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Our Technology category highlights the entrepreneurs, platforms, and breakthroughs positioning Africa as a global tech powerhouse.

Standard Bank Cashless branch
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Standard Bank expands cashless branches as digital banking surges      

Standard Bank expands to 234 cashless branches as digital banking rises, cutting costs and reshaping South Africa’s branch network.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
Mr Price targets African expansion after Europe entry
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South Africa’s Mr Price targets new African market after Europe entry

Mr Price targets African expansion after Europe entry, betting on discount retail growth and rising demand for affordable fashion

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
Airtel Africa headquarter office
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Airtel Africa delays Mobile Money IPO amid Iran War cost pressure  

Airtel Africa postpones Airtel Money IPO to 2026 as Iran war-linked costs rise, despite strong profit and revenue growth.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
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South Africa's Mintek
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South Africa’s Mintek targets global flotation research leadership

Mintek is expanding flotation research to improve mineral recovery, boost sustainable mining and strengthen its position as a global mining innovation leader.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
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Herotel
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Herotel to bring Amazon’s Leo satellite internet to South Africa in 2027

Amazon Leo satellite internet South Africa launches in 2027 through Herotel, expanding broadband access beyond fibre networks.

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Woolworths South Africa
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Woolworths South Africa launches AI platform to improve customer experience

Woolworths South Africa launches My Woolies Chef, an AI-powered assistant that helps customers plan meals, discover recipes and shop smarter.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
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Purple Group Limited CEO Charles Savage
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South Africa’s Purple Group acquires Australian firm in $10.6 million deal

Purple Group AI acquisition of Telescope AI strengthens fintech growth with artificial intelligence investment solutions worldwide.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
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Raxio surpasses $380 million in committed capital as Africa data demand grows
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Raxio surpasses $380 million in committed capital as Africa data demand grows

Raxio Group raises committed capital above $380 million as Africa’s data center market expands with growing AI, cloud and digital demand.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
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Zak Calisto, CEO of Karooooo
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South African tech mogul Zak Calisto’s Karoooo stake tops $1 billion

Karooooo CEO Zak Calisto joins Africa’s billionaire tech founders after his company stake crosses the $1 billion mark.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
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Flutterwave logo representing Africa’s most valuable tech unicorn.
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Circle backs Flutterwave after Ripple deal valued the fintech at $3.3 billion

Following a Ripple deal valuing it at $3.3 billion, Flutterwave secures Circle backing to embed digital dollar settlements across its network.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
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Google Building
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Google surpasses $1 billion investment target in Africa

Google investment in Africa surpasses $1 billion with AI labs, cloud expansion and startup funding initiatives.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
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Zila Tech brings Google Education, Chromebooks to African classrooms
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Zila Tech brings Google Education, Chromebooks to African classrooms

Zila Tech is expanding Google Workspace for Education and Chromebooks in Kenya, helping schools cut IT costs and bring AI-powered learning to classrooms.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
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