Tech

16 Feb 2026 - Under the auspices of H.E. President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, Egypt hosted the inaugural “World of Artificial Intelligence – AI Everything Middle East and Africa” summit ......

16 Feb 2026 - Terra Industries, a Nigerian defence-technology startup, has raised $22 million one month after raising $11.8 million.

16 Feb 2026 - A 2025 report by the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab  (DFRLab) reveals that biometric and digital identification systems have been rapidly adopted…

16 Feb 2026 - MTN Congo  has officially commissioned the 2Africa international optical fibre, linking Pointe-Noire directly to London and marking a significant step in enhancing the…

16 Feb 2026 - On 10 February 2025, Resilio Africa  was launched in Lagos to strengthen cybersecurity for critical institutions across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa. Backed…

16 Feb 2026 - The Tunisian government has intensified its focus on digital transformation, with the administration’s progress in related projects taking center stage at a recent…

16 Feb 2026 - The Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA)  Board has officially announced the appointment of Jessy Kiveu Maruti as Chief Executive Officer,…

16 Feb 2026 - Telkom  has reported solid financial and operational performance for the third quarter of 2025 and the first nine months of the fiscal year, driven by ......

16 Feb 2026 - e&  delivered a strong financial and operational performance in the third quarter of 2025, driven by solid telecom fundamentals, rapid growth in digital services,…

16 Feb 2026 - You don't starve your biggest player to death in the name of fairness and then hand the bill to the taxpayer.

16 Feb 2026 - As part of national efforts to accelerate digital transformation and strengthen the foundations of an integrated digital economy, Omantel  has launched Otech, a new…

16 Feb 2026 - Ankabut,  the UAE’s leading education cloud and network service provider, and Dell Technologies  have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance…

16 Feb 2026 - Cisco  has unveiled the Silicon One G300, a 102.4 Tbps switching silicon designed for massive AI cluster buildouts. The Cisco Silicon One G300 will power ......

16 Feb 2026 - The Group announces that Jonas Bogoshi, Chief Executive Officer of BCX,  will be stepping down from his Group Executive role with effect from 28 February ......

16 Feb 2026 - The move is part of a partnership between Waymo and DoorDash that started earlier this year

16 Feb 2026 - In today's edition: Eden Life pauses consumer operations || Eskom gets vote to split || Airtel's Smartcash targets Nigeria's mobile market || Cell C is profitable again, but…

16 Feb 2026 - Samsung is inviting Kenyans to take part in its upcoming #GalaxyUnpacked virtual watch party which is scheduled for February 25, 2026, at 9:00 PM. The company is expected to…

16 Feb 2026 - Africa’s digital economy runs on mobile money. And for Jamie Steel, Group COO of pawaPay, that reality is not just a market observation but the company’s entire strategy.…

15 Feb 2026 - I had a fantastic time joining Joan Anyango for the very first episode of her “Tech It From Me” podcast. It felt like one of those genuine conversations you’d have over…

15 Feb 2026 - The modern Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) no longer operates at the periphery of banking leadership. Once confined to technical... Source

15 Feb 2026 - Discover why teachers are bringing coloring pages back to classrooms. Learn how this old-school activity builds skills digital tools can't match.

14 Feb 2026 - The latest price increase from Spotify settled into place with little disruption. New billing rates appeared, complaints surfaced briefly, and subscriptions continued to…

14 Feb 2026 - The story spread first through clips, then through argument. By the time officials reacted, the narrative had already hardened online. A man presenting himself as Russian,…

14 Feb 2026 - In 2025, Selar paid out over $12 million to African creators. But the path from a 2016 side project to a bootstrapped powerhouse hasn't been easy.

14 Feb 2026 - Last month, I wrote a blog post titled ‘content now finds us on social media and this changes everything’. The underlying thesis of the same is that we are now in the ‘…

14 Feb 2026 - Digital identity infrastructure provider Identy.io has announced an expansion of its African operations, positioning itself to address one of the continent’s most persistent…

14 Feb 2026 - In the world of high-stakes global marketing, there is no stage larger than the Super Bowl. But for Anthropic — an AI company that has historically operated in the shadows…

14 Feb 2026 - The upcoming launch of the Kenya National Carbon Registry lands at a moment when Kenya’s carbon market is no longer defined by ambition alone. The announcement presents a…

14 Feb 2026 - Mobile internet speeds in Kenya rose sharply in 2025, with average performance increasing from 21 Mbps in 2024 to 45 Mbps by year end, according to tests by Ookla. The…

14 Feb 2026 - The investment showcase at the Africa Tech Summit did not feel like a parade of polished optimism. It felt closer to a working session. Founders stood before investors who…

14 Feb 2026 - On a midweek afternoon at the Moniepoint Stage, the conversation drifted toward an uncomfortable comparison. War technology attracts capital at scale. Peace technology…

14 Feb 2026 - At the DeFi Summit during the just-concluded Africa Tech Summit, the VALR Stage was primed for another crypto pitch. Instead, Munachi Ogueke, CEO and Co-Founder of…

14 Feb 2026 - Every February brings the same ritual. Dating apps see a surge of activity, hopeful conversations begin, and many users return to familiar frustrations within days. Endless…

14 Feb 2026 - Retail has always followed attention. The difference now is where attention settles and how long it stays there. Smartphones hold it longer than storefronts, and physical…

14 Feb 2026 - AI tools are reshaping the way we sharpen photos and clean up videos.

14 Feb 2026 - The Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) Board has announced the appointment of Jessy Kiveu Maruti as its new Chief... Source

14 Feb 2026 - Image extenders and AI clothes changers represent a significant leap forward in digital creativity.

14 Feb 2026 - After Botswana's announcement in January, more African countries are joining the trend.

14 Feb 2026 - Eden Life, the Nigerian home services startup, has paused its consumer-facing operations in Kenya and Nigeria to focus on corporate clients.

14 Feb 2026 - The infrastructure for prediction markets doesn't need to be built from scratch.

13 Feb 2026 - EthSwitch, Ethiopia’s national switch owned by all public and private banks together with the National Bank of Ethiopia has launched... Source

13 Feb 2026 - We have compiled a list of the best smartphones you can gift your partner, using verified pricing from Slot and Pointek and checking availability across Nigeria and South…

13 Feb 2026 - Noah, a global payments infrastructure provider, and Payd, a financial operating system for African professionals, have announced a partnership enabling Payd’s 30,000+ users…

13 Feb 2026 - Jesutomiwa Salam’s story doesn’t start in a bootcamp success montage. It starts in the kind of isolation that either breaks curiosity or turns it into a private obsession.…

13 Feb 2026 - Spiro, an electric motorcycle company operating in Africa, has obtained a $7 million loan from US-based climate fintech financier Nithio to fund expansion of its EV fleet,…

13 Feb 2026 - Aruwa Capital Management has secured a commitment of up to $8 million from the International Finance Corporation for its second fund, Aruwa Capital Fund II, which targets a…

13 Feb 2026 - Konza Technopolis has been confirmed as an official participant in the 7 Wonders of Future Cities initiative, a global programme highlighting emerging cities and urban…

13 Feb 2026 - Over the last few years, I’ve watched Africa’s investment landscape go through wild swings. Capital flooded in during the boom years, cooled sharply as global markets…

13 Feb 2026 - Google says multiple threat actors from China and Iran have also experimented with Gemini

13 Feb 2026 - Plus: God of War Greek Trilogy remake, Marquess Brownlee's thumbnail backlash, Who's winning the crypto race?, Spotify's internal AI push, WhatsApp Russia ban and more.