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African Tech is the heartbeat of innovation across the continent. From fintech pioneers in Lagos to AI labs in Nairobi, Africa’s startups are solving challenges and creating opportunities that resonate far beyond their borders. This category brings together stories of founders, tools, and ecosystems driving financial inclusion, digital transformation, and global relevance. Whether it’s mobile money, cleantech, edtech, or AI for agriculture, African Tech showcases the ingenuity shaping the future of technology in Africa and the world.

DTB Wearables: Kenya’s First Banking-Backed NFC Devices and the Future of Cashless Payments
African Fintech
DTB Wearables: Kenya’s First Banking-Backed NFC Devices and the Future of Cashless Payments
DTB Wearables are Kenya's first NFC payment devices backed by banking. Here's how they work, what they cost, and what they mean for cashless payments in Africa.
O Oscar Mwangi · May 8, 2026
Digital Lending in Nigeria: How It Works and What Borrowers Should Know
African Fintech
Digital Lending in Nigeria: How It Works and What Borrowers Should Know
Digital lending in Nigeria is booming, but it comes with real risks. Here's your complete guide to the platforms, regulations, and what to watch out for.
O Oscar Mwangi · May 8, 2026
The Best AI Healthtech Startups in Nigeria, Kenya & South Africa
AI in Africa
The Best AI Healthtech Startups in Nigeria, Kenya & South Africa
Meet the AI healthtech startups reshaping healthcare in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. Here's who's building, what they're solving, and why it matters.
O Oscar Mwangi · May 8, 2026
Africa vs India: Lessons in AI Adoption
AI in Africa
Africa vs India: Lessons in AI Adoption
Africa and India are both racing to adopt AI, but taking very different paths. Here are the lessons each continent can learn from the other.
O Oscar Mwangi · Apr 28, 2026
African Fintech Startups to Watch in 2026
African Fintech
African Fintech Startups to Watch in 2026
Meet the African fintech startups reshaping payments, credit, banking, and insurance in 2026. Here's who's building the continent's financial future.
O Oscar Mwangi · Apr 28, 2026
AI in Africa: What’s Happening, Who’s Building It, and Why It Matters
AI in Africa
AI in Africa: What’s Happening, Who’s Building It, and Why It Matters
AI in Africa is accelerating fast. Discover who's building it, which sectors it's transforming, and why the continent's AI story matters globally in 2026.
O Oscar Mwangi · Apr 27, 2026
Mobile Money in Africa: The Complete Guide (2026)
African Fintech
Mobile Money in Africa: The Complete Guide (2026)
Mobile money is transforming Africa's economy. Here's everything you need to know about the platforms, trends, and players shaping 2026.
O Oscar Mwangi · Apr 27, 2026