TechAfrica News

12 Mar 2026 - Vodacom South Africa  has achieved a significant milestone – the first demonstration of this capability on the African continent – with the…

12 Mar 2026 - Stephen Blewett, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana,  has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting regional investment and economic…

12 Mar 2026 - Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026 once again served as one of the most influential gatherings for the global mobile and digital technology…

12 Mar 2026 - Standard Bank Group  has reported that its total technology spending reached R13.8 billion in 2025, marking a 9% year-on-year increase as the…

11 Mar 2026 - IDSmile  announced that it has surpassed 400 million identity verifications, with half of that volume processed in 2025 alone. This milestone…

11 Mar 2026 - Google LLC  announced the completion of its acquisition of Wiz,  a leading cloud and AI security platform headquartered in New York. Wiz…

11 Mar 2026 - Yazi,  the WhatsApp-based AI platform for customer insights, has successfully raised its first institutional funding round, led by 3 Capital…

11 Mar 2026 - Paymentology,  the leading global issuer-processor, announces a partnership with Chikwama Pay,  a pan-African neobank providing accessible…

11 Mar 2026 - The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform  has underscored the growing importance of artificial intelligence in driving…

11 Mar 2026 - The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA)  has announced the launch of an Instant Fines Traffic Management System, introducing…

11 Mar 2026 - The government of Mauritania has adopted new measures governing the customs clearance of mobile phones as part of the country’s 2026 Finance Law,…

11 Mar 2026 - Orange Guinée  has organized a job-dating session aimed at supporting women working in the technology sector. The event took place on Monday,…

11 Mar 2026 - On March 9, Ooredoo Algérie  highlighted its achievement as the first mobile operator in Algeria to provide a full 5G experience across all…

11 Mar 2026 - Starting June 2026, CANAL+ will roll out a major evolution of the CANAL+  App using the technology from OpenAI  to power content search and…

11 Mar 2026 - The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA)  has announced the appointment of Mayamiko Nkoloma as its new Director General, following…

11 Mar 2026 - Liquid C2,  a business of Cassava Technologies , a global technology leader of African heritage, announces its partnership with CyberCoach…

11 Mar 2026 - CANAL+  and Google Cloud  have announced a new multi-year partnership focused on artificial intelligence. Starting in June 2026, CANAL+…

11 Mar 2026 - The launch of the Poly-Huawei Smart Classroom represents a significant step in the digital transformation of Mauritius’ education ecosystem. The…

11 Mar 2026 - Denodo,  a global leader in data management and AI, has announced the release of Denodo Platform 9.4, reinforcing its role as a trusted data…

11 Mar 2026 - KnowBe4,  the globally recognized platform for managing human and agentic AI security risks, has announced the launch of its Custom SAPA (…

11 Mar 2026 - U.S. technology leader Cybastion  is coordinating a three-day Washington visit from March 8–11 for a high-level delegation from the Republic of…

11 Mar 2026 - The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy  has opened a public consultation on proposed regulations to protect…

11 Mar 2026 - The Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA)  has officially launched its services on the Government Service Bus (GSB) through the ZamPortal, marking a…

11 Mar 2026 - An accomplished executive who has served as CFO of multiple publicly traded companies, Leonetti brings more than 30 years of financial leadership…

11 Mar 2026 - Canal+  is moving forward with plans for a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) as part of a broader strategy to deepen…

11 Mar 2026 - Canal+  has unveiled an ambitious strategy aimed at reversing the decline of DStv , the flagship pay-TV platform operated by MultiChoice…

11 Mar 2026 - OPSWAT,  a global provider of cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure protection, has launched MetaDefender Aether, an AI-powered…

11 Mar 2026 - Bybit,  the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced the launch of AED trading pairs, allowing users to…

11 Mar 2026 - Cohesity  has introduced a series of enhancements across its data protection and security portfolio aimed at strengthening enterprise resilience…

11 Mar 2026 - Vertiv , a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has announced the Vertiv™ PowerUPS 6000 Industrial uninterruptible power supply (…

10 Mar 2026 - On the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, the Minister of Communication, Digital Economy, and Administration…

10 Mar 2026 - The AfCFTA Secretariat , in partnership with Quest Ghana Limited  and the government of the Republic of Seychelles, has signed a Memorandum…

10 Mar 2026 - The Government of the Zambia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Obrizum Group Ltd  to pilot the integration of artificial…

10 Mar 2026 - National Communications Authority (Somalia)  has announced the launch of Somalia’s first national cybersecurity response center, the Somalia…

10 Mar 2026 - Truecaller,  the leading global platform for safe and trusted communication, surpassed 4 million paying subscribers, marking a significant…

10 Mar 2026 - Hewlett Packard Enterprise  reported strong financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, ended January 31, 2026, with revenue…

10 Mar 2026 - ScreenCheck,  a subsidiary of Centena Group  and a leading provider of end-to-end security and identification solutions in the Middle East…

10 Mar 2026 - Finastra,  a global leader in financial services software, announced its partnership with FraudAverse,  a global leader in financial crime…

10 Mar 2026 - Vertix Holdings,  a diversified business conglomerate with interests in auditing, financial services, real estate, technology, education and…

10 Mar 2026 - The XTB  investment app launched emergency lock, a new security feature that helps clients protect their assets quickly. If a login looks…

10 Mar 2026 - The VICTOR6G research project officially began in January 2026, aiming to develop real-time virtualization solutions for industrial 6G applications…

10 Mar 2026 - Zepz  has announced Barrie Morris as its new Interim Chief Executive Officer, marking a key moment for the company as it enters the next phase…

10 Mar 2026 - Miden,  a fintech infrastructure startup, has added NFC contactless payments and digital wallet support to its card platform, compatible with…

10 Mar 2026 - The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)  has entered a strategic collaboration with Nkenne AI  to enhance AI-powered…

10 Mar 2026 - The Nigerian telecommunications landscape continues to reflect significant shifts in market share and technology adoption, with MTN consolidating its…

10 Mar 2026 - Consistent with Section 89, Subsection 3(d) of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (NCA 2003), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)  is…

10 Mar 2026 - As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility & Investment (CSRI) initiative, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)  donated computers…

10 Mar 2026 - The CEO of Ethio telecom,  Frehiwot Tamru, called for a coordinated approach to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation during the GSMA…

10 Mar 2026 - The Ministry of Digital Transition, Postal and Electronic Communications of Burkina Faso  has welcomed a delegation from the Africa Now…

10 Mar 2026 - Fraud prevention platform Orca Fraud  has raised new funding in a round led by returning investor Norrsken22,  with participation from…