Nigerian and African tech news: startups, fintech, telecoms, gadgets, AI and policy.
Designed with Pininfarina, the Note 60 Ultra has a 7,000mAh battery, 100W and 50W wireless charging and a great screen, but only IP64.
A Berlin-based Nigerian engineer built a free browser game about driving a danfo through Ojuelegba traffic in about five weeks, with help from AI tools.
The Note 60 Pro has an aluminium build, a bright 144Hz AMOLED, superb battery life, 90W wired and 30W wireless charging and standout selfies.
A Zimbabwean asset manager is helping local investors join Dangote Refinery's $1.6 billion IPO, but the process runs on forms and bank transfers.
The Infinix GT 50 Pro has a gaming-friendly Dimensity 8400, shoulder triggers, a 144Hz OLED and long battery life, but only IP64 protection.
African startups raised over $1 billion across 146 deals in H1 2026. Lagos-based Cascador backed the most, ahead of the IFC and Enza Capital.
Tecno's Camon 50 Ultra is tough (IP69K), lasts long and takes good main and selfie shots, though its telephoto disappoints and rivals are faster.
HabariPay, GTCO's payments arm, made N7.81 billion profit after tax in H1 2026, up 94%, from gateways, switching and value-added services.
The Edge 70 Pro gets a bigger battery, a brighter 144Hz screen and a 3.5x periscope, but only three Android updates and a high launch price.
Airtel Malawi grew revenue to K219.1 billion in H1 2026 on strong data demand, but foreign exchange losses cut profit after tax by 54%.
The Xiaomi 17T has an excellent 5x telephoto, a great display and superb battery life, but 67W charging and a plastic frame at around €750.
Kenya's mobile money agent network shrank 5.6% between March and June 2026 while subscriptions kept growing, as till and PayBill payments replace cash.
