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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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Catalyst Fund completes $30 million second close to back Africa’s climate-tech startups

Catalyst Fund completes $30 million second close to back Africa’s climate-tech startups

For Catalyst Fund, investing in climate technology has evolved from being impact-focused as the sector proves it can deliver both commercial returns and measurable

Is the Infinix Note 50 still worth buying in 2026?

Is the Infinix Note 50 still worth buying in 2026?

A year later, the Infinix Note 60 has arrived, and the Note 50's price has fallen sharply, making it worth a second look.

Nigeria heads into 2027 election worried about AI, report warns it’s unprepared

Nigeria heads into 2027 election worried about AI, report warns it’s unprepared

The findings come as election authorities across Africa grapple with the growing use of artificial intelligence in political campaigns, including the use of deepfake

Novastar joins Google Africa Applied AI Lab to back startups

Novastar joins Google Africa Applied AI Lab to back startups

Novastar Ventures will work with other VC firms in identifying and supporting African startups building AI-powered solutions for Google's Africa Applied AI Lab.

Battery rentals spread from South Africa to Nigeria as energy costs rise

Battery rentals spread from South Africa to Nigeria as energy costs rise

Instead of spending heavily on generators, inverters or rooftop solar, more South Africans are renting batteries that keep homes and businesses running during power

Kenya court says restructuring alone cannot justify layoffs, raising startup risks

Kenya court says restructuring alone cannot justify layoffs, raising startup risks

The judgment came in a case involving Nokia Solutions and Networks Kenya, which was ordered to pay former employee Byron Otega KES 9.8 million ($76,000) after the

Nigeria’s new identity law turns NIMC into the country’s digital trust authority

Nigeria’s new identity law turns NIMC into the country’s digital trust authority

The new NIMC law expands its statutory responsibilities to include digital identity, Public Key Infrastructure, Digital Public Infrastructure and functions related

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Nigeria’s Central Bank is cleaning house

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Nigeria’s Central Bank is cleaning house

In today's edition: CBN revokes MFB licences || South Africa unveils BrainSAT || Oracle to build R&D hub in Morocco || Ugandan cloud company rebrands

CBN revokes 47 microfinance bank licences as Sycamore cites legacy issues

CBN revokes 47 microfinance bank licences as Sycamore cites legacy issues

The revocation means Sycamore's planned expansion beyond digital lending into regulated banking services now faces fresh uncertainty.

Why Google is building Africa’s AI future from South Africa

Why Google is building Africa’s AI future from South Africa

Africa is becoming a market where AI infrastructure, computing power, local talent, and homegrown companies will determine future competitiveness.