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As the defence-tech startup shifts from building products to executing military partnerships, Chife’s role is expected to focus on managing relationships with the armed forces and guiding strategy at the board level. The DICON agreement integrates Terra into Nigeria’s formal defence manufacturing structure and raises the stakes for coordination with military leadership.

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Clifford Kinyua is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Saracen Media Group, a pan–East African marketing and brand growth organization serving leading regional and international brands. He is a transformation-focused executive working at the intersection of strategy, governance, and execution in dynamic and volatile markets. Clifford has led enterprise-wide change across multi-market organisations, collaborating with […]

Infovista, the network and customer experience intelligence company, unveiled VistaOne™, its open, AI-enabled platform that brings together network intelligence and customer experience intelligence. The platform is designed to help communication service providers and enterprises address common operational challenges by providing contextual, intent-driven insights across both domains. Organizations operating networks and managing customer journeys face similar […]

Twenty-three Nigerian states have approved ₦132.45 billion ($97.15 million) to fund their technology ministries and digital ambitions in 2026, according to budget documents sourced from Budgit's Open States.

Latest Fintech Trends in Africa: 2026 Growth & Risks Explained This article maps the latest fintech trends in Africa for 2026, covering payments, embedded finance, AI-driven credit, BNPL, regulatory shifts, and what founders, SMEs, and investors need to do to win in the market. TechCity

In today's edition: Nigeria's Zap Africa lays off employees || 35% of MTN Nigeria employees earn $1,800 || SARS is coming for foreign offshore accounts || Liquid Intelligent Technologies raises $605 million

Table of contents Xiaomi 17 Series Everything else announced Pricing On Saturday, February 28, Xiaomi held its biggest international hardware showcase yet in Barcelona, Spain. The event took place just days before Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026. It served as the global stage for the Xiaomi 17 series, alongside a major expansion of Xiaomi’s “Human […]

House of Faith Launches FaithStream, Africa’s First Premium Faith-Based Streaming Platform, Now Available Globally Mobile app debuts on iOS and Android with over 1,700 hours of programming as House of Faith marks… TechCity

Infinix NOTE 60 SERIES Brings Innovation with Interactive Design and Snapdragon Processor Designed as the next milestone in Infinix’s flagship journey, the NOTE 60 SERIES elevates the brand’s signature NOTE… TechCity

Industry leaders dissected the psychological and financial toll of regulatory uncertainty.

In between rides, he would watch YouTube videos that exposed him to international creators documenting other cities. 

Zimbabwe’s 2026 tech rules impose 15% digital taxes, stricter licenses and data rules for crypto, mobile money and startups, driving up compliance costs. The post Zimbabwe’s New Tech Regulations: What Changes for Crypto, Mobile Money, and Startups in 2026 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

DRC's €8B digital plan expands fiber and towers, builds data centers, trains 250,000 youth and aims to connect 30M people while creating jobs and GDP growth. The post DR Congo €8B Digital Plan: What It Includes (Telecom, Infrastructure, Data Centers) and Who Benefits appeared first on Tech In Africa.

After failing to gain traction with a marketplace, Praise Olaoluwa discovered that access to structured credit, not software, was the most urgent need for traders.

The Lagos-based company, founded in 2023, said the layoffs were part of a broader restructuring aimed at aligning operating costs with revenue-generating activities. 

VC is a specialised capital structure optimised for rapid user growth, low marginal costs, global scalability, and clear exit pathways.

The model combines self-paced online courses with mentorship, volunteering and community projects to build practical experience and employability.

Sytemap digitises real estate records on the blockchain and connect them into a single mapped system to reduce fraud and double allocation.

A new report by cybersecurity firm SmartComply, released in Nairobi on Thursday, argues that cyber risk in the region has moved beyond IT departments and into the core of economic stability.

Luno plans to introduce financial contracts that let traders speculate on the future price of an asset without owning it directly in 2026.

Cell C announced a bold new strategy to support South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The strengthened SME connectivity strategy follows extensive research into South Africa’s small and medium enterprise landscape. The study, conducted with research house Kantar, confirms that connectivity now underpins core business operations. The study reveals that SMEs—who form the backbone […]

Co-creation HUB (CcHUB) has opened applications for Cohort 4 of its EdTech Fellowship, where 12 early-stage startups building edtech platforms will be able to receive $100,000.

Egypt’s state-led approach makes it Africa’s most resilient startup ecosystem in 2026; Kenya leads in climate funding while Nigeria has high deal volume amid economic risk. The post Kenya vs Nigeria vs Egypt: Which Country Has the Strongest Startup Ecosystem in 2026? appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Safaricom's $500M plan to 2026 uses AI and M-Pesa upgrades (Ziidi, Daraja 3.0), supports startups and expands financial inclusion across East Africa. The post Safaricom Innovation Strategy 2026: AI, M-Pesa Expansion, and Kenya’s Startup Ecosystem Growth appeared first on Tech In Africa.

TVS Motor Company (TVSM)—one of the largest two-wheeler manufacturers has officially launched in South Africa through a strategic distribution partnership with The Nexus Collective. Backed by the same proven leadership expertise and team of Tuning Fork (Pty) Ltd and the strength of the Bidvest Group Limited, The Nexus Collective is a purpose-built distributorship wholly focused […]

Truecaller announced a strategic direct sales reseller partnership with AnyMind Group, a Business-Process-as-a-Service company for marketing, e-commerce and digital transformation. Under this partnership, AnyMind Group will serve as the exclusive intermediary for Truecaller’s advertising inventory across Egypt, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. The scope of the partnership is […]

Cheapest Data Plans in South Africa vs Nigeria: 2026 Report! This guide compares mobile data affordability in South Africa and Nigeria, explaining why Nigeria often shows a lower per-GB price and offering practical tips to find the best value. It covers market drivers, bundle strategies, and where to check live deals. TechCity

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has returned to profitability, reporting a profit after tax of N1.11 trillion for the full year ended 2025, reversing a loss of N400.44 billion recorded in 2024. The company’s profit before tax stood at N1.70 trillion, a significant turnaround from a N550.33 billion loss in the previous year, according to a […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Lagos’ smart city push: fiber rollout, metro and waterways, AI surveillance and energy projects — practical entry paths for tech companies via partners and compliance. The post Nigeria’s Smart City Push: Top Projects in Lagos and How Tech Companies Can Benefit appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Lagos’s 6,000 km fiber rollout (by 2027): $200M for state network, 85% within 5 km, 5x faster internet, smart cameras and IoT for city services. The post Lagos Digital Highway: Map, Route, Cost, Completion Date & Impact on Fiber and Smart City Tech appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Fido Ghana, a digital financial services provider, has secured $5.5 million in debt financing from Symbiotics, according to company announcements. The debt investment came from the Regional MSME Investment Fund for Sub-Saharan Africa (REGMIFA), managed by Swiss-based impact investment manager Symbiotics, according to a February 18, 2026 statement. The proceeds will support expansion of Fido […] The post Digital Lender Fido Ghana Secures $5.5 Million Debt Investment from Symbiotics appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Kenya’s State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy met with Amazon LEO representatives to discuss satellite broadband connectivity, according to official statements. Meeting Details John Kipchumba Tanui, Principal Secretary for the State Department, met with Amazon representatives on February 23, 2026. The Amazon delegation was led by Farouk Shamas Jiwa, Senior Manager for International […] The post Kenya State Department Meets Amazon LEO Representatives to Discuss Satellite Broadband Deployment appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Nigeria and the European Union signed a science and technology cooperation agreement in Abuja, according to official statements. The agreement was signed by Gautier Mignot, head of the EU delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, and Kingsley Udeh, Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Research, and Technology. The cooperation framework provides access to the European Commission’s Horizon Europe […] The post Nigeria and European Union Sign Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement appeared first on Tech In Africa.

M-KOPA Nigeria has released its first Impact Report, announcing over ₦230 billion in credit unlocked for over 1 million customers, becoming M-KOPA’s fastest-growing market and fastest to reach this milestone. The report highlights the company’s contribution to income generation, digital inclusion and economic opportunity for Every Day Earners across the country. Since 2019, M-KOPA Nigeria […] The post Nigeria Becomes M-KOPA’s Fastest-Growing Market as over ₦230 Billion in Credit Unlocks Income Growth for over 1 Million Customers appeared first on Tech In Africa.