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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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WayaWaya founder Teddy Ogallo lived a sheltered life, then had to rebuild everything

WayaWaya founder Teddy Ogallo lived a sheltered life, then had to rebuild everything

Our conversation moves between those personal aspirations and what it takes to build something that lasts. For Ogallo, the two are not separate. They rarely are

2026/05/08

Paga enters crypto through partnership with blockchain network Sui

Paga enters crypto through partnership with blockchain network Sui

It marks Paga's first formal move into crypto since Tayo Oviosu transitioned to Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in April.

2026/05/08

Safaricom is pushing M-PESA deeper into Kenya’s retail investing market

Safaricom is pushing M-PESA deeper into Kenya’s retail investing market

Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecom operator, is expanding M-PESA's presence in retail investing after assets in its money market fund, Ziidi, more than doubled.

2026/05/08

Quick Fire 🔥 with Sarah Wahinya

Quick Fire 🔥 with Sarah Wahinya

Meet Sarah Wahinya, a Web3 and fintech growth strategist and East Africa Lead for Stellar, where she operates at the intersection of partnerships, market expansion

2026/05/08

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – IHS says tchau to fibre

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – IHS says tchau to fibre

In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Sarah Wahinya || IHS exits Brazil's fibre market || Safaricom users now buy more data || Who secured the bag? 💰

2026/05/08

Will H1 2026 cross the $1B mark? Funding hits $887M despite deal slump

Will H1 2026 cross the $1B mark? Funding hits $887M despite deal slump

African startup funding 2026 reached $887M in 4 months. Despite a 51% deal drop, debt is driving the ecosystem toward $1B.

2026/05/08

Samsung One UI 8.5 now available: What Galaxy users should know

Samsung One UI 8.5 now available: What Galaxy users should know

If you own a Galaxy phone released in the last three to four years, One UI 8.5 is most likely coming to your device.

2026/05/08

Safaricom’s mobile data business is now bigger than voice calls

Safaricom’s mobile data business is now bigger than voice calls

Data revenue rose 14.4% to KES 83.4 billion ($646 million), compared with a 1.3% increase in voice revenue to KES 81.8 billion ($634 million).

2026/05/08

What you need to know about the OnePlus Nord CE6 and CE6 Lite

What you need to know about the OnePlus Nord CE6 and CE6 Lite

Both phones sit below the Nord 6 in terms of price and hardware, giving buyers more entry points into the Nord series.

2026/05/07

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Zenith eyes Cameroon entry

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Zenith eyes Cameroon entry

In today's edition: Zenith Bank plans Cameroon entry || Yoco has a new CEO || Paymenow, PayCurve merge || Airtel Zambia to open 45 stores

2026/05/07

Author's Selections

Kenya’s AI bill creates a new digital sheriff with sweeping powers

Jessica Hope built Wimbart quietly, then let the work speak loudly

Telkom Kenya is now Kenya’s smallest mobile operator after two-year slide

WayaWaya founder Teddy Ogallo lived a sheltered life, then had to rebuild everything

Nigeria’s Enugu State plans AI insitute in bold bet on digital talent exports

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