It would unwind a project built on the promise that African engineers could build products for global markets without leaving the continent.

Six African investors explain what makes African AI startups fundable: local-language voice products, sticky software, licences and revenue.

Google’s free SynthID checker can spot some AI photos and videos. Here is how to use it Google's free SynthID Detector checks photos, videos and audio for an AI watermark. How to use it, what each result means and what it can't catch. TechCity

Hackers hijacked Ghana’s .gh web addresses. Here is what site owners should check Attackers took over the .gh registry and got real certificates for Google sites. What happened, who is at risk and four checks for .gh site owners. TechCity

Got an NCC text saying your phone is not verified? Here is what to do Texts that appear to come from the NCC give unverified phones 30 days of use. How to tell if yours is real and what to do next. TechCity

Google Playground lets you make a game by typing. Here’s what it costs Google Playground turns a typed idea into a browser game. Who can use it, how the weekly credits work, and what Google has not said yet. TechCity

Is your Samsung phone still getting security updates? Check the list Samsung's October security update fixes nine critical flaws. See which Galaxy phones still get updates, which dropped off, and how to check yours. TechCity

The Best Security Cameras of 2026, Honestly Reviewed Buying a security camera should be simple. You choose where to put it, connect it to your phone and check the footage when something happens. In practice, there is more to consider. Some cameras record sharp video but charge extra to save it. Others offer free local storage but need regular charging. A camera may […] TechCity

Africa Tech Festival returns to Cape Town in just over five weeks. The 29th edition runs from 16 to 19 November 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. It arrives as investors put significant capital into African data centres, cloud platforms and AI. Yet Africa still hosts only about 1% of the world’s data […]

Moroccan agricultural technology startup YoLa Fresh has ceased operations after failing to secure additional investment needed to continue its business, marking the closure of a company that sought to modernise the country’s fresh produce supply chain. Co-founders Larbi Alaoui Belrhiti and Youssef Mamou confirmed the shutdown, explaining that the business could not obtain the financing […] The post Moroccan Agritech Startup YoLa Fresh Shuts Down After Failing to Secure Funding appeared first on Tech In Africa.

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How to livestream your church service on a small budget A clear church livestream can cost $0 to about $230. What each budget gets you, the data math, and the checks to run before Sunday. TechCity

Discover the ultimate list of blogs in Nigeria. Explore popular Nigerian blogs for breaking news, entertainment, tech, lifestyle, and business.

South Africa crossed a historic threshold on 7 October 2026. The inland price of Petrol 95 rose to R30.25 per litre. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources confirmed increases of up to R3.33 per litre. The rand averaged R16.21 to the US dollar during the review period. This amplified the impact of higher global […]

South Africa crossed a historic threshold on 7 October 2026. The inland price of Petrol 95 rose to R30.25 per litre. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources confirmed increases of up to R3.33 per litre. The rand averaged R16.21 to the US dollar during the review period. This amplified the impact of higher global […]

New Kindle glowing at the edges? Amazon says that’s expected Some 2026 Kindle owners see a glow at the screen edges. Amazon says it comes from the new design. Here is how to test yours and what to do. TechCity

Microsoft 365 Family plans will share 2 TB of storage. Here’s what to do Microsoft 365 Family and Premium plans now share 2 TB instead of 1 TB each. Here is when it hits your plan and what to do if you use more. TechCity

Four startups from Sierra Leone have represented the country at the second Economic Community of West African States Startup Awards in Abuja, Nigeria, highlighting the growing contribution of local entrepreneurs to regional innovation. The competition was held from September 28 to 30, 2026, bringing together 60 selected startups from approximately 10,600 applications submitted across ECOWAS […] The post Four Sierra Leonean Startups Showcase Innovations at ECOWAS Awards in Nigeria appeared first on Tech In Africa.