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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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“It’s been a story of a lot of pivots”: Day 1-1000 of Insight7

“It’s been a story of a lot of pivots”: Day 1-1000 of Insight7

Odun Odubanjo saw the same problem everywhere he worked: companies drowning in data but unable to act on it. So he built Insight7. Three years and two pivots later

Four graduates are building an AI video-dubbing tool for African filmmakers

Four graduates are building an AI video-dubbing tool for African filmmakers

Reedapt is now focused on becoming the go-to dubbing and real-time multilingual streaming platform for Nollywood filmmakers, churches, and African content creators

Nigeria’s data consumption hits record 4 million terabytes in a quarter

Nigeria’s data consumption hits record 4 million terabytes in a quarter

The new record surpasses the previous high of 3.86 million terabytes recorded in the last quarter of 2025.

NGX nearly doubles profit as transaction fee income climbs 189%

NGX nearly doubles profit as transaction fee income climbs 189%

The spike reflects stronger trading activity on the exchange, buoyed by improved investor sentiment.

Framework laptops worth buying in 2026

Framework laptops worth buying in 2026

If you have ever bought a laptop and felt frustrated when something breaks, you cannot fix it yourself, or the battery dies just two years in, Framework laptops

Talstack partners BII, Ventures Platform to teach ESG to African startups

Talstack partners BII, Ventures Platform to teach ESG to African startups

As investors place greater emphasis on ESG, this programme is an attempt to turn compliance into what founders can understand and implement early.

Quick Fire 🔥 with Michael Emeeka

Quick Fire 🔥 with Michael Emeeka

Meet Michael Emeeka, the Business and Customer Operations Lead and Country Lead for Blockchain.com in Nigeria, where he oversees user operations, market growth,

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Home Affairs’ AI problem

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Home Affairs’ AI problem

In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Michael Emeeka || South Africa’s immigration regulator suspends two officials || Burundi’s Onatel to invest $5.9M in 4G Internet

MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola earned $3.4 million in 2025

MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola earned $3.4 million in 2025

MTN Group’s record performance year and a higher share price drove up his bonuses and equity awards. It is Toriola's highest single-year compensation, including

YC-backed fintech Grey registers as payment service provider in Canada

YC-backed fintech Grey registers as payment service provider in Canada

The move builds on Grey’s earlier integration with Interac, a Canadian interbank network.