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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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Namibia-based firm to back early-stage Southern African startups with $10 million fund

Namibia-based firm to back early-stage Southern African startups with $10 million fund

The fund’s launch comes at a time when early-stage funding remains one of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs in Southern Africa.

Over 13,000 Nigerian bank employees earn $526/month as salaries climb in 2025

Over 13,000 Nigerian bank employees earn $526/month as salaries climb in 2025

Four of Nigeria’s biggest banks paid and hired more in 2025.   Access Holdings, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Zenith Bank, and Wema Bank grew their workforce

Fincra expands Ghana presence with new payments licence approval

Fincra expands Ghana presence with new payments licence approval

Fincra, a Nigerian payments infrastructure provider, has secured a Payment Service Provider Licence (Enhanced Category) from the Bank of Ghana.

Seven Vivo phones you should consider buying in 2026

Seven Vivo phones you should consider buying in 2026

In 2026, Vivo is one of the most interesting smartphone brands you can buy from, with a lineup that covers everything from budget workhorses to camera-focused flagships

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – StanChart moves to sell Kenya office

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – StanChart moves to sell Kenya office

In today's edition: StanChart is moving to sell its East Africa headquarters || SA Home Affairs releases draft rules || Mauritania is expanding its Internet capacity

CashAfrica taps ChamsSwitch to fix tap-to-pay compliance gap

CashAfrica taps ChamsSwitch to fix tap-to-pay compliance gap

The partnership is the company’s attempt to solve the compliance problem in scaling its contactless payment solution.

JoonaPay wants to fix how businesses in Francophone West Africa handle money

JoonaPay wants to fix how businesses in Francophone West Africa handle money

Founded in 2024, JoonaPay has engaged over 10 enterprise pilots and now has more than €1 billion ($1.2 billion) in waitlisted payment volume across its pipeline

8 essential tips to free up your iPhone storage

8 essential tips to free up your iPhone storage

When an iPhone reaches its storage limit, performance often slows down, and users find themselves unable to download essential updates or store new files.

OmniRetail launches new platform to digitise FMCG distribution and financing

OmniRetail launches new platform to digitise FMCG distribution and financing

OmniOne is the company’s attempt to extend that infrastructure to manufacturers by turning its distribution network into a system that also delivers data visibility

Kenya’s best coffee was always for export. This founder kept it.

Kenya’s best coffee was always for export. This founder kept it.

The first time he realised something was wrong with Kenya's coffee industry, he was drinking a cup in Brooklyn. The best lot of that harvesting season.