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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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FlySafair Says No Cancellations Despite OR Tambo Fuel Limits | /news/flysafair-no-cancellations-or-tambo-jet-fuel-disruption | FlySafair says it will keep flying as planned despite limited jet fuel supply at OR Tambo after an unplanned Natref refinery shutdown in South Africa. | 2026-08-27T19:33:37.540Z |
| Delivery Hero Raises 2026 Guidance on Q2 Growth and Cash | /news/delivery-hero-raises-2026-guidance-q2-2026-results | Delivery Hero raised its full-year 2026 guidance after Q2 GMV and revenue growth accelerated, with stronger EBITDA and free cash flow in H1 2026. | 2026-08-27T19:30:48.192Z |
| OUTsurance Trading Statement Flags 15%–21% NEPS Growth | /news/outsurance-trading-statement-neps-growth-fy2026 | OUTsurance forecasts 15%–21% growth in normalised EPS for FY2026, driven by stronger South African underwriting margins. Results due Sep 10, 2026. | 2026-08-27T19:19:53.901Z |
| dLocal Launches dMoRe Merchant of Record for Emerging Markets | /news/dlocal-launches-dmore-merchant-of-record | dLocal has launched dMoRe, a Merchant of Record solution that bundles payments with legal, tax, and compliance tools to enter emerging markets in up to 8 weeks. | 2026-08-27T19:15:21.903Z |
| Discovery Bank Wins ASK AFRICA Orange Index 2026 Award | /news/discovery-bank-ask-africa-orange-index-2026-winning-bank-service | Discovery Bank was named South Africa’s Winning Bank Service in the 2026 ASK AFRICA Orange Index, extending its five-year customer experience streak. | 2026-08-27T19:12:12.492Z |
| MTN Partners UAE Investor to Build AI Data Centres in Africa | /news/mtn-uae-partnership-ai-data-centres-africa-data-hub | MTN announced a partnership with a UAE-based data-centre investment platform to scale AI-ready data centres in South Africa and Nigeria via Africa Data Hub. | 2026-08-27T19:11:08.059Z |
| Globus Bank, AUST Discuss School Management Platform Deal | /news/globus-bank-aust-school-management-platform-collaboration | Globus Bank and AUST explored a strategic collaboration on a school management platform, digital payments reconciliation, and possible CBT centre financing. | 2026-08-27T19:04:30.842Z |
| Citi and OSL Launch Tokenized Covered Call ETF in Hong Kong | /news/citi-osl-tokenized-covered-call-etf-hong-kong | Citi, OSL and Global X ETFs launched Hong Kong’s first tokenized covered call ETF unit class. Investors can subscribe from Aug 27, 2026. | 2026-08-27T18:52:05.674Z |
| Kenya Innovation Ecosystem Intelligence Platform Launches | /news/kenya-innovation-ecosystem-intelligence-platform-launch-mtbu0c1r | Kenya Innovation Ecosystem Intelligence Platform launches to centralise startup, investor, policy, and funding data, with validation and monitoring tools planned. | 2026-08-27T18:03:49.887Z |
| MoMo PSB Appoints Ex-Flutterwave COO Bode Abifarin CEO | /news/momo-psb-appoints-bode-abifarin-ceo | MoMo PSB, MTN Nigeria’s payment service bank, has named former Flutterwave COO Bode Abifarin as CEO from Sept 1, 2026. | 2026-08-27T17:00:51.954Z |
| OPay Plans Nigerian Exchange Listing Ahead of US IPO | /news/opay-plans-ngx-listing-ahead-of-us-ipo | OPay is preparing a Nigerian Exchange listing as it also targets a US IPO at about a $4B valuation. Key details like timing and offer size are pending. | 2026-08-27T11:03:48.490Z |
| Lemfi Credit UK I Ltd Lists GBP25m Notes on TISE | /news/lemfi-credit-uk-i-ltd-gbp25m-notes-tise-listing | Lemfi Credit UK I Ltd has admitted GBP25 million senior variable funding loan notes to TISE’s Official List. The notes mature on August 4, 2029. | 2026-08-27T10:03:35.156Z |
| AURA Integrates Google Maps Platform for Responder Navigation | /news/aura-google-maps-platform-emergency-response-navigation | AURA is rolling out Google Maps Platform navigation across South Africa, Kenya, the UK and the US to improve routing, ETAs and live location during emergencies. | 2026-08-27T09:55:06.138Z |
| PaperTrail Adds Contract Renewal Tracking for South Africa | /news/papertrail-contract-renewal-expiry-tracking | PaperTrail has added renewal and expiry tracking to its contract management software, aiming to help South African teams avoid missed renewals and lost visibility. | 2026-08-27T09:31:14.269Z |
| NHIA Act Enforcement Urged as ₦1bn Entertainers Fund Launches | /news/nhia-act-enforcement-1bn-entertainers-insurance-trust-fund | NHIA Act enforcement is back in focus as Falana urges mandatory health insurance, while stakeholders launch a ₦1bn insurance trust fund for entertainers in Lagos. | 2026-08-27T09:27:18.730Z |
| Lottotech Launches Draw as a Service for Promo Campaigns | /news/lottotech-draw-as-a-service-promotional-draws | Lottotech has launched Draw as a Service, a turnkey way for brands to run raffles and contests using regulated draw infrastructure and verification. | 2026-08-27T09:23:29.856Z |
| Zenith Bank Trade Seminar Highlights Nigeria Non-Oil Exports | /news/zenith-bank-10th-international-trade-seminar-non-oil-exports | Zenith Bank held its 10th International Trade Seminar, focusing on value-added exports and Nigeria’s $6.1B non-oil export figure for 2025. | 2026-08-27T09:18:21.480Z |
| Union Bank Ordered to Pay ₦6.48m Over Constructive Dismissal | /news/union-bank-constructive-dismissal-court-award-edafetite-usin | Nigeria’s National Industrial Court ruled Union Bank constructively dismissed Edafetite Usin. The bank must pay ₦6.48m total within 30 days. | 2026-08-27T09:14:14.262Z |
| Investec Expands Wearable Payments With VezoPay Ring in SA | /news/investec-wearable-payments-vezopay-ring-south-africa | Investec says South Africans are using contactless and wearable payments more. Clients can now add Investec Visa cards to VezoPay Ring devices. | 2026-08-27T09:11:21.876Z |
| NCBA Group H1 2026 Income Rises 15% to KES 41B | /news/ncba-group-h1-2026-operating-income-deposits-dividend | NCBA Group says H1 2026 operating income rose 15% to KES 41B, deposits hit KES 551B, loans grew to KES 382B, and interim dividend rose to KES 3.75. | 2026-08-27T09:09:37.008Z |
| Glover Gift Card Trading App Shuts Down Services | /news/glover-gift-card-trading-app-shuts-down | Glover has wound down operations and permanently stopped gift card trading. The app and website are offline, with support available for balances. | 2026-08-27T08:41:48.113Z |
| Standard Chartered Expands Group COO Tanuj’s Role | /news/standard-chartered-management-team-update-tanuj-kapilashrami | Standard Chartered is reshuffling its Group Management Team. From Oct 1, Group COO Tanuj Kapilashrami adds operations, resilience and GBS. | 2026-08-26T21:47:55.062Z |
| LAfricaMobile Joins 1 Jeune, 1 Entreprise as First Partner | /news/lafricamobile-first-partner-1-jeune-1-entreprise | LAfricaMobile is the first partner in Alliance Actions Afrique’s “1 Jeune, 1 Entreprise” initiative, backing youth training pathways in Benin. | 2026-08-26T21:37:13.835Z |
| Accrue to Migrate Buycoins Basic Users Via Helicarrier Deal | /news/accrue-buycoins-basic-user-migration-helicarrier | Accrue says it has an agreement with Helicarrier to move the Buycoins Basic user base onto Accrue, with Helicarrier becoming a shareholder. | 2026-08-26T20:59:10.388Z |
| PremiumTrust Bank Rating Upgraded to A- and A1 by Agusto | /news/premiumtrust-bank-agusto-rating-upgrade-a-minus-a1 | Agusto and Co. upgraded PremiumTrust Bank to A- long-term and A1 short-term with a stable outlook, citing capital, liquidity, and profitability. | 2026-08-26T20:30:10.834Z |
| Safaricom And Kenya DPP Partner on Cybercrime Prosecution | /news/safaricom-odpp-cybercrime-fintech-fraud-workshop-2026 | Safaricom and Kenya’s DPP office launched a three-day Nairobi workshop to train prosecutors on cybercrime and fintech fraud cases, including SIM-swap scams. | 2026-08-26T20:11:53.192Z |
| Prestmit Business Launches B2B Gift Card and Crypto APIs | /news/prestmit-business-b2b-gift-cards-crypto-otc-api | Prestmit Business combines an API partner programme and OTC crypto desk, helping African businesses embed gift cards and convert crypto with NGN or GHS settlement. | 2026-08-26T20:08:27.060Z |
| MTN Explores Banking Licences to Lend From Its Balance Sheet | /news/mtn-explores-banking-licences-balance-sheet-lending | MTN says it is exploring banking licences in select African markets to take deposits and gradually expand lending beyond bank partnerships. | 2026-08-26T19:42:42.572Z |
| DrugStoc Joins HFN Health Guardians Network In Nigeria | /news/drugstoc-hfn-health-guardians-network-nigeria | DrugStoc has joined the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria’s Health Guardians Network to support policy engagement and improve access to quality medicines. | 2026-08-26T19:38:49.604Z |
| Santam H1 2026 GWP Up 10% Despite R1.5bn Storm Claims | /news/santam-h1-2026-gwp-10-percent-storm-claims | Santam says gross written premium grew 10% in H1 2026, even as catastrophe and large claims hit R1.5bn. Results are due around Sept 3, 2026. | 2026-08-26T19:16:46.742Z |

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