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# African technology news

Read current reporting about African software products and technology markets.

## Summary

Read current reporting about African software products and technology markets.

## News

| Title | URL | Description | Published |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Startbutton MoR Report Tracks 1.9M Africa Transactions | /news/startbutton-2026-merchant-of-record-report-africa | Startbutton published its 2026 Merchant of Record report using 1.9M payments. It highlights approval rate gaps and FX loss risks in Ghana and Nigeria. | 2026-10-08T18:04:09.286Z |
| Valu Partners Alshaya to Offer BNPL in Egypt Retail | /news/valu-alshaya-bnpl-egypt-retail-partnership | Valu has partnered with Alshaya Group to add interest-free BNPL instalment payments at H&M, Bath & Body Works, American Eagle, and Victoria’s Secret in Egypt. | 2026-10-08T17:56:55.189Z |
| Zuri Health Joins M-PESA Foundation Outreach in Baringo | /news/zuri-health-m-pesa-foundation-medical-outreach-baringo | Zuri Health partnered with the M-PESA Foundation and KDF to deliver a medical outreach in Baringo County, serving about 3,000 residents. | 2026-10-08T17:55:45.239Z |
| Britam Asset Managers Launches Two Global Special Funds | /news/britam-asset-managers-global-equities-multi-asset-special-funds | Britam Asset Managers has launched two CMA-approved special funds in Kenya, offering exposure to global equities and diversified multi-asset portfolios. | 2026-10-08T17:48:26.986Z |
| YouCan Adds MCP Links to ChatGPT and Other AI Assistants | /news/youcan-mcp-ai-assistant-store-integration | YouCan now lets merchants connect their stores to AI assistants via MCP, plus a new AskMe FAQ app, Theme Editor upgrades, and mobile app updates. | 2026-10-08T17:47:21.815Z |
| ZE-Gen to Back Nigeria Clean Energy Cold Storage Projects | /news/ze-gen-nigeria-solar-cold-storage-clean-energy-investment | UK-backed ZE-Gen plans to invest over £2m in 10 clean energy projects across Africa, including Nigeria solar cold storage and farm hubs. | 2026-10-08T17:44:29.953Z |
| M-KOPA Buys KilpiTek for $8M to Bring Device Locks In-House | /news/m-kopa-acquires-kilpitek-device-locking-8m | M-KOPA acquired Finland’s KilpiTek for $8M to own the remote phone-locking software it uses for pay-as-you-go device financing and loan enforcement. | 2026-10-08T17:00:58.317Z |
| NeoFleet Capital Raises $4m Pre-Seed for Taxi Fleets | /news/neofleet-capital-raises-4m-pre-seed-taxi-fleet-financing | NeoFleet Capital has raised a $4 million pre-seed round, mixing equity and debt, to expand taxi fleet financing across Africa and other emerging markets. | 2026-10-08T14:01:03.909Z |
| Lagos Run And Lagos Life Put Nigerian Browser Games In Focus | /news/lagos-run-lagos-life-nigerian-browser-games-viral | Lagos Run and Lagos Life went viral, hitting 20,000 players and millions of visits. The moment is raising new questions about Nigeria’s gaming market. | 2026-10-08T14:01:01.879Z |
| Investec IBL385 Notes List ZAR1B On JSE Oct 9, 2026 | /news/investec-ibl385-zar1b-notes-jse-listing-2026 | Investec has applied to list ZAR1 billion IBL385 senior unsecured callable notes on the JSE, with issuance set for October 9, 2026. | 2026-10-08T09:08:44.104Z |
| Ondo AI Launches Ondo Pay Payroll and Pension System | /news/ondo-ai-launch-ondo-pay-payroll-pension | Ondo AI is live in Ondo State, starting with Ondo Pay for HR, payroll, and pensions. The rollout supports World Bank HOPE-GO automation targets. | 2026-10-08T08:00:51.992Z |
| CIB Marks 30 Years Listed on the London Stock Exchange | /news/cib-30-years-london-stock-exchange-listing | Commercial International Bank (CIB) marked 30 years on the London Stock Exchange, highlighting its GDR listing and access to global investors. | 2026-10-07T20:56:53.033Z |
| Cowrywise Tops 1 Million Stock Trades, Adds Curated Stocks | /news/cowrywise-1-million-stock-trades-curated-stocks | Cowrywise says it has processed over 1 million stock trades in a year. It is adding curated stocks with buy, sell, or hold ratings for NGX investors. | 2026-10-07T19:00:49.085Z |
| Exim Bank Tanzania Gets $10m AfDB Trade Guarantee | /news/exim-bank-tanzania-afdb-10m-trade-finance-guarantee | Exim Bank Tanzania and AfDB signed a $10m trade finance guarantee to cover non-payment risk and help Tanzanian SMEs import goods. | 2026-10-07T18:31:26.347Z |
| Cynoia Faces Court Restructuring Process in Marseille | /news/cynoia-redressement-judiciaire-marseille-2026 | A legal notice says Cynoia is under a court-supervised restructuring process in Marseille. Here is what a redressement judiciaire can mean for ops. | 2026-10-07T18:00:53.482Z |
| Jubilee and FSD Africa to Pilot Low-Cost Insurance Kenya | /news/jubilee-fsd-africa-low-cost-insurance-pilots-kenya | Jubilee and FSD Africa will pilot new low-cost insurance products in Kenya from November 2026, working with seven insurtechs to reach SMEs and farmers. | 2026-10-07T17:54:39.193Z |
| Yellow Card Launches Global USD Accounts for Businesses | /news/yellow-card-global-usd-accounts-launch | Yellow Card has launched Global USD Accounts for businesses, combining multi-currency banking, stablecoin liquidity, and payment rails reaching 190+ countries. | 2026-10-07T17:52:56.721Z |
| Betano Named Official Sponsor of UEFA EURO 2028 | /news/betano-uefa-euro-2028-official-sponsor | Kaizen Gaming and UEFA have signed a deal making Betano an official sponsor of UEFA EURO 2028, extending Betano’s European sports reach. | 2026-10-07T17:48:48.819Z |
| Kilimall PPB Investigation: O’Bang Law Advises on Model | /news/kilimall-ppb-investigation-obang-law-advice | O’Bang Law says it advised Kilimall during a PPB probe tied to a third-party product listing, and clarified why the marketplace model may not need PPB licensing. | 2026-10-07T17:45:32.742Z |
| Megapari Wins Rising Star in Sports Betting at SBC 2026 | /news/megapari-rising-star-sports-betting-sbc-awards-2026 | Megapari won Rising Star in Sports Betting at the 2026 SBC Awards, adding industry recognition as betting brands compete on product and trust. | 2026-10-07T17:39:00.162Z |
| TikTok Lawsuit In Nigeria Targets Alleged Northern Outage | /news/tiktok-lawsuit-nigeria-northern-access-restrictions | TikTok faces a lawsuit in Nigeria over alleged access restrictions in Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi and Sokoto. The case tests platform accountability in court. | 2026-10-07T17:00:49.800Z |
| Nigeria SEC Sets Clear Rules Path for Fintech and Crypto | /news/nigeria-sec-clear-regulatory-pathways-fintech-digital-assets | Nigeria SEC says fintechs and digital asset firms will get clearer registration pathways under ISA 2025, with stronger AML and capital checks. | 2026-10-07T16:00:47.841Z |
| PiggyVest Turns 10, Says It Has Paid Out $2.3B | /news/piggyvest-10-years-2-3b-payouts | PiggyVest marks 10 years in Nigeria fintech, evolving from automated savings to a wider wealth ecosystem and paying out $2.3B to users. | 2026-10-07T15:00:52.142Z |
| South Africa Green ID Book Validity Ends March 31, 2028 | /news/south-africa-green-id-book-deadline-2028 | South Africa green ID book holders have until March 31, 2028 to switch to smart ID cards. Home Affairs also showed a voluntary digital ID prototype. | 2026-10-07T15:00:48.782Z |
| Google Chrome Blocks Fake .gh and .sl HTTPS Certificates | /news/google-chrome-blocks-fake-gh-sl-https-certificates | Google says Chrome users are protected after attackers hijacked the .gh and .sl domain registries and issued fraudulent HTTPS certificates for major sites. | 2026-10-07T14:00:52.949Z |
| CBN Upgrades OPay, Kuda, Paga to National MFB Licences | /news/cbn-upgrades-opay-kuda-paga-national-microfinance-bank-licences | CBN says OPay, Moniepoint, Kuda, PalmPay, and Paga were upgraded to national microfinance bank licences, adding stricter capital and compliance rules. | 2026-10-07T12:00:49.443Z |
| Cloud9 Gets $500k From Alliance in Pre-Seed Round | /news/cloud9-500k-alliance-pre-seed-round | Kenyan fintech Cloud9 has raised $500,000 from Alliance in an ongoing pre-seed round, bringing disclosed funding to $1 million for expansion and cards. | 2026-10-07T09:00:45.426Z |
| Uber to Acquire ezCater for $2.3B Cash Deal | /news/uber-acquire-ezcater-2-3b | Uber will acquire ezCater for $2.3B in cash to bring workplace catering into Uber Eats. The deal is expected to close in the coming months. | 2026-10-07T08:09:38.184Z |
| Proparco Invests $20M In Frogfoot And Vox-Hypa Fibre | /news/proparco-20m-frogfoot-vox-hypa-fibre-south-africa | Proparco will invest $20M in Frogfoot and Vox-Hypa via a Metier-led consortium to expand affordable fibre broadband to underserved South African areas. | 2026-10-06T19:09:02.283Z |
| OUTsurance To Buy Remaining 7.17% of OHL Shares | /news/outsurance-buy-remaining-ohl-minority-stake | OUTsurance Group will acquire the remaining 7.17% in OUTsurance Holdings from minority shareholders, mainly via a share-for-share deal. | 2026-10-06T19:07:11.223Z |

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