How to convince local HNWIs to invest in African startups, according to Marge Ntambi
African investors often champion the need for more local capital on the continent. Their argument is straightforward: local investors have on-the-ground knowledge […]
Kenya proposes first crypto bill to regulate ICOs, stablecoins, exchanges
Kenya has proposed its first regulatory framework to regulate cryptocurrencies and other digital asset services, marking a major policy shift in one […]
Why free WiFi at Nigerian airports doesn’t work
By all modern standards, free public WiFi should be an essential amenity at any international and domestic airport. In today’s hyperconnected world, […]
New Fund Sabou Capital to invest up to $500k in 25 African SMEs
Surrayah Ahmed, co-founder of Aduna Capital, one of Nigeria’s most active angel networks, has launched a new SME fund, Sabou Capital, to […]
Kenya’s Central Bank sets 18-month deadline for banks to disclose climate risks
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has given all commercial banks 18 months to start disclosing the environmental impact of the businesses […]
Next Wave: What’s holding back African securities exchanges?
Cet article est aussi disponible en français First published O6 April, 2025 Image: NGX When Flutterwave, Africa’s fintech darling, first hinted at […]
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Kuiper chases Starlink
In partnership with Lire en Français اقرأ هذا باللغة العربية Good morning! In 2019, Jeff Bezos’ Amazon launched Project Kuiper to use […]
Kenyan court orders Umba to pay $21,600 over unfair dismissal of former executive
A Kenyan Employment and Labour Relations Court has ordered neobank Umba to pay KES 2.88 million ($21,600) in damages and legal costs […]
AI is boosting revenue, cutting cost for tech companies amid high inflation
When Kassy Olisakwe started Auroraweb3, a Nigerian company that builds decentralized solutions, websites, and applications for businesses, in 2020, his annual revenue […]
Mafab misses Q1 5G rollout deadline despite December promises
Mafab Communications, the telecom operator that secured one of Nigeria’s $273 million 5G licenses in 2021, has again missed its self-imposed deadline […]
Ahead of April review, South Africa’s AI policy faces pressure to deliver
Nearly eight months after it was introduced, South Africa’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy framework is set for public input review this […]
Next Wave: Digitising danfo payments could unlock a $375 million opportunity in Lagos
Cet article est aussi disponible en français First published 30 March, 2025 Like millions of Lagosians, Samson endures the frustrating daily struggle […]