ABC is currently listed in South Africa (Johannesburg Stock Exchange and A2X Markets), Namibia (NSX), the US (OTCQB), and Germany, with additional African listings planned in Botswana and Kenya. The company says expanding abroad early helps it gain access to well-capitalised pension funds and family offices looking for indirect exposure to Bitcoin through regulated equities, rather than holding the digital asset directly.

Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is having its strongest run in years as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contribution increased by 21.49% in Q3, 2025. This is as overall economic growth continued its rebound after years of slow growth, according to new data from the National Bureau of Statistics.

NVIDIA and Synopsys, Inc. announced an expanded, strategic partnership to revolutionize design and engineering across industries. R&D teams across industries like semiconductors, aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors face big challenges, from more complex workflows to rising development costs and tighter time-to-market demands. This new partnership combines NVIDIA’s AI and accelerated computing with Synopsys’ top engineering solutions, giving […]

Amazon CTO Werner Vogels has released his annual technology predictions for 2026 and beyond, offering insights into how emerging technologies will reshape industries and daily life. From AI companions combating loneliness to the urgent need for quantum-safe security, Vogels’ latest forecast addresses both the technical evolution and human impact of tomorrow’s innovations. 5 key predictions […]

With the continued rise of e-commerce transactions, logistics networks are seeing greater volumes and a wider range of products moving through them. Ongoing labor shortages are pushing the demand for more efficient operations through AI. Traditional image recognition systems depend on deep learning models that need constant parameter adjustments and retraining whenever new or seasonal […]

South Africa-based digital payments platform Peach Payments experienced a 93% increase in rand value processed from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, compared to the same period in 2024. “Over the four-day weekend, we processed more than 2.69 million transactions, to a total value of more than R1.86 billion,” says Rahul Jain, CEO and Co-founder. The […]

Ethio Telecom, in partnership with the Ministry of Industry, has officially launched E-Smart, a modern B2B e-commerce platform aimed at connecting manufacturing industries across Ethiopia and accelerating their move toward digital commerce. As the leading partner in the initiative, Ethio Telecom played a central role in developing the platform, which enables manufacturers to access inputs […]

In today's edition: Wise gets conditional approval for South Africa launch || MultiChoice, multicuts on all sides || Bolt owns 40% of Kenya's EV fleet || Dongfeng launches EVs in South Africa

With the retirement of Windows 10, organisations are entering a critical phase in their IT evolution. The limitations of older hardware can no longer be ignored, particularly in sectors like manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and logistics where legacy systems remain essential for daily operations. While these devices have delivered reliable performance for years, they were not […]

develoPPP Ventures has announced the opening of applications for its 10th cohort, offering EUR 100K (~USD 116K) in non-dilutive, matching funding to post-revenue startups based in Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania. The program is supported by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and managed by DEG Impulse. It is designed for companies that […] The post develoPPP Ventures Opens EUR 100K Funding for East African Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

South African agritech startup SwiftVEE has secured R173m ($10.1m) in a Series A funding round to support its expansion into financial services, alongside its core marketplace. The round was led by African venture capital firm HAVAÍC and private equity firm Exeo Capital. Notably, Iain Williamson, the former CEO of insurance giant Old Mutual, joined the […] The post South African Agritech Startup SwiftVEE Secures $10.1M Series A to Expand into Fintech and Insurance appeared first on Tech In Africa.

South African biotech startup Immobazyme has secured an additional R25m ($1.45m) in growth funding, bringing its total capital raised to date to R50m (approx. $2.9m). This round was led by the University Technology Fund (UTF II), with participation from returning investor University of Stellenbosch Enterprises (USE) and new strategic backer Fireball Capital. This investment comes […] The post South African Biotech Startup Immobazyme Secures R25m in Growth Funding to Advance Local Biopharma Production appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Verve, a payment card scheme operated by Nigerian fintech company Interswitch, is expanding its contactless payment products and introducing tokenisation as it hits 100 million cards issued across Africa, 16 years after it launched.

From payment apps to fund the fun, to lifestyle apps to find the vibes, we put together a list of mobile apps to help you have the most memorable December yet.

Liquid C2 has announced the launch of its AI-powered Google Cloud distribution program. Known as “Liquid G,” the program aims to speed up cloud adoption and drive growth for African resellers and enterprises. Delivered through Cloudmania, Liquid G builds on the company’s long-standing collaboration with Google Cloud and marks a significant step in expanding access […]

Running out of phone storage doesn’t always mean deleting your photos. In most cases, the real problem is hidden files – cached data, old downloads, and message attachments silently filling up your device. In this guide, you’ll learn simple, safe, and effective ways to free up storage on Android and iPhone without deleting a single […]

Zoho Nigeria has achieved a 70% year-on-year increase in customer acquisition, making it the fastest-growing Zoho market in Africa

Running out of phone storage doesn’t always mean deleting your photos. In most cases, the real problem is hidden files – cached data, old downloads, and message attachments silently filling up your device. In this guide, you’ll learn simple, safe, and effective ways to free up storage on Android and iPhone without deleting a single […]

AI adoption is accelerating, but without clear policies and legal oversight, businesses risk losing ownership of their innovations, facing infringement claims, or damaging their reputation. “As artificial intelligence transforms industries at an unprecedented pace, businesses face new and complex risks, from intellectual property exposure to governance gaps.” South African law firm Adams & Adams announces the […]

Zazu, a digital financial operating system designed for African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate its rollout in South Africa and Morocco.

China is where you go when you want to mass-produce cheap, affordable products, and Jumia is the latest company to take that path. While disciplined marketing, cheaper fulfilment, and a leaner cost base have dominated stories about the company’s recent turnaround, the truth is simpler: Africa’s biggest e-commerce company is becoming increasingly dependent on Chinese supply.

Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans has appointed Justin Ramages as a partner in its Johannesburg office M&A Practice with effect from 1 December 2025. Ramages joins Bowmans from MTN South Africa, where he focused on telecommunications-led M&A mandates and gained firsthand experience of the intricacies of dealmaking in this complex and dynamic sector. Bowman’s chairman […]

Fortinet’s 2025 report reveals that 35% of IT security budgets are now dedicated to cloud protection, while Gartner notes that the cloud security market expanded by 24% last year alone.  This growth reflects both the opportunities and the risks associated with the cloud. While it enables agility, collaboration, and scalability, it also introduces a host […]

Scam losses worldwide surpassed US$1.03 trillion in 2024, according to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA). New analysis from SAS, drawing on data from GASA, INTERPOL, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Deloitte, points to a widening gap between the scale of scam activity and financial institutions’ ability to fight the rising deluge. The organization […]

When Western governments set out to throttle Russia’s access to advanced technology, the expectation was clear enough: over time, the country would slip quietly to the margins of the digital economy and Moscow would be left consuming yesterday’s algorithms while the rest of the world moved on. That is not what AI Journey 2025 looked […] The post Russia’s technology way in the Age of Sanctions appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Zazu, the first pan-African digital banking platform built exclusively for entrepreneurs and SMEs, has raised $1 million in pre-seedfunding from a group of leading African and European investors to accelerate its rollout in South Africa and Morocco, with plans to expand across the continent in 2026 The round includes Plug and Play Ventures with participation […] The post Zazu raises $1M pre-seed round to reinvent SME banking across Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

When Western governments set out to throttle Russia’s access to advanced technology, the expectation was clear enough: over time, the country would slip quietly to the margins of the digital economy and Moscow would be left consuming yesterday’s algorithms while the rest of the world moved on. That is not what AI Journey 2025 looked […] The post Russia’s technology way in the Age of Sanctions appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office announced that Google Gemini has ranked first in the “AI in the Ring” Index,  the world’s first benchmark designed to evaluate how effectively AI language models reflect Emirati culture, dialects, traditions, and national values through a challenge centered on cultural intelligence within the UAE […]

Align Technology, Inc., a global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign® System of clear aligners, iTero™ intraoral scanners, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, today announced expansion of its local presence and leadership appointment in South Africa. As part of the growth, Align Technology has expanded its […]

In today's edition: Google to revamp AI curricula in Nigeria || 27 banks have turned to the markets for capital, says CBN || Kenya has lost $200 million to cybercrimes this year || Special Number

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