AI in cybersecurity: A double-edged sword for Nigeria’s financial sector
Nigeria’s financial sector is rapidly digitalising, embracing mobile banking, fintech, and digital currencies. While this interconnectedness is a strength, it also creates […]
What do investors want to see in African AI startups?
Every Thursday, Delve Into AI will provide nuanced insights on how the continent’s AI trajectory is shaping up. In this column, we […]
IHS Towers cuts infrastructure spending by 16% in H1 to protect cash flow
IHS Towers, Africa’s largest infrastructure company, sharply reduced its infrastructure spending in the first half of 2025, shifting from an aggressive growth […]
Moniepoint’s new POS terminal shows the unicorn is playing a long enterprise game
On August 7, I watched a cobalt-blue Moniepoint point-of-sale (POS) device do something it had never done before. With a few taps […]
Ajua and RMS merge as battle for customer experience services heats up
Ajua, a Kenyan consumer experience startup, has merged with Rate My Service (RMS), another Kenyan firm that builds tools for businesses to […]
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Appoint a CEO or else
In partnership with Lire en Français اقرأ هذا باللغة العربية Wazzup. Billionaire tech chad Elon Musk has been catching all sorts of […]
South Africa’s Street Wallet raises $350,000 to expand QR payments for informal traders
Street Wallet, a South African mobile payment fintech, has raised $350,000 (R6.2 million) in funding at a valuation of $2 million (R35.5 […]
Digital lenders face up to ₦100m fine for unethical conduct under FCCPC new rules
Digital lenders in Nigeria now risk fines between ₦50 million and ₦100 million, or 1% of their annual turnover, for unethical conduct […]
Antler to back 24 startups with $2.4 million in inaugural Lagos cohort
When Anil Atmaramani resumed as Antler’s new partner for Africa in 2024, he was looking to make bets that some of the […]
SASSA prepares for September grant payments, reviews to intensify
As the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) prepares for the upcoming September 2025 grant payments, reviews will intensify to ensure beneficiaries […]
Best data bundles in Kenya (August 2025)
Choosing a data bundle in Kenya often means juggling price, speed, and coverage. As internet needs grow and living costs rise, many […]
Beyond ChatGPT, 7 helpful AI tools for students in 2025
Whether helping with creating study plans, summarising 200-page-long documents, or designing presentations, AI tools are fast becoming a study companion for students […]