From Lagos to Nairobi

Today, the African tech ecosystem turns its attention to South Africa, where digital innovation, investment, and policy developments are shaping the country’s technology landscape. From fintech and e-commerce to mobility and telecommunications, South Africa continues to serve as a hub for solutions that impact both local and regional markets. Recent developments highlight the country’s growing…

Global Invacom has announced the appointment of satellite industry veteran Craig Bowley as its new Chief Commercial Officer, a move that reflects growing commercial pressure and opportunity across the global satellite sector. The appointment comes at a time when traditional satellite players are increasingly challenged by cheaper commercial offerings and rapid expansion of low Earth…

Amazon has introduced a significant enhancement to its search experience that enables users to find products using images rather than text, marking a shift in how shoppers can interact with its marketplace. The feature, known globally as Amazon Lens, has recently been rolled out in South Africa, giving customers in the region a new way…

Long before sleek interfaces and app-store rankings defined success, digital banking in Africa had to solve a more fundamental problem: access. Limited smartphone penetration, high data costs, and low trust in formal banking meant that innovation couldn’t simply be imported—it had to be reimagined. One of the continent’s most widely used banking platforms grew not…

Moroccan mobility startup Enakl has raised $2.3 million in seed funding, marking a major milestone for the young company as it looks to scale its operations and deepen its footprint in North Africa’s fast-evolving urban transport sector. The round reflects growing investor interest in mobility solutions tailored to emerging markets, where congestion, inefficiency, and fragmented…

MEXC is deepening its push into Nigeria with the launch of traditional finance (TradFi) products and zero-fee trading, signaling a strategic bet on one of Africa’s most active and competitive crypto markets. The move reflects a broader shift by global exchanges seeking to blend crypto innovation with familiar financial instruments, while lowering barriers for price-sensitive…