But beyond interest, each savings has its own features and limitations, depending on your goals and lifestyle. Here are the Nigerian savings apps offering the best rates, and the key features to consider.

South African electrotech startup Plentify has successfully closed an oversubscribed Series A round, bringing its total funding to nearly USD 15 million (ZAR 256 million) as it expands its AI-powered home-energy platform. This funding round, following last year’s successful raise, was led by Secha Capital, Buffet Investments, and a South African family office, with participation […] The post South African AI Energy Startup Plentify Raises $15M to Export Load-Shedding Solutions Globally appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Kenya’s ride-hailing customers are expected to pay higher fares soon, as Uber and Bolt are likely to follow the government’s new pricing and payment regulations. This follows a directive from Kenya’s Ministry for Roads and Transport after the Transport Workers Union-Kenya (TAWU) threatened legal action against the companies, accusing them of “exploitative and unfair labour […] The post Kenya Orders Uber and Bolt to Raise Fares by 50% Following Driver Protests and Union Threats appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Standard Bank, the largest bank in South Africa by assets, has made a historic move by becoming the first African bank to directly integrate with China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). This groundbreaking step offers African companies a more efficient way to pay Chinese suppliers in Renminbi (RMB), China’s currency, bypassing the US dollar. Traditionally, […] The post Standard Bank Becomes First African Bank to Integrate China’s Payment System, Bypassing US Dollar appeared first on Tech In Africa.

evidenced by an uptick in secondary deals and smaller-scale mergers and acquisitions. According to a new African liquidity index, there have been 37 startup and scale-up exits by fund managers in 2025, with 22 of these exits resulting from trade sales and 40.5% involving international buyers. Presented by the African financial data firm Stears at […] The post Africa’s Startup Exit Activity Rises with 37 Exits in 2025, but Liquidity Remains Constrained appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The program features a full day of keynotes, fireside conversations and technical panels offering practical guidance for investors navigating Africa’s energy markets. South Africa’s Minister of Energy and Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will deliver opening remarks outlining South Africa’s policy direction as G20 host. A fireside conversation with Wale Tinubu, CEO of Oando, will explore corporate […] The post G20 African Energy Investment Forum Set to Shape Africa’s Investment Agenda appeared first on Tech In Africa.

You were probably short on cash, payday is still some days or a week away, and you were beating yourself up for the jollof rice and ice cream you “splashed” your money on three days after getting paid— and at that moment, an ad popped up on your screen while watching YouTube. “Borrow ₦50,000 instantly! […]

Cutting out the dollar middleman means faster, simpler, and potentially cheaper cross-border deals with Africa’s biggest trading partner.

Vox, a specialist provider of top-class internet and voice solutions for homes and businesses, has announced the launch of Vox Kiwi Home Wireless, a new consumer broadband service that delivers a fiber-like experience without the need for trenching or cabling. Designed for South African households that don’t have access to fiber and where installation is […]

Flapmax, an AI infrastructure company, through its research and education hub—FAI Institute—today announced a collaboration with IBM to advance quantum science and AI innovation in Ghana. As part of the initiative, Palm University College will host Ghana’s first quantum-AI summit, held alongside IBM Qiskit Fall Fest, featuring industry keynotes, academic workshops, hands-on quantum computing sessions, […]

Zeeh launched a beta version of the product in February, onboarding 20 businesses, including digital lenders, school-financing platforms, and subscription-based service providers, to test the feature. The company says the relaunched product is now powering 22 businesses. Across its product lines, including ID verification, access to customer bank data, credit-risk analysis, and automated loan-recovery tools, Zeeh serves 150 enterprises.

Will Nigeria's AI Bill, arriving at a pivotal moment in the country's technological landscape, empower local builders or create the very barriers that push them out of the ecosystem?

In Nigeria, purchasing a laptop is beyond technological preference; it is an investment in a person’s professional development and earning potential. The persistent infrastructural challenges and geographical restraints elevate the stakes of making a choice between a Mac and a Windows laptop. How much does it cost to buy a new Windows and Mac in […]

Kaspersky experts have discovered scam websites that closely mimic the group’s official merchandise store, putting users and their data at significant risk. The scheme works as follows: attackers created a site that closely resembles the legitimate one and offers users the option to browse merchandise, add items to the cart, and proceed to “checkout.”  To […]

Insurance fraud continues to challenge the short-term sector in South Africa, chipping away at consumer trust and inflating premiums for honest policyholders. As the industry rapidly digitalizes, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a critical new ally in this perennial battle. The short-term insurance landscape is undergoing a definite shift. While AI drives significant efficiencies, […]

Black Friday has become a make-or-break moment in retail. With online sales climbing by over 30% during the four-day window from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, when there are already over 1 billion e-commerce transactions annually in SA, this single weekend represents the biggest revenue spike of the year for most retailers. It’s also a […]

Microsoft kicked off its Ignite 2025 conference in San Francisco this week, unveiling a slate of updates aimed at pushing enterprises beyond basic Copilot usage into a new phase of AI agent deployment. Running from November 18 to 21, the event brings together technology leaders to examine how increasingly autonomous systems will reshape work. With […]

In today's edition: Pepkor eyes banking privileges || Project 2Africa is complete || Plentify raises series A || Google's Gemini 3 is here

In 2024, Sub-Saharan Africa received $56 billion in remittances. Yet, the distribution of fintech innovation across the continent tells a paradoxical story: countries most dependent on remittances receive the least startup attention. According to Intelpoint.co , The Gambia depends on remittances for over 21% of its GDP. Lesotho and Comoros also sit near the top […] The post Why Are Remittance Startups Ignoring the Countries That Need Them Most? appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Nigeria’s unavailability of essential medicines at pharmacies sits at nearly 65%, one of the highest in Africa.

In the six months to September (H1 FY26), Kenya’s biggest telco reported 37.9 million one-month active M-Pesa users, compared with 37.5 million mobile subscribers, per its latest investor presentation.

A major milestone in global connectivity just quietly happened, and its impact on Africa’s digital future is massive. Meta, in partnership with Bayobab (MTN Group), Orange, center3, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone Group, and WIOCC (telecommunications companies), announced the completion and activation of the core 2Africa Subsea Cable system. The 2Africa system is set to transform connectivity for […]

Google has announced the launch of Gemini 3, its most intelligent and capable AI model yet. Designed to bring state-of-the-art reasoning and powerful new agentic capabilities, Gemini 3 is set to transform the Google products people use every day, marking a significant leap forward in making AI truly helpful for everyone in South Africa and across the […]

As momentum grows, experts warn that the continent must shape these technologies to fit local realities, not just consume what is built elsewhere.

Samuel Ogunkoya couldn't get his essays published at 15. As a physiotherapist-turned-founder, he built Inkriv, an AI tool that helps thinkers share ideas.

According to NETSCOUT’s latest Threat Intelligence Report for 1H 2025, Southern Africa is facing a sharp rise in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, with South Africa remaining the region’s top target. The country recorded more than 213,000 attacks in just six months—a 60% surge compared to NETSCOUT’s previous report for 2H 2024 – alongside […]

As connectivity demands surge across the Maldives with growing tourism and digital transformation initiatives, Dhiraagu has deployed Infovista’s integrated Planet™, TEMS™, and Ativa™ solutions to create a unified approach to network planning, testing, and assurance—ensuring optimal network performance across the islands while preparing infrastructure for next-generation services. Infovista, a company specializing in network management, today […]

Mastercard and Zenith Bank have collaborated to launch the Essential Debit Card, a scalable solution designed to enhance access to secure digital payments in Nigeria. According to data from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), electronic payment transactions reached ₦1.08 quadrillion in 2024, an 80% increase from ₦600 trillion in 2023. Point-of-sale (PoS) transactions also […]

The funding round brings together a mix of African and international climate-tech backers, including Secha Capital, Buffet Investments, E3 Capital, Fireball Capital, Endeavor SA’s Harvest Fund, Satgana, and several family offices.

In today's edition: Jumia eyes Tanzania, Angola expansion || Lesaka gets a green light for Bank Zero acquisition || Security breaches haunt South African companies || Microsoft’s new Project Gecko

Google is ushering in a new era with the launch of Gemini 3, an AI model that the tech giant claims is its most intelligent yet. The company says Gemini 3 represents a new level of reasoning, context awareness, and multimodal understanding, the kind of intelligence that actually plans and builds responses, and adapts as it goes. It is available across a suite of Google products.

  As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize the global landscape, African nations are facing both challenges and opportunities. With a rapidly growing and dynamic young workforce, the continent stands at a crossroads—AI offers the potential to address longstanding barriers while presenting new hurdles for businesses to navigate. For Africa’s startups, the rise of AI opens […] The post Bloomberg Seeks Africa’s Most Innovative Startups for 2026 ‘Africa Startups to Watch’ List appeared first on Tech In Africa.

400% Subscription Growth During COVID-19: The Technical and Strategic Decisions Behind Nigeria’s First Digital Capital Markets Solution March 2020. Nigeria enters lockdown. MTN’s commercial paper needs subscribers. Physical roadshows are impossible. Traditional capital markets infrastructure… TechCity

PartyVest is the all-in-one event app, backed by Piggyvest and Zrosk, and provides a seamless way to discover events and manage celebrations.

Pilgrims from West Africa have struggled for years with currency restrictions at home and unpredictable FX markets. Converting naira to Saudi riyals often means dealing with informal agents and inflated black market rates. This is the pain point that UmrahCash, a religion-based fintech platform, is trying to eliminate. The startup allows pilgrims in Nigeria and Niger to deposit funds in their local currency—through bank transfers or cash deposits—ahead of travel and then pick up Saudi riyals from vetted Hausa-speaking agents who operate across the main pilgrimage cities Mecca and Medina, Saudi Arabia.

Product Management = Policy + Business + Tech Most product managers live inside a familiar Venn diagram. Business viability. Technical feasibility. User experience. We obsess over… TechCity