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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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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Nigerians get freeTV

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Nigerians get freeTV

Nigeria wants to give you freeTV || Standard Bank launches eSIMSs on its mobile network || Morocco bets on AI for healthcare || Africa's mobile economy hit $240

Why global investors keep missing Africa’s biggest climate opportunity

Why global investors keep missing Africa’s biggest climate opportunity

In Africa, investors have committed $44 billion annually, up nearly 50% from a few years ago, yet founders building technologies to help farmers survive droughts

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

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

The launch comes as South Africa's youth unemployment crisis deepens.

Google Pixel 9a is getting Android 17: Here’s what’s new

Google Pixel 9a is getting Android 17: Here’s what’s new

The rollout is happening in phases, so the update may not appear on your device right away.

Why Nigeria’s AI future depends on breaking government data silos

Why Nigeria’s AI future depends on breaking government data silos

Eight major government agencies hold some of Nigeria's most valuable datasets on citizens. But these databases remain siloed, with little interoperability or data

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – A Ripple in Flutterwave

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – A Ripple in Flutterwave

In today's edition: Chimoney is getting acquired CBN has new rules Flutterwave raises a Series E from US-based Ripple Egypt is building a new data centre

Every Android 17 feature coming to your phone in 2026

Every Android 17 feature coming to your phone in 2026

Getting Android 17 on your phone doesn't automatically mean you'll get all its best features.

Nigeria’s central bank restricts payment firms from dominating consumers and merchants

Nigeria’s central bank restricts payment firms from dominating consumers and merchants

The rule comes as banks and fintechs expand beyond their traditional niches to serve both consumers and merchants.

Why Solarbox is building Senegal’s EV ecosystem around the sun

Why Solarbox is building Senegal’s EV ecosystem around the sun

Senegal's Solarbox is building electric vehicles around one thesis: solar can provide a better power source than the grid. Here's Tijan Watt in an interview with

Flutterwave hits $3.25 billion valuation in Ripple-backed Series E

Flutterwave hits $3.25 billion valuation in Ripple-backed Series E

Flutterwave, Africa’s most valuable fintech company, has raised a Series E round at a $3.25 billion valuation after a strategic investment from Ripple.