Tech

16 Jan 2026 - Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet network, has introduced installment payment options for Kenyan subscribers. Under this new plan, customers pay a... Source

16 Jan 2026 - Google is making its AI assistant significantly more capable by granting it a memory. On 14 January 2026, the tech giant announced the launch of Personal Intelligence, a new…

16 Jan 2026 - AI has quietly crossed a threshold. In many African organisations today, AI is no longer an experiment or a pilot.... Source

16 Jan 2026 - AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics (AlHuda CIBE) has announced that its Managing Director, Mr. Muhammad Zubair Mughal, has been appointed as Shariah Adviser…

16 Jan 2026 - The UK–Kenya Tech Hub has partnered with Viktoria Ventures, Anza Village and advisory firm POV to launch Startup 360 Connect, a new programme aimed at strengthening Kenya’s…

16 Jan 2026 - Cloudflare, Inc. , a leading connectivity cloud company, has announced the acquisition of Human Native , an AI data marketplace designed to connect content…

16 Jan 2026 - Huawei,  a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has announced the appointment of Rajesh Nagpal as Vice…

16 Jan 2026 - Sanivation has raised $3.3 million to finance the expansion of its waste-to-energy operations, the group said on Tuesday. The equity investment, made through PIDG’s project…

16 Jan 2026 - Following a pattern established in recent years, streaming leader Spotify has confirmed it is increasing the cost of its premium subscription plans by $1 to $2 across all…

16 Jan 2026 - The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)  has launched a six-week public consultation to gather input from stakeholders on the potential introduction of Satellite…

16 Jan 2026 - SAN FRANCISCO – On 15 January 2026, Wikipedia celebrated 25 years of making trustworthy, human-created knowledge accessible worldwide. While the milestone marks two and a…

16 Jan 2026 - Woliz, a fintech and technology platform focused on neighborhood retail, has closed a USD 2.2 million pre-seed funding round led by Sanlam Maroc. This marks ......

16 Jan 2026 - Help AG , the cybersecurity arm of e& enterprise  and the region’s leading managed security services provider, has announced the renewal and expansion of its…

16 Jan 2026 - In an industry obsessed with the next feature, the ultimate competitive advantage is a brand that people actually want to let into their lives.

16 Jan 2026 - Safaricom has appointed Sylvia Anampiu as director of fixed business as Kenya’s biggest telco moves closer to rolling out pay-as-you-go fibre broadband for Kenyan homes and…

16 Jan 2026 - Digico Solutions , a specialized cloud and AI consultancy, has announced a strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS ) to accelerate digital…

16 Jan 2026 - The back-to-school season is exciting, but let’s be honest; it can also be overwhelming for parents. Between buying uniforms and books, paying school fees, and making sure…

16 Jan 2026 - Paycrest,  a pioneering decentralized finance infrastructure project, is building a stablecoin-to-fiat settlement system designed to be fast, reliable, and widely…

16 Jan 2026 - The latest increase pushes Spotify’s Individual plan to $12.99 a month as the company continues testing how much listeners are willing to pay.

16 Jan 2026 - The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence is reshaping the global data centre landscape, pushing infrastructure design, power strategies and operational... Source

16 Jan 2026 -  Hashgraph Ventures has announced a pledge of  $1 million to the Hedera Africa Hackathon, the continent’s largest Web3 innovation event aimed at…

16 Jan 2026 - The hackathon was created with a clear mission: to reduce Africa’s dependence on imported assistive technologies that are often expensive and poorly suited to local…

16 Jan 2026 - Sam Altman’s Merge Labs lands historic seed round at $850M valuation—and yes, OpenAI says the board signed off on the conflict.

16 Jan 2026 - In this week's funding deals, we tracked VelaFi, Enerlink, and Aliado in the LatAm region.

16 Jan 2026 - Funding activity picked up early in 2026 as WeLab, Startorus Fusion, Emversity, Liquidnitro Games, and other closed new rounds.

16 Jan 2026 - Here are the venture funding activities we tracked across Africa and the Middle East this week — featuring Mal, Governata, Khosouf Studio, Flooss, Jadwa Investment, Paycrest…

16 Jan 2026 - Burundi has taken a significant step toward strengthening digital governance with the adoption of a new bill on personal data protection. The National Assembly convened…

16 Jan 2026 - The Zambian Minister of Education, Hon. Douglas Syakalima, has toured the ongoing construction of a modern science laboratory at David Kaunda Secondary School, underscoring…

16 Jan 2026 - The National Bank of Egypt (NBE)  has signed a short-term financing agreement of up to EGP 3 billion with U Consumer Finance, operating under the ......

16 Jan 2026 - Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK),  a leading retail and corporate bank in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ......

16 Jan 2026 - Arabic.AI  has announced the launch of full Arabic-language courses delivering Replit’s complete learning experience, making one of the world’s most widely used…

16 Jan 2026 - ITC Infotech,  a leading global technology services provider, announced the inauguration of its Digital & AI Engineering Hub in Riyadh, as the company completes 15…

16 Jan 2026 - The phones covered in this guide are selected for their performance in real-world use, especially in regions where power supply is unstable and charging speed matters.

16 Jan 2026 - The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) makes its debut in Casablanca from 20 to 22 January,... Source

16 Jan 2026 - Meet Enor Izomor, a customer experience leader with nearly 10 years of experience across the wealth management and healthcare sectors. Proven at designing and executing…

16 Jan 2026 - In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Enor Izomor || Temu’s order fulfillment mishap || Starlink’s gambit: pay in installments || Who secured the bag? 💰

16 Jan 2026 - As AI technologies continue to reshape the business landscape globally, Kenya is reinforcing its position at the forefront of enterprise AI adoption with the 3rd edition of…

16 Jan 2026 - After unveiling at CES 2026, the Motorola Signature brings elite Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 power to India and aims to challenge the Apple-Signature dominance.

15 Jan 2026 - As cross-continental digitalisation developments converge to forge tomorrow’s AI economy, Africa today is united in its ambition to become a thriving, technologically…

15 Jan 2026 - 4 African Tech Pivots That Turned “Almost” Into Breakthrough African tech success rarely follows the original pitch deck. The companies that endure tend to do something…

15 Jan 2026 - It is one of the most effective ways to drive sustainable, high-intent growth in an increasingly competitive digital landscape.

15 Jan 2026 -     In Nairobi, Malindi, Mombasa, and other major cities, mobile signals range from 5G, with 4G in coastal locations like Diani Beach, supported by 3G in rural…

15 Jan 2026 - The UK–Kenya Tech Hub, in partnership with Viktoria Ventures, Anza Village, and POV, are launching Startup 360 Connect (#S360Connect), an initiative designed to strengthen…

15 Jan 2026 - Google’s Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for Pixel fixes critical battery drain, charging bugs, and display flickering.

15 Jan 2026 - Kenya’s first innovative food app, Msossi, is set to launch this month with the aim of connecting stores with consumers to sell surplus and near-expiry food items at…

15 Jan 2026 - The new plan requires a KES 6,750 ($52.8) upfront payment, plus KES 16,250 ($125.8) in activation fees and KES 3,010 ($23.3) for shipping, with the balance spread over six…

15 Jan 2026 - Kenyan betting fanatics are buzzing with excitement as ChezaGame, the latest online sports betting platform has rolled out some of the hottest promotions in the Kenyan…

15 Jan 2026 - Nigeria’s satellite market heats up as NCC grants Amazon Leo a 7-year permit. With 3,236 satellites, Amazon aims to disrupt Starlink’s dominance.

15 Jan 2026 - Nigeria closed 2025 with headline inflation at 15.15% in December, down 19.65 percentage points from 34.80% recorded in December 2024, according to the National Bureau of…

15 Jan 2026 - Discover the steps and key requirements to launch your business in Asia’s innovation hub.