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  • Google’s Alex Okosi on what’s holding back Africa’s AI startups 
    Startups

    Google’s Alex Okosi on what’s holding back Africa’s AI startups 

    Kenn Abuya
    19th Jun, 2026
  • Craydel co-founder Manish Sardana quit a high-flying job to start from zero
    People

    Craydel co-founder Manish Sardana quit a high-flying job to start from zero

    Adonijah Ndege
    19th Jun, 2026
  • Why M-KOPA is using smartphone repayments to expand digital lending
    FinTech

    Why M-KOPA is using smartphone repayments to expand digital lending

    Temitayo Jaiyeola
    19th Jun, 2026
  • Fintech Yoco thinks South Africa’s small businesses need fewer apps
    FinTech

    Fintech Yoco thinks South Africa’s small businesses need fewer apps

    Phathisani Moyo
    18th Jun, 2026
  • Top South Africa tech investor says it is no longer just a Tencent story
    Companies

    Top South Africa tech investor says it is no longer just a Tencent story

    Phathisani Moyo
    19th Jun, 2026
  • What to expect from Samsung Galaxy Watch 9
    Consumer Tech

    What to expect from Samsung Galaxy Watch 9

    Chukwuebuka Mgbojikwe
    19th Jun, 2026
  • What we know so far about Samsung Galaxy Glasses
    Consumer Tech

    What we know so far about Samsung Galaxy Glasses

    Chukwuebuka Mgbojikwe
    19th Jun, 2026
  • Why Africa’s workforce, not just its startups, must be AI-ready
    Opinion

    Why Africa’s workforce, not just its startups, must be AI-ready

    Guest Author
    19th Jun, 2026
  • Quick Fire 🔥 with Gbolahan Adebayo
    Quick Fire

    Quick Fire 🔥 with Gbolahan Adebayo

    Opeyemi Kareem
    19th Jun, 2026
  • 👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Somalia’s accidental bank
    Newsletters, TC Daily

    👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Somalia’s accidental bank

    Opeyemi Kareem
    19th Jun, 2026

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  • Global Leaders and partners unveil Africa Social Impact Summit 2026 agenda in Abuja
    Partner

    Global Leaders and partners unveil Africa Social Impact Summit 2026 agenda in Abuja

    Partner
    19th Jun, 2026
  • ASUS Zenbook A14 (UX3407) Review: One of the best Windows laptops you can buy if you value mobility more than raw power
    Partner

    ASUS Zenbook A14 (UX3407) Review: One of the best Windows laptops you can buy if you value mobility more than raw power

    Partner
    19th Jun, 2026
  • Meet the fintech brand investing in the Nigerian Creative Community (The Mixer and Perfectly Imperfect Challenge)
    Partner

    Meet the fintech brand investing in the Nigerian Creative Community (The Mixer and Perfectly Imperfect Challenge)

    Partner
    19th Jun, 2026
  • MEXC Unveils ‘Combo’ feature and launches 8,000,000 USDT ‘Kickoff Fest’ trading event
    Partner

    MEXC Unveils ‘Combo’ feature and launches 8,000,000 USDT ‘Kickoff Fest’ trading event

    Partner
    18th Jun, 2026
  • Chief Wahala Officer – inDrive opens applications for new role  in Lagos
    Partner

    Chief Wahala Officer – inDrive opens applications for new role  in Lagos

    Partner
    18th Jun, 2026
  • Bluebulb’s Innovation team finishes Top 6 Nationwide in DSN x Bluechip Technologies AI Agent challenge 
    Partner

    Bluebulb’s Innovation team finishes Top 6 Nationwide in DSN x Bluechip Technologies AI Agent challenge 

    Partner
    18th Jun, 2026

Startups

  • Google’s Alex Okosi on what’s holding back Africa’s AI startups 
    Startups

    Google’s Alex Okosi on what’s holding back Africa’s AI startups 

    Kenn Abuya
    Jun 19, 2026
  • Ukiyo’s new app connects South African students to their first jobs
    Startups

    Ukiyo’s new app connects South African students to their first jobs

    Opeyemi Kareem
    17th Jun, 2026
  • bPOWERd expands into Nigeria with solar battery rental hubs
    Startups

    bPOWERd expands into Nigeria with solar battery rental hubs

    Opeyemi Kareem
    25th May, 2026
  • Nigerian AI startup Talksign launches real-time sign language translation models
    Startups

    Nigerian AI startup Talksign launches real-time sign language translation models

    John Adoyi
    20th May, 2026

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FinTech

  • Why M-KOPA is using smartphone repayments to expand digital lending
    FinTech

    Why M-KOPA is using smartphone repayments to expand digital lending

    Temitayo Jaiyeola
    19th Jun, 2026
  • Grey Business processes $61 million as stablecoins dominate payments
    FinTech

    Grey Business processes $61 million as stablecoins dominate payments

    Temitayo Jaiyeola
    5th Jun, 2026
  • Esca Finance taps Tether-backed MANSA for same-day African payment settlements
    FinTech

    Esca Finance taps Tether-backed MANSA for same-day African payment settlements

    Emmanuel Nwosu
    3rd Jun, 2026
  • Nala secures $50 million credit line to expand stablecoin payment network
    FinTech

    Nala secures $50 million credit line to expand stablecoin payment network

    Kenn Abuya
    28th May, 2026

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Banking

  • Kenya’s Family Bank secures approval for long-awaited NSE listing
    Banking

    Kenya’s Family Bank secures approval for long-awaited NSE listing

    Kenn Abuya
    11th Jun, 2026
  • Kenya’s KCB Group fires staff over fraud as cases drop sharply
    Banking

    Kenya’s KCB Group fires staff over fraud as cases drop sharply

    Adonijah Ndege
    16th Jun, 2026
  • Why more Lesotho migrant workers are choosing fintechs to send money home
    Banking

    Why more Lesotho migrant workers are choosing fintechs to send money home

    Phathisani Moyo
    12th Jun, 2026
  • Bank of Namibia sets June 2026 rollout for instant payment system
    Banking

    Bank of Namibia sets June 2026 rollout for instant payment system

    John Adoyi
    31st Mar, 2026

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Companies

  • South Africa’s Altron declares $30 million special dividend after profit surge
    Companies

    South Africa’s Altron declares $30 million special dividend after profit surge

    Phathisani Moyo
    25th May, 2026
  • Top South Africa tech investor says it is no longer just a Tencent story
    Companies

    Top South Africa tech investor says it is no longer just a Tencent story

    Phathisani Moyo
    19th Jun, 2026
  • Kenswitch taps Visa as Kenya’s national payments switch race heats up
    Companies

    Kenswitch taps Visa as Kenya’s national payments switch race heats up

    Adonijah Ndege
    3rd Apr, 2026
  • eTranzact beats Q4 revenue forecast but misses 2025 profit target
    Companies

    eTranzact beats Q4 revenue forecast but misses 2025 profit target

    Temitayo Jaiyeola
    5th Feb, 2026

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Features

  • Why Africa’s most-funded EV startup is thinking beyond motorcycles
    Features

    Why Africa’s most-funded EV startup is thinking beyond motorcycles

    Kenn Abuya
    12th Jun, 2026
  • Nigeria licenced 46 telecom challengers to rival MTN and Airtel. Few have taken off.
    Features

    Nigeria licenced 46 telecom challengers to rival MTN and Airtel. Few have taken off.

    Frank Eleanya
    5th Jun, 2026
  • He started building in military-era Nigeria. Now he builds AI HR software.
    Features

    He started building in military-era Nigeria. Now he builds AI HR software.

    Frank Eleanya
    19th May, 2026
  • Inside the spam call machine behind Nigeria’s digital lending boom
    Features

    Inside the spam call machine behind Nigeria’s digital lending boom

    Fancy Goodman
    29th Apr, 2026

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Newsletters

  • Africa’s creator economy has a payment problem. These startups want to fix it.
    Francophone Weekly, Newsletters

    Africa’s creator economy has a payment problem. These startups want to fix it.

    Lina Kacyem
    2nd Jun, 2026
  • 👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Somalia’s accidental bank
    Newsletters, TC Daily

    👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Somalia’s accidental bank

    Opeyemi Kareem
    19th Jun, 2026
  • 👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Nigerians get freeTV
    Newsletters, TC Daily

    👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Nigerians get freeTV

    Opeyemi Kareem
    18th Jun, 2026
  • 👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – A Ripple in Flutterwave
    Newsletters, TC Daily

    👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – A Ripple in Flutterwave

    Opeyemi Kareem
    17th Jun, 2026

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  • AmCham Kenya taps former markets regulator as US investment grows
    News

    AmCham Kenya taps former markets regulator as US investment grows

    Kenn Abuya
    18th Jun, 2026
  • ARM-Harith is raising $200 million to tap African pension capital for infrastructure
    News

    ARM-Harith is raising $200 million to tap African pension capital for infrastructure

    Emmanuel Nwosu
    9th Jun, 2026
  • Shuttlers brings bus routes to Google Maps after hitting 10 million trips
    News

    Shuttlers brings bus routes to Google Maps after hitting 10 million trips

    John Adoyi
    8th Jun, 2026
  • MultiChoice offers $4.25 DStv Stream deal to former Showmax users in Kenya
    News

    MultiChoice offers $4.25 DStv Stream deal to former Showmax users in Kenya

    Kenn Abuya
    2nd Jun, 2026

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TC Insights

  • Reports, TC Insights

    217+ startups, ₦11B fraud, and $3B valuations: Insights from the 2025 Nigeria Payments Report

    TechCabal Insights
    20th May, 2025
  • Why Africa’s electric mobility is no longer a venture bet
    TC Insights

    Why Africa’s electric mobility is no longer a venture bet

    Adedayo Ojo
    15th Jun, 2026
  • Africa has seen oil shocks before. Why 2026 could be the turning point for clean energy
    TC Insights

    Africa has seen oil shocks before. Why 2026 could be the turning point for clean energy

    Adedayo Ojo
    15th May, 2026
  • Africa’s AI sovereignty problem is really an energy problem
    Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, TC Insights

    Africa’s AI sovereignty problem is really an energy problem

    Stephen Agwaibor
    13th May, 2026

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