Tech

21 Jan 2026 - The modern AI industry has lived on a simple assumption: progress would arrive faster if you fed models more data, more compute, and more money. Bigger clusters led to…

21 Jan 2026 - Econet Wireless Zimbabwe  has reported a resilient performance for the third quarter ended 30 November 2025, reaffirming its commitment to becoming a leading digital…

21 Jan 2026 - The CFTC’s new “Future-Proof” plan marks a rare admission from a US regulator that outdated rules, not crypto itself, are holding innovation back.

21 Jan 2026 - The Gates Foundation and OpenAI have committed $50 million to deploy artificial intelligence tools across health care systems in Africa, beginning in Rwanda. The initiative…

21 Jan 2026 - Standard Chartered Plc has appointed Dalu Ajene as chief executive officer for Africa, expanding his role to include head of coverage for the region as the lender sharpens…

21 Jan 2026 - OneDosh  has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding to develop stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure aimed at enabling seamless cross-border money movement. The…

21 Jan 2026 - The latest Government AI 100 list has been released by global public-policy platform Apolitical, recognising 100 public servants and government... Source

21 Jan 2026 - Chipper Cash, one of Africa’s leading cross-border payment platforms, has officially reached a historic financial turning point. CEO and Co-Founder Ham Serunjogi announced…

21 Jan 2026 - A Chinese YouTuber used ancient metalworking techniques and modern console hardware to solve a problem the gaming industry never intended to fix.

21 Jan 2026 - The Nigerian government is pushing to expand off-grid electricity, with mini-grids emerging as a central pillar of its response.

21 Jan 2026 - Osama Bari, CTO at D24 Fintech, shares his views on how blockchain technology will evolve in 2026 The blockchain market is on track to continue its growth this year, with…

21 Jan 2026 - By tying a new token directly to its Seeker smartphone, Solana Mobile is testing whether people actually want to own the platforms running on their phones.

21 Jan 2026 - Wesley turned a modest $300 Ethereum investment into a portfolio worth about $4,000 by focusing on research, patience, and disciplined decision making.

21 Jan 2026 - Sun King has officially launched the HomePlus Max. This is its most advanced solar home system yet and it’s designed to do far more than just light up a room. The new…

21 Jan 2026 - From Warhammer 40,000 and Death Stranding to standout indies and late-month drops, this guide breaks down what actually matters on Game Pass in January and how to approach…

21 Jan 2026 - Chipper Cash, an African fintech that offers consumer payments, cross-border transfers, and US dollar virtual cards, stopped burning cash in the final quarter of 2025.

21 Jan 2026 - Sophos on Tuesday launched Sophos Workspace Protection, a browser-centric security product aimed at securing hybrid and remote work while giving organizations greater…

21 Jan 2026 - The move marks a shift from relying solely on self-reported birthdates to active monitoring of user behaviour for safety compliance.

21 Jan 2026 - Mastercard,  in collaboration with The Egyptian Credit Bureau – iscore,  announced a strategic partnership to study building a new scoring model that advances…

21 Jan 2026 - “I had prepared my entire life for [studying medicine],” he says. “[But] that first meeting point with tech actually changed a lot. I think my mind started shifting.”

21 Jan 2026 - stc Group  has been named the strongest brand in the Middle East and the most valuable telecommunications brand in the region, according to the latest ......

21 Jan 2026 - Kenyan SMEs operate in a narrow financial corridor. They generate revenue, hire staff, and survive shocks, yet credit repeatedly fails to keep pace. Banks demand collateral…

21 Jan 2026 - HUMAIN  and the National Infrastructure Fund (“Infra”)  announced on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, a…

21 Jan 2026 - China’s smartphone market plateaued in 2025, yet demand didn't disappear evenly. Instead, it concentrated around brands with pricing power and premium positioning.

21 Jan 2026 - Safaricom plans to introduce tokenised Wi-Fi with hourly, daily, and weekly access. The move rests on a simple reading of how many households manage money. Monthly billing…

21 Jan 2026 - Kaspersky,  a global cybersecurity company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Codebase Technologies , a UAE-based provider of digital banking platforms…

21 Jan 2026 - Tax invoices in Kenya are being forced to settle down. Under a new georeferencing policy, the Kenya Revenue Authority is binding electronic tax invoices to specific…

21 Jan 2026 - MTN South Sudan  has expanded its network coverage with the launch of a new 4G+ site in Rumaker, Northern Bahr El Ghazal. The upgrade aims ......

21 Jan 2026 - Wicrypt has deployed over 2,000 hardware routers across Africa and in other international markets, such as China, serving individuals, small businesses, campuses, and…

21 Jan 2026 - The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT),  in collaboration with the Governorate of the New Valley, has launched the first-ever hackathon in the…

21 Jan 2026 - Davos does strange things to conversations. People arrive sleep deprived, guarded, and oddly candid at the same time. In one of those half-lit rooms off the World Economic…

21 Jan 2026 - The platform is designed for users who value control, predictability, and long-term usability.

21 Jan 2026 - Benue State has entered a strategic partnership with Cisco Networking Academy  to enhance digital skills training for young people and civil servants, supporting the…

21 Jan 2026 - In line with implementing the governance system for imported mobile phones, which started January 2025, with a customs exemption for one mobile phone brought by ......

21 Jan 2026 - Leaked app screens suggest one-hour ad-supported sessions designed to pull curious players in, not replace subscriptions.

21 Jan 2026 - The Ministry of Digital Transformation and Administration Modernization in Mauritania  has unveiled a new digital portal designed to provide full transparency over…

21 Jan 2026 - Safaricom is preparing to launch a new tokenised Wi-Fi service that will allow customers to buy internet access in hourly, daily, and weekly packages. This will be a major…

21 Jan 2026 - Orange Côte d’Ivoire  has unveiled Orange Sat, a satellite internet solution designed to extend reliable and high-performance connectivity across the country, including…

21 Jan 2026 - Downdetector reports jumped Monday night as users across major U.S. cities said Apple Music wasn’t working as expected.

21 Jan 2026 - Floward,  the go-to online flowers and gifts delivery destination in MENA and the UK, has announced the launch of the Floward Card in Bahrain in ......

21 Jan 2026 - BoxCommerce  and Mastercard  have collaborated to launch a prepaid Mastercard solution that gives small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on the BoxCommerce…

21 Jan 2026 - QNB Group,  the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has become the first bank in the region to exceed a banking ......

21 Jan 2026 - Telecom operators are under pressure to turn next-gen connectivity into real business value as 5G Standalone (SA) networks roll out across the world. One of the biggest…

21 Jan 2026 - Gulf Bank  has reopened its Al-Sabahiya branch following a comprehensive renovation, marking a key milestone in its efforts to promote sustainability standards while…

21 Jan 2026 - botim,  Astra Tech’s flagship platform, has integrated Microsoft Azure’s Voice Live API to enhance its AI capabilities and deliver more seamless, human-centric user…

21 Jan 2026 - Kenya’s transport sector recorded a strong recovery in 2025, driven by a sharp rebound in motorcycle sales and asset financing, according to official data and industry…

21 Jan 2026 - The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has invited bids for a multi-billion-shilling technological upgrade that will see the taxman deploy high-tech... Source

21 Jan 2026 - In today's edition: Paystack’s holdco structure || Banks exchange executives || Ugandans locked out of mobile money access

21 Jan 2026 - Microsoft has partnered with Kenyan health-tech startup Zendawa to deploy a cutting-edge AI-powered platform. Built on Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power BI, and Azure, the…

20 Jan 2026 - Researchers in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and semiconductors could have their Visa fees reimbursed if they migrate to the country.