Tech
Techbytes: Association demands WhatsApp, Netflix, YouTube contribute to building, maintaining S’Africa’s networks (Mybroadband)
The Association of Communications and Technology (ACT) has reportedly said over-the-top (OTT) players like Netflix, YouTube, and WhatsApp should contribute to the cost ...
Tech
Ghana’s Zeepay raises $18 million financing to boost growth across Africa (Techmoonshot)
Ghanaian financial technology company, Zeepay, has announced the successful close of an US$18 million senior secured debt facility, a move aimed at bolstering ...
Tech
Techbytes: Kenyan BNPL startup Watu profits drop 85 percent to $1.2 million as loan defaults rise (techcabal)
Watu Holdings, a Kenyan buy-now-pay-later startup, reported a sharp 84% drop in profit to $1.2 million (KES157 million) in 2024, according to disclosures ...
Tech
Techbytes: Sylndr raises $15.7m to digitize Egypt’s used-car sector (TechCrunch)
Egyptian automotive e-commerce startup Sylndr has secured $15.7 million in Series A funding to expand its tech-driven platform that aims to simplify how ...
Tech
Techbytes: Morocco’s Sand to Green wins $50,000 grant as African climate startups attract global funding (TechPoint)
Moroccan agri-tech startup Sand to Green has secured a $50,000 grant at the DeepTech Summit 2025, highlighting the growing global interest in African ...
Tech
Zambia, Czech Republic strengthen cooperation in digital technology, cybersecurity
The Zambian government has commended the Czech Republic for its support towards Zambia’s digital inclusion agenda through scholarships and technical collaboration in Information ...
Tech
Techbytes: Africa’s startup funding rebounds in April 2025, led by South Africa, Egypt (Techpoint)
After a sluggish March, Africa’s startup funding surged in April 2025, with over 39 startups raising a total of US$343 million—up sharply from ...
Tech
Airtel Africa, SpaceX reportedly partner to expand Starlink internet in Africa
Airtel Africa has reportedly partnered with SpaceX to roll out Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet services across the continent, in a move aimed at ...
Tech
Stanchart launches 5th Women in Tech cohort to promote diversity in entrepreneurship, technology
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia has launched the fifth cohort of its Women in Tech (WiT) programme, committing over K3.5 million to support female-led ...
Power and Politics
Govt urges journalists to use AI responsibly to safeguard press freedom
The Zambian government has urged journalists to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly, warning that misuse could spread misinformation and foster surveillance environments that ...
