TechCabal

5 Mar 2026 - Yoruba and Hausa speakers can now use Google's AI Mode and AI Overviews in their local languages.

5 Mar 2026 - The HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report, released by the security unit of technology manufacturer HP Inc, shows attackers shifting from carefully…

5 Mar 2026 - Nigeria’s digital lending boom was built on small, instant loans between ₦5,000 ($3.61) and ₦10,000 ($7.21) disbursed within minutes on sleek apps.…

5 Mar 2026 - Bolt said it received its Certificate of Registration from the National Public Transport Regulator (NPTR) on February 27.

5 Mar 2026 - The streaming service will be wound down in the coming months, although the company has not provided a final closure date as legal processes tied to…

5 Mar 2026 - Sahara v2 covers 23 African languages within that total and supports more than 500 distinct African accents.

5 Mar 2026 - In today's edition: Investors may be forced to sell NCBA shares || Moroccans can now buy Teslas || Absa Bank Kenya increases government securities…

4 Mar 2026 - Machankura allows people to send and receive Bitcoin using USSD technology, the same system Africans use to check airtime, transfer mobile money, or…

4 Mar 2026 - Inika did not arrive at crypto marketing by design; she arrived by experiment. 

4 Mar 2026 - Absa Bank Kenya increased its holdings of government securities by 19% in 2025 as weak loan demand pushed banks to channel more funds into state debt…

4 Mar 2026 - The integration with Volume enables merchants to receive bank-to-bank payments from customers that use any of the UK’s major banks, reducing the…

4 Mar 2026 - Some NCBA shareholders could exit the lender entirely after the transaction is completed, even if other investors become Nedbank shareholders through…

4 Mar 2026 - The report, published on February 27, shines a light on the hidden human labour behind Meta's push into wearable artificial intelligence, and raises…

4 Mar 2026 - SmartCash Payment Service Banks (PSB), Airtel Nigeria’s financial services arm, has crossed nearly three million active users as it doubles down on a…

4 Mar 2026 - In today's edition: South Africa locks horns with online casinos || Nigeria pushes for 14-day notices for SIM deactivation || Africa-Asia air…

3 Mar 2026 - Table of contents MacBook Air M5 MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro Apple just announced two new laptops, the MacBook Air and…

3 Mar 2026 - Why Kuda built its own core banking system, how it survived migration failure, and what owning the engine changed.

3 Mar 2026 - On nearly every ride, drivers spoke about cameras. Some had already installed them; others were planning to.

3 Mar 2026 - Weego, a Moroccan-Senegalese mobility startup has raised $1.1 million to strengthen its transport solutions and prepare for regional growth into…

3 Mar 2026 - MTN’s interim dividend of ₦5 amounts to ₦104.98 billion ($76.18 million), and its final dividend of ₦15 amounts to ₦314.93 billion ($228.54 million…

3 Mar 2026 - The Cassava Autonomous Network, powered by NVIDIA, is a self monitoring infrastructure designed to improve network performance across Africa.

3 Mar 2026 - Francophone Africa is rethinking how capital works. Blended finance, local funds, and industrial policy are coming together to build a new SME…

3 Mar 2026 - Mansa, a global streaming platform, has introduced a new feature that will allow Nigerian viewers watch drama series vertically.

3 Mar 2026 - The gap between Sixty60's growth rate and the broader business shows where Shoprite is finding incremental demand in a tough consumer environment.…

3 Mar 2026 - In today's edition: AfDB commits $7.6M to Francophone African startups II TymeBank to leave Pick n Pay stores in SA II Vodafone and Amazon Leo…

2 Mar 2026 - Table of contents iPhone 17e iPad Air M4 Everything else announced Apple kicked off the first week of March 2026 with a major hardware push, a…

2 Mar 2026 - Uche Divine, a 26-year-old Manchester-based product designer who works in London, began investing in Nigerian startups one year after relocating.

2 Mar 2026 - On Friday, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) approved Safaricom’s long-awaited request to hide phone numbers of users whenever they make payments. 

2 Mar 2026 - The GSMA, a global organisation representing the interests of the mobile ecosystem, has secured commitments from 18 smartphone manufacturers to…

2 Mar 2026 - In the first fourth months of its launch, Mark Essien's TripDesk generated over $2.3 million in revenue with 30 clients. Here's how he did it.

2 Mar 2026 - As the defence-tech startup shifts from building products to executing military partnerships, Chife’s role is expected to focus on managing…

2 Mar 2026 - Chowdeck riders will now be covered under insurance provided by MyCoverGenius to protect against accidents and temporary disability.

2 Mar 2026 - Twenty-three Nigerian states have approved ₦132.45 billion ($97.15 million) to fund their technology ministries and digital ambitions in 2026,…

2 Mar 2026 - In today's edition: Nigeria's Zap Africa lays off employees || 35% of MTN Nigeria employees earn $1,800 || SARS is coming for foreign offshore…

1 Mar 2026 - Table of contents Xiaomi 17 Series Everything else announced Pricing On Saturday, February 28, Xiaomi held its biggest international hardware…

1 Mar 2026 - Industry leaders dissected the psychological and financial toll of regulatory uncertainty.

28 Feb 2026 - In between rides, he would watch YouTube videos that exposed him to international creators documenting other cities. 

28 Feb 2026 - After failing to gain traction with a marketplace, Praise Olaoluwa discovered that access to structured credit, not software, was the most urgent…

28 Feb 2026 - The Lagos-based company, founded in 2023, said the layoffs were part of a broader restructuring aimed at aligning operating costs with revenue-…

28 Feb 2026 - VC is a specialised capital structure optimised for rapid user growth, low marginal costs, global scalability, and clear exit pathways.

27 Feb 2026 - The model combines self-paced online courses with mentorship, volunteering and community projects to build practical experience and employability.

27 Feb 2026 - Sytemap digitises real estate records on the blockchain and connect them into a single mapped system to reduce fraud and double allocation.

27 Feb 2026 - A new report by cybersecurity firm SmartComply, released in Nairobi on Thursday, argues that cyber risk in the region has moved beyond IT departments…

27 Feb 2026 - Luno plans to introduce financial contracts that let traders speculate on the future price of an asset without owning it directly in 2026.

27 Feb 2026 - Co-creation HUB (CcHUB) has opened applications for Cohort 4 of its EdTech Fellowship, where 12 early-stage startups building edtech platforms will…

27 Feb 2026 - According to its full-year financial report released on Thursday, the number of staff in the highest salary band rose to 659 in 2025, a 97.3%…

27 Feb 2026 - The Nigerian Communications Commission has developed a new portal to collect and share data on recycled numbers, as part of a broader effort to…

27 Feb 2026 - Meet Uche Ukonu Jnr, an operator and venture builder based in Lagos, Nigeria, who helps companies execute special projects and optimise operations…

27 Feb 2026 - In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Uche Ukonu Jnr || Pesalink joins PAPSS || Nigeria secures funding for Project BRIDGE || Who secured the bag? 💰

26 Feb 2026 - MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecom operator, generated more revenue in 2025 reported ₦5.20 trillion ($3.82 billion) in revenue for the year,…