Tech

26 May 2026 - Francophone Africa has the EV economics. What it lacks is the policy architecture to match. Here's where the gap is and what it costs.

26 May 2026 - South African-based Mia Healthcare Technologies has raised R15 million ($910,000) to expand the reach of affordable dental and orthodontic care in Southern Africa. The…

26 May 2026 - The expansion comes as African regulators move to tighten anti-money laundering controls and transaction monitoring requirements.

26 May 2026 - Kenya is set to introduce minimum fare regulations for ride-hailing services. William Ruto has directed the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to engage ride-…

26 May 2026 - The drawn-out transaction tells a broader story: breaking into African payments infrastructure is slow, complicated and rarely goes according to plan. Licences, local…

26 May 2026 - Ferrari spent years insisting it would not build an electric car. Now the company has unveiled one that may alter how the luxury auto industry approaches the EV transition…

26 May 2026 - Kenya’s return to electricity rationing is increasingly being driven by a problem deeper than temporary supply fluctuations. The country expanded renewable generation…

26 May 2026 - Kenya’s plan to impose new taxes on digital payment services is triggering concern across the banking and business sectors, with industry groups warning that higher…

26 May 2026 - In today's edition: Kenya proposes 15% CGT on foreign exits || Prosus wants to stop forced Delivery Hero sell-downs || Shareholders to vote on MTN-IHS deal || CAR’s new…

25 May 2026 - The update covers three things: end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging (in beta), a new Suggested Places section in Apple Maps, and a customisable Pride Luminance wallpaper.

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 emergency communication needs.

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 - ASUS is expanding its commercial footprint in Kenya with a strategy built around offline artificial intelligence, SME-targeted products, and partnerships with government…

25 May 2026 - Binance is commemorating Africa Month by reinforcing its long-term commitment to supporting communities across the continent and expanding access to opportunity through…

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

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 - Five of Kenya’s leading universities are expected to sign partnership agreements this week with a Romanian EU-accredited institution, establishing what would be East Africa’…

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 could reshape ownership…

25 May 2026 - The vision was the easy part. The harder question – the one development financiers, regulators, and infrastructure operators inevitably ask – is whether sovereign cloud…

25 May 2026 - I&M Bank, in collaboration with Google, is rolling out the Google Hustle Academy programme to its MSME customers. The free, practical training programme is designed to…

25 May 2026 - Payoneer has announced an extension of its strategic partnership with Upwork, marking 15 years of collaboration supporting the global freelance economy. Under the…

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 - Solar-powered battery rental startup bPOWERd has launched operations in Lagos, establishing its first seven sites at Mobil service stations operated by 11plc. The launch…

25 May 2026 - African talent accelerator ALX has trained more than 347,000 people across the continent, with nearly 258,000 graduates having transitioned into employment. This comes as…

25 May 2026 - By Stella Mambo, Global Markets Director at Absa Bank Kenya Kenya has now concluded public consultations on the Draft Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations, 2026.…

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 - Cassava Technologies has been named the 2026 Pan-African Champion at the Africa CEO Forum Awards. The award was presented during the Africa CEO Forum Gala Dinner held in…

25 May 2026 - Equity Group processed 89.5% of all customer transactions through digital platforms in the first quarter of 2026, the lender has announced. The figure sits within a broader…

25 May 2026 - Kenya has now concluded public consultations on the Draft Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations, 2026. These rules will operationalise the VASP Act passed last…

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 investors selling shares…

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 cable plans

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 to deposit up to $15,000…

23 May 2026 - Mitsumi Distribution has announced a $2 million investment in an artificial intelligence (AI) cloud platform. The company says the aim is to empower young Kenyan innovators…

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 in Africa and Europe.…

23 May 2026 - Kenya Power has recorded cumulative revenue of KES 382 million (approximately US$2.9 million) from electric vehicle charging over the past 34 months, as electricity sales to…

23 May 2026 - Visa has introduced Apple Pay to its cardholders in Mauritius. The service is currently available to Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) Visa cardholders, with additional banks…

23 May 2026 - Truecaller has announced its entry into the travel eSIM segment through the launch of services aimed at travellers. The initiative is part of the company’s strategy to…

23 May 2026 - Mitsumi, a technology distributor, is investing $2 million in an artificial intelligence (AI) cloud platform aimed at equipping young Kenyan innovators with the resources…

23 May 2026 - Glovo wrapped up its participation at GITEX Kenya 2026 by reinforcing its growing role not only as a technology provider but also as a driver of startup growth and ecosystem…

23 May 2026 - National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has reported a profit after tax of KSh1.03 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, marking a 275% increase from KSh275.7 million in the…

23 May 2026 - JuiceMe today announced the acquisition of Ajiraworks, a compliance-led employment firm operating across the UK and Kenya, and the appointment of its founder, Catherine…

23 May 2026 - Nigeria and Germany have formalized a €365 million development and investment partnership, covering energy infrastructure, agriculture, and private-sector development. The…

23 May 2026 - Egyptian startup support platform GrowthLabs has acquired Startup Gate in a transaction valued at approximately EGP 35 million, equivalent to roughly USD 656,000. The deal…

23 May 2026 - South African insurance platform, Naked, has become the first company in the world to successfully develop and deploy a native app in ChatGPT that can provide…

23 May 2026 -  Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, today announced a $175 million investment co-led by Apis Partners (“Apis”), a private equity firm…