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22 May 2026 - Every number, email, and WhatsApp line here was pulled directly from each institution's own website or verified social media account. 

22 May 2026 - Nigeria has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered chatbot designed to help citizens access government information and services, in one of…

22 May 2026 - Stablecoins specifically could be pretty big," he said, adding that pilots for crypto-based settlements between banks and Visa were coming "very,…

22 May 2026 - In today's edition: Kenn Abuya: A GITEX Nairobi review || Nigeria to review telecom rules || Who secured the bag? 💰

21 May 2026 - Nigeria has begun reviewing its 26-year-old telecommunications policy, proposing 15 major changes that could affect everything from mobile tariffs…

21 May 2026 - The move reflects a broader shift among Nigerian fintechs that are increasingly acquiring microfinance banking licences to gain direct access to…

21 May 2026 - Paystack has launched the first full rebuild of its Dashboard in a decade, introducing simplified navigation structure, mobile parity, and an AI-…

21 May 2026 - In today's edition: Kenyans file petitions to block new tax chief || Lagos targets 250MW data centre capacity || US backs West Africa 1,500 base…

20 May 2026 - “I told my parents that I would rather be the one to make the devices that you use to treat people,” he recalls. “That was the beginning of my career…

20 May 2026 - The move is part of a broader shift in South Africa’s fintech sector, where employee ownership is increasingly being used to attract and retain…

20 May 2026 - Talksign has launched AI-powered models that enables real-time, bidirectional translation between American Sign Language (ASL) and text or speech.

20 May 2026 - This article cuts through everything and tells you exactly the new Google features use today, what you need to pay for.

20 May 2026 - The Lagos State government plans to increase the city’s data centre capacity to more than 250 megawatts (MW) by 2030, said Olatubosun Alake,…

20 May 2026 - Checker has raised $8 million in equity seed funding to expand its stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

20 May 2026 - In today's edition: Yango to expand across Africa || Kenyan High Court freezes Vodacom-Safaricom deal || Pick n Pay sells part of its stake in Boxer…

20 May 2026 - Table of contents 1. AI and Gemini 2. Google Search 3. Google Workspace and Productivity 4. Shopping 5. YouTube 6. Android and Hardware 7. Developer…

19 May 2026 - In the 1990s, when most Nigerian businesses still relied on paper files, fax machines, and office memos, Chuma Chukwujama was already convinced…

19 May 2026 - Cloud9, a Kenyan digital bank, acquired ticketing platform M-Tickets in an all-stock deal valued at roughly KES 100 million ($773,000).

19 May 2026 - MTN’s IHS Towers acquisition could reshape connectivity, competition, and startup opportunities across Francophone Africa’s digital economy.

19 May 2026 - As AI-generated music becomes harder to distinguish from human-created work, streaming platforms are being forced to answer uncomfortable questions…

19 May 2026 - The transition comes a month after Shagaya announced the launch of Myka, his newly founded insurance startup.

19 May 2026 - The figures point to a broader shift in how restaurant chains are expanding in African cities, where logistics capacity is becoming as important as…

19 May 2026 - In today's edition: Kenya has a new tax chief || Fawry seeks licence for inbound remittances || Ethiopia gives timeline for cloud project || Kenyan…

18 May 2026 - Kenya has appointed Adan Abdulla Mohamed as Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), in a major leadership reshuffle as President…

18 May 2026 - The move is the latest step in Africa Bitcoin Corporation’s multi-exchange expansion across Africa, as it seeks to bring Bitcoin exposure to…

18 May 2026 - The appointment aligns with MoneyHash’s ambition of building what it previously described as a fully agnostic payments infrastructure layer.

18 May 2026 - Begna Gebreyes, the head of AFC’s technology division, is leading this pivot into tech investing for one of the largest Africa-focused development…

18 May 2026 - DStv Stream reflects Canal+’s effort to streamline MultiChoice’s overlapping streaming bets after years of heavy losses and rising platform costs at…

18 May 2026 - AFC has invested $40 million in Future Africa and LightRock Africa II. Another $60 million is queued for African tech VC fund managers.

18 May 2026 - A spot check by TechCabal in over 10 bus stops across Nairobi found thousands of stranded commuters unable to get into the city for work as public…

18 May 2026 - In today's edition: GoTyme employees to receive stock options || Vumatel to acquire 100% Herotel fibre business || a16z backs Stitch, a Saudi-based…

16 May 2026 - Table of contents What is One UI 9? What is new in One UI 9 Which Samsung Galaxy phones will get One UI 9 When will your phone get the update How to…

15 May 2026 - Any major software update comes with a settling-in period, and One UI 8.5 is no different.

15 May 2026 - Africa has been here before. Oil climbs above $100, import bills balloon, Finance ministers across the continent convene emergency sessions, and…

15 May 2026 - When we spoke, Thuo reflected on leaving Boeing, why Africa’s logistics startups keep failing, the cultural acceptance of inefficiency, and why…

15 May 2026 - Table of contents How Samsung’s update system works The three phones that lost support Quick specs comparison What losing software support means for…

15 May 2026 - Six years after launch, OliliFood has processed over 120,000 orders and generated ₦2 billion ($1.5 million) in gross merchandise value (GMV) across…

15 May 2026 - Africa Global Logistics (AGL) and REasy have partnered to launch a groupage shipping service for small businesses importing goods from China.

15 May 2026 - In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Babatunde Onadipe || Jumia to cut jobs || Kenya’s 16% VAT now applies to EVs || Who secured the bag? 💰️

15 May 2026 - Meet Babatunde Onadipe, a cybersecurity professional at the Bank of Canada, and co-founder and CTO of WakaMi, a platform where people can outsource…

14 May 2026 - The proposal, contained in the Finance Bill 2026, could increase the cost of imported batteries, electric buses, and related components.

14 May 2026 - The government now wants machines to take over. Treasury documents tabled in parliament show Kenya has allocated KES 1.18 billion ($9.1 million) next…

14 May 2026 - In today's edition: End of the road for Starlink in South Africa? || Cameroon acquires French-owned bank || Chimoney shuts down || Kenya proposes 25…

13 May 2026 - Nearly 74% of the $30.69 million earned by South African artists on Spotify in 2025 came from listeners outside the country, reflecting surging…

13 May 2026 - TechCabal is announcing Grey, the US-based global cross-border payments company serving nearly three million users across 70 countries, as the…

13 May 2026 - In a May 1 email seen by TechCabal, the Canada-based startup told customers it had stopped processing new transactions and integrations and had begun…

13 May 2026 - IHS Towers is slowing infrastructure spending as rising costs across African markets force telecom companies to rethink expansion plans, a move that…

13 May 2026 - Table of contents Features of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII Sony Xperia 1 VIII price Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs. Sony Xperia 1 VII Sony today announced the…

13 May 2026 - Africa's AI ambitions keep colliding with the same wall. Foreign powers overpromise, legislation imitates the wrong models, and beneath it all sits…

13 May 2026 - New tax proposal could raise the cost of cross-border technology services in Kenya, with implications for banks, fintechs, and startups.