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Luno wants more than crypto trading. Prediction markets are the first move.

Luno wants more than crypto trading. Prediction markets are the first move.

The rollout marks the first step in Luno’s derivatives strategy, advancing the company’s push to become an ‘all-in-one’ investment app for users, following earlier

What riding Bolt’s electric tricycle in Lagos actually feels like

What riding Bolt’s electric tricycle in Lagos actually feels like

In 2025, Bolt introduced electric tricycles (keke) in Lagos. You may have not seen it due to location restrictions, but here is how it works.

Why African countries are using data protection laws as backdoor to regulate AI

Why African countries are using data protection laws as backdoor to regulate AI

Rather than waiting for comprehensive AI frameworks, which are often complex and slow to develop, governments across the continent are embedding AI-related rules

Rwanda wants to be where Africa-focused capital gets structured and domiciled

Rwanda wants to be where Africa-focused capital gets structured and domiciled

Kigali offers a 3% corporate income tax rate, 0% withholding tax on dividends, royalties and interest, no capital gains tax, and fast registration.

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – A sterling move for Zenith

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – A sterling move for Zenith

In today's edition: Zenith eyes London listing || MultiChoice to move Showmax content to DStv Stream || South Africa's iOCO braces for M&A season || Zimi partners

MultiChoice to move Showmax content to DStv Stream by April 1

MultiChoice to move Showmax content to DStv Stream by April 1

The email sent to users on Wednesday provides the first concrete dates for a restructuring first reported by TechCabal on March 5, months after the $3 billion takeover

World Bank bans PwC Africa subsidiaries over electricity project fraud

World Bank bans PwC Africa subsidiaries over electricity project fraud

​​In a statement on Wednesday, the Washington-based multilateral lender said PricewaterhouseCoopers Associates Africa Ltd, based in Mauritius, along with its Kenyan

SASSA grants to increase in April payment; here’s what you need to know

SASSA grants to increase in April payment; here’s what you need to know

These adjustments translate to increases of roughly 3.6%–3.7% for most permanent grants, slightly above the current inflation outlook.

African freelancers get paid in dollars. Hurupay makes sure they keep them.

African freelancers get paid in dollars. Hurupay makes sure they keep them.

Hurupay is betting that a narrow focus on remote workers, lean operations, and stablecoin rails can support a sustainable business in one of Africa’s most crowded

Elizabeth Ajao didn’t plan to work in tech. Now she’s building for it.

Elizabeth Ajao didn’t plan to work in tech. Now she’s building for it.

However, the path forward wasn’t immediately clear. "I actually considered product management, but I wasn’t sure how to get in," she recalls.