--- title: "African technology news" description: "Read current reporting about African software products and technology markets." canonical_url: "https://liners.com/news?page=67" markdown_url: "https://liners.com/news.md?page=67" 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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Fyatu v2.9.0 Adds Instant KYC and Passkey Sign-In | /news/fyatu-v2-9-0-instant-kyc-passkeys-apple-pay-google-pay | Fyatu released app update v2.9.0 with instant KYC checks, passkey sign-in, and Apple Pay and Google Pay support, plus security and UI fixes. | 2026-04-29T14:28:10.195Z | | Rent SmallSmall Updates Site With Area Coverage and App Links | /news/rent-smallsmall-website-update-area-coverage-app-download-links | Rent SmallSmall has refreshed its website with clearer Lagos and Abuja area coverage plus direct Google Play and App Store download links for its rent plan app. | 2026-04-29T14:26:24.620Z | | Nithio Expands to Mozambique With FAIR Debt for Ignite | /news/nithio-mozambique-fair-debt-ignite-energy-access | Nithio has entered Mozambique with a new FAIR debt facility for Ignite Energy Access Moçambique to grow pay-as-you-go solar home systems. | 2026-04-29T14:26:10.090Z | | Juicyway Registers Under Canada RPAA as PSP | /news/juicyway-canada-rpaa-psp-registration | Juicyway has registered as a Payment Service Provider under Canada’s Retail Payment Activities Act, clearing a key step in its Canada expansion. | 2026-04-29T14:07:58.018Z | | Stake Adds 50+ EdgeLabs Casino Games in New Deal | /news/stake-edgelabs-content-partnership-50-games | Stake signs a content partnership with EdgeLabs to add 50+ casino-style games, plus multilingual tools and promotions across key markets. | 2026-04-29T14:07:17.089Z | | Xend Finance Says Asset Chain L1 Blockchain Is Live | /news/xend-finance-asset-chain-layer-1-live | Xend Finance says its Asset Chain layer-1 blockchain is live, positioning it for legal asset tokenization and onchain ownership products. | 2026-04-29T14:07:14.687Z | | Myaza Details Stablecoin Rails for Cross-Border Payments | /news/myaza-stablecoin-rails-cross-border-payments-lagos | Myaza says it processed over ₦3bn in its first year and launched a stablecoin-powered POS device in Lagos, aiming for faster cross-border payments. | 2026-04-29T14:06:09.781Z | | Busha Expands to the UK With Uphold Infrastructure Deal | /news/busha-expands-uk-uphold-infrastructure-partnership | Busha is launching crypto services in the UK by plugging its app into Uphold’s on-chain finance infrastructure, targeting diaspora and cross-border users. | 2026-04-29T14:06:02.774Z | | Swypex Launches Swypex Premium Plan for Faster Spend Control | /news/swypex-swypex-premium-launch | Swypex has introduced Swypex Premium, a new paid tier for faster workflows and tighter control across corporate cards, expenses, and invoices. | 2026-04-29T14:04:41.838Z | | Odibets Data Case: Kenya High Court Ruling Due May 13 | /news/odibets-kenya-high-court-data-case-may-13 | Odibets faces scrutiny ahead of a May 13 Kenya High Court judgment over claims it bought stolen Safaricom subscriber data to target bettors. | 2026-04-29T14:04:16.190Z | | Eversend Adds EUR Payouts for Faster Europe Transfers | /news/eversend-eur-payout-send-money-to-europe | Eversend has introduced EUR Payouts, letting users send money to Europe via IBAN for suppliers, family support, and travel with in-app FX. | 2026-04-29T14:04:11.769Z | | Ozow Digital Wallets Opens Expression of Interest Page | /news/ozow-digital-wallets-expression-of-interest-page | Ozow has launched an expression of interest page for Ozow Digital Wallets, letting businesses and users register for updates and early access. | 2026-04-29T14:04:06.326Z | | Vban Adds USDC and USDT Stablecoin Deposits for Freelancers | /news/vban-usdc-usdt-stablecoin-deposits-african-freelancers | Vban now lets African freelancers receive USDC and USDT stablecoin payments, crediting funds as USD for faster global payouts and local withdrawals. | 2026-04-29T14:03:23.263Z | | GoTyme for Business Rebrands Retail Capital in South Africa | /news/gotyme-for-business-rebrands-retail-capital-south-africa | GoTyme for Business has rebranded Retail Capital, bringing SME funding, Shari’ah-compliant advances, and the Flex founder community under GoTyme Group. | 2026-04-29T14:03:14.977Z | | DPO Pay Rebrands to Network Across Five African Markets | /news/dpo-pay-rebrands-to-network-africa-markets | DPO Pay has rebranded to Network as it aligns with parent Network International. The rollout covers Kenya, Uganda, Botswana, Namibia, and Zambia. | 2026-04-29T14:03:10.260Z | | BC.GAME Launches BC Engine and Token Burn Mechanism | /news/bc-game-bc-engine-burn-mechanism-launch | BC.GAME has launched BC Engine and a new burn mechanism tied to $BC staking, as the platform rolls out more reward and VIP promotion features. | 2026-04-29T14:03:05.662Z | | KwikBet Linked to Alleged Safaricom Data Theft in Kenya | /news/kwikbet-safaricom-subscriber-data-theft-allegations | A Kenya Insights report claims KwikBet, run by Solami Limited, used stolen data from 29.9 million Safaricom subscribers, citing a DCI forensic report. | 2026-04-29T14:02:59.914Z | | Lucred Launches Digital Credit App on Google Play Store | /news/lucred-digital-credit-app-google-play-launch | Lucred has launched its digital credit platform on the Google Play Store, letting users request instant credit lines and repay in-app with daily APR. | 2026-04-29T14:00:05.351Z | | Squad 2026 Hackathon 3.0 Offers Up to ₦5m in Prizes | /news/squad-2026-hackathon-3-prizes-ai-finance-nigeria | Squad has opened applications for its 2026 Hackathon 3.0 in Nigeria, themed Smart Systems, with prizes up to ₦5 million for AI finance ideas. | 2026-04-29T14:00:01.229Z | | HabariPay Gets New Licences to Scale Nigeria Transfers | /news/habaripay-new-licences-nigeria-transfers-pos | HabariPay, GTCO’s fintech unit, has added new payment licences as it shifts focus to bank transfers and merchant POS services across Nigeria. | 2026-04-29T13:59:58.039Z | | Lemonade Payments Expands to Uganda With New Launch | /news/lemonade-payments-launches-uganda | Lemonade Payments has launched in Uganda, aiming to support local businesses with digital payments tools and faster collections across channels. | 2026-04-29T13:59:53.953Z | | AlloyX Unveils AX COIN and AX ONE at Web 4.0 Summit | /news/alloyx-web-4-0-summit-ax-coin-ax-one-launch | AlloyX Group wrapped the Global Web 4.0 Summit in Hong Kong, unveiling five AI products, launching a token alliance, and signing a SolaraX pact. | 2026-04-29T13:59:41.590Z | | Nigeria Cyberattack Disclosure Rules Target Banks, Fintechs | /news/nigeria-mandate-cyberattack-disclosure-rules | Nigeria plans to mandate cyberattack disclosure and threat intel sharing for banks, fintechs, and agencies, as breaches rise and reporting stays low. | 2026-04-29T13:01:13.605Z | | WapiPay Expands to Jamaica After Bank of Jamaica Approval | /news/wapipay-expands-jamaica-bank-of-jamaica-approval | WapiPay has secured Bank of Jamaica approval to launch via JN Money Services, targeting Jamaica’s $2.5B remittance and trade payments market. | 2026-04-29T11:01:03.104Z | | TechCabal and Tutto Passa Agency Launch Tutto Passa Podcast | /news/techcabal-tutto-passa-agency-podcast-voices-and-visions | TechCabal and Tutto Passa Agency are launching a 14-episode podcast on startup risk and capital in Africa, starting with Nairobi. Launches later in 2026. | 2026-04-29T08:01:17.084Z | | PowerLabs Pai Targets Lower Energy Bills for Nigeria SMEs | /news/powerlabs-pai-energy-optimisation-nigeria-businesses | PowerLabs says its Pai platform helps Nigerian businesses optimise grid, generator, and solar use to cut energy costs and improve uptime. | 2026-04-29T03:01:00.551Z | | UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Launches Creative Fund Grants in Nigeria | /news/uk-nigeria-tech-hub-creative-fund-opens-applications | UK-Nigeria Tech Hub has opened applications for its Creative Fund, offering first-phase grants to build technical capacity in film, fashion, and music. | 2026-04-28T16:01:12.521Z | | La Ruche Health Kiko AI Doctor Reaches 500,000 Users | /news/la-ruche-health-kiko-500000-users-cote-divoire | La Ruche Health says Kiko, its WhatsApp AI health assistant, now supports over 500,000 users in Côte d'Ivoire with women-focused care. | 2026-04-28T13:01:04.164Z | | Bluecode Africa Shows NIBSS NQR Interoperable QR Payments | /news/bluecode-africa-nibss-nqr-interoperable-qr-payments-demo | Bluecode Africa demoed interoperable QR payments at NIBSS NQR Demo Day in Lagos, letting users pay via an NQR bank app with one scan. | 2026-04-28T12:01:09.308Z | | Central Bank of Kenya Hires for Crypto Compliance Roles | /news/central-bank-of-kenya-crypto-compliance-vasp-hiring | The Central Bank of Kenya is recruiting managers for virtual asset licensing and compliance. 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