In today's edition: DSTv slashes decoder prices || PayPal is back in Nigeria || Amazon introduces image search || Nigeria orders penalties for bad service

Addiction recovery is a complex yet rewarding process, allowing individuals in Africa who are struggling with addiction to overcome their triggers and cravings and maintain a sober lifestyle long into the future.  The process will look different for every individual, as every individual will have different struggles and needs of their specific care programme.  This […] The post The Role of Mobile Apps in Supporting Addiction Recovery in Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

AfricAI has entered into a multi-year, exclusive distribution and deployment agreement with Micropolis Robotics. The agreement grants AfricAI the sole and exclusive rights to commercialise, deploy, and scale Micropolis’s advanced robotics platforms across Africa—an entry that is being positioned as one of the most consequential robotics market moves on the continent to date. Under the […] The post AfricAI Secures Exclusive Continental Distribution Rights for Micropolis Robotics Across Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

How Mali’s 2025–2030 tech reforms — cybersecurity strategy, telecom taxes and connectivity projects — affect internet access, operators and startups. The post Mali’s Tech & Security Shift: How New Policies Impact Internet Access, Telecoms and Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

DRC’s €8.7B digital plan expands rural broadband, launches e‑government and AI training, and creates openings for telecoms, fintech, and tech builders. The post DR Congo’s €8B Digital & Infrastructure Plan: Opportunities for Telecoms, Fintech, and Tech Builders appeared first on Tech In Africa.

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Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has directed the country’s telecom regulator to impose automatic penalties on operators for network failures within 90 days.

MultiChoice’s DStv is doubling down on affordability as competition from streaming platforms intensifies.

South African financial technology company Ozow has this week announced the appointment of Catherine Korsten as its new Chief Growth Officer (CGO), effective January 2026. With a career spanning nearly two decades across traditional finance, portfolio management, and high-volume payment sectors, Korsten joins the Ozow executive team at a pivotal moment. As CGO, she will […]

27 janvier 2026 Hello! Welcome back to Francophone Weekly by TechCabal, your weekly deep dive into the tech ecosystem across French-speaking Africa. Previous editions have been published on the web, but email versions of the newsletter will land directly in your inbox every Tuesday at noon. By default, this newsletter is in French—but don’t worry, […]

Wave Mobile Money, in partnership with Visa and Ecobank Senegal, announces the official launch of the virtual payment card integrated into the Wave app for users in Senegal. Designed to meet a growing need among African users: access to modern, reliable, and transparent payment methods. The Wave Visa virtual card enables users to make online […]

Paga, Nigeria’s pioneering fintech company, and PayPal, the global payments and commerce platform, today announced the availability of live account linking for customers in Nigeria. The integration enables users to access PayPal-supported cross-border payments directly through Paga’s digital wallet, allowing them to receive international payments and withdraw funds locally in Naira. With this integration, users […] The post PayPal Goes Live In Nigeria Through Paga, Enabling Global Payments And Local Withdrawals appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Sage has just announced a new global partnership with Augusta Labs, an applied AI lab that helps enterprises build and scale AI transformation. Businesses now expect more from the software they rely on, including faster insights, smarter automation, and experiences that feel effortless. Delivering that level of performance depends on how quickly AI can be […]

South Africa’s mobility sector enters 2026 shaped by persistent cost pressure, fuel price volatility, and a labor market where alternative income streams remain critical. These conditions are pushing platforms to prioritize resilience, fairness, and operational discipline first, instead of simply focusing on rapid expansion. Ashif Black, country representative for inDrive South Africa, speaks on his […]

Innov8tiv Innov8tiv - Blacks In Technology in USA, UK, Caribbean Islands & Africa Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has unveiled the 12 high-growth ventures selected for its 2026 Investment Showcase, spotlighting… The post Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Announces 12 Ventures Selected for 2026 Investment Showcase first appeared on Innov8tiv. Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Announces 12 Ventures Selected for 2026 Investment Showcase Innov8tiv.com

PayPal’s entry mirrors a broader shift in how global payments firms are approaching Nigeria.

In today's edition: CBN levels up fintechs || KCB acquires Riverbank || Icasa tightens data rules || Revego gets $62M

Under the policy — dubbed “no vision, no registration, no UTME” — examinations will be monitored live from JAMB’s headquarters in Abuja.

TechCabal Insights launched the State of Tech in Africa (SOTIA) report on January 23 2026. To discuss these findings, industry leaders, including investors, operators, and ecosystem stakeholders, gathered for a roundtable session.

AYuTe—short for Agriculture, Youth, and Technology—is Heifer International’s flagship initiative designed to support proven, farmer-ready innovations with the potential to reshape Africa’s food systems. Speaking at the launch in Abuja on Thursday, Heifer International’s Nigeria Country Director, Dr Lekan Tobe, said the 2026 edition of the challenge will focus on climate-smart solutions that are technically […] The post Heifer International launches AYuTe Nigeria 2026, offering $40,000 in grants for climate-smart agritech solutions appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The Republic of Congo is preparing to connect to a new undersea cable in response to faults on the WACS system that have disrupted internet access in recent weeks. Authorities said technical studies started late last week and are expected to be completed within two weeks. Benjamin Mouandza, director of networks and electronic communications services […] The post Republic of Congo begins technical studies to connect to new undersea cable following WACS disruptions appeared first on Tech In Africa.

African investors now account for nearly 40% of tech funding, up from 25%, as global investors continue to pull back from Africa.

Safaricom is investing $500M to build AI-ready data centers, upgrade M-Pesa with AI fraud detection and Daraja 3.0, and strengthen Kenya's tech ecosystem. The post Safaricom’s New Innovation Strategy: AI, Fintech, and the Future of Kenya’s Tech Ecosystem appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The retail industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and the upcoming Digital Retail Africa 2026 is set to prepare businesses for the challenges and opportunities ahead. With global players such as Amazon, Temu, and Shein revolutionizing the African retail market, and grocery deliveries reshaping consumer expectations, businesses face unprecedented disruption. Digital Retail Africa 2026 will provide attendees […]

HUMAIN and the National Infrastructure Fund (“Infra”) announced on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, a Strategic Financing Framework Agreement of up to $1.2 billion to support the expansion of AI and digital infrastructure projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Framework Agreement outlines non-binding financing […]

Seven in ten 18- to 34-year-olds are prioritizing bulking up their savings this year, polls reveal, the same demographic driving TikTok’s explosion of viral saving hacks. But which trends are gaining the most traction, and are they as solid as the online community makes them out to be? Experts at GIGACalculator identified the most popular […]

Despite surface similarities, four industry experts who spoke to TechCabal argue that Starlink and Amazon are not competing for the same prize in Nigeria.

IT News Africa is proud to announce that KYCDD, a leading South African compliance and workflow automation platform, has joined Digital Retail Africa 2026 (#DRA2026) as a Silver Sponsor. The event, taking place on 26 February 2026 at Southern Sun Cape Town, will bring together retail leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to explore strategies for thriving […]

In today’s digital healthcare environment, data is at the heart of every medical practice. From patient records and referrals to imaging, billing, and internal communication, healthcare professionals rely on technology more than ever to deliver quality care. Yet with this increased reliance comes growing complexity: data security risks, regulatory compliance, fragmented systems, and rising software […]

AI-ENABLED TECH IS AFRICA’S GROWTH CATALYST, IF THE CONTINENT CAN OVERCOME CHALLENGES As Africa emerges as a digital powerhouse, global and local companies are increasingly investing in transformative fields like… TechCity

Africa & Middle East Reinforces US$1.5 Trillion AI Ambitions as Egypt Hosts the Year’s First All-AI Industry Summit & Showcase Egypt is once again at the center of Africa’s AI momentum as international technology experts, influential policymakers and startups prepare to convene at Ai Everything MEAEgypt 2026, the world’s first all-AI expo and summit of… TechCity

Organizations invest heavily in firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint tools, and vulnerability scanning. Of course, these are all necessary and valuable cybersecurity layers. But the one element that so often falls short is not the technology but the people who use it daily. The reality is that phishing emails are the number one way hackers […]

Nigeria has doubled revenue from the electronic money transfer levy (EMTL) tax after enforcing compliance on fintechs.

The Mastercard Economics Institute has just released its Economic Outlook 2026, offering fresh insights into the forces expected to shape South Africa’s economic trajectory in the year ahead. The ‘Economic Outlook 2026’ report draws on a multitude of public and proprietary data sets, including aggregated and anonymized Mastercard sales activity, as well as models that […]

Geoff Jennett, the former CEO of Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed real estate investment trust (REIT) Emira, has been appointed as a non-executive director to the board of Heartwood Properties Limited, a commercial property development and investment company listed on the Cape Town Stock Exchange. Jennett, who has 35 years’ experience in financial management, strategic planning, and […]

In a notice in the Kenya Gazette, the Competition Authority said it had cleared the deal, subject to KCB Group protecting Riverbank’s customer data and maintaining the company’s existing contractual obligations.