FiiO unveils the M33 R2R: a fully featured music player for hall audiophiles FiiO is proud to announce the launch of the FiiO M33 R2R, a next-gen digital audio player that… TechCity

Lenovo just announced a significant departure from the chatbot model dominating the AI space. Unveiled at the CES 2026, Lenovo introduced a single, built-in cross-device intelligence designed to redefine how people interact with their devices, applications, and digital services. This Personal Ambient Intelligence launches as Lenovo Qira and Motorola Qira on respective devices. “Lenovo Qira is […]

A redistribution of Kenya’s tech economy is happening, buoyed by the expansion of infrastructure like fibre optic, universities, logistics corridors, and sector-specific needs. Konza, Kisumu, Mombasa, Eldoret, and Nyeri are now emerging as distinct innovation centres, building on their own economic logic.

Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, played a significant role at the inaugural Delta Tech Week 2025, the flagship innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship festival convened by the Delta State Government through the Ministry of Science and Technology. The five-day event, held in Asaba from December 1st to 5th, brought together […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has officially opened the Nigerian Content Research, Innovation and Technology Challenge 2025/2026. The competition is designed to identify and support homegrown technologies capable of solving critical operational gaps in the oil and gas sector and its linkage industries. Dr. Obinna Ezeobi, General Manager of Corporate Communications, announced […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

The shift from traditional retail to digital-first commerce isn’t slowing down; it’s accelerating. The retail industry is evolving faster than ever, and those who fail to adapt risk being left behind. We’re living through a time of massive transformation in retail. From the rise of online marketplaces to the growing influence of AI and data-driven […]

In today's edition: Valu secures Jordan approval || Sterling Bank, Thunes partner for remittances || Zimbabwe to tax foreign digital operators

The improvement puts Nigeria ahead of many African countries, where average internet speeds often fall below 20 Mbps.

The retail industry is undergoing one of the fastest transformations in history. With customers demanding more personalized, seamless, and tech‑driven experiences, retailers must adapt or risk being left behind. We’re living through a time of massive transformation in retail. From the rise of online marketplaces to the growing influence of AI and data-driven personalization, customer […]

Nigeria is beginning to see the rise of colocation data centres and neutral infrastructure providers, which reduce duplication and spread costs across multiple tenants.

With an estimated 17 million Nigerians living and working abroad, demand for fast, transparent, and dependable financial connections to home has never been greater. Thunes today announced a landmark collaboration with Sterling Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading full-service commercial banks, to drive easy-access cross-border payments for Nigerians in the diaspora. By leveraging Thunes’ Direct Global […]

Sterling Bank has partnered with global B2B cross-border payments infrastructure company, Thunes, to enable easier international money transfers for Nigerians living abroad.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a significant shift toward more aggressive consumer protection measures for 2026. This decision comes as a response to persistent service gaps, network congestion, and frequent disruptions that continue to affect users despite a major increase in infrastructure investment and broadband availability across the country. While the sector saw […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

The premiere of Avatar 3 has taken place in several countries, accompanied by a noticeable increase in online interest. Amid the heightened attention surrounding the release, Kaspersky experts identified a rise in cyber-scam campaigns that exploit the movie’s launch and users’ desire to watch it online. The fraudulent websites target users across multiple regions, indicating […]

Beneficiaries are still required to update documents and comply with the new verification requirements. Here is everything you need to know about SASSA payments in January 2026.

Kiongozi Online has today launched as a civic platform designed to help Kenyan citizens access verified election information ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The platform covers all 6 elective positions in Kenya—President, Governor, Senator, Member of Parliament, Woman Representative, and Member of County Assembly—allowing voters to look up candidates by county, view party affiliations, and […]

For years, Wi-Fi was simply the connection between users and the wired core where the real processing happened. Wi-Fi 7 changes that. Access points can now deliver multi-gigabit throughput with predictable low latency and active interference management, allowing the edge of the network to handle genuine workloads rather than acting as a weak link. That […]

Flutterwave has acquired Mono, a pioneer in open banking infrastructure across the continent. Mono’s API-driven platform enables secure access to financial data, identity verification, and account-to-account payments—capabilities that are increasingly critical as African markets move toward more trusted, data-led financial services. Under the terms of the acquisition, Mono will continue to operate independently, with no […]

Are you worried about the security of your PayPal transactions? Concerned that your phone number might be exposed to potential scammers? Looking for an easy way to add an extra layer of protection to your PayPal account? If these concerns sound familiar, you’re not alone. Protecting your PayPal account is crucial, especially with the growing […]

In today's edition: Flutterwave acquires Mono || CNN and 11 other channels will remain on DStv || iOCO’s share buyback programme || OADC to acquire data centre operator

Flutterwave has completed the acquisition of open-banking fintech Mono in an all-stock transaction, valued between $25 million and $40 million.

Sango Capital helped take RapidDeploy, a South African startup, to the United States and get it acquired. Here's how the $670 million firm did it.

Banks, fintechs, and other financial institutions will now serve as debt recovery agents for Nigeria’s tax authority from 2026, according to TechCabal’s analysis of the newly implemented Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025.

Some Kenyan startups are already industry leaders in their own right, while others are working to prove themselves.

SORA Technology, a Japan-based drone technology startup, has raised an additional $2.5 million in the second close of its late-seed funding round, strengthening its push to scale drone- and AI-powered health and climate solutions across Africa. 

In today’s global economy, most businesses struggle under the high fees and dominance of the Card Schemes (Visa, Mastercard, etc.). Neema, a global cross-border payments platform catering to financial institutions, announced Neema Request-to-Pay, a payment collection method for businesses and fintechs available through the company’s platform. With Neema Request-to-Pay, financial institutions on the Neema Platform […]

PwC is proud to announce the appointment of Anastacia Tshesane as the new CEO for PwC South Africa, effective 1 July 2026. Since July 2021, Anastacia has been the Chairman of the PwC South Africa Governing Board and the PwC Africa Governance Board. As she steps into the CEO role, she formally passes the baton […]

Sony Electronics introduces the Alpha 7 V, the highly anticipated 5th generation in the popular Alpha 7 Full-frame mirrorless lineup, powered by the newly developed partially stacked Exmor RS™ CMOS image sensor with approximately 33.0 effective MP (megapixels). The new image processing engine, BIONZ XR2, incorporates the AI processing unit functions of the latest α […]

Frogfoot has acquired the fiber network assets of Infinity Wireless (Pty) Ltd in Rustenburg, which will be integrated into its national infrastructure. This expansion into the Northwest province supports the company’s growth strategy and deepens its presence in a key regional market. Infinity Wireless currently operates and supports the network in the area, and over […]

Nigeria’s tax administration system has entered a new and transformative era. In a landmark move aimed at simplifying tax compliance, eliminating duplication and strengthening revenue administration, the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) and the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) officially launched the Nigerian Tax ID Portal as replacement for the joint tax board JTB TIN Registration Portal, […]

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially been renamed the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), marking the full commencement of Nigeria’s new tax and revenue reforms. This historic transition marks a major milestone in Nigeria’s tax and revenue administration journey and signals the beginning of a new era shaped by new tax laws, modern governance […]

Faithful grew up in Ghana, a country and culture which shaped his earliest views, exposure, and instincts. Like many young men raised in West Africa with an aptitude for numbers and logic, Faithful was nudged toward a respectable path early. 

When Nigeria's CBN restricted crypto banking in 2021, Chris Maurice's Yellow Card was the only company that didn't fire staff. Here's why.

Startups On Our Radar spotlights African startups solving African challenges with innovation. This week, we explore three African startups in the ecommerce, HRTech, and mobility sectors and why they should be on your watchlist.

A fintech executive, a mobile-gaming pioneer, a nuclear scientist, the first African engineer to work at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and a first-generation banker who helped build the rails for modern African finance were among the notable figures Africa’s technology, banking, and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) ecosystems lost in 2025.

DA-backed plan seeks Starlink entry using EEIP investments to connect 5,000 rural schools and expand internet access across South Africa. The post South Africa’s DA Pushes for Starlink Entry to Boost Connectivity appeared first on Tech In Africa.