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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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| MTN Nigeria Rating Upgraded to Aaa by Agusto and Co. | /news/mtn-nigeria-agusto-upgrade-aaa-rating-stable-outlook | MTN Nigeria’s credit rating was upgraded to Aaa by Agusto and Co. with a stable outlook, citing earnings recovery, liquidity, and lower FX pressure. | 2026-07-03T19:29:23.613Z |
| Jubilee Group and FSD Africa MoU Targets Kenya Insurance | /news/jubilee-group-fsd-africa-mou-kenya-insurance-access | Jubilee Group and FSD Africa signed an MoU to pilot insurtech products in Kenya, expand insurance access, and support a plan to double customers regionally. | 2026-07-03T19:09:31.383Z |
| Hollard Mozambique Registers Merger by Incorporation Project | /news/hollard-mozambique-merger-by-incorporation-registration | Hollard Mozambique has registered a merger by incorporation project as it integrates operations, a legal step that can simplify structure and oversight. | 2026-07-03T19:08:26.328Z |
| Afrihost Wins 2026 MyBroadband Best ISP and Hosting | /news/afrihost-2026-mybroadband-best-isp-best-hosting | Afrihost received the 2026 MyBroadband Awards for Best Internet Service Provider and Best Hosting Provider in South Africa, extending its ISP streak. | 2026-07-03T19:06:15.147Z |
| Penny AI Launches in Pick n Pay asap! App on July 6 | /news/penny-pick-n-pay-asap-ai-grocery-companion-launch | Penny is Pick n Pay asap!’s AI grocery companion, built with Google Gemini. It rolls out from July 6, 2026, for voice, text, and image shopping. | 2026-07-03T19:01:48.760Z |
| Data Entry Academy Wins UNDP timbuktoo EdTech Top Prize | /news/data-entry-academy-wins-undp-timbuktoo-edtech-accelerator | Data Entry Academy won UNDP’s Get Ready 4 timbuktoo EdTech accelerator, beating 1,429 applicants and taking a $10,000 prize in Dakar. | 2026-07-03T15:01:07.094Z |
| African Startup Funding Hits $1.44B in H1 2026 | /news/african-startup-funding-1-44b-h1-2026 | African startup funding reached $1.44B in H1 2026, with fewer disclosed deals, bigger rounds, and rising debt financing across the continent. | 2026-07-03T14:00:57.297Z |
| Google Play Launches $1M Fund for African Game Studios | /news/google-play-1m-indie-games-fund-african-studios | Google Play has opened a $1 million, equity-free Indie Games Fund for 10 African studios across 32 countries, offering $50k to $200k plus support. | 2026-07-03T14:00:44.021Z |
| Ethiopian Airlines Starts Thrice-Weekly Lyon Flights July 2 | /news/ethiopian-airlines-lyon-france-flights-july-2026 | Ethiopian Airlines will launch a thrice-weekly passenger route to Lyon, France on July 2, 2026, adding a third France destination after Paris and Marseille. | 2026-07-03T10:02:43.473Z |
| NITDA Says AI and Cyber Resilience Will Shape Banking | /news/nitda-ai-regtech-cyber-resilience-nigeria-banking | NITDA DG Kashifu Inuwa says Nigeria’s banks must focus on AI, RegTech, and cyber resilience to build digital trust and stay competitive. | 2026-07-03T10:01:28.177Z |
| TTCL Buys Six Vehicles Worth TZS 903M for Network Teams | /news/ttcl-six-vehicles-tzs-903m-network-operations | TTCL has bought six new vehicles valued at TZS 903 million to help its backbone, network operations, and planning teams respond faster across Tanzania. | 2026-07-02T21:32:36.160Z |
| Payfast Data Shows 22% of SA Merchants Are Under 35 | /news/payfast-south-africa-merchants-under-35-data | Payfast says 22% of its South African merchants are under 35. The data points to more youth-led, digital-first businesses using online payments. | 2026-07-02T21:10:58.213Z |
| Old Mutual Uganda Passes UGX 4T in Assets Under Management | /news/old-mutual-uganda-ugx-4-trillion-assets-under-management | Old Mutual Investment Group Uganda says assets under management have passed UGX 4 trillion, backed by a wealth app push and a new alternatives fund plan. | 2026-07-02T21:10:30.974Z |
| Catalyst Fund Hits $30M Second Close for Africa Climate Tech | /news/catalyst-fund-30m-second-close-africa-climate-tech | Catalyst Fund has completed a $30 million second close toward a $40 million target, aiming to back about 40 African climate-tech startups. | 2026-07-02T15:00:54.351Z |
| Novastar Ventures Joins Google Africa Applied AI Lab | /news/novastar-ventures-google-africa-applied-ai-lab | Novastar Ventures is partnering with Google’s AI Futures Fund on the Google Africa Applied AI Lab to help identify and support AI startups across Africa. | 2026-07-02T13:00:52.920Z |
| LemFi Acquires Wealth8 to Add Investing in the UK | /news/lemfi-acquires-wealth8-uk-investing | LemFi has acquired UK investment app Wealth8, adding investing alongside remittances and credit. The deal signals a wider wealth management push. | 2026-07-02T11:01:37.766Z |
| TTCL Returns to Profit and Wins Samia Special Award | /news/ttcl-returns-to-profit-wins-samia-special-award | TTCL says it earned TSh 22.9bn profit and paid TSh 1.6bn dividend to Tanzania’s government, earning a special award from President Samia. | 2026-07-02T09:42:55.823Z |
| MoDAF Platform Goes Live, Online Asset Filing Due July 1 | /news/modaf-platform-online-asset-declaration-july-1-2026 | Mauritius’ MoDAF platform is now live for Declaration of Assets Act filings. Paper submissions end June 30, and MauPass login is required. | 2026-07-02T08:43:25.075Z |
| Selfany Launches AI Pairing Tool for Community Matching | /news/selfany-ai-pairing-tool-community-matching | Selfany has launched an AI pairing tool that recommends member matches for communities, courses, and events, with admin approval and private chat. | 2026-07-02T08:42:21.352Z |
| Absa Shares Fall After H1 2026 Trading Update Outlook | /news/absa-shares-fall-h1-2026-trading-update | Absa forecast mid to high single digit headline earnings growth for H1 2026, but its share price fell over 8% after the trading update. | 2026-07-02T08:36:23.027Z |
| Zydii To Shut Down Digital Training Platform on June 30 | /news/zydii-shutdown-june-30-2026 | Zydii says its Africa-centric digital training services will end on June 30, 2026, closing a nine-year run that trained over 21,000 learners. | 2026-07-01T21:49:30.464Z |
| OUTsurance Sponsors Oliver Callan Show on RTÉ Radio 1 | /news/outsurance-oliver-callan-show-rte-radio-1-sponsorship | OUTsurance has signed a 12-month sponsorship for The Oliver Callan Show on RTÉ Radio 1, with on-air credits, promos, and digital placements. | 2026-07-01T21:48:35.884Z |
| CBN Revokes 46 MFB Licences, Including NowNow and Sycamore | /news/cbn-revokes-46-microfinance-bank-licences-nownow-sycamore | CBN has revoked licences of 46 microfinance banks, including fintech-linked NowNow, Sycamore, Creditville and Casha. What it means for users. | 2026-07-01T18:00:51.974Z |
| South Africa Critical Skills List Highlights 10 Tech Roles | /news/south-africa-critical-skills-list-10-tech-roles | South Africa’s Critical Skills List includes 10 in-demand tech occupations that can support a Critical Skills Work Visa application, from software to cybersecurity. | 2026-07-01T17:00:37.409Z |
| Grey Launches Local Currency Deposits in Ghana and Kenya | /news/grey-local-currency-deposits-ghana-kenya | Grey now lets users in Ghana and Kenya fund accounts in GHS and KES via bank transfer and mobile money, reducing friction for cross-border payments. | 2026-07-01T16:00:47.272Z |
| BOI Signs $170.06M iDICE Fund of Funds Deal | /news/boi-kuramo-170m-idice-fund-of-funds | Nigeria’s Bank of Industry has signed a $170.06M iDICE Fund of Funds management contract with Kuramo Capital to back tech and creative startups. | 2026-07-01T14:00:52.931Z |
| M-PESA Signals Push Into Affordable Lending in Kenya | /news/m-pesa-affordable-lending-kenya-safaricom | M-PESA is looking to expand into affordable credit in Kenya as banks avoid riskier borrowers. Safaricom says it is open to global lending partners. | 2026-07-01T13:00:52.932Z |
| SBM Intelligence Report Flags AI Risk for Nigeria 2027 Vote | /news/sbm-intelligence-ai-misinformation-nigeria-2027-elections | A new SBM Intelligence report says 66.5% of Nigerians fear AI-generated misinformation could damage trust in the 2027 elections, driven by WhatsApp news use. | 2026-07-01T09:01:43.853Z |
| Delta State Innovation Hub Tech Talks Focuses on Careers | /news/delta-state-innovation-hub-tech-talks-career-is-a-business | Delta State Innovation Hub hosted its ninth Tech Talks in Asaba, urging young talent to treat careers like businesses through skills, branding, and value. | 2026-07-01T00:00:44.804Z |
| Prudential Refreshes $10bn EMTN Programme After FCA OK | /news/prudential-refreshes-10bn-emtn-programme-fca | Prudential has published an FCA-approved prospectus to refresh its $10bn EMTN programme, keeping a flexible route to issue debt in global markets. | 2026-06-30T18:49:44.024Z |

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