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TechCabal is the leading technology publication in Africa covering startups and the digital economy. It provides insightful reporting on innovation and investment trends serving as the premier voice for the African tech ecosystem.

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How a failed movie purchase led to a startup idea

How a failed movie purchase led to a startup idea

In November 2024, Mayowa Ayodeji paid ₦7,000 ($5.05) to watch a film online. He didn’t get the film. What he got instead was that quiet frustration of staring at

Recommended smart glasses to buy in 2026

Recommended smart glasses to buy in 2026

In the rapidly evolving wearable market of 2026, smart glasses have transitioned from niche gadgets to essential productivity and lifestyle tools. No longer just

Quick Fire 🔥 with Ashley Immanuel

Quick Fire 🔥 with Ashley Immanuel

Meet Ashley Immanuel, the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Semicolon. She has two decades of experience delivering impact-focused work in locations

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Monie moves to Kenya

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Monie moves to Kenya

In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Ashley Immanuel || Moniepoint acquires majority stake in Sumac || Quidax cuts jobs || Who secured the bag? 💰

Scale partners with Mastercard to simplify card issuance across five African markets

Scale partners with Mastercard to simplify card issuance across five African markets

Scale, a South African card‑issuing startup, has partnered with Mastercard, a global payments company, to simplify card products for businesses in Senegal, Ivory

Nigeria’s Moniepoint enters Kenya with 78% stake in Sumac microfinance

Nigeria’s Moniepoint enters Kenya with 78% stake in Sumac microfinance

Moniepoint Inc., a Nigerian business-banking unicorn, has completed its acquisition of a 78% stake in Kenya’s Sumac Microfinance Bank, ending a multi-year effort

Why being polite to AI might be hurting your results

Why being polite to AI might be hurting your results

The researchers tested how different tones, ranging from very polite to very rude, affect ChatGPT-4o's performance on multiple-choice questions

Nigerian crypto startup Quidax cuts jobs amid push into B2B products

Nigerian crypto startup Quidax cuts jobs amid push into B2B products

Together, these developments point to a shift in Quidax’s focus toward infrastructure and B2B products, including its push into enterprise crypto payments. The

Stablecoin issuers in Kenya face $3.85 million minimum capital under new draft rules

Stablecoin issuers in Kenya face $3.85 million minimum capital under new draft rules

Stablecoin issuers must also maintain a minimum paid-up capital of KES 500 million (approximately $3.85 million) and core or liquid capital of KES 100 million (

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Maziv gains

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Maziv gains

In today's edition: Maziv sale pumps Remgro’s profits || Why Namibia rejected Starlink || Nigeria launches digital trade portal || Starlink, Airtel make first DTC