Tech

1 Feb 2026 - CinetPay was reportedly targeted by a cyberattack in September 2025, resulting in financial losses. Now it owes customers over $1 million.

31 Jan 2026 - KOKO Networks, the Kenyan bioethanol cooking fuel provider, has ceased all operations effective immediately. The shutdown follows a protracted standoff with the Kenyan…

31 Jan 2026 - I recently stumbled upon an old Nokia 3310 at home — the very kind many of us in Kenya carried proudly in the early 2000s. Out of curiosity, I plugged it in… and it still…

31 Jan 2026 - 2026 overview of Africa’s 19 spacefaring nations and 68 satellites, covering their uses in earth observation, communications, weather and disaster response. The post Which…

31 Jan 2026 - A couple of days ago, I found myself in a meeting that felt less like a business appointment — and more like a time machine. I was sitting across the table from Shikoli…

31 Jan 2026 - And he went for it: a career rich in marketing, branding, and artificial intelligence (AI) for global companies, just like he had always wanted.

31 Jan 2026 - Overview of Botswana's first Earth-observation satellite, its hyperspectral payload, launch partner, orbit, and practical uses in agriculture, mining and environment. The…

31 Jan 2026 - Chams Holding Company Plc, a Nigerian identity management and transactional technology provider, grew its income by 17.89% to ₦17.48 billion ($12.61 million) in 2025

31 Jan 2026 - One day, she asked herself a simple question: if large companies in other countries provide lunch for their staff, why didn’t anyone do that in Nigeria?

31 Jan 2026 - Airtel Africa has confirmed that the planned public listing of its mobile money unit is on schedule for the first half of 2026, as the division records explosive growth in…

31 Jan 2026 - A board member and an employee, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told TechCabal that the decision followed two days of intense meetings at the company’s Nairobi offices…

31 Jan 2026 - NCBA Bank has set a new benchmark for data security in East and Central Africa, becoming the first lender in the region to attain the ISO/IEC 27701 certification for its…

31 Jan 2026 - For many Kenyans, the end of KOKO Networks did not arrive through a press release. It arrived through an SMS this morning. “Samahani KOKO customer, we regret to inform you…

31 Jan 2026 - Kenya’s financial inclusion story has been told so often it now risks becoming background noise. Accounts are easier to open. Mobile credit sits a tap away. Yet beneath the…

31 Jan 2026 - A few years ago, African tech founders learned to talk in valuation multiples and future exits. Lately, the language has changed. Repayment schedules come up more often than…

30 Jan 2026 - Startups On Our Radar spotlights African startups solving African challenges with innovation. This week, we explore five African startups in the mobility, cryptocurrency,…

30 Jan 2026 - Plus: WhatsApp’s encryption under scrutiny, Sam Altman on AI’s future, Tesla’s latest earnings, stablecoin vs. bank transfers, and more.

30 Jan 2026 - Visa  has unveiled the fifth cohort of its Africa Fintech Accelerator, welcoming 18 fintech startups drawn from 28 markets across the continent. The latest cohort ......

30 Jan 2026 - Nigeria has begun the financial advisory process for its ambitious plan to deploy 90,000 kilometres of fibre-optic cable under the $2 billion Building Resilient Digital…

30 Jan 2026 - The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group  has approved new financing of $29.85 million for Rwanda’s Centre of Excellence for Biomedical Engineering…

30 Jan 2026 - Telkom FutureMakers,  in partnership with Disraptor  and the UK-South Africa Tech Hub , will be launching an AI Growth Catalyst programme on 30 January 2026.…

30 Jan 2026 - The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)  has convened a regional validation workshop focused on developing a Public Private Partnerships (PPP) framework…

30 Jan 2026 - The GSMA , which represents the mobile connectivity industry and ecosystem worldwide, has announced that the #ChangeTheFace Alliance will formally join its portfolio of…

30 Jan 2026 - Japan and China have dismantled Bato.to, one of the world’s largest manga piracy networks, signaling a major crackdown on illegal digital distribution.

30 Jan 2026 - Unlimited graphic design isn't just about "more" art—it's about brand consistency and peace of mind.

30 Jan 2026 - Nintendo’s life sim returns with deeper Mii customization, flexible play modes, and support across Switch hardware.

30 Jan 2026 - EVs are the next iteration for mobility. Africa’s readiness is the real question.

30 Jan 2026 - The Kenyan technology, business, and leadership community is mourning the passing of Mike Eldon, a long-standing corporate executive, mentor, and... Source

30 Jan 2026 - As artificial intelligence reshapes workplaces worldwide, business leaders and workforce experts are warning of a growing risk that rapid automation... Source

30 Jan 2026 - Access is currently limited to newer Apple-modem devices and requires carrier support, with Boost Mobile as the sole U.S. launch partner.

30 Jan 2026 - Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s crime thriller dominated Netflix’s January rankings, highlighting the continued strength of star-led films on streaming.

30 Jan 2026 - Vertiv today announced the launch of Vertiv™ Next Predict, an AI-powered managed service that fundamentally transforms data centre maintenance. Moving beyond... Source

30 Jan 2026 - Vertiv today announced the launch of Vertiv Next Predict, an AI-powered managed service that fundamentally transforms data centre maintenance. Moving beyond traditional…

30 Jan 2026 - When a launch date surfaces before a company wants it public, the date does some of the talking on its own. February 25 now sits on that calendar, attached to Samsung’s…

30 Jan 2026 - Satellite internet in Africa is a layered race: low‑latency LEO for consumers vs MEO/GEO for enterprises — winners balance cost, policy, local partnerships. The post…

30 Jan 2026 - NTT DATA has announced a multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help enterprises modernize legacy systems, adopt agentic AI…

30 Jan 2026 - Namibia’s Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has donated 100 mobile phones to members of the Ehomba community in the Epupa Constituency of…

30 Jan 2026 - Stay up to date with the latest trends and innovations and discover how you can transform your workplace with flexible and modern office solutions.

30 Jan 2026 - Tradepal AI is a regtech platform designed to bridge the gap between informal OTC trading and formal regulation in the digital assets sector. 

30 Jan 2026 - Education in Kenya is undergoing a historic shift. As the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) moves into its next phase, the demand for digital tools that are both powerful…

30 Jan 2026 - Malawi’s pioneering mobile operator, TNM plc,  has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to national development and digital transformation during a visit to the Malawi…

30 Jan 2026 - Airtel Africa has reported strong financial and operational performance for the period ended December 31, 2025. The company has also reported that its total customer base…

30 Jan 2026 - These bottles offer a versatile and sustainable packaging solution that perfectly fits the needs of modern businesses.

30 Jan 2026 - Frogfoot  has expanded its footprint in KwaZulu-Natal with the acquisition of fibre assets that were built and operated by Mitsol (Pty) Ltd.  The transition brings…

30 Jan 2026 - The push to merge SpaceX with xAI reads differently once the calendar is taken seriously. Elon Musk is reportedly targeting June 2026 for SpaceX’s public debut, aligning the…

30 Jan 2026 - Madagascar has officially launched its national biometric enrolment program, a large-scale initiative aimed at providing a secure legal identity to every citizen. Launched…

30 Jan 2026 - The case underscores how long law enforcement is willing to pursue crypto laundering cases to their financial end.

30 Jan 2026 - Creators are now the new mainstream media A couple of days ago, during one of my billboard surfing sessions, I saw something in Nairobi that genuinely stopped me in my…

30 Jan 2026 - Starlink is licensed in Somalia with 50–200 Mbps nationwide coverage, but $390 hardware and $70–$120/month fees put it out of reach for most citizens. The post Somalia…

30 Jan 2026 - The modern Kenyan consumes content in a variety of ways, and it reflects the modern, fast-paced lifestyle and a need for high quality experiences every time. From bingeing…