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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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cr3dentials Integrates OnlyFans Income Verification for Loans | /news/cr3dentials-onlyfans-income-verification-lending | Cr3dentials says it is the first income verification platform to integrate OnlyFans, letting lenders verify creator earnings for loan decisions. | 2026-08-17T15:46:00.409Z |
| Standard Bank H1 2026 Earnings Rise 10% to R26.1bn | /news/standard-bank-h1-2026-results-headline-earnings-dividend | Standard Bank’s H1 2026 results show headline earnings up 10% to R26.1bn, ROE at 19.8%, and a 10% higher interim dividend. | 2026-08-17T15:40:05.540Z |
| Old Mutual Shares Resume Trading on Zimbabwe’s VFEX | /news/old-mutual-resumes-trading-zimbabwe-vfex | Old Mutual shares resumed trading on Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls Stock Exchange on Aug. 13, 2026, returning after six years and rising 2.9%. | 2026-08-17T15:39:12.131Z |
| nCino and Dun & Bradstreet Add D&B Data for KYC Workflows | /news/ncino-dun-bradstreet-kyc-integration | nCino and Dun & Bradstreet are integrating verified business identity and risk data to speed commercial onboarding and support continuous KYC monitoring. | 2026-08-17T15:38:01.829Z |
| Safaricom Board Adds Two Vodacom Directors After Stake Deal | /news/safaricom-vodacom-board-directors-stake-deal | Safaricom has appointed Vodacom executives Mariam Cassim and Matimba Mbungela as directors, expanding Vodacom’s board influence after its stake buy. | 2026-08-17T13:59:44.239Z |
| Platnova Partners PinkLine Academy With $10,000 Grant | /news/platnova-pinkline-academy-2026-10000-grant | Platnova has been named a partner for PinkLine Academy 2026, including a $10,000 grant for one standout project to continue development after the program. | 2026-08-17T13:30:35.299Z |
| Spiro Hires Huy Chieu as Chief Development Officer | /news/spiro-appoints-huy-chieu-chief-development-officer | Spiro has appointed ex-GM, VinFast, and Hero MotoCorp executive Huy Chieu as Chief Development Officer to scale product and manufacturing across Africa. | 2026-08-17T13:25:01.226Z |
| Tix Africa Expands to the UK and Releases Tix Index Report | /news/tix-africa-uk-expansion-tix-index-report | Tix Africa has launched in the UK to support African event organisers and diaspora communities abroad. The rollout includes a new Tix Index data report. | 2026-08-17T13:23:42.658Z |
| FCMB H1 2026 Profit Jumps 90.5% as Wema Gains 50% | /news/fcmb-wema-h1-2026-profit-growth-nigeria-banks | FCMB and Wema Bank posted strong H1 2026 profit growth in Nigeria, as interest income rose and credit loss provisions became a key watch item. | 2026-08-17T13:22:43.582Z |
| SeerBit And Excite Push FMCG Payment Reconciliation | /news/seerbit-excite-fmcg-payment-reconciliation-visibility | SeerBit and Excite outlined a joint approach to link FMCG distribution data with payment reconciliation, settlement, and cash position insights. | 2026-08-17T13:21:58.373Z |
| Stitch Express Adds In-Person Payments and Shopify POS | /news/stitch-express-in-person-payments-shopify-pos-south-africa | Stitch Express now supports in-person payments in South Africa, plus a Shopify POS integration to manage online and till sales in one place. | 2026-08-17T13:20:48.392Z |
| SABC+ Adds Live Streams for 46th SADC Summit in Durban | /news/sabc-plus-46th-sadc-summit-live-stream-durban-2026 | SABC+ has added dedicated live and on-demand coverage for the 46th SADC Summit on 16–17 August 2026 in Durban, including key meetings and sessions. | 2026-08-17T13:18:40.958Z |
| dLocal Q2 2026 TPV Jumps 92% as Guidance Rises | /news/dlocal-q2-2026-tpv-92-guidance-raised-margin | dLocal reported Q2 2026 TPV of $17.7B, up 92% YoY, and raised 2026 TPV and gross profit guidance, even as margins tightened. | 2026-08-17T13:17:27.249Z |
| Glovo Expands PragmaCash Merchant Cash Advance to Romania | /news/glovo-pragmacash-merchant-cash-advance-romania | Glovo and PragmaGO are rolling out PragmaCash in Romania, offering RON 3,000 to RON 200,000 in working capital based on Glovo sales history. | 2026-08-17T13:16:30.043Z |
| TransFi Launches JARVIS Compliance AI for Cross-Border Payments | /news/transfi-jarvis-ai-compliance-cross-border-payments | TransFi has launched JARVIS, an AI compliance intelligence platform that unifies KYC, sanctions checks, and fiat and crypto monitoring for cross-border payments. | 2026-08-17T13:14:53.708Z |
| AgriCash and NoorNation Sign MoU for Farm Solar and Credit | /news/agricash-noornation-mou-farm-solar-plant-now-pay-later | AgriCash and NoorNation signed an MoU to expand clean energy access and financial inclusion for farmers, including Plant Now Pay Later input financing. | 2026-08-17T13:13:18.861Z |
| GoCab Shares Drive-to-Own Impact Update Across 8 Countries | /news/gocab-drive-to-own-impact-update-video | GoCab published a new drive-to-own impact update and institutional video, outlining how its vehicle ownership model supports thousands of partner drivers. | 2026-08-17T13:12:30.092Z |
| Telecom Egypt H1 2026 Results: Profit Jumps 47% YoY | /news/telecom-egypt-h1-2026-results-profitability-efficiency | Telecom Egypt posted stronger H1 2026 results, with revenue up 17% and net profit up 47% as data services grew and leverage improved. | 2026-08-17T13:11:22.145Z |
| Flex Finance Launches Spend Management Platform for Africa | /news/flex-finance-connected-spend-management-platform-africa | Flex Finance has launched a connected spend management platform for African businesses, combining expense requests, approvals, payouts, and accounting sync. | 2026-08-17T13:10:01.268Z |
| Talabat Raises FY2026 Guidance Despite Q2 Profit Drop | /news/talabat-raises-fy2026-guidance-q2-profit-falls | Talabat lifted its FY2026 outlook after strong H1 growth, even as Q2 net income fell 18% on spending for groceries, loyalty, and its everyday app. | 2026-08-17T13:06:48.551Z |
| Valu Renews IKEA Egypt BNPL Deal for Two More Years | /news/valu-ikea-egypt-exclusive-bnpl-partnership-renewal | Valu renewed its partnership with IKEA Egypt for two years and becomes its exclusive flexible payment provider, offering 0% plans for up to 15 months. | 2026-08-17T13:05:59.898Z |
| Jem Launches Jem 2.0 Update for Deskless Workforce HR | /news/jem-2-0-jem-hub-update-deskless-workforce-hr | Jem has launched Jem 2.0, updating its Jem Hub with a smoother experience plus richer insights and data for frontline and deskless teams across Africa. | 2026-08-17T13:05:22.502Z |
| Capitec Name Change to Capitec Limited Starts Aug 26 | /news/capitec-corporate-name-change-capitec-limited-aug-26-2026 | Capitec shareholders approved a corporate name change to Capitec Limited. JSE trading begins under the new name on Aug 26, 2026. | 2026-08-17T13:04:21.873Z |
| FCMB FastCash Instant Loan Limit Raised to ₦500,000 | /news/fcmb-fastcash-instant-loan-limit-500000 | FCMB has raised its FastCash instant loan limit to ₦500,000. Eligible customers can borrow via the mobile app or USSD, with up to 90 days to repay. | 2026-08-17T13:02:30.380Z |
| Leadway Assurance Launches Leadway Lifetime Plan in Nigeria | /news/leadway-assurance-leadway-lifetime-plan-launch-nigeria | Leadway Assurance has launched the Leadway Lifetime Plan in Nigeria, a whole-of-life insurance product designed to protect extended families across generations. | 2026-08-17T13:00:05.871Z |
| dfcu Maali Loan Offers Uganda SMEs Up to UGX 200M | /news/dfcu-maali-loan-ugx-200m-unsecured-sme-financing | dfcu Maali Loan launches in Uganda with unsecured SME financing of UGX 10M to UGX 200M, with up to 12-month repayment for eligible businesses. | 2026-08-17T11:30:46.907Z |
| Uber Sells Serve Robotics Stake, Uber Eats Deal Runs to 2027 | /news/uber-sells-serve-robotics-stake-uber-eats-contract-2027 | Uber has sold its entire stake in Serve Robotics, but Serve’s delivery robots still run on Uber Eats under a contract set to expire in early 2027. | 2026-08-17T11:29:55.581Z |
| Mauritius Telecom Partners AWS for 50,000 AI Trainees | /news/mauritius-telecom-aws-ai-training-gpu-data-centres | Mauritius Telecom says it will work with AWS on a national AI-training push for 50,000 people, and invest in GPU data centres for sovereign AI use. | 2026-08-17T11:27:22.109Z |
| MTN Nigeria Partners YellowDot Africa on Digital Entertainment | /news/mtn-nigeria-yellowdot-africa-digital-entertainment-partnership | MTN Nigeria has partnered with YellowDot Africa to expand digital entertainment services, aiming to create new value for Nigerians across content and experiences. | 2026-08-17T11:26:38.462Z |
| KCB Group H1 2026 Profit Rises to KSh 36.1B | /news/kcb-group-h1-2026-profit-36-1b-interim-dividend | KCB Group reported H1 2026 profit of KSh 36.1B, up 14.5%, and raised its interim dividend to KES 3.00 per share as asset quality improved. | 2026-08-17T11:25:31.642Z |

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