TechCabal

11 Jun 2026 - The startup is part of a growing list of companies building financial infrastructure around stablecoins, arguing that blockchain-based settlement can…

11 Jun 2026 - Only a few years ago, AI policy on the continent revolved around ethics, digital literacy and startup incubation. Now governments are discussing…

11 Jun 2026 - Kenya’s Family Bank has been cleared by the regulator, the Capital Markets Authority, for stock market listing after record earnings growth.

11 Jun 2026 - In today's edition: MTN eyes fintech licences || Kenyans lose $835 to online fraud || South Africa proposes new EV incentives || SA formalises rules…

10 Jun 2026 - MTN plans to expand into lending across key African markets, including Nigeria, as Africa’s biggest telco seeks regulatory approvals that would allow…

10 Jun 2026 - If you have been looking for a mid-range phone that can last all day on a single charge, these two are worth your attention.

10 Jun 2026 - The move underscores a growing shift towards tokenisation in Nigeria's digital asset sector. Several crypto platforms, including Luno Nigeria, the…

10 Jun 2026 - In the first half of 2007, Nigerians processed ₦946.22 million ($695,469) in point-of-sale (PoS) transactions. In the first quarter of 2025, that…

10 Jun 2026 - The update comes with a rebuilt Siri, bigger AI tools across your apps, and a long list of upgrades to Photos, Messages, Wallet, and more. 

10 Jun 2026 - Manda leads timbuktoo, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-backed initiative that describes itself as the “world's largest platform…

10 Jun 2026 - In today's edition: Amazon wants to build a ground station in Kenya || Spiro appoints Group CEO || Al Ahly invests in MNT-Halan || Uber eyes Kenya’s…

9 Jun 2026 - In its Payments System Vision (PSV) 2028 strategy, unveiled on June 1, the CBN signals a major rethink of the eNaira's role.

9 Jun 2026 - Kim Tran launched Trenderz in Abidjan as a hybrid agency-SaaS for the hospitality sector. A year and a half later, even though the model was working…

9 Jun 2026 - The proposals have raised concerns that Kenya could undermine an industry it deliberately nurtured through the Finance Act 2022.

9 Jun 2026 - ARM-Harith's new fund is part of a broader effort to channel more African capital into financing the continent's infrastructure that powers energy,…

9 Jun 2026 - Shagaya launched Myka, a licenced digital broker that enables consumers and businesses to purchase insurance products from multiple providers.

9 Jun 2026 - Unlike iOS 26, which overhauled the iPhone's visual design with Liquid Glass, iOS 27 is focused on performance improvements and a major AI push.

9 Jun 2026 - The move comes as African lenders struggle to find the balance between financial inclusion and credit risk management.

9 Jun 2026 - In today's edition: United Capital secures Ethiopian licence || MTN revives streaming ambition || Stanbic Bank mulls Ethiopia entry || Kenyan SMEs…

9 Jun 2026 - Spiro has appointed Anant Badjatya, former Indofast Energy chief executive officer, as its group CEO, in a major leadership shake-up. 

8 Jun 2026 - Tim Cook took the stage one last time as CEO, and Apple used the moment to finally deliver on a promise it made two years ago: a completely rebuilt…

8 Jun 2026 - PSV 2028 is the work of a central bank that's earned its confidence, and most of it is the right work. The rails are real, the fraud fight is serious…

8 Jun 2026 - The move reflects a broader push by African telecom operators to expand beyond connectivity into digital services, content, and fintech.

8 Jun 2026 - Commuters using Shuttlers can now discover routes and book seats directly within Google Maps due to new integration.

8 Jun 2026 - For years, African venture capital has been dominated by fintech. But a growing group of investors believes the continent's next breakout company…

8 Jun 2026 - Nigeria's telecom operators have pushed back against data showing a sharp collapse in foreign investment into the sector, arguing that the figures…

8 Jun 2026 - Blnk said it will use the new funding to expand its lending products, strengthen its technology, and explore growth beyond its current markets.

8 Jun 2026 - Deposits at the Kenyan subsidiaries of three of Nigeria's biggest banks have more than doubled over the past five years, signalling growing customer…

8 Jun 2026 - Private sector firms reduced staffing levels after more than a year of continuous job creation, according to data from Stanbic Bank Kenya's latest…

8 Jun 2026 - In today's edition: AfricInvest partially exits Centaures || Grey Business crosses $61 million in stablecoin payments || Mr Price spent $60.4 million…

8 Jun 2026 - Many EV startups approached the market by selling electric motorcycles directly to riders. The challenge was that the economics never worked…

6 Jun 2026 - If you have ever skipped an Apple software event because it felt like a routine update show, this is the year to pay attention.

5 Jun 2026 - There is a type of entrepreneurs who start a company because they have seen a gap in the market. Then there is the kind who starts one because they…

5 Jun 2026 - More than 40 MVNOs were licenced to disrupt Nigeria’s telecom market, but the sector remains far from delivering on its promise of greater…

5 Jun 2026 - By integrating with fintechs and payment providers that already serve businesses and consumers, networks such as Aptos gain access to real-world…

5 Jun 2026 - Quick Fire interview with software engineer at Fly.io, as she walks through through what her job looks like and why she built a community.

5 Jun 2026 - The move pits Safaricom against operators like Vilcom, Ahadi Wireless and Poa! Internet that have built businesses serving price-sensitive households.

5 Jun 2026 - Google’s AI subscription lineup went through its biggest overhaul yet at Google I/O 2026 in May. What was once a single AI Premium tier has expanded…

5 Jun 2026 - In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Somtochi Onyekwere || Yadea expands to Kenya || Interswitch partners Temenos || Who secured the bag? 💰

5 Jun 2026 - Grey Business enables startups and SMEs to open US Dollar (USD) corporate accounts, send and receive international payments, convert currencies, and…

5 Jun 2026 - Flutterwave's move also reflects a broader shift among fintechs from consumer-focused crypto products toward enterprise payment infrastructure.

4 Jun 2026 - The deal signals Interswitch's ambitions to become a broader banking technology provider and capture a larger share of banks’ technology spend.

4 Jun 2026 - The Johannesburg-headquartered lender, which operates in six other African markets, has integrated JUMO’s lending technology into its mobile banking…

4 Jun 2026 - Banking jobs in Kenya and, by extension, most African markets have carried a certain social prestige thanks to stable salaries, pension plans, and…

4 Jun 2026 - In today's edition: Uber to expand Kenyan operations || Amazon Prime launches in South Africa || ViaTunisia subsea cable goes live || Smartphones to…

4 Jun 2026 - The downturn marks a reversal from the growth momentum surrounding its April 2025 listing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).

3 Jun 2026 - The move underscores how FX infrastructure providers are using stablecoins to offer faster settlement to businesses seeking alternatives to…

3 Jun 2026 - Computers fascinated him, and engineering felt like a natural path. But when admission season came, things did not go as planned.

3 Jun 2026 - While businesses across banking, telecommunications, retail and technology are rushing to deploy AI tools, they are competing for talent with skills…

3 Jun 2026 - Nigeria’s smartphone market grew 8% year-on-year in Q1 2026, supported by demand for affordable 4G and 5G smartphones in the $200 to $299 segment,…