Tech

17 Feb 2026 - Modernizing spectrum management could inject a massive Ksh 662 billion ($4.2 billion) into Kenya’s GDP by 2028. This is according to a roadmap presented to the country’s ICT…

17 Feb 2026 - During internal testing, Tesla ran into a compatibility snag. Apple Maps and Tesla’s own mapping software didn’t sync perfectly when autonomous driving was…

17 Feb 2026 - Nairobi recorded a sharp surge in ride-hailing activity over the Valentine’s Day weekend, with new data from Bolt placing Nyayo Stadium and several of the city’s leading…

17 Feb 2026 - Auni, an artificial intelligence-powered mini app developed by Nairobi-based startup Fastagger and integrated into Safaricom’s M-Pesa Business Super App, has... Source

17 Feb 2026 - As companies increasingly integrate artificial intelligence into their operations, a critical question emerges: are we, as a society that includes... Source

17 Feb 2026 - In today's edition: Terra Industries raises more money || Telkom finally agrees to provide WiFi || JKIA grounded flights stall tech imports || Kenya hits new remittance…

16 Feb 2026 - The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) application is still ongoing. Here is what you need to know about 2026 disbursements.

16 Feb 2026 - A pending status does not automatically mean your application has been rejected. In most cases, it indicates your loan is still within the verification or processing stage.

16 Feb 2026 - Application for your UIF status and balance is done through the uFiling platform, a free service offered by the UIF.

16 Feb 2026 - JKIA is a critical hub for time-sensitive tech imports and other cargo imports. Disruptions can ripple across supply chains, delay ICT and electronics, and slow the movement…

16 Feb 2026 - The Government of Mozambique, through the Ministry of Communications and Digital Transformation,  hosted the 1st National Conference on Digital Transformation on 11–12…

16 Feb 2026 - This creates an awareness on the growing misuse of AI in workplaces.

16 Feb 2026 - Five years ago, Chams, CWG and eTranzact were loss-making. Today, they sit inside Nigeria’s fastest-growing digital infrastructure segments: telecom manufacturing, banking…

16 Feb 2026 - The American IT solutions company announced it will roll out Google's agentic AI tools across its entire workforce first, then package that execution model for…

16 Feb 2026 - Broad selling, extreme fear sentiment, and macro pressure are weighing on crypto even as institutional interest continues to build.

16 Feb 2026 - SASSA has confirmed the March 2026 grant payment schedule, with disbursements beginning in the first week of the month.

16 Feb 2026 - At the 39th African Union Summit, Ethiopian leadership presented a vision for the continent’s economic growth, technological advancement, and sustainable development.…

16 Feb 2026 - The launch signals growth in more developers addressing a significant communication gap affecting millions globally.

16 Feb 2026 - Kenya’s progressive advancement in the mobile money ecosystem, extensive fibre optic connectivity, and a growing tech startup culture has solidified its reputation as Africa…

16 Feb 2026 - In the final quarter of 2025, Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) observed a notable increase in threat actors integrating artificial intelligence (AI) across their…

16 Feb 2026 - The platforms we've covered here represent the leading edge of this technology, each with distinct strengths.

16 Feb 2026 - Capitec Bank  has announced Andrew Baker as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO), succeeding Wim de Bruyn, who has led the bank’s technology and data ......

16 Feb 2026 - The M-Pesa Foundation , in partnership with Safaricom PLC  and the Safaricom Foundation,  has begun construction of new learning facilities at Sango PAG…

16 Feb 2026 - Garissa University,  the only public university serving Northern Kenya, is set to expand its facilities with support from the M-Pesa Foundation,  aiming to…

16 Feb 2026 - Beltone Holding has completed its acquisition of Baobab Group through subsidiary Beltone Capital for €197.6 million, acquiring 100 percent of the microfinance provider…

16 Feb 2026 - Tactful AI, an Egyptian customer experience platform, has raised $1 million in pre-Series A funding co-led by Foras AI and M Empire, with participation from deep-tech angel…

16 Feb 2026 - KEMS Zajil Telecom , in collaboration with Huawei,  is set to introduce secure and intelligent cloud services that integrate local infrastructure with advanced…

16 Feb 2026 - Jumia ceased operations in Algeria in February 2026, according to its full-year 2025 financial report. The exit continues the eCommerce company’s strategy of focusing on…

16 Feb 2026 - The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)  issued the Internet Code of Practice on November 26, 2019, to define the rights and obligations of Internet Access Service…

16 Feb 2026 - The round was led by Lux Capital and Olugbenga Agboola, the co-founder of the Nigerian unicorn, Flutterwave.

16 Feb 2026 - President John Dramani Mahama used the closing remarks of the Accra Reset side event in Addis Ababa to synthesize proposals aimed at advancing African economic ......

16 Feb 2026 - Chainalysis traced hundreds of millions in blockchain transactions tied to suspected trafficking networks worldwide in 2025.

16 Feb 2026 - Franklin Templeton,  a global investment leader and Binance,  the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, announced a new…

16 Feb 2026 - Google.org  has provided a $1 million USD support to Dr. Thamar Solorio, Vice Provost of Faculty Excellence and Advancement and Professor of Natural Language Processing…

16 Feb 2026 - While competition for capital remains high, founders now have access to tools and insights that were previously unavailable.

16 Feb 2026 - The National Communications Authority (NCA)  has announced amendments to the Quality of Service (QoS) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for mobile telecommunications…

16 Feb 2026 - Nokia  and T964  have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the modernization of Iraq’s telecommunications and digital infrastructure. The…

16 Feb 2026 - Maroc Telecom  has reported a net income attributable to the group of nearly 7 billion Moroccan dirhams (MAD) for the 2025 financial year, translating to ......

16 Feb 2026 - Cape Town-headquartered venture capital (VC) firm HAVAÍC has announced the third close of its US$50 million African Innovation Fund 3 (“Fund 3”). Fund 3 has now secured over…

16 Feb 2026 - Former President Arthur Peter Mutharika has delivered a State of the Nation Address in Parliament, officially opening Malawi’s 2026/27 Budget Meeting, where he outlined…

16 Feb 2026 - This enables a cross‑border and cost‑saving travel option for both nationals, as China introduces a short‑stay visa‑free window.

16 Feb 2026 - The Kapiri Mposhi Telecommunications Tower was officially inaugurated on 13 February 2026, with the ceremony led by the Honourable Minister of Technology and Science, Mr…

16 Feb 2026 - I&M Bank Limited and Visa have announced the signing of an agreement aimed at strengthening digital payment infrastructure and expanding Visa powered products adoption…

16 Feb 2026 - Seedance 2.0 impressed early users, but Disney and Hollywood say ByteDance’s AI video model enables widespread copyright infringement.

16 Feb 2026 - The Ministry of Technology and Science in Zambia  officially launched the Kitwe KVTC Telecommunications (KVTC) Tower on 15 February 2025, marking a major step in ......

16 Feb 2026 - At the Munich Security Conference, 15 technology companies from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America announced the launch of the Trusted Tech Alliance (TTA), a ......

16 Feb 2026 - Eutelsat  announce the renewal of multiple capacity agreements with Viewsat , reinforcing a long-standing partnership and a shared focus on supporting the…

16 Feb 2026 - The Government of Cape Verde  has unveiled its National Strategy for the Implementation of 5G, signaling a major step toward establishing the country as a ......

16 Feb 2026 - Terra Industries,  a defense technology company building autonomous security systems to protect Africa’s critical infrastructure, has raised an additional $22 million…

16 Feb 2026 - Ericsson  in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria, represented by the Office of the Vice President, Tech Revolution Africa and ecosystem partners, will…