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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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Why M-KOPA is using smartphone repayments to expand digital lending

Why M-KOPA is using smartphone repayments to expand digital lending

Since 2020, M-KOPA has built its reputation helping Africans buy smartphones on credit. But the Nairobi-headquartered asset financing company is increasingly using

Why Africa’s workforce, not just its startups, must be AI-ready

Why Africa’s workforce, not just its startups, must be AI-ready

The greatest AI risk facing Africa may therefore not be automation itself, but uneven capability distribution.

Quick Fire 🔥 with Gbolahan Adebayo

Quick Fire 🔥 with Gbolahan Adebayo

Meet Gbolahan Adebayo, a data and business intelligence analyst who specialises in turning complex data into clear, actionable insights through visualization.

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Somalia’s accidental bank

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Somalia’s accidental bank

In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Gbolahan Adebayo || Lesaka's Bank Zero acquistion postponed || Somalia’s banks are growing, but not as fast as telecoms ||

Starlink grabs headlines, but Safaricom keeps winning broadband users

Starlink grabs headlines, but Safaricom keeps winning broadband users

Kenya's broadband market remains firmly in the hands of operators that have spent years building fibre infrastructure.

Every product Google has announced so far in 2026

Every product Google has announced so far in 2026

Google has spent the first half of the year weaving artificial intelligence into nearly every product it makes.

Fintech Yoco thinks South Africa’s small businesses need fewer apps

Fintech Yoco thinks South Africa’s small businesses need fewer apps

At its Yoco Next 2026 event in Johannesburg on Tuesday, the company unveiled more than 20 new products and features.

Gemini 3.5 Flash vs Gemini 3.1 Pro: What’s the difference?

Gemini 3.5 Flash vs Gemini 3.1 Pro: What’s the difference?

Gemini 3.5 Flash, like all Flash models, was designed for speed and efficiency, and has a more recent knowledge cutoff of January 2025.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide: Release date, price, and specs

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide: Release date, price, and specs

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide comes as Apple is preparing its first foldable iPhone. Samsung is not waiting around.

AmCham Kenya taps former markets regulator as US investment grows

AmCham Kenya taps former markets regulator as US investment grows

Muthaura’s appointment comes as Kenya strengthens its position as a regional hub for multinational companies.