Watching football legally in South Africa changed sharply in 2026. Showmax closed on 30 April 2026, and its Originals moved into a dedicated section of the DStv Stream app. The closure hit soccer fans hardest, because Showmax had offered mobile-only Premier League and PSL access for R99 a month. On 17 September 2026, DStv then […]

Lagos gives phone networks 30 days to cut off unlicensed betting services Networks must check every betting service on USSD, SMS and short codes and suspend unlicensed ones. Here is how to check a Lagos betting licence. TechCity

Ghana banks start taking the 20% tax when you pay for Netflix or ChatGPT Ghana banks and mobile money providers are starting to take the 20% digital services tax at payment. Here is the math and how to avoid a double charge. TechCity

JAMB plans to offer its entrance exam in Ottawa from 2027, using Nigeria’s diplomatic mission rather than building a new facility. But easier access to the test may not persuade diaspora families to choose Nigerian universities, where concerns about teaching quality, safety and reliability remain.

How to Remove Yourself From Data Brokers in 2026 Your name, phone number, home address and even details about your family could be available on websites you have never visited. Data brokers collect personal information from public records, online activity and commercial sources, then package it for businesses and other buyers. Some of these websites make it possible to find someone’s previous addresses, relatives, […] TechCity

The Africa Blockchain Festival has kicked off in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together 50 African startup founders, venture capital investors, regulators and technology industry leaders to explore investment opportunities and the future of digital finance across the continent. The three-day event, which began on October 15, 2026, at the Sarit Expo Centre, is expected to run […] The post Africa Blockchain Festival Opens in Nairobi, Connecting 50 Startups With Investors appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Rockstar dropped the GTA 6 launch trailer on 15 October 2026, five weeks before release. We look at the confirmed GTA VI price in South Africa, what the Cyberleek footage shows and how much storage your PS5 or Xbox needs.

Elon Musk unveiled the new Tesla Roadster on 15 October 2026. He invited a live audience for one reason: to prove the car was real and not AI-generated. The Roadster then drove up a towering curved ramp, went upside down and launched off the end. It flipped in mid-air and landed safely on the ground. […]

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iPhone Duo preorders open today. A cracked inner screen costs $999 to fix Apple lists a $999 fee to fix the iPhone Duo inner screen without AppleCare+. Here are all the repair costs and the math on whether the plan pays. TechCity

How to check if your phone is approved for use in Nigeria Dial *315# to check if your phone is NCC approved. What each result means, how to check a used phone before paying, and phones bought abroad. TechCity

African electric logistics company Bisedge has secured €10 million ($11.2 million) in debt financing from Finnfund, Finland’s development finance institution, to expand its electric industrial equipment operations across Africa. The investment marks Finnfund’s first electric vehicle financing deal in Africa and establishes a strategic partnership with Swedish impact investment platform Trine. The funding will support […] The post Bisedge Secures $11.2 Million Debt Financing from Finnfund to Expand Electric Logistics Across Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

South African fintech company Kuunda has completed a $5 million secondary share transaction, creating an opportunity for its early investors to sell their holdings while strengthening the company’s long-term investment partnerships. The transaction was led by E4E Africa, an investment firm focused on supporting high-growth African businesses. The deal increased E4E Africa’s ownership position in […] The post Kuunda Secures $5 Million Secondary Share Deal, Giving Early Investors an Exit appeared first on Tech In Africa.