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Celebrating Milestones in the Creator Economy
The creator economy is witnessing significant growth, with media companies like 404 Media celebrating milestones and expanding their reach. As the industry continues to evolve, it is essential to analyze the connections between these stories and understand the implications for the future.
17 Jul 2026
You're Invited: 404 Media's Third Anniversary Live Podcast and Party!
We're celebrating with TWO NIGHTS of good times: A live taping of the podcast, and a party the following night! Paid 404 Media subscribers get free and discounted access. Details below.
17 Jul 2026
Here’s Why Anthropic Is Pushing States to Regulate AI Faster
The company endorsed landmark AI transparency laws in California and New York last year, but its head of US state and local policy says they may already be outdated.
16 Jul 2026
New Era for Kenyan Banking: Michael Mutiga Takes the Helm at Stanbic Bank Kenya
Michael Mutiga's appointment as Stanbic Bank Kenya CEO marks a significant shift in the country's financial and telecommunications landscape, with the potential to drive innovation and growth in the banking sector. As the former Chief Business Development and Strategy Officer at Safaricom, Mutiga brings a deep understanding of the mobile money ecosystem and its potential to drive financial inclusion and economic growth.
16 Jul 2026
Want to build audience and revenue through live events? These five news nonprofits have some ideas to get you started
PITTSBURGH — One indicator of the energy and interest around live events in newsrooms these days: At INN Days — the Institute for Nonprofit News’ annual conference, held last month in Pittsburgh — a series of lightning talks on “Events that Build Audience and Revenue&
16 Jul 2026
Surveillance Technology Raises Concerns About Racial Profiling
Law enforcement agencies are using Flock's FreeForm search feature to track people, not just cars, raising concerns about surveillance and racial profiling. The data reviewed by 404 Media shows that cops have used this feature to look for people with specific tattoos and wearing certain sport shirts, with some searches including the target's race.
16 Jul 2026
How teaching AI your career could become the smartest job search strategy
Every new technology promises to save people time. Artificial intelligence is beginning to promise something more ambitious: memory.
16 Jul 2026
Africa's Digital Dilemma
The rise of digital lenders in Kenya has led to a surge in consumer complaints, while tech giants like Amazon are expanding their presence in Africa, highlighting the complex landscape of the continent's digital economy. As the sector continues to evolve, it is crucial to examine the connections between these developments and their implications for the future of African tech.
16 Jul 2026
Digital lenders top Kenya’s consumer complaint list despite reforms
The increase made digital lenders the largest source of consumer complaints in financial services, accounting for nearly two-thirds of the sector's grievances.
16 Jul 2026
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Amazon finds space in SA
In today's edition: Amazon Leo partners SA’s Herotel, to launch in 2027 || Standard Bank backs Helios Towers with $29 million || Absa wants more of its Kenyan bank || Uganda is stepping up its anti-piracy fight
16 Jul 2026
AI Isn’t Smarter Than a Baby—Yet
Babies are tremendous learning machines, and key advances for AI may soon be found in the architecture of their little brains.
15 Jul 2026
Nigeria's ntel Makes Strategic Pivot to Digital Infrastructure
Nigeria's ntel is transitioning from a telecom operator to a digital infrastructure company, focusing on towers, fibre networks, power systems, and real estate. The company's pivot is a strategic move to capitalize on the growing demand for digital infrastructure in the country and to drive growth and innovation in the Nigerian tech industry.
15 Jul 2026
Podcast: We Are Living in a ‘ChatGPT Flyer Pandemic’
ChatGPT flyers are everywhere; how Waymo drove some kids to the cops; and a $3,000 suit that electrocutes your muscles.
15 Jul 2026
Can the AT50 Index convince Africa’s biggest startups to list at home?
The rules-based benchmark, launched at the London Stock Exchange in January, is a market intelligence platform that measures the continent's leading scaled private technology companies.
15 Jul 2026
How Google’s Daily Brief works and how to set it up
Google wants your morning to start with an AI assistant that has already read your inbox, scanned your calendar, and figured out what needs your attention each day.
15 Jul 2026
SeamlessHR rebrands as Seamless Technologies to expand into AI, finance
SeamlessHR has rebranded as Seamless Technologies, bringing Breeze, SeamlessProcure, and BWOP under the new corporate brand.
15 Jul 2026
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Moniepoint branches out to Kenya
In today's edition: Moniepoint taps former Branch Kenya CEO || Kenya approves 25 more digital lenders || Rwanda rolls out eKash || Malawi proposes data protection rules
15 Jul 2026
The man who tried 200 to-do apps has some advice about AI
The Verge's David Pierce kicks off our new series on staying productive in the AI era — starting with why you should stop trying to stay ahead
14 Jul 2026
Former Branch Kenya CEO Rose Muturi joins Moniepoint to lead Kenya operations
The appointment suggests that the unicorn is moving from securing a regulatory foothold in East Africa’s biggest economy to building a banking business.
14 Jul 2026
Funding the Future of African Tech
The recent announcement of Supercell's grants for African game studios highlights the growing interest in the continent's tech scene, while also underscoring the challenges faced by small businesses in accessing capital. As the African tech ecosystem continues to evolve, it is crucial to examine the connections between funding, innovation, and economic growth.
14 Jul 2026