--- title: "African technology news" description: "Read current reporting about African software products and technology markets." canonical_url: "https://liners.com/news?page=22" markdown_url: "https://liners.com/news.md?page=22" type: "listing" language: "en" --- # 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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3C Coding School Raises $3M Seed for Saudi Expansion | /news/3c-coding-school-raises-3m-seed-saudi-expansion | Egyptian edtech 3C Coding School raised a $3M seed round led by MRG Economic Group to expand into Saudi Arabia and build an AI-powered learning platform. | 2026-09-02T14:01:45.246Z | | Nigerian Startups Shift to Debt as Equity Gets Harder | /news/nigerian-startups-debt-over-equity-trend | Nigerian startups are raising more debt as equity rounds slow. Founders cite stronger revenues, longer due diligence, and new local capital channels. | 2026-09-02T12:01:58.790Z | | Grey Targets China-Africa Trade With Yuan Payment Rails | /news/grey-china-africa-yuan-payments-rails | Grey is building faster payment rails for Africa-China trade as volumes rise. The fintech wants simpler ways to pay Chinese suppliers in CNY. | 2026-09-02T10:03:18.114Z | | PremiumTrust Bank Opens Second Branch in Bayelsa | /news/premiumtrust-bank-opens-second-branch-bayelsa-yenagoa | PremiumTrust Bank has opened its second Bayelsa branch in Yenagoa. Governor Douye Diri says the move signals rising investor confidence. | 2026-09-01T19:26:17.548Z | | UBA Cameroon Regional HQ Delayed by Land Bottlenecks | /news/uba-cameroon-regional-hq-land-delay | UBA’s planned regional headquarters in Cameroon is delayed after two Yaoundé and Douala sites fell through. Government talks are now focused on new plots. | 2026-09-01T18:55:26.947Z | | Yellow Card Joins Ghana SEC VASP Sandbox Cohort Two | /news/yellow-card-ghana-sec-vasp-sandbox-cohort-two | Yellow Card has been accepted into Ghana SEC’s VASP regulatory sandbox, letting it test stablecoin payments and wallets under supervision as licensing rules evolve. | 2026-09-01T18:50:49.036Z | | Wakanow Adds Umrah Visa Issuance and Expands Lagos Centres | /news/wakanow-umrah-visa-authority-platform-expansion-lagos | Wakanow says it now has direct Umrah visa issuance authority, plus a redesigned website, upgraded app, and more travel centres across Lagos. | 2026-09-01T18:48:08.101Z | | Cleva And Tether Launch Campus Storm At Nigerian Unis | /news/cleva-tether-campus-storm-nigeria | Cleva and Tether have launched the Cleva x Tether Campus Storm in Nigeria, starting at ABU Zaria with 700+ students and a stablecoin hackathon. | 2026-09-01T18:29:17.059Z | | Sterling Bank Backs Agriculture Summit Africa ASA 2026 | /news/sterling-bank-agriculture-summit-africa-asa-2026 | Sterling Bank is convening investors and policymakers for Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) 2026 in Abuja, focusing on capital, tech, and food security. | 2026-09-01T18:27:30.295Z | | Valu Adds AXA Egypt Credit Life Insurance for FRA Rules | /news/valu-axa-egypt-credit-life-insurance-fra-2026 | Valu partners with AXA Egypt to embed Credit Life insurance for 500,000+ customers, aligning with Egypt FRA Decision 28 of 2026 on borrower protection. | 2026-09-01T18:24:20.064Z | | Takealot Delivery Drivers Put Naspers Labour Risk in Focus | /news/takealot-delivery-drivers-naspers-labour-disclosure-pressure | Takealot faces rising pressure to disclose courier deaths and injuries as South Africa’s labour law reforms and anti-migrant protests test gig work models. | 2026-09-01T18:15:38.458Z | | Nigeria Property Centre Report Shows Lagos Demand Up 39% | /news/nigeria-property-centre-august-2026-demand-lagos-lekki | Nigeria Property Centre’s August 2026 demand report logged 8M searches, up 52% MoM. Lagos grew fastest at 39%, with Lekki leading. | 2026-09-01T18:08:25.177Z | | Mindustry Conference Partners Warner Music Africa and Africori | /news/mindustry-conference-warner-music-africa-africori-registration-2026 | Mindustry Conference opens registration for its 5th edition on Oct 3 in Lagos, with Warner Music Africa and Africori supporting sessions on rights and distribution. | 2026-09-01T17:52:48.034Z | | BFA Launches Contactless Debit Cards With Kz 20,000 Limit | /news/bfa-contactless-debit-cards-kz-20000 | BFA is rolling out new contactless debit cards in Angola. Users can tap to pay up to Kz 20,000 without a PIN, with higher amounts requiring validation. | 2026-09-01T17:47:31.867Z | | Capitec Gets A2X Secondary Listing, Trading Starts Sep 7 | /news/capitec-a2x-secondary-listing-september-2026 | Capitec has secured approval for a secondary listing on A2X Markets. Trading begins on September 7, 2026, alongside its primary JSE listing. | 2026-09-01T15:09:02.652Z | | Nedbank Cleared for 66% NCBA Group Acquisition in Kenya | /news/nedbank-66-percent-ncba-group-acquisition-kenya-cbk-approval | Kenya’s central bank has approved Nedbank’s plan to buy up to 66% of NCBA Group, moving the Sh110 billion deal closer to completion. | 2026-09-01T15:08:23.107Z | | Abwaab Acquires Eduact in Egypt to Expand Edtech Tools | /news/abwaab-acquires-eduact-egypt-edtech | Abwaab has acquired Egypt-based Eduact to move beyond student learning content and sell software tools for teachers and learning centres. Terms were not disclosed. | 2026-09-01T14:00:56.384Z | | Mamor Capital Secures R300m First Close for Tech Fund | /news/mamor-capital-r300m-first-close-south-africa-tech-fund | Mamor Capital has raised R300m in a first close for its debut South African tech fund, backed by PIC and other institutions, targeting post-revenue startups. | 2026-09-01T14:00:55.480Z | | Allawee Paystack Deal: Accounts Close December 1, 2026 | /news/allawee-paystack-accounts-close-december-2026 | Allawee’s Paystack acquisition is driving a shutdown of Allawee accounts by Dec 1, 2026, with customers moved to Zap and Paystack Microfinance Bank. | 2026-09-01T12:01:22.837Z | | GIIPS: Ghana Lenders Plan Sector-Owned Instant Payments | /news/giips-ghana-inclusive-instant-payment-system-mojaloop | GIIPS aims to give Ghana’s savings, loans, microfinance, and credit unions instant transfers using Mojaloop and Tazama. Cost and launch timing are still unclear. | 2026-09-01T10:01:30.615Z | | Standard Bank Lists SBEN98 Notes With 37,000 Issued | /news/standard-bank-sben98-notes-listing-37000 | Standard Bank announced a new SBEN98 notes listing dated 1 September 2026. The listing covers 37,000 notes as a new instrument. | 2026-09-01T08:59:33.185Z | | Sanlam Explores Way2Wealth Brokers Stake in India | /news/sanlam-way2wealth-brokers-india-investment-talks | Sanlam is in talks to invest in Way2Wealth Brokers as it expands its India wealth, asset management, and stockbroking platform, executives say. | 2026-09-01T08:58:14.773Z | | HFCB Group Probe: CMA Reviews Results Release Timing | /news/hfcb-group-cma-probe-results-release-trading-hours | Kenya’s CMA is probing HFCB Group after it released half-year 2026 results during trading hours, triggering an NSE trading halt on the stock. | 2026-09-01T08:12:39.879Z | | AAIB Posts $202.8M H1 2026 Net Profit, Up 27% | /news/aaib-h1-2026-net-profit-202-8m-loan-growth | Arab African International Bank (AAIB) reported $202.8M net profit in H1 2026, up 27% YoY, with loans up 16% from Dec 2025. | 2026-09-01T08:08:39.275Z | | Absa Employee Trust Buys R681m Shares for Incentive Plan | /news/absa-employee-incentive-trust-share-purchase-2026 | Absa says its Employee Incentive Trust bought 2.97m shares worth about R681.4m to meet Share Incentive Plan awards due in 2026 to 2028. | 2026-09-01T08:05:21.646Z | | Honda And Uber Eats Japan Test Motorcycle Safety App | /news/honda-uber-eats-japan-motorcycle-safety-app-pilot | Honda and Uber Eats Japan will run a September 2026 pilot using Honda’s motorcycle safe riding assessment app and Uber incentives to improve rider safety. | 2026-09-01T07:57:01.780Z | | Hubtel Pledges GH₵200,000 to PK Amoabeng Foundation | /news/hubtel-ghc200k-pk-amoabeng-leadership-foundation | Hubtel has pledged GH₵200,000 to the PK Amoabeng Leadership Foundation and is exploring a wider youth leadership and AI mentorship partnership in Ghana. | 2026-08-31T22:00:28.737Z | | Canal+ Appoints Sophie Vernier-Reiffers as General Counsel | /news/canalplus-sophie-vernier-reiffers-general-counsel | Canal+ has named Sophie Vernier-Reiffers as General Counsel. She will report to CEO Maxime Saada and join the group’s executive committee. | 2026-08-31T21:33:22.299Z | | VALR Outlook Flags 4 Crypto Trends, Cites Hyperliquid | /news/valr-crypto-outlook-hyperliquid-integration-trends-2026 | VALR shared a 2026 crypto cycle outlook, highlighting retail ownership, CeDeFi, stablecoins, and AI agents, plus its Hyperliquid integration. | 2026-08-31T21:11:45.970Z | | Walletii by Ooredoo Launches in Tunisia With 100% Cashback | /news/walletii-by-ooredoo-launch-tunisia-100-cashback-school-fees | Walletii by Ooredoo is now live in Tunisia. Ooredoo says families can get 100% instant cashback on school fee payments until September 15. | 2026-08-31T21:02:42.083Z | ## Related pages - [Research](/research) - [Blog](/blog) ## Access and citation - [Canonical HTML page](https://liners.com/news?page=22) - [Markdown route index](/sitemap.md) - [Agent access guide](/llms.txt)