MTN Nigeria has appointed Bukola Ajayi as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Ajayi, a long-serving technology executive, will take on this leadership role to enhance the company's technological strategies and operations.

The rebranding of Credable to _able highlights the importance of credit infrastructure in Africa, according to TechTrends KE. While consumers typically interact with familiar financial service brands like banks and fintechs, the underlying infrastructure remains largely unseen. The Dubai-based company believes that enhancing this infrastructure presents a significant opportunity for growth in the African financial services market.

Open Startup celebrates its 10th anniversary by launching two new investment initiatives, The Science Road and Openers First, aimed at supporting African deep tech ventures. This move reflects the organization's commitment to fostering innovation and development in the African technology sector.

The Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) has certified 15 new startups, aiming to attract over $200 million in investments and create more than 1,000 jobs. The certified companies operate in various sectors, including artificial intelligence, digital finance, climate and carbon markets, healthcare, investment management, and financial technology.

Google has selected 15 AI-focused startups from various African countries including Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Angola for its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This initiative emphasizes a transition towards scalable and revenue-generating innovations within the continent's tech ecosystem. The startups, which span sectors such as fintech, mobility, healthtech, agritech, and SaaS, completed a three-month hybrid program.

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has announced a call for entries for the African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award (AIJY) 2026, featuring a prize pool of $7,000. This initiative aims to recognize and reward outstanding investigative journalism across the continent.