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25 May 2026 - The restoration reopens access to services such as “Borrow Me Credit” by Globacom and airtime advances that millions of subscribers rely on for…

25 May 2026 - Launch Africa backed over 170 startups across 22 countries. Jeffery Akemu explains how the firm supports that many founders.

25 May 2026 - Spotify, the global music streaming giant, believes Nigerian artists’ streaming earnings will grow not because subscription prices rise, but because…

25 May 2026 - bPOWERd's entry comes as Nigeria’s solar energy market expands amid unstable electricity supply and rising energy costs. 

25 May 2026 - The board of IHS Holding Limited has backed MTN Group’s plan to take the telecom tower company private, setting the stage for a shareholder vote that…

25 May 2026 - The upgrade, rolled out last week, raises Zuku’s entry-level package from 15 megabits per second (Mbps) to 30 Mbps at KES 2,799 ($22) a month. 

25 May 2026 - Altron’s results cap a three-year turnaround that has reshaped the company while returning a substantial windfall to shareholders.

25 May 2026 - There is generally an agreement about the need to mobilise more local capital. So, the thinking goes, we can reduce dependency on foreign investors.

25 May 2026 - The proposal in the Finance Bill 2026 tabled before parliament would allow the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to tax gains made by non-resident…

25 May 2026 - In today's edition: Branch lays off staff || Investec wants an Irish banking licence || SA rail transit agency eyes e-hailing || Orange’s subsea…

23 May 2026 - Only Google, Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus, OPPO, Xiaomi, and Honor have officially confirmed devices so far.

23 May 2026 - One UI 8.5 first arrived on the Galaxy S26 series earlier in 2026 and began rolling out to older Galaxy phones on May 6, 2026.

23 May 2026 - Africans from 30 countries could soon lock up at least $871 million yearly under expanded US visa bond rules that require some first-time travellers…

23 May 2026 - Branch said both its Kenya and Nigeria businesses remained profitable last year, while the group posted roughly $30 million in global profit for 2025.

23 May 2026 - The change removes one of the biggest friction points surrounding My OneApp, particularly among diaspora users.

23 May 2026 - Global telecommunications operator Orange is backing a new 20,000-kilometre subsea cable project that will link Nigeria and nearly 20 other countries…

22 May 2026 - If this imbalance persists, inequality will deepen, digital progress will benefit only those who can afford private care, and public trust in…

22 May 2026 - Every number, email, and WhatsApp line here was pulled directly from each institution's own website or verified social media account. 

22 May 2026 - Nigeria has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered chatbot designed to help citizens access government information and services, in one of…

22 May 2026 - Stablecoins specifically could be pretty big," he said, adding that pilots for crypto-based settlements between banks and Visa were coming "very,…

22 May 2026 - In today's edition: Kenn Abuya: A GITEX Nairobi review || Nigeria to review telecom rules || Who secured the bag? 💰

21 May 2026 - Nigeria has begun reviewing its 26-year-old telecommunications policy, proposing 15 major changes that could affect everything from mobile tariffs…

21 May 2026 - The move reflects a broader shift among Nigerian fintechs that are increasingly acquiring microfinance banking licences to gain direct access to…

21 May 2026 - Paystack has launched the first full rebuild of its Dashboard in a decade, introducing simplified navigation structure, mobile parity, and an AI-…

21 May 2026 - In today's edition: Kenyans file petitions to block new tax chief || Lagos targets 250MW data centre capacity || US backs West Africa 1,500 base…

20 May 2026 - “I told my parents that I would rather be the one to make the devices that you use to treat people,” he recalls. “That was the beginning of my career…

20 May 2026 - The move is part of a broader shift in South Africa’s fintech sector, where employee ownership is increasingly being used to attract and retain…

20 May 2026 - Talksign has launched AI-powered models that enables real-time, bidirectional translation between American Sign Language (ASL) and text or speech.

20 May 2026 - This article cuts through everything and tells you exactly the new Google features use today, what you need to pay for.

20 May 2026 - The Lagos State government plans to increase the city’s data centre capacity to more than 250 megawatts (MW) by 2030, said Olatubosun Alake,…

20 May 2026 - Checker has raised $8 million in equity seed funding to expand its stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

20 May 2026 - In today's edition: Yango to expand across Africa || Kenyan High Court freezes Vodacom-Safaricom deal || Pick n Pay sells part of its stake in Boxer…

20 May 2026 - Table of contents 1. AI and Gemini 2. Google Search 3. Google Workspace and Productivity 4. Shopping 5. YouTube 6. Android and Hardware 7. Developer…

19 May 2026 - In the 1990s, when most Nigerian businesses still relied on paper files, fax machines, and office memos, Chuma Chukwujama was already convinced…

19 May 2026 - Cloud9, a Kenyan digital bank, acquired ticketing platform M-Tickets in an all-stock deal valued at roughly KES 100 million ($773,000).

19 May 2026 - MTN’s IHS Towers acquisition could reshape connectivity, competition, and startup opportunities across Francophone Africa’s digital economy.

19 May 2026 - As AI-generated music becomes harder to distinguish from human-created work, streaming platforms are being forced to answer uncomfortable questions…

19 May 2026 - The transition comes a month after Shagaya announced the launch of Myka, his newly founded insurance startup.

19 May 2026 - The figures point to a broader shift in how restaurant chains are expanding in African cities, where logistics capacity is becoming as important as…

19 May 2026 - In today's edition: Kenya has a new tax chief || Fawry seeks licence for inbound remittances || Ethiopia gives timeline for cloud project || Kenyan…

18 May 2026 - Kenya has appointed Adan Abdulla Mohamed as Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), in a major leadership reshuffle as President…

18 May 2026 - The move is the latest step in Africa Bitcoin Corporation’s multi-exchange expansion across Africa, as it seeks to bring Bitcoin exposure to…

18 May 2026 - The appointment aligns with MoneyHash’s ambition of building what it previously described as a fully agnostic payments infrastructure layer.

18 May 2026 - Begna Gebreyes, the head of AFC’s technology division, is leading this pivot into tech investing for one of the largest Africa-focused development…

18 May 2026 - DStv Stream reflects Canal+’s effort to streamline MultiChoice’s overlapping streaming bets after years of heavy losses and rising platform costs at…

18 May 2026 - AFC has invested $40 million in Future Africa and LightRock Africa II. Another $60 million is queued for African tech VC fund managers.

18 May 2026 - A spot check by TechCabal in over 10 bus stops across Nairobi found thousands of stranded commuters unable to get into the city for work as public…

18 May 2026 - In today's edition: GoTyme employees to receive stock options || Vumatel to acquire 100% Herotel fibre business || a16z backs Stitch, a Saudi-based…

16 May 2026 - Table of contents What is One UI 9? What is new in One UI 9 Which Samsung Galaxy phones will get One UI 9 When will your phone get the update How to…

15 May 2026 - Any major software update comes with a settling-in period, and One UI 8.5 is no different.