TechAfrica News is an independent B2B media organization covering the technologies and policies reshaping Africa’s digital economy and its links to the Middle East. Led by founder and editor‑in‑chief Akim Benamara, the newsroom reports on telecom networks, satellite and space services, cloud, fintech, AI, and the infrastructure that underpins connectivity and inclusion. Beyond daily reporting and analysis, it produces original formats: video interviews with ministers, regulators and corporate leaders, and The TechAfrica News Podcast—created in partnership with Smart Africa—which has featured Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa, MTN Group’s Ralph Mupita, and GSMA’s Angela Wamola, among others. Special series such as Orbiting Innovations examine satellites’ role in closing Africa’s digital divide. TechAfrica News maintains a strong presence at marquee industry gatherings, serving as an official media partner for events including MVNO Nation Africa and GITEX Africa, and filing interviews and on‑the‑ground coverage from show floors across Africa Tech Festival (AfricaCom), MWC Kigali, CABSAT and other regional forums. Its audience spans senior decision‑makers in both public and private sectors—regulators, operators, infrastructure providers, investors and technology vendors—reached through its site, weekly briefings and social channels. The organization emphasizes independence, accuracy and opinion leadership; its media information cites a reach of more than 37,000 professionals across the continent’s tech and communications ecosystem.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
Year the organization started publishing:
2016
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:

Content

Editorial coverage:
A single topic (such as education, environment or criminal justice)
Type of content produced by theme:
Technology
Economy and business
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Interviews and reporting
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Messaging service
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
WhatsApp
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

YouTube number of followers:
239

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Akim Benamara
Directors:
Akim Benamara

Team

Full-time employees:
16
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

Why is this profile included?

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