About TECH dot AFRICA

TECH dot AFRICA is an independent technology news publication covering the African continent. We report on the companies, people and policies shaping Africa’s digital economy — from Lagos to Nairobi, Cairo to Cape Town.

Founded in 2004, the publication provides news, analysis and interviews for technology professionals, business leaders and the informed public.

What we cover

Our reporting spans the technologies driving Africa’s digital transformation:

Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Fintech and digital payments
Cloud infrastructure and data centres
E-commerce and digital commerce
Connectivity — fibre, satellite and 5G
Startups and venture capital
Digital policy and regulation
Cybersecurity

We cover 5 regions: East Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, Central Africa and North Africa, with a focus on core markets including Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt and Ghana.

Editorial policy

TECH dot AFRICA maintains editorial independence from advertisers, sponsors and the companies we cover. The standards below govern every piece of content we publish.

Fact-checking and sourcing

We verify the primary source of every story (official announcement, government gazette, reputable wire service) before publication.
Surprising or unusual claims are cross-referenced against a second independent source.
Numbers, dates, names, job titles and company names are always verified.
Claims that cannot be independently verified are clearly attributed (“reportedly”, “according to”) rather than presented as fact.

Corrections

Factual errors are corrected transparently with a dated correction notice at the bottom of the article.
Significant new developments are flagged with a dated “Updated” notice at the top.
Articles are never deleted or unpublished to hide an error.

Press releases

All press releases are fully rewritten by our editorial team; we do not publish press release language verbatim.
Marketing language and PR puffery (“leading”, “world-class”) is removed unless inside a direct quote.
Releases are placed in editorial context: why it matters, how it compares to competitors, what the broader trend is.

Disclosure and ethics

Sponsored content is labelled “Sponsored” or “Paid Partnership” at the top of the article, before the lede.
Affiliate links are disclosed with a standard notice.
Where the publication has a commercial relationship with a company mentioned in an article, the relationship is disclosed.
Competitors are referenced factually and neutrally. Comparative judgements are reserved for clearly labelled reviews and opinion pieces.

Our story

TECH dot AFRICA traces its roots to July 2004, when founder Oluniyi D. Ajao launched Mobile Africa — one of the earliest blogs dedicated to mobile technology on the continent.

The publication evolved through several iterations:

Mobile Africa (2004) — coverage of mobile technology across the continent
davidajao.com (2006) — broadened to general technology commentary
Techbaron (2014) — expanded into African tech startups and enterprise

In its current form, TECH dot AFRICA brings together an archive of over 4,000 articles spanning two decades of African technology reporting.

Editorial team

Articles are published under the named author who reported and wrote them. Guest contributions and press release rewrites are credited separately in the byline.

Oluniyi D. Ajao — Editor & Founder. Internet entrepreneur covering web hosting in Africa, domain registration, internet governance and ICANN policy.
Gbenga Ajao — Journalist. Mobile and web technology, telecommunications in Nigeria, African startups.

For press release rewrites and newsroom aggregations, the byline reads “TECH dot AFRICA Newsroom”.

Work with us

Sponsored articles — clearly labelled paid content, subject to editorial review
Press releases — submitted releases are rewritten by our newsroom before publication
Guest contributions — original articles from qualified contributors, subject to editorial vetting
Interviews — pitch yourself or nominate a company making an impact in African technology

For all enquiries, visit our Contact page.

Disclaimer

TECH dot AFRICA is not liable for any loss, injury, damage, or expense however caused, arising from the use of or reliance upon, in any manner, the information provided through this website and does not warrant the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information provided.

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