Tech industry: news, startups and trends shaping Africa

Tech is changing daily life across Africa — from how people pay for goods to how farmers sell crops. On Patio Pulse we collect the most relevant tech industry stories so you don’t miss what matters. This tag pulls together quick updates, deep explainers and practical guides about startups, telcos, regulation and product launches affecting people on the ground.

What we cover

Fintech: payments, mobile wallets and banking shifts that make transactions faster and cheaper for ordinary users. You’ll find coverage of major funding rounds, new products and regulatory decisions that change the payments landscape.

Healthtech and edtech: tools that bring clinics and classrooms to underserved communities. We highlight startups building telemedicine apps, remote learning platforms and affordable diagnostics that actually reach users.

Agritech and logistics: solutions that cut waste, link farmers to markets, and speed deliveries. Expect stories on apps, drones, cold chains and the startups behind them.

Telecoms and infrastructure: network expansions, fiber projects, and moves by big operators that affect coverage and data prices. When a regulator changes spectrum policy or a carrier launches a new service, we explain what it means for users and businesses.

AI, software and developer ecosystems: practical pieces about how AI tools, local developer hubs and open-source projects are being used in African contexts — not just buzzwords, but real deployments and case studies.

How we pick stories

We focus on usefulness. That means reports that show how a change affects everyday people or businesses. Our reporters talk to founders, users and regulators so each story explains who wins, who loses and what to watch next. When possible we add data: funding totals, user numbers or coverage maps to make the impact clear.

If you want quick alerts, follow the latest posts under this tag. If you want context, check our explainers and interviews that walk through the why and the how — for example, how a new mobile money rule changes merchant fees or how a startup scales from one city to ten.

Looking for startups to watch? We highlight founders solving local problems with scalable models. Want to understand policy? We break down regulation in plain language and point to the likely winners and losers. Want product news? We cover launches, tests and user feedback so you can see whether a new app is worth trying.

Got a tip or a startup story? Send it our way. Patio Pulse aims to be practical: short reads when you’re busy, deeper pieces when you want to understand the trends. Bookmark this tag and check back often — the tech industry moves fast, and we’ll help you keep up without the noise.