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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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The global debate over AI warfare is coming to Nairobi

The global debate over AI warfare is coming to Nairobi

As AI becomes embedded in military systems—from surveillance and targeting to autonomous drones—Africa is likely to be among the first places where the consequences

Cardano shifts from blockchain pilots in Africa to deciding what gets built

Cardano shifts from blockchain pilots in Africa to deciding what gets built

Cardano is changing its Africa strategy by giving developers and communities a greater role in funding decisions, governance and the future direction of its blockchain

Munich-based startup brings AI-powered business tools to African small businesses

Munich-based startup brings AI-powered business tools to African small businesses

While Knowlix AI does not yet have customers on the continent, it has launched with support for 29 African countries, including Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South

Why Opera-backed MiniPay wants Africans to spend stablecoins

Why Opera-backed MiniPay wants Africans to spend stablecoins

The move signals how the stablecoin market is evolving. After years spent helping users acquire, hold, and transfer digital currencies, companies are now focusing

Driven by mobile apps, Nigerian retail investors traded $2.07 billion in five months

Driven by mobile apps, Nigerian retail investors traded $2.07 billion in five months

Over the 151 days between January and May, retail investors traded an average of ₦18.94 billion ($13.72 million) in stocks daily, according to NGX data.

Digital lender Tala cuts jobs globally, affecting fewer than 10% in Kenya

Digital lender Tala cuts jobs globally, affecting fewer than 10% in Kenya

Using the workforce figures Tala shared with TechCabal last year, the latest restructuring could affect fewer than 20 employees in Kenya.

Google Universal Cart explained: How it works and when it is coming

Google Universal Cart explained: How it works and when it is coming

This is the problem with shopping online; it is usually fragmented. To solve this problem, Google is introducing the Universal Cart, a new intelligent cart which

Paystack launches AI-powered checkout for Nigerian consumers

Paystack launches AI-powered checkout for Nigerian consumers

Paystack has launched an experimental product that allows users in Nigeria to check out with supported Paystack merchants using AI agents.

Ajua said it acquired Kenya’s WayaWaya. WayaWaya says it never happened

Ajua said it acquired Kenya’s WayaWaya. WayaWaya says it never happened

Ajua said it acquired WayaWaya. Five years later, the founder says the deal never actually happened. WayaWaya is still trying to undo it.

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Monzo goes Nigerian

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Monzo goes Nigerian

In today's edition: Mauritius' largest bank wants a piece of Côte d'Ivoire || Monzo’s making a Nigerian play || Zanzibar just signed a $114 million fibre deal ||