Verve plans to let customers pay by tapping their phones and, eventually, to let AI assistants make payments on their behalf.

Grey is building direct payment connections and currency pairs in African markets so cross-border transfers no longer use the dollar.

By Emmanuella Opara | October 31st, 2026 KEY POINTS MAIN STORY Airtel Nigeria has added more than 1,000 fifth-generation (5G) network sites in 2026 as the telecommunications company expands its infrastructure to improve coverage and meet rising demand for mobile connectivity. The Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Dinesh Balsingh, disclosed this on Friday at […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

By Emmanuella Opara | October 31st, 2026 KEY POINTS MAIN STORY MTN Nigeria recorded a 55.3 per cent increase in profit after tax to N1.17tn in the nine months ended September 30, 2026, supported by higher service revenue, improved operating margins and growing demand for data services. The telecommunications operator disclosed the performance in its […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Nigeria’s AI progress will be judged by the local problems it solves, panellists said at “The State of AI in Nigeria", a session at Moonshot by TechCabal.

Vectar Energy is a climate finance company that began as a maker of solar-powered portable power stations and now brings small solar projects together to access carbon markets they could not enter on their own.

Stablecoins are giving African businesses an alternative way to pay overseas suppliers, but costs, security concerns and fragmented blockchain networks remain obstacles to wider use, industry executives told Moonshot by TechCabal in Lagos.

OPay is now trading on the New York Stock Exchange at $19 a share OPay sold 16 million shares at $19 each in its New York listing, raising $304 million and valuing the company at about $4 billion. TechCity

Credit Direct, the consumer lending subsidiary of FCMB Group, a Nigerian financial services group, is expanding beyond traditional lending into embedded finance as it seeks to make credit and other financial services more accessible to individuals and businesses.

South Africa may check your fingerprint or face before you get a SIM. Here’s what the plan says ICASA's draft SIM rules add biometric checks and a five number limit per network. Here is what changes, when, and how to comment by Dec. 9. TechCity

GM will pay $220 million over selling driving data. Here’s how to see and delete yours GM will pay $220 million over selling driving data. Drivers get no checks, but they get new rights. Here is how to see and delete yours. TechCity

Binance says it will cover a $6.3 billion hack. Here’s what to do with your account now Binance says hackers took about $6.3 billion and it will cover every loss. Withdrawals are paused. Here is what to do and which scams to ignore. TechCity

Banks must anticipate customers’ needs and embed financial services into everyday transactions to compete with digital platforms, executives from Access Holdings and OPay told Moonshot by TechCabal in Lagos.

Franco-Tunisian biotechnology startup nextProtein is facing a major operational crisis in Tunisia after a fire destroyed its new production facility and authorities suspended operations at its existing factory. The developments have disrupted the company’s expansion plans and raised concerns about regulatory uncertainty, environmental oversight, and the future of foreign-backed climate technology projects in the country. […] The post Tunisia’s nextProtein Faces Major Setback Following Factory Fire and Regulatory Shutdown appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Angolan financial technology startup CYTO has secured $40,000 in angel funding through Catalytic Africa’s co-investment programme to expand its financial automation platform and strengthen support for businesses managing invoices, transactions, and tax compliance. The funding combines $20,000 from investors affiliated with the African Business Angel Network (ABAN) and a matching $20,000 contribution from timbuktoo, a […] The post Angolan Fintech CYTO Secures $40,000 to Expand Financial Automation Solutions appeared first on Tech In Africa.

These are the best TVs to buy this holiday season at every budget Six TVs worth buying this holiday season, sorted into four budgets. Our price-per-inch math shows the 65-inch TCL QM6K gives the most screen for the money, and we flag which picks are worth holding for Black Friday on Nov 27. TechCity

Chrome can now fill in forms using your Gmail. Here’s how to control it Chrome enhanced autofill now pulls order numbers, tracking details and flight bookings from Gmail. Here is who gets it and how to turn it off. TechCity

Google Pay is now in Nigeria. Here are the only bank cards that work so far Google Wallet and Google Pay launched in Nigeria on 28 October. Only some cards from FirstBank, GTBank, UBA and Zenith work so far. Check yours. TechCity

By Boluwatife Oshadiya | October 28, 2026 Key Points Main Story MTN Group plans to build a large data centre in Nigeria as part of efforts to support the country’s digital sovereignty and growing demand for secure digital infrastructure, President and Chief Executive Officer Ralph Mupita has said. Mupita disclosed the plan on Wednesday in […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

African artificial intelligence talent development startup Talent Nation has secured pre-seed funding to expand its training programmes and connect skilled African AI engineers with international technology companies. The investment round was co-led by Africa-focused venture capital firm Enza Capital and London-based LocalGlobe, with participation from Future Africa, Kaleo Ventures, Ajim Capital, Solving the World’s Greatest […] The post Talent Nation Secures Pre-Seed Funding to Train One Million African AI Engineers appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Egyptian private equity firm Tanmiya Capital Ventures has announced the final close of its second investment fund, Tanmiya Capital Fund II, at $130 million, exceeding its initial fundraising target of $120 million. The fund received significant backing from the European Investment Bank (EIB), which committed $37.5 million through EIB Global, its development finance arm. Other […] The post Tanmiya Capital Raises $130 Million for Second Fund to Support Growing Egyptian Businesses appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Egyptian clean energy startup NoorNation has secured $1.05 million in seed funding to expand its solar-powered irrigation solutions and provide affordable renewable energy services to agricultural businesses and rural communities. The funding round attracted investment from Egyptian agribusiness company Linah Farms, climate-focused investor Catalyst Fund, and Saudi Arabia-based KBW Ventures, led by Prince Khaled bin […] The post Egyptian Clean Energy Startup NoorNation Raises $1.05 Million to Expand Solar Irrigation Solutions appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro costs $2,899. Here is what changes and who should wait Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at $2,899, $900 more than the M6 model. Here is what changes and who should wait. TechCity

Microsoft is offering buyouts. Here’s what to check before you take one Microsoft is offering staff in four countries money to leave. Here is what it confirmed, what was reported, and five checks before taking any buyout. TechCity

Anthropic plans to list as ANT. Here’s what public shareholders get Anthropic filed to list on the Nasdaq as ANT. Revenue is soaring, paper losses are huge, and buyers would get little say over the board. TechCity

Meta’s Muse AI agent can shop for you. Check these 6 settings first Meta Muse can send email and buy things for you. Here are six settings to check before you link your email, card and location. TechCity

GPT-6.1 Terra lets ChatGPT use your apps for you. Here is what to know first OpenAI's GPT-6.1 Terra can read your screen, click and type across apps. Here is who gets it, how often it errs, and what to check before it acts for you. TechCity

Why your MTN data finishes fast: 5 phone settings to change today MTN says auto-downloads, background apps and HD video are why data runs out fast. Here is how to change those settings on Android and iPhone in five minutes. TechCity