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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 Agnes Aistleitner trusts founders’ discipline more than genius

Why Agnes Aistleitner trusts founders’ discipline more than genius

The first thing you notice about Agnes Aistleitner, a partner at Africa-focused venture capital firm First Circle Capital, is that she answers questions as though

Quick Fire 🔥 with Sarah Idahosa

Quick Fire 🔥 with Sarah Idahosa

Meet Sarah Idahosa, the founder of Women In DeFi and Africa Partnerships and Sales Lead at MANSA, a stablecoin liquidity provider backed by Tether.

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Tala cuts jobs again

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Tala cuts jobs again

In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Sarah Idahosa || The curious case of WayaWaya's "acquisition" || Tala is cutting jobs in Kenya again || Who secured the bag

Apple just raised prices: See which devices cost more now

Apple just raised prices: See which devices cost more now

Table of contents Which Apple products got more expensive? Full Apple price increase breakdown Which Apple products are still at the old price Why Apple raised

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.