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Capital Ethiopia Aug 17, 2026

Sybrin deepens East African expansion with strategic Ethiopian market entry

Sybrin has announced a major strategic initiative to support Ethiopia’s digital payments modernization, reinforcing its long-term commitment to East Africa. Following market research, Sybrin identified Ethiopia as one of the continent’s most significant opportunities, driven by rapid digital...
TechAfrica News Aug 17, 2026

Telr Partners with Jet Application to Strengthen Digital Payments in Jordan

Telr Payment  Gateway, the award-winning Emirati payment gateway, has announced a strategic partnership with Jet Application , a leading Jordanian quick-commerce application for groceries and everyday .........
TechAfrica News Aug 17, 2026

Sohar International and Omantel Sign Strategic Partnership to Drive Digital Innovation in Oman

Reinforcing their shared commitment to innovation, digital advancement and sustainable economic growth, Sohar International  and Omantel  have signed a strategic collaboration program, establishing a framework .........
TechAfrica News Aug 17, 2026

Ericsson and Hack for Earth Challenge Gulf Youth to Build Digital Sustainability Solutions

Ericsson  and Hack for Earth  have launched the Ericsson Sustainability Challenge hackathon to empower youth across the Gulf region, bringing together startups, university students, innovators, .........
TechAfrica News Aug 17, 2026

MTN Digital Infrastructure Names Nour Alkhatib General Manager: Customer Success

MTN Digital Infrastructure, the parent company of Bayobab,  has announced the appointment of Nour Alkhatib as General Manager: Customer Success, effective 1 September 2026. Nour .........
TechAfrica News Aug 17, 2026

South Sudan Pushes Digital Payments as Central Bank Calls for Faster Payment Bill

The Bank of South Sudan  has called for faster progress on the Draft National Payment System Bill, 2025, as the country seeks to reduce its .........
Terra raises $52m, takes African defence-tech pitch to London, USA
BusinessDay Nigeria Aug 17, 2026

Terra raises $52m, takes African defence-tech pitch to London, USA

Terra Industries, the Nigerian autonomous systems company, has raised another $18 million to close a $52 million seed round, giving read more Terra raises $52m, takes African defence-tech pitch to London, USA ...
Nigeria’s healthcare financing challenge is not just about money
BusinessDay Nigeria Aug 17, 2026

Nigeria’s healthcare financing challenge is not just about money

Nigeria’s health sector needs more investment, but for the thousands of hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and diagnostic centres that deliver care read more Nigeria’s healthcare financing challenge is not just about money ...
Otu has failed to provide good infrastructure in Cross River -PDP
BusinessDay Nigeria Aug 17, 2026

Otu has failed to provide good infrastructure in Cross River -PDP

Authur Javis Archibong, governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, has criticised the Administration of read more Otu has failed to provide good infrastructure in Cross River -PDP ...
Nigerians bear brunt as taxes keep intra-African flights pricier than long-haul Europe
BusinessDay Nigeria Aug 17, 2026

Nigerians bear brunt as taxes keep intra-African flights pricier than long-haul Europe

As more African nations lower entry barriers through visa-free policies, visas-on-arrival, and e-visas, Nigerian travellers and holidaymakers face the hurdle read more Nigerians bear brunt as taxes keep intra-African flights pricier than long-haul Europe ...
Geregu leaves investors in dust as stock languishes at 52-week lows
BusinessDay Nigeria Aug 17, 2026

Geregu leaves investors in dust as stock languishes at 52-week lows

Geregu Power Plc is enduring a difficult run on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), leaving long-term shareholders nursing a heavy read more Geregu leaves investors in dust as stock languishes at 52-week lows ...
TechAfrica News Aug 17, 2026

GIZ Malawi Trains 24 Entrepreneurs in AI and Digital Skills in Mzuzu

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)  has brought its AI and digital skills programme to Mzuzu, Malawi, as part of efforts to help micro, .........
TechAfrica News Aug 17, 2026

Eswatini Auditor-General Urges OAG Staff to Embrace AI and Digital Transformation

Eswatini’s Auditor-General, Timothy Matsebula, has urged staff at the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) to embrace emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), as the institution .........
TechAfrica News Aug 17, 2026

Airtel Africa and Starlink Launch Africa’s First Commercial Satellite-to-Mobile Service in DRC

Airtel Africa  and Starlink  have launched satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking the first commercial deployment in Africa. The service .........
TechAfrica News Aug 17, 2026

Propeller Appoints Abdulaziz Alhouti as General Partner to Drive AI Investment Strategy

Propeller, the venture capital firm focused on AI technology and infrastructure, welcomes Abdulaziz Alhouti as General Partner, bringing with him years of global financial experience .........
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