In many modern products, your code is not the limiting factor. Instead, there is a gap between what your systems can do and what people can confidently use. Data and DevOps tools do their best work at the centre of this gap, ensuring efficient services and satisfied users. These tools are known for their speed […] The post Bridging the Gap: How Sooter Saalu Is Making Data and DevOps Accessible Through Writing appeared first on Tech In Africa.

 How Modern Construction is Transforming Dental Clinics into Smart Medical Spaces Modern dental clinic design starts with the first seconds a paciente enters the building. Today, reception areas look less like hospitals and more like hotel lobbies. Designers use warm materials such as wood, stone, and soft fabrics to create comfort. Harsh white light is […] The post Modern Dental Clinic Design & Smart Construction appeared first on Tech In Africa.

AI is having a weird moment in history: it’s everywhere, it’s impressive, and it’s also… kind of misunderstood. A lot of people still picture AI as a robot brain that “thinks” like a human. In reality, most of today’s AI is more like an extremely powerful pattern engine. It learns from massive amounts of examples—text, […]

Finding Tech Jobs in Lagos Without Experience: 7 Steps That Work This practical guide shows how to land tech roles in Lagos with no prior experience. Follow seven steps: pick a skill, build a portfolio, use internships, freelance, network, target adjacent roles, and apply broadly to convert effort into interviews. TechCity

In the early days of Fibre, the business case was straightforward: offset high capital costs by prioritizing rollouts in high-density areas with the greatest potential returns. This approach meant that streets were mapped by revenue potential, resulting in an uneven patchwork of connectivity. While this strategy made sense from a business perspective, it left many […]

In a major step toward the professionalisation of the retail sector and the advancement ofdata-driven retail education, the Retail Institute of South Africa (RISA™) has strengthenedits strategic partnership with IRL Consulting, a globally recognised retail intelligence andgeospatial analytics firm operating from South Africa and Dubai. The collaboration brings together RISA’s professional education and designation frameworkwith […]

In today's edition: Spiro's $50 million raise || CBK to review laws || CAK fines GTBank Kenya || 20 Nigerian banks have met CBN’s recap requirements

Analysis of 2026 fintech deals, lead investors, and the policies that make Kigali a fast-growing fintech hub in East Africa. The post Rwanda Fintech Funding 2026: Key Deals, Investor List, and Why Kigali Is Winning appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Overview of Africa's 2026 AI laws, startup compliance risks, and opportunities from sandboxes, funding, and localized AI solutions. The post AI Regulation in Africa 2026: New Laws, Compliance Risks, and Startup Opportunities appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Spiro, an electric mobility company, has raised $50 million (KES 6.5 billion) in debt financing, according to company statements. Afreximbank participated alongside Nithio and Africa Go Green Fund managed by Cygnum Capital. The financing follows a $100 million investment Spiro secured in October 2025.The proceeds will fund rollout of battery-swapping infrastructure in existing and new […] The post Electric Mobility Company Spiro Raises $50 Million Debt Financing appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Data hosting has been an international business for a long time, but in recent years, a growing question about how to approach it has arisen, with African countries in a relatively unique position. There are both benefits and drawbacks to choosing to keep digital information domestically or to outsource storage overseas. Let’s pick apart this […] The post The Logistics of Hosting African Data Abroad appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Only 20 of Nigeria’s 33 deposit money banks have met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new minimum capital requirements less than a month before the March 31, 2026, deadline.

With just 2 days remaining, anticipation is building for Digital Retail Africa 2026 (#DRA2026). Hosted by IT News Africa in Cape Town in partnership with The Retail Institute of South Africa (RISA) & The E- Commerce Forum of Africa. DRA2026 promises a high-impact program focused on the technologies and strategies reshaping Africa’s retail ecosystem. DRA2026 […]

The global smartphone industry is now driven by AI built directly into your device. For Samsung Electronics, the main stage for showing this vision is the Galaxy Unpacked event series. 

Digital lenders in Nigeria may begin cautiously lowering borrowing costs after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) cut the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 26.5% from 27% on Tuesday, signalling a potential easing of the country’s prolonged high-interest-rate environment.

Slotegrator, a B2B solutions provider for the iGaming industry, has announced the launch of an AI-powered assistant within its Anti-fraud module—a feature the company positions as a new approach to risk analytics for iGaming operators. Unlike traditional anti-fraud tools that rely solely on static dashboards and manual analysis, the AI anti-fraud assistant transforms existing analytical […]

Rather than fighting for a slice of traditional banking rails that were never built with North Africa in mind, a handful of startups are building on top of borderless, 24/7 digital money and designing the user experience around local realities from day one.

MoneyHash announced a new partnership with Wayl, a local payment solutions provider, checkout engine, and merchant of record supporting global and regional businesses entering the Iraqi market. By working with Wayl, MoneyHash extends its reach into Iraq, enabling businesses to navigate local payment requirements through trusted, market-specific infrastructure, while supporting expansion into an e-commerce platform […]

Shiriki Pay, baked in the M-PESA app, allows a user to add up to two beneficiaries who can pay merchants using the sponsor’s wallet balance, subject to a preset monthly cap.

Spiro has closed a $50 million debt funding backed by Afreximbank, Nithio, and Africa Go Green Fund, after a $100 million raise in October 2025.

In a tender notice on Monday, the regulator has invited consultants to help review the two laws that define its powers in a bid to strengthen provisions related to digital banking, fintech regulation, consumer protection, and cybersecurity.”

Hayo, a global innovator in digital solutions, has expanded its footprint in Francophone Africa with an on-the-ground presence in Senegal. Abdoulaye DABO has been appointed as Senior Partnership and Strategy Manager to support French-speaking markets in West Africa. Abdoulaye DABO has almost a decade of telecoms experience in Africa, including roles at Airtel, LAfrica Mobile, […]

Builders on the Lisk network can now use Quidax’s digital asset infrastructure to access stablecoins and local currencies.

MarkHack 5.0 to Explore Culture at the Center of AI Conversation in Nigeria As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes how people create, communicate, and consume media, one critical question is emerging: how… TechCity

South African organisations are building more software than ever before. What many of them are not doing is securing the identities and pipelines that build it. Obsidian Systems has announced a strategic reseller and implementation partnership with BlueFlag Security, an identity-first software development lifecycle (SDLC) security company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Under the agreement, Obsidian […]

Samsung Galaxy A Series Africa Review, Key Features Guide 2026 This review examines Samsung’s latest Galaxy A-series phones for African markets, focusing on displays, battery life, camera AI tools, software updates, and local availability. It summarizes which A models offer the best value depending on user needs and highlights the importance of checking local pricing and warranty. TechCity

Censys, the authority for internet intelligence and insights, has appointed Meriam ElOuazzani as its first dedicated Vice President for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region. In her new role, Meriam will lead the company’s end-to-end regional growth strategy, including revenue expansion, partnerships and ecosystem building, as well as establishing the organization’s position as […]

In today's edition: Terra Industries creates JV with Nigeria’s DICON || Nedbank gets cleared for NCBA takeover || Walmart to open more stores in SA || LoftyInc Capital invests in WafR

Grey , a provider of cross-border payments solutions, has expanded its business banking offering to include USD business accounts, bulk payments, and USDC stablecoin support on a single platform. The expanded offering is designed to help businesses receive international payments, manage large-scale cross-border transactions, and reduce the cost and complexity typically associated with international banking. […] The post Grey expands global business banking with new USD-based payment capabilities appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The search for exit pathways in African tech has now set eyes on London's Stock Exchange after a decade of billions of dollars invested.

With the IHS deal, MTN is reclaiming strategic control over assets it once sold and reshaping the economics of telecom infrastructure across its markets.

Kenya raised $1.04 billion in total startup funding in 2025 — the most capital any single African market has attracted since 2022. But the headline number hides a tension that the ecosystem cannot afford to ignore. According to Partech Africa’s 2025 VC Report, Kenya led the continent in total capital raised, growing 72% year-on-year. Africa: […] The post Kenya’s Billion-Dollar Year: Megadeal Magic or Ecosystem Strength? appeared first on Tech In Africa.

For eight consecutive years, South Africa watched from behind as Nigeria, Kenya, and Egypt took turns leading Africa’s venture capital rankings. In 2025, that streak ended. According to Partech Africa’s 2025 Africa Tech VC Report, South Africa ranked first in both equity funding ($643M, +41% YoY) and equity deal count (85 rounds, +27% YoY), reclaiming […] The post South Africa Reclaims the Top Spot in African VC for the First Time Since 2017 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

BasiGo, a Kenyan electric bus startup, is testing Jenga buses, a scheduled commuter service in Nairobi, the country’s capital, adding a new product line alongside its core electric vehicle supply business.

Cape Town-based venture capital firm HAVAÍC has announced the third close of its African Innovation Fund 3, securing over $30 million in commitments toward a $50 million target. The latest close follows an investment from E Squared Investments, a South African impact investor established by Allan Gray in 2007. E Squared joins existing investors Fireball […] The post HAVAÍC’s African Innovation Fund 3 Reaches Third Close at Over $30M appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Araxi Limited, formerly Capital Appreciation, has agreed to acquire an 80% stake in Pay@ Group for ZAR 1 billion ($62.3 million) through its subsidiary African Resonance. Pay@ Group, founded in 2007 by Johan Koornhof, operates over 9,000 retail payment points and 150,000 mobile point-of-sale devices across Southern Africa. The company processes over ZAR 60 billion […] The post Araxi Acquires 80% Stake in Pay@ Group for $62.3M appeared first on Tech In Africa.