Tech Africas

MTN Eswatini and Lubane SACCO launch a 5 year device loan program giving cooperative members easy access to smartphones and data packages. MTN Eswatini has signed a major 5 year agreement with Lubane Savings and Credit Co-operative Society to help everyday cooperative members buy modern smartphones through easy monthly loan payments. The strategic partnership was […]

Google launches Gemini 4 Argon, a smart AI model that automatically finds computer bugs, writes code, and stops hackers. Google has officially introduced its newest, most intelligent AI tool, Gemini 4 Argon, designed to handle heavy-duty programming and defend online systems against hackers. Google formally presented the powerful new model on September 30, 2026, marking […]

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) of Ghana in partnership with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation has launched National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026.  Ghana has officially launched National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2026 initiating a nationwide campaign to bolster digital resilience, safeguard financial infrastructure and protect citizens against cyber […]

PiggyVest confirms customer transaction delays are caused by temporary network downtime at the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System. Popular Nigerian savings and financial technology platform PiggyVest has explained that recent delays experienced by customers trying to send, deposit, or withdraw money are caused by temporary network downtime at the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System. The official explanation […]

Federal Government launches NIPOST digital postcode system, assigning a unique 11-character code to every building in Nigeria. The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigerian Postal Service(NIPOST), has officially launched the National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System across all thirty-six states and the Federal Capital Territory(FCT). The nationwide rollout went live on October 1, 2026, giving […]

Airtel Money Kenya has launched a KES 37 million corporate social responsibility project aimed at improving educational infrastructure in Baringo County.  Airtel Money Kenya operating through the Airtel Africa Foundation and in partnership with international development organization ChildFund Kenya has officially launched a KES 37 million community infrastructure initiative in Marigat, Baringo County. Executed under […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially launched National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026.  Nigeria has officially launched National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 initiating a month-long nationwide campaign designed to strengthen digital security, protect citizens from emerging online threats […]

Meta appeals a High Court ruling stopping the forced tracking of Facebook and Instagram users in Nigeria for online targeted advertisements. Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has filed a formal appeal against a major Nigerian court ruling that stops the company from forcing users to accept behavioral advertisement tracking. The legal appeal challenge […]