Singapore ranks first in the 2025 Crypto Comfort Index with unmatched crypto usability, while no African nation makes the top tier. Read the global rankings, adoption drivers, and key factors behind Africa’s absence.
Kenyan Government Contain Cyberattack After Hackers Disrupt Multiple State Websites
Kenya has contained a coordinated cyberattack that temporarily took several government websites offline. Authorities restored access, launched a major forensic investigation, and issued safety guidelines as the country strengthens its cybersecurity defenses.
MTN South Africa Q3 2025: Voice Revenue Falls 2.8% Despite Subscriber Growth to 40.1 Million
MTN South Africa grew its subscriber base to 40.1 million in Q3 2025 but recorded a 2.8% drop in voice revenue and a 5.1% decline in fintech earnings. Data revenue surged 6.4%, driven by rising usage and strong smartphone penetration.
African Startups Raised $441.9 Million in October 2025, Recording a 217% Funding Surge
African startups secured $441.9 million in October 2025, a 217% jump from September. Mega-rounds, securitization deals, and strong fintech and clean energy investments drove the rebound across Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and South Africa.
Africhange Launches UK Bank Accounts and Secures Bank of Canada Registration
Africhange partners with Griffin to launch UK GBP bank accounts and becomes one of the first Payment Service Providers registered by the Bank of Canada—marking a major step in its global fintech expansio
Airtel Africa Partners with Nokia to Launch Mega Fibre Network Across East and Central Africa
Airtel Africa and Nokia have joined forces to deploy a high-capacity fibre optic network through Telesonic, connecting East and Central Africa with speeds up to 38 Tbps and bridging the continent’s digital divide.
Africa Tech Festival 2025 Opens in Cape Town, Champions Inclusive and Responsible Digital Innovation
Africa Tech Festival 2025 kicks off in Cape Town, uniting leaders from across the continent to promote responsible, inclusive, and human-centred digital innovation for Africa’s future.
Cassava Technologies Launches Africa’s First GPU-as-a-Service to Strengthen AI Sovereignty
Cassava Technologies has launched Africa’s first GPU-as-a-Service platform, becoming the continent’s first preferred NVIDIA Cloud Partner to power local AI innovation across South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco.
Truecaller Faces Backlash in South Africa Over Alleged Privacy Violations
Truecaller is under investigation in South Africa for potential breaches of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The probe could redefine how digital platforms handle user and non-user data across Africa.
Africa’s Must-Attend Tech & Startup Events — November 2025
Africa’s Must-Attend Tech & Startup Events — November 2025