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What you need to know before you buy the Google Pixel 10a

What you need to know before you buy the Google Pixel 10a

The Pixel 10a, is a step down from the 10th generation released last year, both for your wallet and in the features it presents.

Terra partners Nigeria’s military-run defence firm on local production

Terra partners Nigeria’s military-run defence firm on local production

Terra Industries, a Nigerian defence-technology startup has entered an agreement with DICON to localise the production of advanced security systems.

At tech events like ATS 2026, applause is easy, but real work is not

At tech events like ATS 2026, applause is easy, but real work is not

Now in its eighth edition, ATS  is usually held in February, when the Nairobi skies are bright, activities are agog, and traffic is a bit brutal.

Development capital financed Africa’s venture boom. It’s now slowing.

Development capital financed Africa’s venture boom. It’s now slowing.

Africa’s venture capital fundraising fell for the first time in four years as Africa-focused fund managers raised only $107 million across final closes in six funds

Kenya’s capital markets regulator clears Nedbank’s NCBA partial takeover plan

Kenya’s capital markets regulator clears Nedbank’s NCBA partial takeover plan

Nedbank Group has secured a Kenyan regulatory waiver that clears the way for its plan to acquire about 66% of NCBA Group, one of East Africa’s biggest lenders.

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Koko is up for sale

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Koko is up for sale

In today's edition: PwC is selling Koko Networks || Nigerian telcos, banks end debt rift || Gaming payouts in Lagos are now taxed || MultiChoice's restructuring

The Next Wave: Airtel Africa’s triple play

The Next Wave: Airtel Africa’s triple play

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Yoco’s Marcello Schermer says the next test for African fintech is smarter tools

Yoco’s Marcello Schermer says the next test for African fintech is smarter tools

He believes the next phase is to become a true financial partner, with tools that not only record transactions but also guide smarter decisions in real time.

JAMB clarifies biometric rule after UTME hijab dispute

JAMB clarifies biometric rule after UTME hijab dispute

According to the claim, the candidate was also asked to confirm in writing that she declined to fully comply with the ear-visibility guideline.

Digital Nomads: China trained him. Kenya is where he’s building EV systems

Digital Nomads: China trained him. Kenya is where he’s building EV systems

After six years of study, Ogunleye did not pursue an aviation career. Instead, he veered toward the automotive industry.