Tech

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…

23 May 2026 - Global impact investor Lightrock has closed a USD 500 million fund, named Accelerate7, targeting growth-stage companies working on energy access across Sub-Saharan Africa,…

23 May 2026 - Zobo Money is a money transfer app designed for Africans in the diaspora. This review examines the fees, transfer speed, payment methods, user experience, and target…

23 May 2026 - The West African Development Bank (BOAD) and French development finance institution Proparco have signed a EUR 200 million cross-currency financing agreement targeting…

23 May 2026 - PayPal today announced it is making PayPal USD (PYUSD) available in 70 markets worldwide in the PayPal account. This dollar-backed stablecoin enables users to send funds…

23 May 2026 - Dubai is no longer just a stopover for African business travellers. For a growing number of the continent’s fintech companies, it has become a strategic launchpad for global…

23 May 2026 - When a patient in Lomé needs a doctor, the journey to care can involve multiple phone calls, long waits, unclear information about which facilities are open and no reliable…

23 May 2026 - The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping global energy demand, with implications that extend well beyond traditional power planning. Nowhere…

23 May 2026 - In February 2026, Sun International — a leading gambling and hospitality brand in South Africa — appointed seasoned gaming executive Mark Sergeant as Chief Operating Officer…

22 May 2026 - If this imbalance persists, inequality will deepen, digital progress will benefit only those who can afford private care, and public trust in institutions will erode.

22 May 2026 - In conjunction with its participation at the AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya conference, global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky, has revealed that from January to the…

22 May 2026 - As the world marks World Product Day, a transformative shift is unfolding across Africa’s enterprise ecosystem, with the Product Leadership Accelerator (PLA) emerging as a…

22 May 2026 - National Bank of Kenya (NBK) recorded KShs 1.03 billion in profit after tax for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, representing a 275% growth compared to KShs 275.7…

22 May 2026 - Every number, email, and WhatsApp line here was pulled directly from each institution's own website or verified social media account. 

22 May 2026 - Visa has announced the launch of Apple Pay in Mauritius. The service is currently available to MCB Visa cardholders, with plans to expand support to additional banks in the…

22 May 2026 - Nigeria has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered chatbot designed to help citizens access government information and services, in one of the country’s biggest…

22 May 2026 - Tharisa Minerals, an integrated resource group critical to the energy transition and decarbonisation of economies, has successfully transformed its South African…

22 May 2026 - Stablecoins specifically could be pretty big," he said, adding that pilots for crypto-based settlements between banks and Visa were coming "very, very soon."

22 May 2026 - At AI Everything GITEX Kenya 2026, Qhala, Amini AI, Angani and iXAfrica Data Centres announced a strategic collaboration to launch Qubit Hub at iXAfrica’s NBOX1 facility.…

22 May 2026 - Stablecoin wallet startup Sorted has closed a $4.4 million seed round to accelerate its expansion across Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, with a product proposition that…

22 May 2026 - Prediction markets are emerging as a crucial tool in the crypto industry, connecting information, capital, and collective intelligence. Unlike traditional betting,…

22 May 2026 - In today's edition: Kenn Abuya: A GITEX Nairobi review || Nigeria to review telecom rules || Who secured the bag? 💰

22 May 2026 - NCBA Group recorded a 9% rise in profit after tax to KES 6 billion for the first quarter ended March 2026, up from KES 5 billion in the same period last year, as the bank…

22 May 2026 - KCB shareholders have approved a total dividend payout of KSh22.5 billion for the Financial Year 2025, highlighting strong returns to investors amid the Group’s ongoing…