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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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Quick Fire 🔥 with Opeyemi Folorunsho

Quick Fire 🔥 with Opeyemi Folorunsho

Meet Opeyemi Folorunsho, the Vice President of Research and Development (R&D) at Moniepoint, where he focuses on translating deep technical ideas into systems that

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – A central bank joins PAPSS

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – A central bank joins PAPSS

In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Opeyemi Folorunsho || Ghana opens auction for 5G licence || Central African Bank joins PAPSS || Who secured the bag? 💰

South Africa-founded startup launches AI model with 10 million-token memory

South Africa-founded startup launches AI model with 10 million-token memory

After raiding $5 million in April, South-Africa founded AI startup, Refiant AI has launched a 10-million token model named Protea.

Why Nigeria’s telemedicine sector is growing again

Why Nigeria’s telemedicine sector is growing again

When we put together the first State of Health Tech report in 2018, one sector led overwhelmingly. Startups trying to help patients connect with doctors virtually

JéGO, GoCab strike deal to put 6,000 EVs on West African roads

JéGO, GoCab strike deal to put 6,000 EVs on West African roads

The deal comes as Africa's EV market grows but remains limited by two problems: financing and charging. Much of the region's electrification so far has centred

Why a South African fintech chose the UK before the rest of Africa

Why a South African fintech chose the UK before the rest of Africa

Float believes the constraints of building in South Africa have given it a competitive advantage in one of the world's most sophisticated fintech ecosystems.

Google Pixel 11 release date and everything you should know

Google Pixel 11 release date and everything you should know

The Made by Google 2026 event will take place on August 12, 2026, and will bring the Pixel 11 series into the spotlight.

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Koko runs out of gas

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Koko runs out of gas

In today's edition: Djamo eyes Series C raise || Koko Networks is looking for buyers || Betting in Kenya could soon be a family discussion || Avanti to expand its

Kelvin Obasuyi learned entrepreneurship by failing at almost everything first

Kelvin Obasuyi learned entrepreneurship by failing at almost everything first

In February 2023, the idea became 56 Capital, the finance firm he founded to provide debt and equity financing to both structured and unstructured African businesses

Nothing Ear 3a: Price, release date and full specs

Nothing Ear 3a: Price, release date and full specs

Nothing has launched the Ear 3a, the newest earbuds in its affordable lineup. The earbuds went official on July 7, 2026, alongside the Nothing Phone 4b.