African tech

Nigerian fintech Cardtonic has partnered with lifestyle influencer Rahman Jago to position seamless payment infrastructure as the backbone of modern African mobility, targeting a generation that moves fluidly between Lagos, London, and Dubai.

Blockchain lending platform Newity has raised $11 million in its first outside funding round in six years, marking a significant capital injection for the startup's digital lending services targeting small businesses across emerging markets.

The regional competition watchdog is investigating whether Meta's restrictions on third-party AI chatbots accessing WhatsApp violate fair competition rules, marking a significant test of Big Tech regulation in Africa.

President Daniel Chapo has committed Mozambique to a comprehensive digitization of public services, drawing on the proven models of Kenya and Rwanda in a bid to modernize governance across the southern African nation.

Two stories from Nigeria and Zimbabwe showcase how African tech professionals are building global careers and pioneering AI development through unconventional paths that challenge traditional engineering education.

A $2.2 billion telecom infrastructure deal and multiple AI-focused funding rounds mark a shift toward strategic consolidation and specialized technology deployment across African and global markets.

Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu, Chairman of Stanel Group, has described Flutterwave founder Olugbenga Agboola as a global asset, underscoring Nigeria's growing influence in African fintech innovation and digital payments infrastructure.

Fintech maintained its position as Africa's top-funded tech sector in 2025, capturing the largest share of venture capital while Flutterwave celebrated ten years of operations with over 50 regulatory licenses across global markets.

While Jumia exits Algeria and narrows focus to chase profitability, Redtech is betting big on pan-African expansion. The diverging strategies reveal how Africa's tech giants are rethinking scale in 2026.