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How to Improve Your Streetwear Style Trends | PixPretty AI Clothes Changer
Streetwear has always been about attitude, creativity, and self-expression,while AI outfit generators are changing how people plan, shop for, and experiment with their looks.  In this guide, we review the best AI outfit generators which focusing on to explore streetwear aesthetics while staying sustainable and intentional. What Is an AI Outfit Generator for Streetwear aesthetics […]
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Best 10 Pokemon GO Spoofers: Reddit Feedback, Risks, and How to Choose Safely
Pokémon GO spoofing remains a controversial but widely discussed topic among players. Reddit, especially subreddits like r/PokemonGoSpoofing and r/PoGoAndroid, has become one of the most valuable sources of real user feedback on spoofing tools, ban risks, and long-term account safety. This article summarizes Pokemon Go Spoofing Reddit user experiences, compares the 10 most discussed Pokémon […]
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How Social Media Creators Use AI Clothes Changers to Update Personal Style
In the age of Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, personal style is no longer just about clothing,it is a core part of your online identity. With an AI clothing swap tool,  creators can change clothes in photos within seconds,trying new outfits no longer requires a fitting room. In this guide, we review the best AI clothes […]
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Nigeria & Kenya Lead as Africa’s Big 4 Dominate 2025 Funding
Africa’s Big Four drove $3.5B+ in 2025 startup funding as cleantech overtook fintech and debt financing surged, signaling a shift to infrastructure-led investment. The post Nigeria & Kenya Lead as Africa’s Big 4 Dominate 2025 Funding appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Nigeria’s digital free zone experiment: Can Itana succeed where others failed?
When Nigeria’s currency began stabilising this year after months of volatility, many observers were cautious about calling it a turning point. But for Itana, a privately-run digital special economic zone designed to attract tech startups, services companies, and foreign investors, the shift became a timely catalyst for investor commitment.
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The power problem at the heart of Spiro
Spiro electric boda bodas spark debate in Kenya over ownership, control and power, after claims bikes can be disabled, raising fears about livelihoods and dependency.
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Africa’s most notable tech deal collapses in 2025
Africa’s tech scene saw fundraising jump 33% to $3 billion in 2025 as deals and acquisitions returned. Yet many transactions stalled quietly and never closed.
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5 African startups rethinking waste as raw material, job hunting, and cross-border payments
Startups On Our Radar spotlights African startups solving African challenges with innovation. This week, we explore five African startups in the agritech, fintech, HRTech, cleantech, and artificial intelligence sectors and why they should be on your watchlist.
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Corporate VC in Africa Hits 3-Year High in H1 2025
Corporate venture funding in Africa rose 44% in H1 2025 to $1.4B across 26 deals, led by fintech, energy and healthcare, with more venture debt and local investors. The post Corporate VC in Africa Hits 3-Year High in H1 2025 appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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From Marrakech to Lagos: 20 of Africa’s biggest tech events in 2025
Cities like Marrakech, Lagos, Algiers, Kigali, and Cape Town played host to events that reflected the state of Africa’s tech ecosystem and its future.
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NCC Signals Shift To Direct-To-Mobile Satellite Connectivity In 2025–2030 Roadmap
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has signalled a significant policy shift towards satellite-enabled mobile connectivity, identifying Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite services as a key technology for expanding network coverage between 2025 and 2030. The direction is contained in the Commission’s draft Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector (2025–2030), which outlines Nigeria’s spectrum management and technology priorities […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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Inside Safaricom Ethiopia’s Data Price Hike and Its Impact on Affordability
Safaricom Ethiopia has introduced a sweeping revision to its mobile data pricing, implementing increases across daily, weekly, monthly, and long-validity bundles. The changes, which came into effect in late December, represent one of the most significant pricing adjustments since the operator entered the Ethiopian market. A review of the updated tariff structures shows that the […]
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Edtech Growth: Enko Education Bags $24M for School Expansion
Enko Education secured $24M to grow from 7,500 to 20,000 students by 2029 through acquisitions, expanding affordable IB and Cambridge programs across Africa. The post Edtech Growth: Enko Education Bags $24M for School Expansion appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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South Africa’s Naked Insurtech Closes $38M Series B Round
South African insurtech raised $38M to scale its AI-driven digital insurance, expand affordable car and home cover, and reach underserved African markets. The post South Africa’s Naked Insurtech Closes $38M Series B Round appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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In 2025, Nigerians used AI for therapy, breakups, and everything in between
In 2025, Nigerians used AI for far more than drafting emails or summarising PDFs. Chatbots became makeshift therapists, romantic intermediaries, and personal consultants.
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Nigeria’s Detty December Gets an Upgrade: Nomba Integrates Apple Pay Across 300,000 POS Terminals
Nomba has integrated Apple Pay into its ecosystem, marking a major move for Nigerian fintech. Announced on December 23, 2025, this collaboration enables over 300,000 merchants to accept contactless payments via Apple Pay on POS terminals. This comes four years after Paystack’s 2021 launch, which primarily focused on digital “Checkout” for websites, while Nomba brings […] The post Nigeria’s Detty December Gets an Upgrade: Nomba Integrates Apple Pay Across 300,000 POS Terminals appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Kenya Opens Capital Markets to Mobile Money as Safaricom, Airtel Secure Investment Platform Licenses
Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) recently licensed Safaricom and Airtel Money as Intermediary Service Platform Providers (ISPPs), allowing the two companies to offer regulated capital markets products through their mobile platforms. Safaricom dominates both the mobile and mobile money markets in Kenya, with market shares of 65.3% for mobile subscriptions and 89.7% for mobile money […] The post Kenya Opens Capital Markets to Mobile Money as Safaricom, Airtel Secure Investment Platform Licenses appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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IHC Invests in Peko Holdings to Accelerate AI-Powered Automation for SMEs
IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, has announced the successful acquisition of a 70% stake in Peko Holdings Limited, a technology-driven company offering an integrated digital platform designed to simplify and automate core business operations. Peko provides an all-in-one digital solution built to help businesses streamline financial management and essential […]
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Common smartphone problems and how to fix them 
Effective smartphone repair always begins with identifying the actual cause of the issue, not jumping to conclusions or trying random fixes in the hope that one will work. A proper diagnostic procedure helps distinguish between: How to tell if a smartphone issue is hardware or software-related  The stability of smartphones relies on two major layers: […]
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Africa has the talent. Can it build the next Slack or Notion? 
Across the continent, the biggest opportunities often lie in infrastructure gaps: payments, logistics, mobility, energy, and healthcare.
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LemFi Secures $53M to Expand Fintech Services Beyond Africa
Fintech LemFi raised $53M to expand beyond Africa - secure EU licenses, add US/UK/Canada cards and scale zero-fee remittances for immigrant communities. The post LemFi Secures $53M to Expand Fintech Services Beyond Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Nigeria’s internet penetration crosses 50%, still short of national target
Nigeria’s internet penetration crossed the 50% mark in November 2025, reaching 50.58%, according to the latest industry data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), signifying steady progress but well short of the 70% broadband penetration target set under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) 2020–2025, which expires in December
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Ethio Telecom–Safaricom Joint Investments to Advance Regional Digital Integration
Ethiopia and Kenya have agreed to support joint investment and partnership initiatives between Ethio Telecom and Safaricom, signaling growing policy alignment around regional digital infrastructure and cross-border connectivity in the Horn of Africa. The commitment was affirmed during a one-day working visit by Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto to Addis Ababa, where he held high-level […]
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African Startups Raise $289M in Jan 2025: A 240% YoY Surge
African startups raised $289M in Jan 2025 — a 240% YoY rise, driven by equity deals in fintech and cleantech and four countries taking 60% of funding. The post African Startups Raise $289M in Jan 2025: A 240% YoY Surge appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Q&A: Blockchain’s Role in African Remittances
Blockchain and stablecoins are cutting remittance fees, speeding cross-border transfers, and expanding mobile financial access across Africa amid clearer regulations. The post Q&A: Blockchain’s Role in African Remittances appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Nomba adds Apple Pay as Nigerian businesses seek easier global payments
Nomba is the latest Nigerian fintech to integrate Apple Pay, joining Stripe-owned Paystack, which integrated Apple Pay into its payment stack for businesses in 2021, and a similar launch by cross-border payments fintech Platnova in July 2025
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11 Common mistakes that get social Media accounts hacked and how to fix them
Why do people keep getting hacked despite new security features? The answer is simple: human error. It’s rarely high-tech hacking; it’s usually a simple mistake. Here are the 11 most common ways users accidentally expose their accounts. Password habits that make hacking too easy  Poor password management remains the most common failure in digital security. […]
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After years of financing solar, Sun King turns to smartphones in Nigeria
Sun King’s expansion into smartphone financing comes as rising smartphone prices continue to deepen Nigeria’s digital access gap.
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84% in South Africa Plan to Incorporate AI into their Holiday Activities, Kaspersky Survey Shows
Recent global research from Kaspersky has illuminated a significant shift in AI usage during the holiday season. Far from being just a reliable shopping or planning assistant, artificial intelligence has evolved into a multifaceted digital companion capable of delivering emotional support—a phenomenon particularly pronounced among the Gen Z and millennial generations. Kaspersky ran a global […]
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From Shopping Assistant to Emotional Support: How AI Shapes the 2025 Holiday Season
Recent research from Kaspersky highlights a notable shift in how artificial intelligence (AI) is used during the holiday season. Beyond its role as a shopping or planning assistant, AI is increasingly being relied upon for emotional support—a trend particularly evident among Gen Z and millennials. However, experts caution that overreliance on AI can expose users […]
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Sun King Brings Affordable Smartphone Ownership to Nigerians With PayGo Model
Sun King, the world’s largest off-grid solar energy company, has expanded its footprint in Nigeria with the launch of pay-as-you-go (PayGo) smartphones, enabling customers to own quality devices through small, affordable instalments. The move builds on Sun King’s proven PayGo model for solar energy and reflects the company’s broader mission to improve access to essential […]
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Clea Debuts After Processing USD 4 Million in Pilot Cross-Border Transactions
Clea, a blockchain-powered payments platform designed to simplify cross-border trade for African businesses, has officially launched after a successful pilot phase that processed more than USD 4 million in international transactions. The early traction highlights strong demand from African importers seeking faster, more reliable ways to pay global suppliers amid persistent foreign exchange and banking […]
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How DER’s Elena Dia is rethinking ecosystem building in Senegal
As Senegal’s startup ecosystem matures, DER is moving away from generic entrepreneurship support toward sector focused programmes designed to deliberately build high impact companies. In this interview, Elena Dia explains how mobile money financing, targeted acceleration, and a project driven approach are reshaping how institutions support founders across the country.
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How to Fix “This Document is Either Deleted or Not Currently Accessible” on Mac
 [8 Options] This Document is Either Deleted or Not Currently Accessible Most probably, running into the ‘this document is either deleted or not currently accessible’ glitch on Mac has landed you on this page. This error manifests when you try to open a Word or Excel file. But the problem is that there’s not just […]
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How to Spoof POKE without Walking [NO BAN]
One of the most frustrating issues players face in Pokémon Go is Error 12, which appears when the game can’t properly detect your location. It often happens when location services are not working or the game flags unusual movement. This is where location management tools like iAnyGo come into the picture. If you use this […]
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What 2026 Holds for African AdTech: Lessons From Dangote, Gates and Jobs
What 2026 Holds for African AdTech: Lessons From Dangote, Gates and Jobs By Gabriel Ferrer, Chief Operating Officer, Pisi Ten years ago, I walked into my first digital gaming operation… TechCity
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