Deep Dives
Creators Insight: original analysis on the platforms, players, and economics shaping content work from Nigeria and around the world.
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
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
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
Supercell offers African game studios grants worth up to $200,000
Supercell will select three to five studios for the inaugural cohort. Applications close on August 9, shortlisted studios will be notified in October, and funding is expected to begin in December.
14 Jul 2026
Why South African banks still charge for instant payments
Jacobs said customers should not have to think twice about moving their own money because of transaction fees. The debate extends beyond GoTyme's pricing strategy.
14 Jul 2026
Why raising $50,000 may be harder than $10 million
Small African companies are seeking modest capital to buy another production line, open a new branch, hire five more people, or digitise operations. They are not looking for $10 million, but may be seeking $100,000.
14 Jul 2026
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Openview and watch ads
In today's edition: eMedia launches Openview Stream || OPPO opens its fifth store in Egypt || Yas secures $307 million investment from EBRD || Kenyan court raises the standard on SIM-swap fraud
14 Jul 2026
Why LAVA believes the best of Africa’s Web3 ecosystem is yet to come
LAVA founder Yoseph Ayele explains how the $11 million fund picks African Web3 startups and why founders matter more than markets.
13 Jul 2026
This Nigerian microfinance bank’s slow-lending strategy is delivering fast results
Speed is a competitive advantage in Nigeria's $2.1 billion digital lending market. Fintech lenders promise approvals in minutes, using automation to move borrowers from application to disbursement with as little friction as possible.
10 Jul 2026
Freddie Omany: The French teacher who ended up moving millions of payments
Long before Freddie Omany found himself helping move millions of mobile money transactions across Africa every day, Omany taught French. He translated documents. He worked in government communications. He chased unpaid invoices for Booking.com, adigital travel platform, across Fr
10 Jul 2026
Nigeria Takes the Lead in Responsible AI
Nigeria has emerged as Africa's highest-ranked country for Responsible AI, a development that underscores the nation's growing commitment to ethical artificial intelligence practices. The country's high ranking is a testament to its proactive approach to addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by AI.
10 Jul 2026
Quick Fire 🔥 with Opeyemi Folorunsho
Meet Opeyemi Folorunsho, the Vice President of Research and Development (R&D) at Moniepoint, where he focuses on translating deep technical ideas into systems that deliver real-world impact.
10 Jul 2026
South Africa-founded startup launches AI model with 10 million-token memory
After raiding $5 million in April, South-Africa founded AI startup, Refiant AI has launched a 10-million token model named Protea.
9 Jul 2026