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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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Zoho Analytics June 2026 Update Adds Claude Connector | /news/zoho-analytics-june-2026-claude-connector-api-2-9-0 | Zoho Analytics adds a Claude connector, API v2.9.0 features like password-protected exports, plus PDF import and workspace backup and restore. | 2026-06-27T13:14:35.908Z |
| Microsoft Copilot Edo Pilot Sparks Rethink of AI Grading | /news/microsoft-copilot-edo-pilot-ai-grading-nigeria | A World Bank trial in Edo found Microsoft Copilot boosted English scores by nearly two years. It is now shaping how Nigeria should grade AI use in class. | 2026-06-27T13:00:50.203Z |
| Hustler Fund Backed in Kenya Budget Push for Women SMEs | /news/kenya-hustler-fund-women-led-smes-2026-27-budget | Kenya Treasury CS John Mbadi said women-led SMEs should tap programmes in the 2026/27 Budget, including the Hustler Fund, for affordable credit. | 2026-06-27T12:56:13.305Z |
| eTranzact Adds 1,000+ Agents to Expand Ogun Inclusion | /news/etranzact-1000-agents-ogun-financial-inclusion | eTranzact has onboarded over 1,000 agents in Ogun State, expanding cash-in, cash-out, bill payments, and everyday digital financial access. | 2026-06-27T12:36:58.280Z |
| Yas Fibre And ZICTIA Sign $114.5M Zanzibar Broadband Deal | /news/yas-fibre-zictia-zanzibar-broadband-deal | Yas Fibre and ZICTIA signed a $114.5M, 20-year agreement to expand Zanzibar broadband and connect 100,000 households in three years. | 2026-06-27T09:09:31.138Z |
| Zedvance Appoints Three Directors to Strengthen Board | /news/zedvance-appoints-three-board-directors-2026 | Zedvance Finance has named three new board directors in Nigeria, including an executive director subject to CBN approval, to boost governance. | 2026-06-27T08:56:20.452Z |
| Acalytica Partners SkalePLUS on K-Scouter 2026 Program | /news/acalytica-skaleplus-k-scouter-2026-africa | Acalytica and SkalePLUS are bringing Korea-backed K-Scouter 2026 to African startups, offering investor access, business matching, and visa support. | 2026-06-27T08:54:35.789Z |
| Visa Commercial Pay Launches in South Africa With FNB, RMB | /news/visa-commercial-pay-south-africa-fnb-rmb-launch | Visa Commercial Pay has launched in South Africa with FNB and RMB, aiming to simplify B2B supplier payments, virtual cards, and spend controls. | 2026-06-26T20:00:44.682Z |
| Senegal DER/FJ Launches $50M Pre-Seed Startup Fund | /news/senegal-derfj-catalyst-50m-pre-seed-seed-fund | Senegal’s DER/FJ announced a $50M Catalyst DER/FJ fund to back pre-seed and seed startups, targeting the early-stage funding gap in Francophone West Africa. | 2026-06-26T20:00:43.000Z |
| Stabyl Raises $2.7M Pre-Seed for Africa FX Liquidity | /news/stabyl-raises-2-7m-pre-seed-africa-fx-liquidity | Stabyl has emerged from stealth with a $2.7 million pre-seed led by Konga to build FX liquidity infrastructure for African fintechs and firms. | 2026-06-26T19:00:43.892Z |
| NIMC Act 2026 Makes Agency Nigeria’s Digital ID Authority | /news/nimc-act-2026-nigeria-digital-identity-authority | Nigeria’s NIMC Act 2026 is now law. It expands NIMC’s powers over digital identity, PKI certificates, and NIN-based verification for services. | 2026-06-26T17:00:35.859Z |
| Nigeria NHTDAO Created, Obi Adigwe Named Coordinator | /news/nigeria-nhtdao-obi-adigwe-national-coordinator | Nigeria sets up the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office, NHTDAO, and appoints Dr. Obi Adigwe to lead digital health coordination. | 2026-06-26T14:01:03.645Z |
| Nigeria Startup Funding Hits $58.5M in May 2026 Deals | /news/nigeria-startup-funding-may-2026-58-5m | Nigeria startup funding reached about $58.5M in May 2026, led by LemFi, BFREE, MAX, Sycamore, and Tomato Jos across fintech and agritech. | 2026-06-26T12:00:50.407Z |
| AfriDelivery Brings Back Wallet Top-Ups and Gift Cards | /news/afridelivery-wallet-top-ups-gift-cards-back | AfriDelivery says wallet top-ups and gift cards are back. Users can add funds from K50 using Visa or Mastercard, or redeem a gift card instantly. | 2026-06-26T05:18:32.906Z |
| EscrowPay Launches WhatsApp-Native Escrow in Nigeria | /news/escrowpay-whatsapp-native-escrow-nigeria-launch | EscrowPay launches June 26, 2026 with WhatsApp-native escrow for Nigerian buyers and sellers, holding funds until delivery to reduce online shopping fraud. | 2026-06-25T19:00:54.333Z |
| eTranzact Declares NGN 0.125 Dividend, Ex-Date July 6 | /news/etranzact-dividend-ex-dividend-date-july-2026 | eTranzact International Plc declared an annual NGN 0.125 per share dividend. The stock goes ex-dividend on July 6, 2026, and pays on July 23. | 2026-06-25T18:55:05.749Z |
| CBN Data Localisation Rule Could Boost Nigeria Data Centres | /news/cbn-data-localisation-rule-nigeria-data-centres-investment | CBN data localisation policy forces banks and fintechs to store customer and transaction data in Nigeria by Jan 2027, and data centres expect an investment surge. | 2026-06-25T15:00:49.371Z |
| Tala Cuts Jobs Globally, Fewer Than 10% Hit in Kenya | /news/tala-global-job-cuts-kenya-reorganisation-2026 | Digital lender Tala is cutting jobs worldwide as it centralises operations. In Kenya, fewer than 10% of staff could be affected, or under 20 roles. | 2026-06-25T14:01:51.291Z |
| Casava And Kuda Launch POS Merchant Device Protection | /news/casava-kuda-pos-merchant-device-protection-nigeria | Casava partners with Kuda to launch Merchant and Device Protection for Nigeria POS agents, targeting theft and fire risks in a ₦75tn payments network. | 2026-06-25T11:00:54.902Z |
| Paystack Index Launches AI Checkout for Nigeria Consumers | /news/paystack-index-ai-powered-checkout-nigeria | Paystack launches Paystack Index, an experimental AI-powered checkout that lets Nigerians pay supported merchants via AI agents like ChatGPT and Claude. | 2026-06-25T10:01:29.672Z |
| OPay Backs CBN PSV 2028 Plan for 95% Inclusion by 2028 | /news/opay-cbn-psv-2028-95-financial-inclusion-mqtc178q | OPay says its agent network and infrastructure investments align with the CBN Payment System Vision 2028, which targets 95% financial inclusion by 2028. | 2026-06-25T10:01:21.386Z |
| OPay Backs CBN PSV 2028 95% Financial Inclusion Goal | /news/opay-cbn-psv-2028-95-financial-inclusion | OPay says its agent network and mobile money services align with the CBN Payment System Vision 2028 plan to reach 95% financial inclusion by 2028. | 2026-06-25T10:01:14.866Z |
| Paystack Index Tests AI Agent Checkout for Nigeria Payments | /news/paystack-index-ai-agent-checkout-nigeria | Paystack Index is a new early-access checkout that lets AI agents like ChatGPT complete airtime, transfers, and food orders for users in Nigeria. | 2026-06-25T10:01:02.157Z |
| Vox Adds Sophos MDR for 24/7 Threat Hunting in SA | /news/vox-sophos-mdr-24-7-threat-hunting-south-africa | Vox is offering Sophos MDR managed detection and response in South Africa, bringing 24/7 threat hunting and faster incident response to smaller firms. | 2026-06-25T09:12:59.432Z |
| 4G Capital Passes $1B In Loans Disbursed In East Africa | /news/4g-capital-1b-loans-disbursed-kenya-uganda | 4G Capital says it has disbursed over $1B in working capital loans to about 800,000 entrepreneurs in Kenya and Uganda since 2013. | 2026-06-25T09:12:20.086Z |
| Ajua and WayaWaya Dispute 2021 Acquisition Claim | /news/ajua-wayawaya-acquisition-dispute-2021 | Ajua said it acquired Kenya’s WayaWaya in April 2021. WayaWaya’s founder says the deal never happened, and he is still trying to undo it. | 2026-06-25T08:00:51.022Z |
| Selar Launches Refer & Earn Program for Creator Referrals | /news/selar-refer-and-earn-program-launch | Selar has launched its Refer & Earn program, offering 10% commission on referred plan subscriptions and a 5% discount for new users. | 2026-06-24T20:48:12.390Z |
| Xpress Payments Plans AI and IoT Push After 10 Years | /news/xpress-payments-ai-iot-growth-plan-nigeria | Xpress Payments says it will deploy AI and IoT to drive its next growth phase in Nigeria, targeting more personalised and seamless digital payments. | 2026-06-24T20:36:47.724Z |
| Millennium bim Gets Resident Inspector From June 23, 2026 | /news/millennium-bim-resident-inspector-amelia-sirage-2026 | Bank of Mozambique appoints Amélia Sirage as resident inspector at Millennium bim from June 23, 2026, to monitor strategy, controls, and governance. | 2026-06-24T20:36:15.803Z |
| EasyEquities EasyFX Adds Faster Cross-Border FX Transfers | /news/easyequities-easyfx-faster-cross-border-fx-transfers | EasyEquities has introduced EasyFX, an in-app currency transfer tool that promises faster cross-border transfers and a 0.7% spread over mid-market rates. | 2026-06-24T20:35:59.383Z |

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