Technology News and Trends I CIO Africa

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health

BySteve Mbego January 12, 2026

3 min read

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Health, a health-focused experience within ChatGPT designed to allow users to securely combine personal health information…

Cybersecurity | News

Most IT Professionals Are Open To Cyber Immunity

ByStaff Writer January 12, 2026January 13, 2026

3 min read

The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, with organisations seeking more robust ways to protect their digital assets. A recent global study conducted…

Cybersecurity | News

How Safaricom Business Is Redefining Cybersecurity For Enterprises

ByStaff Writer January 9, 2026

5 min read

Across Kenya, enterprises are digitising at speed. Payments are instant. Workforces are remote. Infrastructure is cloud-based. But as digital dependence…

News | South Africa

Fynd Debuts In South Africa With AI Native Retail Stack

ByKevin Namunwa January 8, 2026January 12, 2026

3 min read

AI-native retail technology platform backed by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, Fynd, has officially entered the South African market, marking its…

Internet | News | Uganda

Starlink Blocks Ugandan Users After Government Request

ByJoan Kaberia January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

4 min read

American satellite internet provider Starlink has disabled its service for users in Uganda following a request from the Uganda Communications…

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Airtel Africa Steps Up Its Share Buyback Programme

ByStaff Writer January 6, 2026

2 min read

Airtel Africa has increased the volume of shares repurchased under its ongoing $100 million buyback programme, bringing the cumulative total…

News | Nigeria

Flutterwave Acquires Open Banking Firm Mono

ByStaff Writer January 6, 2026

4 min read

Flutterwave, Africa’s payments technology company, has acquired Mono, an open banking infrastructure provider operating across the continent, in a transaction…