Red Hat announced an expanded collaboration with Google Cloud to help organizations accelerate application modernization and cloud migrations. This expansion introduces Red Hat OpenShift in the Google Cloud console and deeper integrations with Google Cloud services and marks the general availability of Red Hat OpenShift Virtualisation on Red Hat OpenShift Dedicated on Google Cloud. Mike […]

Traditional phishing attacks often rely on malicious links or obvious redirection techniques, which are typically flagged and blocked by modern security systems. However, attackers are now leveraging Bubble’s no-code environment to generate intermediary web applications, which are hosted on Bubble’s legitimate infrastructure and trusted domains such as *.bubble.io, thereby improving their credibility and helping them […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is tightening its grip on virtual asset activity by commencing an Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Financing of Terrorism, and Counter-Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) supervision pilot, involving a select group of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is tightening the screws on cybersecurity, and this time, it wants the industry to grade itself first.

Lenovo announced a global partnership with David Beckham, bringing together one of the world’s most recognized cultural figures and one of the world’s leading technology companies. The collaboration builds on Lenovo’s expanding role in global football, including its position as the Official Technology Partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™.  This first-of-its-kind Lenovo partnership will see David Beckham […]

Ozow has appointed Tendi Nyathi as Chief Risk and Governance Officer (CRGO), effective 1 April 2026, in a move that underscores the growing strategic importance of governance, risk, and regulatory alignment in the evolving payments landscape. The newly created role reflects a broader industry shift as fintechs face increasing regulatory complexity, heightened fraud risks, and […]

In today's edition: Uber to invest $293 million in SA || GTCO exits trillion-naira club || SA betting firms want banks to block foreign payments || Advertising rules for Kenyan crypto firms

A Kenyan startup is building an AI model for local dialects, but questions remain around data, performance, and whether it can scale before global rivals move in.

Milsat Technologies, a Nigerian data infrastructure company built a mapping tool capable of digitally mapping the entire country in just nine months.

The National Treasury is also proposing fees on transactions and token offerings. Virtual asset companies would not only need permission to promote their services, but would also pay each time users trade or invest. Together, these measures would increase compliance requirements and operating costs for crypto businesses in the country.

Novastar Ventures has closed its third fund, raising $147 million for its Africa People and Planet Fund III (NVIII), seeing backing from international DFIs and Japanese institutions.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a €7.5 million investment in the Breega Africa Seed I Fund, signaling a strategic push to strengthen Africa’s early-stage startup ecosystem and unlock innovation-led growth across the continent. The commitment includes €5 million in direct equity from AfDB and an additional €2.5 million junior tranche provided on […] The post AfDB Backs Breega Africa Seed Fund with €7.5M to Boost Early-Stage Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Ghana’s Ci-Gaba Fund of Funds has reached a GHS 383 million (USD 35 million) first close, positioning itself as West Africa’s first domestically domiciled private fund of funds. Managed by Savannah Impact Advisory and targeting GHS 1 billion (USD 91 million), the fund will channel local institutional capital into private equity, venture capital, and private […] The post Ghana’s Ci-Gaba Fund Hits $35M First Close, Targets $91M for West Africa SME Investments appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The Bank of Namibia has set June 2026 for the rollout of its national instant payment system, a platform designed to enable real-time digital transfers and expand access to financial services across the country, according to local media reports. The project, which was launched in 2024, forms part of the central bank’s broader strategy to […]

When the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) launched in January 2022, it aimed to address one of Africa’s most persistent trade barriers: the high cost and complexity of cross-border payments

Kenyan workers report higher incomes but rely on loans, side hustles and informal finance to manage rising financial pressure.

Digital marketplaces are emerging in Francophone Africa. They are still developing, have both promise and challenges, and while early hype has cooled, the long-term opportunity is still significant.

Nigerians consumed a total of 1.26 million terabytes of Internet data in February 2026, averaging about 45,000 terabytes per day

Savanna Fibre, a Kenyan ISP, is attempting to upend Kenya’s internet sector by offering high-speed data at a fraction of the cost of established rivals.

When TechCabal first spoke with Tamunotonye, the 16-year-old United Tertiary Matriculation Examination candidate from Borokiri in Bonny Island, Rivers State, southern Nigeria, his fear had a shape. It was not the exam itself; it was the machine. He had never used a laptop.  The UTME, Nigeria’s gateway into universities and other tertiary institutions, has been […]

In today's edition: DTB Kenya has finally left Burundi || Starlink breaks silence on Namibia rejection || Standard Bank processes $9.5 trillion in 2025 || CAK locks horns with media companies

BFA Asset Management manages $600 million, invests in Ango lan startups but says Angola's biggest investment opportunity is hiding behind terrible data.

Niger State, in Nigeria’s northcentral region, has introduced a major shift in its tech governance structure, replacing its Ministry of Communications Technology and Digital Economy with a new agency

Egypt has taken another step in extending its technology ecosystem beyond the capital, as the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) concluded the Aswan Bootcamp Series program in partnership with Plug and Play, supporting 61 startups across Upper Egypt. Several of the participating companies have collectively secured investments estimated at EGP 200 million, a signal of growing […] The post ITIDA, Plug and Play Wrap Aswan Bootcamp as Upper Egypt Startups Secure EGP 200M appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Wajih Othmani built ACCP in 30 days with zero budget — now targeting 400 million underserved Arabic speakers FasterCapital has added Tunis-based Causal Quantality to its EquityPilot program, backing founder Wajih Othmani as he scales ACCP (Agentic Causal Control Platform) — an Arabic-native AI tool that moves beyond correlation to deliver actual causal diagnosis. The […] The post Tunisian Solo Founder Lands FasterCapital Backing for Arabic-First Causal AI Platform appeared first on Tech In Africa.

A market headline can move fast. A company’s actual position usually changes much more slowly. That gap matters to any reader who follows startup funding, digital finance, public company expansion, or the business logic behind new products. On Tech In Africa, stories about capital raises, fintech growth, and company performance appear in a context where […] The post Fundamental Analysis Explained: How Investors Evaluate a Company’s True Value appeared first on Tech In Africa.

While MTN’s 2025 growth was driven by prices, its 2026 projections will depend on how it converts increased data usage, home broadband, and its fintech play into higher revenue per user, while aggressively controlling costs and FX exposure.

Best Laptops For Remote Work: Top Picks For 2026 This guide breaks down the best laptops for remote work based on battery life, portability, webcam quality, and overall productivity. It highlights top picks from Apple, Dell, Lenovo, HP, and ASUS, then helps you match the right laptop to your work style. TechCity

Egypt's Hamilton Labs launches USDh, it's flagship stablecoin, with backing from AXIAN Investment.

By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 30, 2026 Key Points Main Story The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed mobile network operators to compensate subscribers affected by poor quality of service, marking a shift toward consumer-focused regulation in the telecoms sector. Under the new directive, telecom operators will be required to provide compensation in the form […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

In today's edition: Kuda cuts jobs || Kenya won't raise existing tax rates || DHL to acquire three SA companies || New ID management system for Nigerian telecoms

Being a digital nomad, not simply in name only, can feel like a dream. Barring the cost and effort it takes to plan, prepare, and travel on short notice, frequent trips offer plenty of chance encounters, but they also test your tolerance for misadventures.

The gap between a growing yet limited stash and a sweeping long-term goal underlines how early ABC remains in this strategy, even as it pitches shareholders on gaining regulated stock-exchange exposure to Bitcoin across South Africa, Namibia, the US, and Germany.

Table of contents Nigerian companies that cut staff in Q1 2026 Global restructuring affecting Nigeria Why is this happening? What this means for Q2 and beyond Q1 2026 is drawing to a close, and the Nigerian job market has had a rough three months. Across the banking sector, the startup world, and the crypto industry, […]

Building Your Developer Portfolio: A Complete How-To Guide You have been learning to code for months. You have completed courses, built a few projects, pushed code… TechCity

Telecoms Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS), a centralised platform that will track and verify the risk status of mobile numbers across sectors.