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TechCentral11h ago · 1 min read

Cape Town agency powers biggest gaming Kickstarter ever

An 18-person Cape Town shop has helped engineer the largest crowdfunded gaming campaign in Kickstarter history.

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Nairametrics15h ago · 1 min read

Access Holdings signals new era as growth story evolves beyond expansion

Access Holdings Plc has announced a strategic  Revolution  in its growth agenda, signalling a transition from expansion-led performance to a sharper focus on efficiency, returns, and sustainable value creation. The Group’s 2025 financial results reflect both momentum and maturity, with gross earning

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PC Tech Magazine1d ago · 1 min read

AI for Software Testing: How to Choose the Right Tool for Your Business in 2026

Marcus had been a QA lead for seven years. He had survived a waterfall, survived the Agile transition,… The post AI for Software Testing: How to Choose the Right Tool for Your Business in 2026 appeared first on PC Tech Magazine.

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TechCabal1d ago · 1 min read

“It’s been a story of a lot of pivots”: Day 1-1000 of Insight7

Odun Odubanjo saw the same problem everywhere he worked: companies drowning in data but unable to act on it. So he built Insight7. Three years and two pivots later, he is still figuring it out.

Opeyemi Kareem0
TechNext242d ago · 1 min read

Nigerians spent N3.3 trillion to buy data between January and March 2026

Industry data from the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) reveal that Nigerians spent N3.33 trillion on data in the…

Joshua Fagbemi0
TechCabal2d ago · 1 min read

Nigeria’s data consumption hits record 4 million terabytes in a quarter

The new record surpasses the previous high of 3.86 million terabytes recorded in the last quarter of 2025.

Frank Eleanya0
TechCabal2d ago · 1 min read

Framework laptops worth buying in 2026

If you have ever bought a laptop and felt frustrated when something breaks, you cannot fix it yourself, or the battery dies just two years in, Framework laptops were built for you.

Chukwuebuka Mgbojikwe0
TechAfrica News3d ago · 1 min read

GITEX Comes to East Africa: What Nairobi’s Moment on the Global Tech Stage Really Means 

For years, the dominant narrative around Africa’s tech ecosystem has been one of potential. Talented developers. Young populations. Leapfrog-ready markets. But the actual convening power: ......

Joyce Onyeagoro0
TechMoran3d ago · 1 min read

Rockefeller Foundation Unveils Africa Big Bets Fellows to Scale Energy, Health & Climate Tech

The Rockefeller Foundation has launched its inaugural Africa Big Bets Fellows cohort, selecting 10 innovators from six countries to scale solutions addressing energy access, food security, healthcare, climate resilience and financial inclusion. The fellows were announced at the AfricaXchange Summit

James Musoba0
Tech-ish3d ago · 1 min read

SBM Bank backs Kenya’s EV transition with KES 1 Billion fund and a leased BYD fleet

SBM Bank launches KES 1 billion Green Finance Facility and leases five BYD plug-in hybrids through Avenue Lease.

The Analyst0
IT News Africa3d ago · 1 min read

Hisense Announces Phantom Blade Zero Partnership

Hisense recently confirmed its renewed partnership with Phantom Blade Zero, serving as the Global Official Partner across both TV and monitor categories for the upcoming title developed by S-GAME. The companies will bring this partnership to life at Gamescom LATAM 2026, which is Latin America’s larg

Mamsi Nkosi0
Techjaja3d ago · 1 min read

Everything that went wrong with Showmax

Showmax is gone. Today, April 30, 2026 – just like we told you – the streaming service that many hoped would become “Africa’s Netflix” officially shut down for good. No new sign-ups were allowed after March 31. Existing users could keep watching until their subscriptions ran out or the service was c

Kikonyogo Douglas Albert0
TechCentral4d ago · 1 min read

Alfa’s electric rebel

Alfa Romeo's Junior Elettrica Veloce is a hot hatch dressed as an EV – and it’s just brilliant to drive.

William Kelly0
TechBuild Africa4d ago · 1 min read

Nigeria Leads Africa, Places 6th Worldwide in Solana Developer Share as SuperteamNG Drives $162K Q1 Impact

Nigeria emerged as the 6th-largest hub globally by Solana developer share, while successfully funnelling over $162,000 in direct capital into the local economy during the first quarter of 2026. These landmark figures are featured in the Q1 Impact Report released today by SuperteamNG, the country’s m

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TechCentral4d ago · 1 min read

MTN warns gambling is hurting its prepaid business in South Africa

Online gambling and MVNO competition are weighing on MTN South Africa, which grew service revenue just 2% last year.

Duncan McLeod0
Techpoint Africa4d ago · 1 min read

How PowerLabs is helping Nigerian businesses cut energy bills

Nigerian businesses juggle unreliable grid power, diesel generators, and solar systems at high cost. PowerLabs’ software platform, Pai, helps optimise energy use, cutting expenses and improving uptime.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma0
Techpoint Africa5d ago · 1 min read

Xiaomi Introduces REDMI A7 Pro with an ImmersiveDisplay, Long-Lasting Battery, and Intuitive Upgrades

Xiaomi today officially unveiled REDMI A7 Pro in Nigeria, bringing...

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TechTrends Africa5d ago · 1 min read

Energy’s Digital Big Bang: 75% to Go Digital in 2 Years – But at What Cost?

A recent joint study by Kaspersky and VDC revealed that over half of energy organisations have already faced cyber incidents... The post Energy’s Digital Big Bang: 75% to Go Digital in 2 Years – But at What Cost? appeared first on TechTrends Africa.

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TechBuild Africa6d ago · 1 min read

From Terrahash to TerraHex: This Clean-Energy Bitcoin Mining Enterprise Is Powering Up for Bitcoin 2026

Terrahash, the environmentally driven clean-energy bitcoin mining enterprise, has rebranded to TerraHex Digital Assets Corp [“TerraHex”] as it advances energy agreements and strengthens board oversight across energy, finance, law and operations. The move comes ahead of Bitcoin 2026 as TerraHex prepa

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Tech-ish6d ago · 1 min read

Safaricom My OneApp APK teardown hints at better eSIM requests without shop visits

Safaricom already lets users request for an eSIM through the current MySafaricom app, but the experience has never felt fully digital. Under the “Account” section in MySafaricom, there is an eSIM option. But tapping through the option still pushes users toward visiting a Safaricom shop for registrat

Hillary Keverenge0
TechTrends Africa6d ago · 1 min read

AUDA-NEPAD Opens Applications for 2026 Accelerator, Expanding Beyond Health Into Climate

The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has opened applications for the 2026 cohort of its Home Grown Solutions Accelerator, with... The post AUDA-NEPAD Opens Applications for 2026 Accelerator, Expanding Beyond Health Into Climate appeared first on TechTrends Africa.

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Tech-ishApr 24 · 1 min read

Infinix GT 50 Pro Goes Official: Liquid Cooling, Pressure-Sense Triggers, and 144Hz Gaming

Infinix unveils the GT 50 Pro with HydroFlow liquid cooling, dual-pressure GT Triggers, Dimensity 8400 Ultimate, 144Hz AMOLED, and 6500mAh battery.

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Tech-ishApr 23 · 1 min read

Apple teases Silo Season 3, premiering July 3rd. Here’s hoping it’s less of a slog than Season 2

Apple TV teases Silo Season 3, premiering July 3 with weekly episodes. Dual timelines reveal how the silos began.

The Analyst0
Tech-ishApr 23 · 1 min read

All Safaricom employees are now AI trained, and the reason says a lot about where the telco is headed

Safaricom has revealed that every single employee, regardless of role, was required to complete AI 101 training last year. That means AI literacy is no longer being treated as a specialist skill for engineers and product teams alone, but as a basic workplace capability across the entire business. Ac

Hillary Keverenge0
Tech-ishApr 22 · 1 min read

vivo Teases V70 FE for Kenya: 7000mAh battery, 200MP Camera For Travel Photography

vivo previews the V70 FE in Kenya with a 200MP camera and 7000mAh battery, targeting travel and social users.

Dickson Otieno0
Tech-ishApr 21 · 1 min read

KIM issues clarification for students from 2018 to present after TVETA shutdown notice [U]

Update: KIM has now issued yet another statement, this time saying the High Court has officially stayed the enforcement of TVETA’s revocation notice. On the strength of that order, the institution says it has resumed normal operations and is back to full operational status. According to KIM, all aca

Hillary Keverenge0
Tech-ishApr 21 · 1 min read

Safaricom Beats Airtel on Every Mobile Internet Metric in Kenya, nPerf’s 2026 Report Says

The operator swept download, upload, latency, browsing and streaming in the nPerf barometer for April 2025 to March 2026. Airtel's upload speeds did improve, but download actually got worse.

Dickson Otieno0
TechjajaApr 17 · 1 min read

itel City 100 vs City 200: Every upgrade to take home

itel continues to deliver impressive value for money, especially for users in markets like Uganda. The itel City 100 and its successor, the itel City 200, are both ultra-affordable 4G devices designed for everyday needs.  They share the same reliable Unisoc T7250 chipset, a generous 5200mAh battery

Kikonyogo Douglas Albert0
TechjajaApr 15 · 1 min read

Tecno Spark 50: Specifications and Price in Uganda

Tecno has officially launched its latest budget-friendly smartphone, the Tecno Spark 50, in Uganda. The 4G variant is now available on Ugandan shelves. Designed for everyday users who need reliable performance, long battery life, and decent cameras without breaking the bank, the Spark 50 is especial

Kikonyogo Douglas Albert0
TechjajaApr 14 · 1 min read

How does YouTube’s Content ID copyright strike work?

If you’ve ever poured hours into editing a video only to see someone re-upload it verbatim and rack up views (and ad revenue) on their channel, you know the frustration of digital theft. YouTube’s Content ID system was built precisely to fight this.  Launched in 2007 after years of legal headaches f

Kikonyogo Douglas Albert0
TechjajaApr 14 · 1 min read

Everything to expect of the Infinix Note 60 Pro

Infinix is quietly rewriting the rules of the mid-range smartphone game with the Note 60 Pro and if early whispers are anything to go by, this could be the device that finally makes flagship features feel affordable.  Launched just weeks ago, the Note 60 Pro steps into the spotlight as a bold evolut

Kikonyogo Douglas Albert0
Tech Gist AfricaDec 31, 2025 · 1 min read

Applications Open for 5th Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award With $1 Million in Prizes

Applications have opened for the fifth cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, inviting innovators, researchers, companies and institutions worldwide to submit solutions aimed at tackling water scarcity and sustainability challenges, the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE) a

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