Explore the African tech funding in Q1 2026. With $711M raised, see how Fintech and Energy led the market while M&A activity reached new highs.

GITEX Africa started yesterday, and it did not feel like another “Africa Rising” conference.

Technology has transformed many industries over the past decade, and football analysis is no exception. The way supporters evaluate matches has evolved dramatically as access to performance data has expanded. Modern football discussions now include advanced metrics, tactical visualization tools, and statistical modeling that help analysts evaluate team performance more accurately. This technological shift is […]

In today's edition: MTN rewards top executives || Tayo Oviosu becomes Paga Group CEO || VATs now appear on your Temu bills

Now, through a local partnership led by Nigerian entrepreneur and film producer Charles Okpaleke, Media King is preparing its first large-scale African rollout, with Nigeria as the launchpad for a broader continental push.

Projectmaven uses artificial intelligence (AI) to take a rough idea and turn it into a structured plan with proposed features, target users, third-party integrations, technical architecture, timelines, and cost estimates.

  For the first time on the continent, a fund has been created with one singular focus: getting capital into the hands of founders building technology for people with disabilities. The Assistive Technologies for Disability Trust (AT4D) has announced a strategic partnership with the Judith Neilson Foundation to launch the Momentous Pilot Fund — Africa’s […] The post Africa Now Has Its First Startup Fund Built Entirely Around Disability Tech appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Copy trading has found a natural audience in South Africa, where interest in forex continues to increase while access to formal trading education remains uneven. The concept is simple on the surface. You select a seasoned trader, link your account, and their trades are mirrored in your own portfolio automatically. No charts to analyze or […]

The move sits at the centre of Safaricom’s FinTech 2.0 strategy, which aims to push the company beyond telecoms into a broader technology platform by 2030.

By Mandy Duncan, Country Manager of HPE Networking South Africa Trying to scale AI on outdated digital foundations is like playing Jenga on a wobbly table: early wins stack up quickly, but as ambition grows, every underlying weakness is magnified. South African organisations are reaching this point with AI. Adoption is accelerating, experimentation is widespread, […]

Cross Switch has gone live with Absa Pay, enabling merchants on its platform to offer customers a secure, bank‑authenticated payment option for online checkout. When customers select Absa Pay at checkout, they are routed to a secure Absa environment to authenticate the payment directly with their bank before being returned to the merchant’s platform to […]

On January 15, 2026, Uganda’s government hit the social-media kill switch, and Proton VPN sign-ups rocketed 8,000 percent in a single hour, according to a TechRadar report. Moments like this prove you need a VPN now—not after rummaging for your wallet. So we road-tested every service that still offers a true free trial, confirming claims […]

Recent incidents show that medical services can be breached, and as a result, medical records may be leaked and then traded on the dark web. The operations of healthcare services can get disrupted. Another aspect is that healthcare platforms may share user data with third parties that handle it irresponsibly. Kaspersky warns of risks tied […]

📌 Key Takeaways In my project work, I’ve been called in to rescue apps that looked beautiful in demos but crumbled the moment real users touched them. One fintech app had a gorgeous interface but timed out on every transaction when more than 50 people used it simultaneously. A healthcare app passed all the functional […]

Veeam Software, the Data and AI Trust Company, announced a series of leadership promotions and appointments across its EMEA East region. These leadership changes underscore Veeam’s focus on empowering regional teams, deepening technical expertise and delivering exceptional value to customers and partners across EMEA. “EMEA East is a strategically important region for Veeam, as organisations […]

Lucky, a leading financial technology company in Egypt and the Middle East, today announced the successful closing of a $23 million Series B funding round, including a mix of equity and debt. The round was led by existing & new investors, including Disruptech Ventures, DPI Venture Capital via Nclude fund and new strategic participation from Suez Canal […] The post Lucky Secures $23M Series B Funding to Scale Credit Access Across North Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

If you use virtual dollar cards in Nigeria for online payments, this is something you need to pay attention to. Recently, I checked my Chipper Cash dollar virtual card balance and noticed something surprising — my money had significantly reduced without me spending it. Let me break it down. 💳 What Happened to My $5 […]

The Interledger Foundation (ILF), an organization building and advocating for an interoperable payments network, has partnered with over 10 universities across North America, Europe, Australia, and Africa to bring open payments curriculum into the classroom. The new initiative introduces programs designed to build the next generation of payments leaders who understand where today’s financial systems […]

To counter the severe economic shocks triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) to insulate African and Caribbean economies, financial institutions and corporates from the impact of the ongoing Gulf crisis. The conflict, which escalated […] The post Afreximbank Launches US$10 Billion Programme to Shield African and CARICOM Economies from Gulf Conflict appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The African Development Bank Group has approved a €7.5 million investment into the Breega Africa Seed I Fund, directing capital toward early-stage technology startups operating across the continent. The financing package is structured as €5 million in direct equity capital from the Bank and €2.5 million provided as a junior tranche on behalf of the […] The post AfDB Commits €7.5 Million to Breega Africa Seed Fund to Fuel Tech Startups Across the Continent appeared first on Tech In Africa.

South African technology distribution veteran Mustek is making a deliberate pivot toward artificial intelligence, committing R7 million to launch a business-to-business AI marketplace as it hunts for new revenue following the dramatic slowdown in its renewable energy hardware sales. The company, founded in 1987 and the owner of South Africa’s Mecer PC brand, acquired a […] The post South Africa’s Mustek Channels R7 Million into AI Marketplace After Renewables Revenue Slump appeared first on Tech In Africa.

When was the last time you or your team returned from a break feeling not just rested, but genuinely re-energised and inspired? For founders, investors, and fast-moving startup teams, switching off is rarely easy. A photography tour offers something different. It blends travel, creativity, reflection, and shared experience into one powerful reset, says Vanessa Rogers. […] The post Top 3 Reasons Startup Teams Should Consider a Photography Tour Abroad appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The transition marks the first time in Paga’s history that someone other than Oviosu will lead its biggest market.

In today's edition: SA’s pay-TV market is shrinking || Nigerian crypto startup Bread Africa gets acquired || Uber aims for 300,000-rider mark in SA || Kenya revives tech hub plans

After years of equity, debt, and fund investments across Africa, AHL Venture Partners concluded that private credit is what actually works. Here's why.

The deal adds to a growing list of acquisitions among local crypto startups and reflects the steady consolidation underway in Nigeria’s digital asset ecosystem.

The project has received an additional KES 3.4 billion ($26.1 million), pushing its total cost to KES 8.56 billion ($65.9 million), about 57% higher than the original KES 5.9 billion ($45.4 million) budget.

Cet article est aussi disponible en français First published 05 April, 2026 More deals, less cash: Africa’s exit problem Image: Geekwire There is a saying you have probably heard since childhood: an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Applied to Africa’s technology ecosystem, the “apple” is the exit, an acquisition, IPO, or liquidity event […]

By Boluwatife Oshadiya | April 6, 2026 Key Points Main Story The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has opened a formal investigation into an alleged data breach involving Remita Payment Services Ltd, Sterling Bank, and other unnamed entities, marking one of the most high-profile enforcement actions under Nigeria’s data protection regime in 2026. According to an […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

At $6.76, MTN Ghana now delivers the highest average revenue per user (ARPU) across the group, almost double Nigeria’s $3.60, even after tariff hikes lifted Nigerian ARPU by 65.89% in 2025, according to the group’s data sheet for 2025.

In today's edition: MTN separates Ghana MoMo business || 3 in 4 Kenyans now use mobile money || Kenswitch and Visa partner || Charge eyes tokenised public listing

Flutterwave Nigerian banking license has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), according to a tweet on X. This comes after the company disclosed it has processed more than $40 billion in payments across its platform, a milestone that highlighted the company’s growth since its establishment in 2016. This regulatory milestone follows Flutterwave’s […]

Vibe coding in Nigeria is rapidly gaining traction , and if you haven’t heard about it yet, you’re in for a treat!. As more young people, entrepreneurs and digital creators discover how artificial intelligence can simplify software development, the traditional barriers to entry in tech are crumbling. In a country where access to formal tech […]

The idea for Jetron Ticket came when his close friend, Jemedafe Caleb, who organised events and parties, needed coordination and a more reliable way to manage attendees.

The shift points to a market that is no longer just led by a dominant incumbent but increasingly defined by scale at the top and clear positioning among smaller players.

Subscriptions rose from 42.30 million in the previous year, with a 5.6% jump in the December quarter, driven by holiday spending.