Tech

6 Feb 2026 - A new report by PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey  has highlighted a significant “implementation gap” in Artificial Intelligence (AI) across Africa, which is slowing the…

6 Feb 2026 - Kenya has spent years building the physical foundations of a connected economy. Fibre routes expanded alongside highways, mobile networks reached places once considered…

6 Feb 2026 - The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR)  has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft  to leverage Microsoft Azure and cloud AI…

6 Feb 2026 - This now makes it easier for tech professionals and business owners to explore new opportunities across both countries.

6 Feb 2026 - Every fast-growing technology sector reaches a point where speed alone stops being an advantage. Growth exposes weak wiring. Rules lag behind reality. Investors grow cautious…

6 Feb 2026 - This could mean less tabs running on your PC.

6 Feb 2026 - In many parts of Nairobi, a smartphone sits at the centre of the workday. Orders arrive through it. Payments move through it. Customers call, suppliers respond, and accounts…

6 Feb 2026 - Paga  Founder and Group CEO, Tayo Oviosu, has reassured Nigerians that the company’s newly announced partnership with PayPal  is designed to improve access, resolve…

6 Feb 2026 - Electric car assembly in Kenya is taking shape in a way that feels slightly out of sequence. Factories are being prepared before the market has fully decided whether it wants…

6 Feb 2026 - Cloud kitchens and SME financing captured nearly 80% of the week’s funding.

6 Feb 2026 - Which is the better EV?

6 Feb 2026 - Investors poured fresh capital into embodied AI and cryogenic technology, while climate tech and alternative proteins also attracted major late-stage and growth rounds…

6 Feb 2026 - On 5 February 2026, Zambia’s Minister of Technology and Science, Hon. Felix Chipota Mutati MP, met with Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Hon. Sakari Puisto, ......

6 Feb 2026 - Cellulant, a pan-African payments giant, has appointed Michael Muriuki as its Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO), a strategic promotion aimed at driving unified,…

6 Feb 2026 - The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has opened a public consultation on SpaceX’s proposal to deploy what it describes... Source

6 Feb 2026 - JSE-listed fintech group Lesaka Technologies  has disbursed loans totaling more than R1 billion to its customers, most of whom are South African Social Security Agency…

6 Feb 2026 - Absa has partnered with Microsoft Elevate and Women in Tech to expand the ElevateHer AI Programme to 9 additional African countries. The ElevateHer AI Programme was launched…

6 Feb 2026 - Investor money this week flowed mainly into financial infrastructure and healthtech startups, showing growing interest in platforms that automate complex…

6 Feb 2026 - e& UAE  has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa)  aimed at strengthening support for the startup and SME…

6 Feb 2026 - Msheireb Properties,  Qatar’s leading sustainable real estate developer, has announced a key collaboration with Ooredoo Qatar  and Honeywell  to help automate…

6 Feb 2026 - Since late November 2025, customers have received apologies and assurances that fuel would be available soon. But last Saturday was the final. 

6 Feb 2026 - The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA)  and Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI)  Council signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening…

6 Feb 2026 - Airtel Uganda  has unveiled 20 outstanding winners of the #AirtelAfricaTechFellowship during an event held at its Bugolobi offices. The ceremony brought together key…

6 Feb 2026 - Following the launch of Kenya’s E-Mobility Policy, new data from Bolt highlights the growing role of shared mobility platforms in accelerating electric vehicle Electric…

6 Feb 2026 - Cellulant, the payments company, has announced the appointment of Michael Muriuki as its Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO). The role unifies leadership across…

6 Feb 2026 - The Government of Rwanda has signed a historic expansion agreement with Zipline,  marking the first milestone under Zipline’s recent $150M pay-for-performance award from…

6 Feb 2026 - LG Electronics (LG) has identified Africa as a key growth frontier for its AI-enabled innovations as it accelerates expansion across emerging markets. During LG InnoFest 2026…

6 Feb 2026 - In today's edition: MTN moves to acquire IHS Towers || Rwanda would now use drones to deliver medicine || Who secured the bag?💰

6 Feb 2026 - LG Electronics (LG) has identified Africa as a key growth frontier for its AI-enabled innovations as it accelerates expansion across emerging markets. During LG InnoFest 2026…

6 Feb 2026 - Pan-African payments company Cellulant has appointed Michael Muriuki as its new Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO. The move brings together oversight of product,…

6 Feb 2026 - There’s a moment when gambling stops being entertainment and starts feeling like a skill. You’ve probably been there. Within the first few sessions, patterns emerge, habits…

6 Feb 2026 - Kenya had 42,349,405 smartphones connected to mobile networks by the end of March 2025, according to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). That one number hits home…

5 Feb 2026 - The most effective systems are not those with the most features, but those built on clear decisions, shared understanding, and intentional use.

5 Feb 2026 - Here are all the major gaming announcements from Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. Games are available on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.

5 Feb 2026 - Leaks from the Boshang scam compound revealed WhatsApp chats blending pep talks with threats, and showed workers stealing about $2.2 million in just 11 weeks.

5 Feb 2026 - Rwanda has signed an expansion agreement with US-based drone logistics company Zipline to scale autonomous medical delivery systems.

5 Feb 2026 - This move comes after less than a year of testing in a closed Early Access program.

5 Feb 2026 - eTranzact International Plc, a Nigerian payments and switching company, failed to hit its 2025 profit target despite posting a slight revenue increase

5 Feb 2026 - Lesaka’s merchant unit, which serves small and mid-sized businesses through its Kazang and Connect brands, saw revenue fall by 13%.

5 Feb 2026 - Investing in balance is not just about performance today, it is about creating a gaming experience that stays enjoyable for years to come.

5 Feb 2026 - When AGOA expired, South Africa’s auto sector was already feeling the pressure of 2.5% tariffs on passenger cars and up to 25% on light trucks.

5 Feb 2026 - Absa is not entering Kenya. It never left. The institution now discussing acquisitions is the same lender that operated for decades as Barclays Bank Kenya before the 2020…

5 Feb 2026 - SAB Studios an Abuja-based AI film studio wants African creators to shape the future of storytelling on the continent.

5 Feb 2026 - Absa,  in partnership with Microsoft Elevate  and Women in Tech (WiT) ,  is extending the ElevateHer AI Programme across nine African markets. Following…

5 Feb 2026 - The MTN  Global Leadership Gathering (GLG) 2026 concluded with a memorable Gala Dinner, celebrating the company’s top performers and marking the winners of the 2025…

5 Feb 2026 - Kenya is facing a new wave of cyber threats powered by artificial intelligence, with deepfake scams and AI-generated malware emerging as some of the most serious risks to…

5 Feb 2026 - The company topped $400 billion in annual revenue for the first time.

5 Feb 2026 - The regional divergence suggests that the African creator economy is a collection of distinct markets at different stages of maturity.

5 Feb 2026 - Zoom  is transforming modern workplaces by making offices intelligent environments that adapt to how employees collaborate. Central to this evolution is Zoom Spaces,…

5 Feb 2026 - Artificial intelligence often enters public conversation as software. Chatbots, automated tools, prediction engines. The visible layer. What receives less attention is the…