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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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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 ||

Abimbola Bajomo found product management while solving a workplace problem

Abimbola Bajomo found product management while solving a workplace problem

As she moved through different roles in product and fintech, Bajomo found herself returning to one thing: explaining what she had learned to others.

Alliance-backed fintech Daya raises $2.4 million to build stablecoin payment rails

Alliance-backed fintech Daya raises $2.4 million to build stablecoin payment rails

The funding comes seven months after the startup graduated from the Alliance DAO ALL15 cohort in November 2025 and positions Daya among a growing group of Africa

Google Pixel 11: Release date, price, and specs for every model

Google Pixel 11: Release date, price, and specs for every model

You can expect four phones this time: the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold.

Why South Africa’s banks are becoming telecom companies

Why South Africa’s banks are becoming telecom companies

South Africa's biggest banks increasingly see connectivity as a way to win a larger share of customers' daily digital lives, using mobile services to acquire users

Samsung Galaxy M47 is coming: Here’s what to expect

Samsung Galaxy M47 is coming: Here’s what to expect

The Galaxy M47 brings back the M4x name in Samsung's M series, a name the brand had not used since the Galaxy M44 in 2023.

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – YellowCard goes Swiss

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – YellowCard goes Swiss

In today's edition: YellowCard plants Swiss flag || Namibia says no to Starlink, again || Kenya just got a cybersecurity agency || Credable got a new name

Lender Baobab becomes Beltone’s biggest business three months after acquisition

Lender Baobab becomes Beltone’s biggest business three months after acquisition

Beltone's first-quarter results show how its bet on cross-border growth is paying off. Rather than expand market by market, the company acquired Baobab, a pan-African

Galaxy Watch 8 vs Galaxy Watch 9: Should you upgrade or wait?

Galaxy Watch 8 vs Galaxy Watch 9: Should you upgrade or wait?

Samsung has not announced the Galaxy Watch 9 yet, but there is enough information to already compare it to the Galaxy Watch 8.