptional projects […] The post Hashgraph Ventures Pledges $1 Million to the Hedera Africa Hackathon to Accelerate Web3 and AI Innovation across Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

In a letter dated January 13 seen by TechCabal, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) said the measures would take effect from 6:00 pm local time on Tuesday and would remain in place until further notice.

Project Kuiper, the Amazon-owned ​​satellite internet initiative, has secured a landing permit from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to begin operations from 2026. 

Francophone Africa, stretching from Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire in the west, through Cameroon and central Africa, to Morocco and Tunisia in the north, is experiencing strong but uneven startup growth. While the region still trails Anglophone hubs like Nairobi and Lagos in total capital raised, innovation (mainly in fintech) is deeply embedded, and non-fintech segments are finally attracting attention from builders and investors alike.

Building on the March 2024 debut of its B2B payments platform, Rafiki, NALA is deepening its stablecoin payment rails, aiming to speed up dollar flows into emerging markets where SMEs face delays and high costs moving money. The new network, integrated into Rafiki, will allow global firms operating in Africa and Asia to collect funds in US dollars and pay out local currencies within minutes, using stablecoins as a settlement layer.

Silverbacks is now deliberately redirecting its gains into African sports, a less-invested sector.

We are standing at the edge of a new cybersecurity frontier, shaped by quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the ever-expanding Internet of Things (IoT). It’s exciting, no doubt, but also a little daunting. Traditional perimeter-based defenses are no longer sufficient, so to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats, organisations must embrace a new paradigm […]

The Kaspersky Security Bulletin reviews what shaped telecom cybersecurity in 2025 and what is likely to persist in 2026. In 2025, telecom operators faced four broad threat categories. Targeted intrusions (APTs) continued to focus on gaining stealthy access to operator environments for long-term espionage and leverage through privileged network positioning. Supply chain vulnerabilities remained an […]

Uber has stopped accepting Visa cards in Kenya, cutting off a payment option once central to its pitch to business travellers and expatriates in East Africa’s biggest ride-hailing market.

Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) activity, supply-chain compromise, DDoS disruption and SIM-enabled fraud continued to pressure operators in 2025, while newer  technology deployments introduced additional operational risk. In 2025, telecom operators faced 4 broad threat categories. Targeted intrusions (APTs) continued to focus on gaining stealthy access to operator environments for long-term espionage and leverage through privileged […]

SIM swap scams are a major security concern worldwide, affecting an estimated 25% of mobile subscribers in some markets like Kenya, while surging by 1,055% in the UK last year, according to Cifas. At the same time, illegal, stolen, and counterfeit devices remain active on national networks due to limited oversight. Hayo, a global innovator […]

Studies indicate that up to 90% of strategies succeed when leaders genuinely believe they can execute them, reinforcing the idea that identity, not just tactics, is the blueprint for high performance. This time of year naturally makes us pause and reflect. We think about what went well, what fell short, and how we want to […]

Phyllis Migwi, Microsoft Kenya’s country director, will leave her role in February 2026. Microsoft has already opened applications for the position.

NCR Nigeria Plc began the new trading week with a strong showing on the Nigerian Exchange, extending its recent rally to fresh territory as investor sentiment and technical indicators converged in its favour. The ICT services provider closed Monday’s session at ₦87.90 per share, a level that aligns with both its 52-week high and its […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Terra Industries raises $11.75 million || Customers give Temu bad reviews in South Africa || Lagos and Abuja residents still can't use Starlink.

Explores Africa's ethical AI governance: regional strategies, national policies, tools like UNESCO RAM, and challenges in data sovereignty, bias and inequality. The post Ethical AI: Navigating Governance and Compliance in Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The roadmap answers a pressing question: how can Nigeria make it commercially viable for operators to serve communities that have long been considered too remote, too sparsely populated or too expensive to connect?

Ido Sum was a partner at TLcom, a $250 million VC fund, for 14 years. Based on his experience, he shares what needs to change for the VC industry to grow.

In 2025, Africa's funding volume shot up by over 44% across 489 deals, a 10% decrease from 2024. However, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) stood out as one of the only emerging venture markets to grow both funding and deal activity in 2025.

Why Technology-Enabled Banking Is a Multiplier for Nigeria’s 2036 Goal Nigeria is at a defining moment in 2026. After several years of bold macroeconomic adjustments, including foreign exchange… TechCity

Sirma announced the launch of Sirma.AI Enterprise, a comprehensive enterprise AI platform designed to simplify and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across various industries. Built on a secure, scalable, and multi-LLM (Large Language Model) architecture, the platform empowers enterprises to harness AI with confidence, efficiency, and strategic impact. Sirma.AI Enterprise addresses one of the […]

Africar Group, parent company of AUTO24.africa, is accelerating its mission to improve price transparency and decision-making for African car buyers following its 2025 acquisition of Koto.ci, Côte d’Ivoire’s leading new-car price comparison platform. Building on that acquisition, the group has now launched three new pricing and comparison platforms in key markets: Koto.sn (Senegal) Koto.rw (Rwanda) […] The post AUTO24.africa Expands Its New-Car Pricing Platform Across Africa Following Koto.ci Acquisition appeared first on Tech In Africa.

AUTO24.africa Expands New-Car Pricing Intelligence Across Africa Following Koto.ci Acquisition Africar Group, parent company of AUTO24.africa, is accelerating its mission to improve price transparency and decision-making for African car buyers following its 2025 acquisition of Koto.ci, Côte d’Ivoire’s leading new-car price comparison platform. Building on that acquisition, the group has now launched three new pricing […] The post Africar Group Acquires Koto.ci, Côte d’Ivoire’s Premier New Car Price Reference Platform appeared first on Tech In Africa.

MTN Group’s long-discussed plan to reduce its shareholding in MTN Nigeria is no longer on an immediate timeline. While the Nigerian unit has returned to profitability and resumed dividend payments,  shifting tax dynamics have complicated the path to a public sell-down.

The round, the largest yet in Africa’s nascent defence-tech sector, signals growing investor confidence in vertically integrated defence solutions in Africa.

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.