Energy & Technology

The stories that matter to professionals in the energy and technology sectors and engineers building products for African users and markets. The companies being built, the products being shipped, and the founders doing both.

Zambian fintech Zoyk receives regulatory approval to launch its payment aggregation platform, Zoykpay, in the DRC.

Business Tech Africa • Sep 14, 2026

The Banque Centrale du Congo (BCC) granted Zoyk authorization on September 10 to offer payment aggregation services through its Zoykpay platform.The fintech is not yet commercially live in the DRC and must complete final technical… Read full article →

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South African digital lender GoTyme Bank calls on traditional banks to eliminate fees for PayShap instant payments up to R5,000.

TechCabal • Sep 14, 2026

GoTyme Bank is challenging the South African banking industry's practice of charging premium fees for PayShap instant-payment transactions.The digital bank has absorbed the cost of the instant payments infrastructure, offering zero-fee transfers up to R5,000… Read full article →

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Airtel Africa is shutting down its underperforming Kenyan wholesale fibre business, Airtel Kenya Telesonic, to focus on stronger markets.

Technext • Sep 14, 2026

Airtel Kenya Telesonic is winding down operations after posting a net loss of KES 16.1 million (approx. $124,000) and zero revenue in 2025.This shutdown marks Airtel’s third African asset exit in five years, following a… Read full article →

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Kenya's government and the World Bank review progress on their digital acceleration project, targeting last-mile internet and school digitisation.

AllAfrica Business • Sep 14, 2026

Principal Secretaries John Tanui (ICT) and Stephen Isaboke (Telecommunications) met with World Bank representatives to assess the progress of the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP). Read full article →

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South Africa's Airnergize Capital closes its first clean technology fund at R3.89 billion to back regional infrastructure projects.

Tech Financials • Sep 14, 2026

Airnergize Capital, a black-owned clean tech investment platform, secured a final close of R3.89 billion (approx. $215 million) for its inaugural Fund I.The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) served as the lead development finance… Read full article →

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Pan-African e-mobility company Spiro partners with Chinese EV manufacturer Yadea to scale electric motorcycle supply across Africa.

Technext • Sep 14, 2026

Pan-African electric mobility startup Spiro has signed a strategic partnership with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Yadea.Under the agreement, Yadea will supply electric motorcycles and co-develop customized two-wheeler platforms tailored for local African road conditions. Read full article →

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South African e-health startup Vula Mobile surpasses three million patient referrals across its network in Southern Africa.

Disrupt Africa • Sep 14, 2026

Vula Mobile, a medical referral app launched in July 2014, has passed the milestone of three million patient referrals.The platform connects over 45,000 registered healthcare professionals across South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, Lesotho, and Eswatini, handling… Read full article →

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The Central Bank of Kenya approves fintech Tende Pay to operate e-wallet services for digital fund storage and transfers.

Business Tech Africa • Sep 14, 2026

Kenyan business payments startup Tende Pay has secured approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to launch e-wallet services.The e-wallet functionality allows business clients to store, hold, and distribute digital funds, expanding Tende Pay… Read full article →

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Nigerian telecom operators deploy 8,526 new tower sites to expand coverage and improve network quality.

Technext • Sep 14, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announced that operators completed 70% of their 12,179 committed coverage sites for 2026.The network expansion follows a 50% tariff adjustment implemented in May 2026, helping accommodate 15.6 million new subscribers… Read full article →

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The NCC schedules its new anti-fraud SIM verification portal to go live in October 2026.

Technext • Sep 14, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announced that its Telecommunications Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS) portal is scheduled to go live in October 2026.The portal aims to block fraudsters from using recycled or swapped SIM cards… Read full article →

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BRICS member nations commit to using local currencies for trade settlements to lower transaction costs and boost bilateral trade.

Premium Times • Sep 13, 2026

Shri Dalela of India's Ministry of External Affairs announced the commitment during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.The local currency settlement framework is designed as a complementary mechanism to existing global payment systems, not… Read full article →

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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority fines RwandAir N15 million for failing to resolve a passenger's damaged baggage complaint.

Nairametrics • Sep 12, 2026

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) sanctioned RwandAir with a N15 million fine for its failure to resolve a baggage complaint within the mandated timeframe.RwandAir was also ordered to replace the affected passenger's damaged baggage… Read full article →

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Angola targets $70 billion in upstream energy investments as Africa Energy Bank plans a November launch.

Business AM • Sep 12, 2026

Angola's hydrocarbon regulator ANPG projects a $70 billion upstream investment pipeline over the next five years.Afreximbank and the African Petroleum Producers' Organization will launch the Africa Energy Bank in November to fund projects. Read full article →

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Egypt's Industrial Development Bank partners with the Urban Development Fund to provide mortgage financing for national housing projects.

Daily News Egypt (Business Section) • Sep 12, 2026

The Industrial Development Bank (IDB) and the Urban Development Fund (UDF) signed a cooperation protocol to finance homeownership in Egypt.The agreement, signed by IDB CEO Hussein Refaey and UDF Chairperson Khaled Seddik, provides flexible mortgage… Read full article →

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Moroccan legaltech startup Charikaty raises pre-seed funding at a €3 million valuation to expand into Egypt and the Gulf.

Tech Build Africa • Sep 11, 2026

Moroccan legaltech startup Charikaty has secured a pre-seed funding round at a €3 million valuation to expand its suite of digital accounting and compliance services.The funding round included participation from Dubai-based Red Tape Ventures, Mastercard… Read full article →

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Remita is approved as a digital channel for the Dangote Refinery IPO starting September 14, 2026.

Business AM • Sep 11, 2026

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) approved Remita as an electronic subscription channel for the upcoming Dangote Refinery IPO.The public offer will run from September 14, 2026, to October 13, 2026, offering 4.1 billion shares at ₦525… Read full article →

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NNPC is launching 50 to 70 smart, solar-powered self-service fuel stations across Nigeria within the next six months.

Business Post • Sep 11, 2026

The NNPC has commissioned its first smart retail station in Abuja, featuring 16 petrol pumps, six EV charging points, and a 200kW solar power system.Motorists will pay via the NNPC Retail mobile app and dispense… Read full article →

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Kenyan fintech WapiPay partners with Jamaica's JN Money to enable faster, cheaper Africa-Caribbean cross-border payments.

Capital FM Business Kenya • Sep 11, 2026

Kenyan fintech company WapiPay has partnered with Jamaican money transfer provider JN Money Services to facilitate payments between Africa and Jamaica.Under the agreement, which was approved by the Bank of Jamaica, customers can send funds… Read full article →

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Partners launch Kenya's first fully protected coastal submarine cable system to boost digital connectivity and regional trade.

AllAfrica Business • Sep 11, 2026

The LuLu Coastal Cable System is a 500-kilometre submarine and terrestrial network connecting Mombasa to Lamu across five strategic coastal landing points.The cable system will serve as the digital backbone for the $3 billion Vipingo… Read full article →

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Ghana qualifies MTN, Telecel, and Goal Telecoms for 5G bidding as it abandons an exclusive wholesale network model.

IndexPrima • Sep 10, 2026

Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) cleared MTN Ghana, Telecel Ghana, and Goal Telecoms to bid for 5G spectrum, while rejecting a fourth applicant, Infrava.The move follows the government's decision to strip Next Gen Infraco (NGIC)… Read full article →

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Botswana launches a national electronic KYC system allowing banks to verify customer identities directly against the national citizen database.

Business Tech Africa • Sep 11, 2026

The Bankers’ Association of Botswana (BAB) launched a national eKYC project to streamline identity verification using the national citizen database.The system aims to reduce reliance on physical certified documents, lowering fraud risks and administrative burdens… Read full article →

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South Africa's Grindstone Ventures launches a $31 million fund targeting seed to Series A tech startups.

Disrupt Africa • Sep 11, 2026

Grindstone Ventures has launched a ZAR500 million ($31 million) fund to support high-growth, tech-enabled African startups moving from early commercial validation to institutional scale.The fund will invest primarily in South Africa and selectively across the… Read full article →

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MTN South Africa deploys AI to combat data tunnelling fraud and analyze network traffic patterns.

Innovation Village • Sep 10, 2026

MTN South Africa is using artificial intelligence to automatically scan network traffic and flag "data tunnelling," where users disguise paid traffic to access zero-rated websites for free. Read full article →

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Sanlam secures regulatory approval to launch transactional banking in South Africa, targeting a soft launch this November.

Innovation Village • Sep 10, 2026

South African financial giant Sanlam will soft-launch its transactional banking services to staff and select clients on November 1, 2026.A broader public rollout is slated for Q1 2027, adjusted from the initial mid-2026 timeline to… Read full article →

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Mastercard partners with Busha to launch its secure crypto transfer service, Mastercard Crypto Credential, in Nigeria.

Technext • Sep 10, 2026

The partnership enables eligible Busha users in Nigeria to send and receive digital assets using simplified, verified aliases like email addresses or phone numbers. Read full article →

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NERC orders electricity distribution companies to channel up to 60% of operating funds into capital expenditure from February 2027.

Nairametrics • Sep 10, 2026

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to allocate up to 60% of earned non-administrative operating expenditure to capital expenditure starting February 2027.For DisCos with outstanding debts, 30% will go… Read full article →

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Egypt and the EBRD discuss expanding green energy and agricultural investments to counter regional economic pressures.

Daily News Egypt (Business Section) • Sep 10, 2026

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with EBRD Vice President Mark Bowman to discuss expanding investments in green energy, electricity grids, fertilisers, agriculture, and food processing..No new financial commitments were announced, but the talks highlighted… Read full article →

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Google and Kickstarter launch applications for the Next Wave Fund, offering African tech startups $10,000 and crowdfunding support.

Disrupt Africa • Sep 10, 2026

Early-stage African startups building hardware, software, gaming, and connected technologies are eligible to apply.Selected startups receive a $10,000 crowdfunding pledge, campaign preparation support from Kickstarter, and access to expert-led Google training. Read full article →

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The NCC is launching an automated tracking system to block unregistered and stolen SIM-enabled devices across Nigeria.

Technext • Sep 10, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched the first phase of an automated Device Management System (DMS) to enforce compliance for SIM-enabled devices.Unregistered devices will be barred from accessing local network operators, including MTN, Airtel,… Read full article →

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Egyptian enterprise AI startup Velents expands into Bahrain through a strategic partnership with telecom operator stc Bahrain.

Disrupt Africa • Sep 9, 2026

Egyptian startup Velents has launched in Bahrain to offer its suite of Agentic AI product bundles to enterprise customers.The expansion is powered by a strategic agreement with telecom operator stc Bahrain, allowing the AI agents… Read full article →

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