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South Africa hails court order against online child abuse
A Gauteng High Court ruling has forced Meta to delete harmful content and user accounts linked to online child sexual abuse. Authorities...
Jul 17, 20252 min read


From Cows to Credit: How AI is funding Africa’s forgotten farmers
Congolese engineer Jenny Onya is turning livestock into bankable assets through Halisi Livestock, an AI tool that gives rural women financial visibility. Powered by biometric tech and supported by AFAWA, the innovation is a giant step toward closing Africa’s gender financing gap one cow at a time.
Jul 15, 20252 min read


From London to Lagos: Why African retailers must brace for the next cyber onslaught
The Scattered Spider hacking group’s recent UK attacks highlight a chilling truth—Africa’s fast-growing retail sector is equally exposed. Experts urge a shift from reactive tech tools to proactive human-focused cybersecurity.
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Awash Bank partners M-PESA to unlock mobile credit access in Ethiopia
With their new overdraft product, Awash Bank and M-PESA aim to empower more Ethiopians through inclusive digital lending, combining trusted banking infrastructure with mobile-first innovation.
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Lipa Later attracts $24.5m lifeline offers amid financial crisis
Once a darling of African fintech, Lipa Later now faces a critical turning point as three suitors, including Engage Capital and Advance Global Capital, submit rescue bids following months of unpaid debts, legal battles, and failed fundraising.
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Flutterwave secures Senegal approval to offer digital payments
Nigerian fintech giant Flutterwave has secured a Payment Institution License from the Central Bank of West African States, allowing it to fully operate in Senegal.
Jul 11, 20252 min read


Britehouse returns to SA after NTT DATA management buyout
Britehouse has returned to local ownership in a rare shift within South Africa’s tech sector after a management buyout from its global parent, NTT DATA.
Jul 10, 20252 min read


Odoo joins forces with Network International to simplify SME payments in Africa
Odoo has integrated DPO Pay by Network into its platform, enabling African SMEs to accept mobile money and card payments directly through their business software.
Jul 10, 20252 min read


Weaponising the threat: The changing face of cybercrime
Companies and high-profile individuals are using cyber-attacks as a way of discrediting and disrupting their competitors, says Richard Frost, Head of Technology and Innovation at Armata Cyber Security.
Jul 10, 20253 min read


How to automate without losing the human
In the Business to Consumer market, the increasing popularity of the internet meant that email became a viable and cost-effective channel for businesses to reach consumers directly.
Jul 10, 20254 min read


Tanzania startup’s device for rural mothers wins top prize
Ele-vate AI Africa's MamaMate has emerged as the winner of the global AI for Good competition, offering low-cost, solar-powered support to millions of first-time mothers across Africa—bridging gaps in maternal health through inclusive, tech-enabled care.
Jul 9, 20252 min read


Zambia hosts data-driven push to reinvent social protection systems
By Nhlanhla Muthe Angela Kawandami, Permanent Secretary at Zambia’s Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, called for...
Jul 9, 20252 min read


Vodacom’s Maziv merger gets boost as regulator drops opposition
By Nhlanhla Muthe Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub has welcomed the key milestone in the Maziv merger. Vodacom Group has received a...
Jul 9, 20252 min read


ICT minister cancels abroad trip over Telecom Egypt fire
The ICT Minister cut short his overseas visit and returned to Cairo to closely monitor the situation and assess the damage caused by fire.
Jul 9, 20252 min read


MTN expands network connectivity to remote South Sudan
MTN South Sudan CEO Mapula Bodibe reaffirmed the telco’s commitment to digital inclusion and rural connectivity. MTN South Sudan has...
Jul 8, 20252 min read


Digital dreams take flight: Liquid SA celebrates youth tech trailblazers
Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa capped off its Youth Tech Entrepreneurship Programme with a vibrant pitchathon in Johannesburg, awarding top start-up ProLink R100,000 and marking a significant step in youth-driven digital innovation.
Jul 8, 20252 min read


Africa’s digital voice has arrived: welcome to ICT Journal.Africa
Launched with bold ambitious and deep roots in Africa’s tech scene, ICT Journal.Africa is a fresh, authoritative platform delivering sharp analysis, original reporting, and insider access to the stories shaping the continent’s digital future. From policy to innovation, start-ups to telecom giants, this is where Africa’s tech narrative is told, on its own terms.
Jul 8, 20252 min read


MultiChoice Uganda equips 200 spokespersons with digital skills
By Nhlanhla Muthe Over 200 Government Communications Officers pose with trainers at the launch of a week-long strategic media training at...
Jul 8, 20252 min read


New African currency marketplace launched
Launched at AAM2025 in Abuja, the PAPSS African Currency Marketplace tackles long-standing currency convertibility challenges, offering real-time local currency trading to boost the African Continental Free Trade Area and eliminate costly bottlenecks.
Jul 8, 20252 min read


Nigeria outgrows cash as fintech revolution redefines financial access
Nigeria’s digital payment surge is reshaping the country’s financial landscape, with over $850 million in transactions and 90% mobile penetration in 2024
Jul 4, 20252 min read
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