Binance is commemorating Africa Month by reinforcing its long-term commitment to supporting communities across the continent and expanding access to opportunity through digital innovation. As part of its Africa Month activities, which ran from April 25 to May 25, 2026, Binance engaged users and communities across the region through a pan-African trading campaign designed to [...] The post Binance Marks Africa Month with Pan-African Engagements Focused on Digital Inclusion and Innovation appeared first on TechArena.

Payoneer has announced an extension of its strategic partnership with Upwork, marking 15 years of collaboration supporting the global freelance economy. Under the renewed agreement, Payoneer will continue to serve as a primary wallet and “Direct to Local Bank” payout partner for Upwork, supporting both existing and new international Upwork customers across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and [...] The post Payoneer Extends 15-Year Partnership with Upwork to Power Global Freelancer Payouts appeared first on TechArena.

By Stella Mambo, Global Markets Director at Absa Bank Kenya Kenya has now concluded public consultations on the Draft Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations, 2026. These rules will operationalise the VASP Act passed last November and, for the first time, bring Kenya’s digital asset economy under the protection of law. What is often interpreted as [...] The post Opinion: Kenya’s Digital Billions Are Already Here—Who Will Claim Them? appeared first on TechArena.

Cassava Technologies has been named the 2026 Pan-African Champion at the Africa CEO Forum Awards. The award was presented during the Africa CEO Forum Gala Dinner held in Kigali on May 14, bringing together top business leaders, policymakers, and investors from across Africa. Cassava Technologies’ President and Group CEO, Hardy Pemhiwa, accepted the award and [...] The post Cassava Technologies Named 2026 Pan-African Champion at Africa CEO Forum Awards appeared first on TechArena.

Mitsumi Distribution has announced a $2 million investment in an artificial intelligence (AI) cloud platform. The company says the aim is to empower young Kenyan innovators with access to critical digital infrastructure. The initiative was unveiled during the AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya Summit in Nairobi.  According to Mitesh Shah, Co-founder and Managing Director [...] The post Mitsumi Invests $2 Million in AI Cloud Platform to Power Kenya’s Next Generation of Innovators appeared first on TechArena.

In conjunction with its participation at the AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya conference, global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky, has revealed that from January to the beginning of May 2026, Kaspersky solutions detected more than 92,000 attacks of malware and potentially unwanted applications worldwide disguised as popular Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents and AI services. Cybercriminals exploited trusted brands to lure [...] The post Kaspersky Detects 92,000+ Fake ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini Malware Attacks in 2026 appeared first on TechArena.

National Bank of Kenya (NBK) recorded KShs 1.03 billion in profit after tax for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, representing a 275% growth compared to KShs 275.7 million recorded during a similar period last year, driven by net interest income and a substantial reduction in credit impairment charges. The Net interest income increased [...] The post National Bank of Kenya Posts 275% Profit Surge in Q1 2026 appeared first on TechArena.

Visa has announced the launch of Apple Pay in Mauritius. The service is currently available to MCB Visa cardholders, with plans to expand support to additional banks in the near future. Apple Pay enables users to make secure, contactless payments in-store, within apps and online. Customers just have to double-click the side button on their [...] The post Visa Brings Apple Pay to Mauritius in Digital Payments Push appeared first on TechArena.

Tharisa Minerals, an integrated resource group critical to the energy transition and decarbonisation of economies, has successfully transformed its South African open-pit mining operation into a highly connected, data-driven environment. This is the result of the deployment of an advanced wireless network solution – the first of its type in Africa – in partnership with leading hybrid ICT [...] The post Tharisa Minerals drives connected mining in an African first, with adaptive wireless solution from Datacentrix appeared first on TechArena.

At AI Everything GITEX Kenya 2026, Qhala, Amini AI, Angani and iXAfrica Data Centres announced a strategic collaboration to launch Qubit Hub at iXAfrica’s NBOX1 facility. The initiative aims to create a unified environment where AI research, cloud capabilities, data infrastructure and digital sovereignty can converge. This will position Kenya more firmly as a regional [...] The post Qhala, Amini AI, Angani and iXAfrica Launch Qubit Hub to Power Africa’s AI Infrastructure Ambitions appeared first on TechArena.