#  @TechCabal TechCabal TechCabal posts on X about nigeria, fintech, kenya, money the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [----] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::749267496/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] +369% - [--] Month [---------] +192% - [--] Months [---------] +336% - [--] Year [---------] -42% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::749267496/posts_active)  - [--] Month [--] +15% - [--] Months [---] +27% - [--] Year [-----] +32% ### Followers: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::749267496/followers)  - [--] Week [-------] +0.06% - [--] Month [-------] +0.36% - [--] Months [-------] +2.50% - [--] Year [-------] +3.70% ### CreatorRank: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::749267496/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) [countries](/list/countries) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [stocks](/list/stocks) [currencies](/list/currencies) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [exchanges](/list/exchanges) [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) [vc firms](/list/vc-firms) **Social topic influence** [nigeria](/topic/nigeria) #636, [fintech](/topic/fintech) #283, [kenya](/topic/kenya), [money](/topic/money) #5171, [south africa](/topic/south-africa), [investment](/topic/investment), [acquisition](/topic/acquisition), [inflation](/topic/inflation), [finance](/topic/finance), [countries](/topic/countries) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@paystack](/creator/undefined) [@moniepointng](/creator/undefined) [@uselemfi](/creator/undefined) [@bosuntijani](/creator/undefined) [@tcinsights](/creator/undefined) [@iamtomiwa](/creator/undefined) [@opayng](/creator/undefined) [@mastercardfdn](/creator/undefined) [@moonshotbytc](/creator/undefined) [@lunoglobal](/creator/undefined) [@raenesthq](/creator/undefined) [@chowdeck](/creator/undefined) [@mypayaza](/creator/undefined) [@wimbart](/creator/undefined) [@starlink](/creator/undefined) [@moniepoint](/creator/undefined) [@mroladunmade](/creator/undefined) [@piggybankng](/creator/undefined) [@cenoaapp](/creator/undefined) [@meta](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Mastercard, Inc. (MA)](/topic/$ma) [Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)](/topic/$googl) [Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER)](/topic/$uber) [StarLink (STARL)](/topic/starlink) [Bitcoin (BTC)](/topic/bitcoin) [Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)](/topic/microsoft) [Coinbase Global Inc. (COIN)](/topic/coinbase) [SatoshiVM (SAVM)](/topic/satoshivm) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Ethiopian birr hits record low deepening currency crisis for businesses https://techcabal.com/2025/08/06/ethiopian-birr-past-170-blackmarket-fx-reforms/ https://techcabal.com/2025/08/06/ethiopian-birr-past-170-blackmarket-fx-reforms/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1953044566094848288) 2025-08-06T10:44Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements "The widening spread could further pressure financial institutions and import-reliant businesses struggling to access foreign currency through formal channels" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1953148176355238304) 2025-08-06T17:36Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements "When Tanzanias internet went dark Bitcoin bridged this family across the border https://techcabal.com/2025/11/11/tanzania-internet-shutdown-bitcoin-for-remittance/ https://techcabal.com/2025/11/11/tanzania-internet-shutdown-bitcoin-for-remittance/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1988186081041465807) 2025-11-11T10:04Z 153.5K followers, [----] engagements "Today the Nigerian government formally unveiled the N50m equity free grant for tertiary students. Here is everything you need to know about it : https://techcabal.com/2025/11/17/nigeria-launches-%E2%82%A650m-vc-fund-for/ https://techcabal.com/2025/11/17/nigeria-launches-%E2%82%A650m-vc-fund-for/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1998361624949010508) 2025-12-09T11:58Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements "Over the last [--] years African startups raised $20.16B across [----] deals proving the ecosystem is no longer just potential its an asset class. Startups raised $3.42B across [---] deals including [--] mega deals ( $100M). Fintech led with $1.37B while Telecom Media & Entertainment attracted the least at $35M This is the story of a maturing ecosystem defined by capital discipline consolidation and resilience. Be the first to access the State of Tech in Africa 2025: Year in Review Report 👉 Join the waitlist to be first to get the report: http://bit.ly/StateoftechinA http://bit.ly/StateoftechinA" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2012222692347265124) 2026-01-16T17:57Z 153.5K followers, [----] engagements "Nigerias economy is projected to grow 4.4% in [----] according to the IMF. If achieved it would mark the countrys fastest annual growth rate in over a decade (outside the 5% growth recorded in Q2 2021) and reinforce optimism that Africas most populous country may be turning a corner. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013637442780143643 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013637442780143643" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2013637442780143643) 2026-01-20T15:39Z 153.5K followers, [----] engagements "Chipper Cash an African fintech that offers consumer payments cross-border transfers and US dollar virtual cards stopped burning cash in the final quarter of [----] generating enough operating revenue to cover its day-to-day expenses. https://techcabal.com/2026/01/21/chipper-cash-posts-first-quarter-without-cash-burn/ https://techcabal.com/2026/01/21/chipper-cash-posts-first-quarter-without-cash-burn/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2013952213752729930) 2026-01-21T12:29Z 153.5K followers, 21.4K engagements "As power outages worsen Nigeria plans [--] new mini-grids to keep the lights on https://techcabal.com/2026/01/21/as-power-outages-worsen-nigeria-plans-28-new-mini-grids-to-keep-the-lights-on/ https://techcabal.com/2026/01/21/as-power-outages-worsen-nigeria-plans-28-new-mini-grids-to-keep-the-lights-on/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2013952490362782063) 2026-01-21T12:31Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements "The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved Zenith Bank Plcs proposed acquisition of 100% of Paramount Bank Limited a mid-tier lender clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the Nigerian lenders entry into East Africas biggest financial market. https://techcabal.com/2026/01/22/kenyas-competition-regulator-clears-zenith-banks-paramount-acquisition/ https://techcabal.com/2026/01/22/kenyas-competition-regulator-clears-zenith-banks-paramount-acquisition/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2014333728156258665) 2026-01-22T13:45Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements "FirstFounders a Nigerian venture studio operates with one thesis: build startups long before traditional venture capital shows up. The firm embeds itself with founders from ideation through execution combining operations talent and capital to turn early ideas into scalable AI-driven companies" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2014353289173737844) 2026-01-22T15:03Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements "Quidax a provisionally licenced Nigerian crypto startup has discontinued its peer-to-peer (P2P) trading feature five months after introducing the service according to an email sent to customers seen by TechCabal. The feature allowed users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies directly with verified merchants on Quidax. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015026511737180422 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015026511737180422" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2015026511737180422) 2026-01-24T11:38Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements "PARTNER: The countdown to Lagos Tech Fest [----] begins now In less than 4weeks 3000+ tech leaders startups and investors will gather in Lagos for conversations that define the future of technology in Nigeria. Get ready for two days of unmatched insights with four stages of contents the Nigeria Tech Leadership Roundtable a larger expo floor exciting pre-event happy hour and a networking lounge built to connect the people and ideas shaping Nigeria's tech future. Get your pass today at 25% standard pricing via Use Code : TC26 to get 10% off https://tech.eventhive.ng https://tech.eventhive.ng" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2015819782344397190) 2026-01-26T16:11Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements "Hi @seyedele do you still hold this opinion" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2015825334961058153) 2026-01-26T16:33Z 153.5K followers, 24.8K engagements "The directive signals a shift from voluntary compliance to stricter regulatory accountability in a sector long plagued by repeated service disruptions" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2016190402722673115) 2026-01-27T16:43Z 153.5K followers, [---] engagements "The directive comes at a time when public frustration with telecom services is at a peak. In [----] MTN alone recorded [----] million customer complaints highlighting persistent issues with dropped calls slow data and outages. These disruptions subscribers say have persisted despite repeated regulatory assurances. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016190405986185447 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016190405986185447" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2016190405986185447) 2026-01-27T16:43Z 153.5K followers, [---] engagements "When senior officials from Kenyas central bank appeared before the countrys lawmakers on January [--] they offered a warning that sounded technical but carried an unusually intimate charge. If M-Pesa were to fail the countrys financial system could wobble" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2016426025366778323) 2026-01-28T08:20Z 153.5K followers, [---] engagements "It was the first time a belief long held in households boardrooms and government offices alike had been stated so plainly. Kenyas economy now operates through a single private payments platform a fact so familiar as to have lost its remarkable quality" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2016426027711390021) 2026-01-28T08:20Z 153.5K followers, [---] engagements "The capital injection finalised in December [----] follows a $1.4 million pre-seed fundraise in December [----] and brings together three new Moroccan investors including Azur Innovation Fund Witamax and MFounders alongside returning backers Catalyst Fund and Digital Africa" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2016448581385785612) 2026-01-28T09:49Z 153.5K followers, [---] engagements "https://techcabal.com/2026/01/28/moroccan-mobility-enakl-2-3million-seed-funding/ https://techcabal.com/2026/01/28/moroccan-mobility-enakl-2-3million-seed-funding/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2016448585647214787) 2026-01-28T09:49Z 153.5K followers, [---] engagements "Nigerias Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) which oversees university entrance examinations has dismissed concerns that weak Internet connectivity could undermine its plan to introduce live CCTV monitoring across all accredited computer-based test (CBT) centres insisting that all approved centres operate in areas with network coverage. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016461774426452220 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016461774426452220" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2016461774426452220) 2026-01-28T10:42Z 153.5K followers, [---] engagements "Nigerias telecom regulator plans to impose penalties totalling about [----] billion ($8.85 million) on operators for breaches of service standards marking one of the most forceful regulatory crackdowns in recent years" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2016462363700920479) 2026-01-28T10:44Z 153.5K followers, [----] engagements "Kuda Microfinance Bank plans to open more experience centres for customer support and community engagement after it received a licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate as a National Microfinance Bank an upgrade that comes with an expectation of nationwide physical presence. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016773179365065062 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016773179365065062" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2016773179365065062) 2026-01-29T07:19Z 153.5K followers, [---] engagements "In the two years since moniepoint last publicly shared its transaction figures the Nigerian fintech unicorn has nearly tripled transaction volume across its subsidiaries rising from [---] billion to over [--] billion according to an internal company presentation seen by TechCabal" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2016816320046645526) 2026-01-29T10:10Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements "Moniepoint averaged [----] billion monthly transactions in [----] a 169.44% jump from the [---] million recorded in [----] highlighting the rapid growth of Nigerias digital payment ecosystem. Those transactions were worth over [---] trillion ($294.03 billion) almost double the $150 billion it processed two years ago. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016816603992666453 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016816603992666453" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2016816603992666453) 2026-01-29T10:12Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements "As Nigerias largest merchant acquirer Moniepoint powers most of the countrys POS transactions. Through its subsidiaries Moniepoint Inc. processes over $250 billion annually the presentation read. Moniepoint averaged [----] billion monthly transactions in [----] a 169.44% jump from the [---] million recorded in [----] highlighting the rapid growth of Nigerias digital payment ecosystem. Those transactions were worth over [---] trillion ($294.03 billion) almost double the $150 Moniepoint averaged [----] billion monthly transactions in [----] a 169.44% jump from the [---] million recorded in [----] highlighting" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2016875889682686036) 2026-01-29T14:07Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements "Top Kenyan commercial banks that lost staff to fintech startups during the sectors expansion from [----] are now regaining talent as licencing delays and retrenchments reduce the appeal of fintech careers" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2017191578071146594) 2026-01-30T11:02Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements "A board member and an employee told TechCabal that the company was facing bankruptcy following a dispute with the Kenyan government over the sale of carbon credits" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2017501934060470374) 2026-01-31T07:35Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements "Carbon credits were the cornerstone of Kokos business model and the authorities refusal to grant the company a letter of authorisation left it with no viable options. https://techcabal.com/2026/01/31/koko-shut-down-carbon-credits-dispute/ https://techcabal.com/2026/01/31/koko-shut-down-carbon-credits-dispute/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2017501938141597874) 2026-01-31T07:35Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements "Chams Holding Company Plc a Nigerian identity management and transactional technology provider grew its income by 17.89% to [-----] billion ($12.61 million) in [----] according to its unaudited full-year results" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2017567905211199863) 2026-01-31T11:57Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements "The University of Ibadan now allows graduates of the school to process their UI transcripts online in a seamless and straightforward process. Keep reading to find out how to do it. http://dlvr.it/Sc5St6 http://dlvr.it/Sc5St6" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1587733516858822656) 2022-11-02T09:09Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements "Airtel Africas profits plunge 99% on the back of currency devaluation in Nigeria and Malawi: Massive devaluations of Nigeria's Naira and the Malawian Kwacha squeezed Airtel Africa's margins and resulted in profits of $2 million for the year. The Naira's http://dlvr.it/T29G5K http://dlvr.it/T29G5K" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1753013586992226458) 2024-02-01T11:13Z 153.6K followers, 15.7K engagements "This is Uncovers third funding round. It raised $100000 in a [----] pre-seed round from Antler VC and a $1 million seed round in [----]. In its latest funding round Uncover provided exits for early investors through a secondary sale according to its CEO https://techcabal.com/2024/07/15/uncover-raise/ https://techcabal.com/2024/07/15/uncover-raise/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1812781711710720070) 2024-07-15T09:30Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements "Absa Group Ltd. South Africas third-largest bank plans to open an office in Dubai by early [----]. However the move is also a response to competitors like Investec Standard Bank Rand Merchant Bank and Nedbank which already have offices there https://techcabal.com/2025/04/02/absa-bank-to-open-offices-in-dubai/ https://techcabal.com/2025/04/02/absa-bank-to-open-offices-in-dubai/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1907404195478560989) 2025-04-02T12:06Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements "Nigerian lending software startup Lendsqr is building an artificial intelligence model that analyses borrowers voices and faces to determine if they qualify for a loan. https://techcabal.com/2025/04/29/lendsqr-ai-borrowers/ https://techcabal.com/2025/04/29/lendsqr-ai-borrowers/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1917232181237186836) 2025-04-29T14:59Z 153.6K followers, 466.4K engagements "The funding will help scale its mobile money operations and broaden financial access for underserved communities across the continent the company said in a statement. https://techcabal.com/2025/06/30/wave-raises-137-milion/ https://techcabal.com/2025/06/30/wave-raises-137-milion/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1939650581087277152) 2025-06-30T11:41Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) led the funding round alongside a consortium of global development finance institutions including British International Investment (BII) Finnfund and Norfund https://techcabal.com/2025/06/30/wave-raises-137-milion/ https://techcabal.com/2025/06/30/wave-raises-137-milion/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1939650585160204477) 2025-06-30T11:41Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "For the first time it doesn't feel like crypto bros are forcing digital currencies down everybody's throats. There's some real utility here and we gave a balanced perspective in this articlefrom our POV. Click to read https://techcabal.com/2025/07/15/crypto-card-zerocard/ https://techcabal.com/2025/07/15/crypto-card-zerocard/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1945113141349654943) 2025-07-15T13:28Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements "RECAP: The Ethiopian birr has slipped to a record low of [---] to the dollar on the parallel market widening the gap with the official exchange rate to nearly 40% and raising questions about the countrys attempts to liberalise its economy. Ethiopian birr hits record low deepening currency crisis for businesses https://t.co/crhtBRvnUO https://t.co/bZinNZ6xVH Ethiopian birr hits record low deepening currency crisis for businesses https://t.co/crhtBRvnUO https://t.co/bZinNZ6xVH" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1953148173070873051) 2025-08-06T17:36Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements "👨🏿🚀 TC Daily Old dog new tricks South Africas FirstRand has bought a 20% stake in UK-based fintech Optasia for $277 million marking one of the biggest African bank investments in AI-driven fintech lending and giving FirstRand access to Optasias machine-learning platform which powers micro-loans and financial services for millions of mobile users across emerging markets. Its a deal that signals how African banks are betting on data and automation to stay competitive in the digital age. On the macro level we can only wonder if this deal is the vote of confidence that will carry Optasia all" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1983069097764995528) 2025-10-28T07:11Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "👨🏿🚀 TC Daily Pepkor eyes banking privileges South African clothing retailer Pepkor is eyeing a partnership with Investec to offer banking services. The plan which is still under discussion would see the retailer team up with Investec an international bank and wealth manager to launch what could be called Pep Bank and split profits. Investec holds a South African banking licence and could provide the regulatory cover Pepkor needs to become a digital bank. With access to digital financial infrastructure Pepkor could soon offer savings products and even financing options to customers. Read" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1991396669598970018) 2025-11-20T06:42Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements "Project Kuiper the Amazon-owned satellite internet initiative has taken a major step toward entering Nigerias broadband market after securing a landing permit from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to begin operations from [----]. https://techcabal.com/2026/01/13/amazon-project-kuiper-ncc-approval-nigeria/ https://techcabal.com/2026/01/13/amazon-project-kuiper-ncc-approval-nigeria/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2011095185183424792) 2026-01-13T15:17Z 153.7K followers, 137.1K engagements "Visa rules Nigerians need to know for top travel destinations in [----] https://techcabal.com/2026/01/15/visa-requirements-for-nigerians-in-2026/ https://techcabal.com/2026/01/15/visa-requirements-for-nigerians-in-2026/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2011845840051081672) 2026-01-15T17:00Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements "@paystack the Nigerian fintech acquired by Stripe has restructured its operations under a new holding company The Stack Group (TSG) which now houses Paystack its consumer payments app Zap Paystack Microfinance Bank (MFB) and a venture studio signalling a more structured expansion beyond payments. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013527137785901530 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013527137785901530" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2013527137785901530) 2026-01-20T08:20Z 153.6K followers, 576.4K engagements "In [----] that scorecard changed as founders and investors entered an era where the growth-at-all-costs mentality changed to one of survival-at-all-costs. [----] was a complete recalibration of what it means to build and fund a business on the continent and the impact rippled across the ecosystem" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2016072739136712708) 2026-01-27T08:56Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements "These shifts are reflected in the State of Tech in Africa (SOTIA) report an annual report by TechCabal Insights that tracks funding patterns mergers and acquisitions (M&A) exits and job cuts regulation and broader ecosystem trends. To discuss these findings industry leaders including investors operators and ecosystem stakeholders gathered for a roundtable session at the launch of the report on Friday January [--] [----]. https://techcabal.com/2026/01/26/in-africas-more-selective-tech-funding-cycle/ https://techcabal.com/2026/01/26/in-africas-more-selective-tech-funding-cycle/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2016072742387282204) 2026-01-27T08:56Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements "In a presentation delivered by CBK governor Kamau Thugge that day to a joint sitting of Parliaments finance and public debt committees the regulator classified the mobile money platform as a system whose failure would significantly impair the real economy" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2016426029665976334) 2026-01-28T08:20Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements "The disclosure came as lawmakers scrutinised the governments proposal to sell a 15% stake in Safaricomthe telco that operates the mobile money platformto South Africas Vodacom Group" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2016426031566004640) 2026-01-28T08:20Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements "Enakl a Moroccan and French mobility startup that offers bus-sharing services has closed a $2.3 million seed funding round to deploy its shared transport solutions and launch a new Software as a Service (SaaS) product for operators and policy makers" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2016448574926586238) 2026-01-28T09:49Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "We know the Kenyan government plans to spend KES [---] million ($775193) annually on content creators and influencers to amplify government talking points across social media platforms. What does this move reveal about the growing political power of digital platforms in Africa and why does it matter ahead of the [----] elections We take a closer look at this in the latest episode of Headlines by TechCabal. Watch on YouTube: Listen to the podcast on Spotify: Listen on YouTube Music: #techcabal #headlinesbytechcabal https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLilM3ea9fO2USANl3zxpQwstEWvI8r64o" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2016566427558318404) 2026-01-28T17:37Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements ".@PayPal is once again allowing Nigerians to receive international payments after nearly [--] years of restrictions. The company says Nigerias payment infrastructure has matured. While some see this as progress others remain skeptical after years of exclusion. What do you think Is PayPals return a win or is it a little too late https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016774732423496112 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016774732423496112" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2016774732423496112) 2026-01-29T07:25Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements "David Adeleke has a hot take on Flutterwaves Mono acquisition Do you agree with him Tell us what you think in the comments" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2017160870057652246) 2026-01-30T09:00Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements "After two days of board meetings Kenyas clean-cooking startup Koko Networks has let go its entire 700-person workforce and shut down operations" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2017501930856030297) 2026-01-31T07:35Z 153.6K followers, 33.7K engagements "The growth was largely driven by a 573.16% jump in card sales which the firm categorises as data card products supply of cards to [----] billion ($4.26 million). This was driven by increased SIM card purchases from telecom operators and banks demand for cards remained strong. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017567908541468753 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017567908541468753" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2017567908541468753) 2026-01-31T11:57Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "https://techcabal.com/2026/01/31/chams-grows-17-9-in-2025-on-a-4-26-million-sim-and-bank-card-boom/ https://techcabal.com/2026/01/31/chams-grows-17-9-in-2025-on-a-4-26-million-sim-and-bank-card-boom/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2017567910873456714) 2026-01-31T11:57Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "PARTNER: Y Combinatorbacked fintech Grey (@greyfinance) now supports Apple Pay and Google Pay on its virtual card. The card also allows contactless payments directly from USD EUR and GBP balances at over [---] million merchants worldwide making it easier for freelancers and remote workers to pay seamlessly across borders. Visit to get the upgraded card. #Grey #YC #FintechNews #CrossBorderPayments #ApplePay #GooglePay http://grey.co/cards http://grey.co/cards" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2017607469845901356) 2026-01-31T14:34Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements "Ivorian fintech CinetPay is in a $1.2M hole after a simultaneous cyberattack across [--] countries Inside todays TC Daily: 📉 Koko Networks shuts down in Kenya 📱 Egypt turns phones into POS terminals Nigerias 90k km fibre "BRIDGE" kicks off Get the context: https://techcabal.com/2026/02/02/techcabal-daily-cinetpays-1-2m-problem/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/02/techcabal-daily-cinetpays-1-2m-problem/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2018211633328218538) 2026-02-02T06:35Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements "The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has warned the public against damaging currency banknotes citing a rise in cash flower bouquets and ornamental displays that it says contravene the countrys Penal Code" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2018358101787685147) 2026-02-02T16:17Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements "In a notice on Monday the CBK said it has observed a rise in the use of Kenya Shilling notes to create cash flower bouquets ornamental displays and similar arrangements particularly at weddings graduations and other celebrations. While the regulator said it does not object to cash being given as a gift it stressed that such use should not involve any action that alters or defaces banknotes. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018358106942550438 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018358106942550438" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2018358106942550438) 2026-02-02T16:17Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements "https://techcabal.com/2026/02/02/kenya-central-bank-cash-flowers-valentines-day/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/02/kenya-central-bank-cash-flowers-valentines-day/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2018358111774380511) 2026-02-02T16:17Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements "Since the capital rush of the zero-interest rate era of the early 2020s which saw investors increase their appetite for riskier bets Africas venture capital industry has slowly solved its talent problem. Today local investors account for nearly 40% of the total funding that African startups receive yearly. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018722986681856051 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018722986681856051" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2018722986681856051) 2026-02-03T16:27Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements "African institutions including Makerere University in Uganda the University of Ghana Digital Umuganda in Rwanda and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) participated in the data collection for this initiative" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2018725673855300020) 2026-02-03T16:38Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements "More than [---] employees were laid off on January [--] and the administrators will now decide how the companys assets are managed and how much creditors can recover" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2018954245441986968) 2026-02-04T07:46Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements "Muniu Thoithi and George Weru of PwC were appointed joint administrators of Koko Networks Limited and Koko Networks on February [--] by the companies directors according to a formal notice issued under the Insolvency Act [----] seen by TechCabal" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2018954248608772200) 2026-02-04T07:46Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements "Payments are becoming the core growth lever for Nigerian banks as they enter a new phase of profitability according to S&P Global Ratings" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2019050106054447175) 2026-02-04T14:07Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements "The agency says earnings are now less driven by foreign exchange windfalls and interest-rate gains and more sustained by transaction volumes as banks lean harder on non-interest income from fees and commissions" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2019050109724479681) 2026-02-04T14:07Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements "The renewal will run through December [--] [----] extending access to the American market for eligible African exports and offering a political lifeline to countries betting on digital trade for jobs and growth" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2019362158807847318) 2026-02-05T10:47Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "Kenyan officials and industry groups had warned that more than [-----] export processing zone (EPZ) jobs and as many as [------] livelihoods including [----] to [----] techrelated roles tied to export processing could have been hit after US President Donald Trump signalled that AGOA could be scrapped as part of a wider tariff move. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019362161630363799 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019362161630363799" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2019362161630363799) 2026-02-05T10:47Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "Fintech operators are pushing for a dedicated growth fund or credit guarantee scheme to unlock capital for innovation and expansion but the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it cannot directly establish venture-style financing" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2019400590795911325) 2026-02-05T13:19Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "The regulator disclosed this in its latest fintech sector report which drew on a quantitative survey of leading fintech executives a closed-door stakeholder workshop held in June [----] and the CBN fintech roundtable convened in October 2025" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2019400592968544263) 2026-02-05T13:19Z 153.7K followers, [--] engagements "The CBN described the process as part of sustained engagement with a sector it is seeking to build a bridge with" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2019400595313176842) 2026-02-05T13:19Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "Cape Towns AI traffic cameras have already proven they can catch motorists sneaking a text skipping seatbelts or sliding across solid white lines" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2019415569318174947) 2026-02-05T14:19Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "But despite the pilots success the city is not rushing to blanket its streets with the technology. Instead officials have hit pause waiting for South Africas top prosecutor to decide whether evidence from these AIpowered eyes would actually hold up in court" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2019415575517127139) 2026-02-05T14:19Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "The path to profitability in Africas creator ecosystem varies wildly depending on local payment infrastructure gender demographics and audience consumption habits according to the newly released Africa Creator Economy Report (ACER) [----] developed by Communiqu an African creator-led media and intelligence firm in partnership with TechCabal Insights (TCI) and Takeout Media Global(TM Global). https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019432838412599602 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019432838412599602" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2019432838412599602) 2026-02-05T15:28Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "The report reveals a regional divide in how three of the continents creative hubsNigeria South Africa and Kenyastructure their digital influence. This regional divergence suggests that the African creator economy is a collection of distinct markets at different stages of maturity each requiring a tailored approach to investment and infrastructure. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019432840673275936 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019432840673275936" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2019432840673275936) 2026-02-05T15:28Z 153.7K followers, [--] engagements "As generative AI tools reshape global filmmaking African creatives are asking a familiar question in a new context: when these tools are developed abroad who truly owns the stories they help create" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2019448281571467707) 2026-02-05T16:29Z 153.7K followers, [--] engagements "For Sandra Adeyeye Bello founder and creative director of Abuja-based creative media organisation and content studio SAB Studios Nigeria the answer is straightforward" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2019448283987386607) 2026-02-05T16:29Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "A new episode of The Moonshot Podcast is out.🎉 We had an insightful conversation with @iAboyeji Founding Partner of Future Africa where he shared his candid assessment of the African tech ecosystem and what needs to change for it to build momentum. If youre a founder investor operator or just curious about African tech this is an episode you dont want to miss. Watch the full video here: #techcabal #moonshotbytechcabal #moonshot2026 https://www.youtube.com/watchv=PkvF2AJ_ZwA https://www.youtube.com/watchv=PkvF2AJ_ZwA" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2019455985707053240) 2026-02-05T17:00Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements "The renewal of AGOA brings relief to South Africas automotive manufacturing industry which sits at the intersection of e-commerce logistics e-hailing fleets and electric vehicle (EV) supply chains. Read about it : https://techcabal.com/2026/02/05/for-south-africas-auto-tech-sector-agoas-extension-is-a-lifeline/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/05/for-south-africas-auto-tech-sector-agoas-extension-is-a-lifeline/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2019471086174208055) 2026-02-05T18:00Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "Lesaka Technologies a South African digital payments fintech has met its first profit target since launching in [----] even as revenue from its merchant division fell by double digits. https://techcabal.com/2026/02/05/south-africas-digital-payments-fintech-lesaka-hits-profit-target/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/05/south-africas-digital-payments-fintech-lesaka-hits-profit-target/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2019478632171794779) 2026-02-05T18:30Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "We dont post everything here. Some of our most interesting videos live on TikTok & YouTube. Follow & subscribe so you dont miss them TikTok: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Techcabal https://www.tiktok.com/@techcabal_pr https://www.youtube.com/@Techcabal https://www.tiktok.com/@techcabal_pr" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2019501280679375317) 2026-02-05T20:00Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "Startups On Our Radar spotlights African early-stage companies building products for businesses and individuals on the continent. Meet Yamify Clea BookMolly Memcortex and Tavestack startups working on everything from local cloud infrastructure and cross-border payments to appointment bookings and AI memory. Read the full stories in todays edition: https://techcabal.com/2026/02/06/startups-on-our-radar-5/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/06/startups-on-our-radar-5/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2020057063116718286) 2026-02-07T08:48Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "Clean cooking startup KOKO Networks laid off its entire staff and shut down after the Kenyan government blocked its key income stream: the sale of carbon credits. The shutdown leaves [---] million low-income households without their primary clean cooking option risking a return to dirtier fuels like charcoal and kerosene. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020135458844668155 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020135458844668155" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2020135458844668155) 2026-02-07T14:00Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements "For the first time an international subsea cable system touched Nigerian soil outside Lagos. For a country of more than [---] million people whose global Internet traffic has historically flowed through a narrow corridor in Lagos the landing was strategic" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2020898673006121234) 2026-02-09T16:32Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements ".@PayPal the global payments platform is partnering with Nigerian fintech @paga to finally let Nigerians receive international payments settle them in Naira and fully access its global payments network after two decades of limited service" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2016050185655197848) 2026-01-27T07:26Z 153.8K followers, 509.6K engagements "Africas tech ecosystem has spent the past decade celebrating user growth funding and demographic dividend. But at the Africa Tech Summit (ATS) in Nairobi on Wednesday Wole Ayodele chief executive of payments company Fincra offered an alternative assessment that the continents next phase will depend on infrastructure and not optimism. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021969959836905796 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021969959836905796" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2021969959836905796) 2026-02-12T15:29Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements "Airtel Nigeria is reviving SmartCash with free transfers cashback rewards 15% savings interest and agent-led distribution. https://techcabal.com/2026/02/13/airtel-turns-to-to-revive-smartcash-in-nigeria/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/13/airtel-turns-to-to-revive-smartcash-in-nigeria/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2022305701008113752) 2026-02-13T13:43Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements "Mara a crypto startup backed by Coinbase lost $16 million in [----] as the leadership team fell apart http://dlvr.it/T91ShP http://dlvr.it/T91ShP" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1807796456981725189) 2024-07-01T15:20Z 153.8K followers, 1.8M engagements ".@ayahq_ a pan-African Web3 talent development startup is in talks with investors to raise $10 million to expand operations. https://techcabal.com/2025/08/27/ayahq-is-raising-10-million/ https://techcabal.com/2025/08/27/ayahq-is-raising-10-million/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1960708634255442108) 2025-08-27T14:19Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements "When @AltSchoolAfrica launched it promised the glitz and glory of the tech ecosystem to prospective students. Now [--] years later its fulfillment of that promise is being called into question by former and current students" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1983561024595734551) 2025-10-29T15:46Z 153.8K followers, 306.8K engagements "Valentines Day cash bouquets could land Kenyans in legal trouble Central Bank warns" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2018358095282405528) 2026-02-02T16:17Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements "Google has collaborated with African universities and research institutions to launch WAXAL an open-source speech database designed to support the development of voice-based artificial intelligence for African languages" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2018725670516633810) 2026-02-03T16:38Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements "PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited (PwC) has taken control of Koko Networks after the Kenyan clean-cooking fuel startup entered administration placing a business that served over [---] million low-income households and raised more than $300 million under insolvency management" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2018954242183344610) 2026-02-04T07:46Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements "MTN Group Africas largest telecommunications company has formally applied to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) for approval to acquire IHS Towers the continents biggest independent owner and operator of shared communications infrastructure in what might become one of the most significant infrastructure deals in its history. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019363600607895974 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019363600607895974" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2019363600607895974) 2026-02-05T10:52Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements "When Kenyas central bank warned lawmakers that a failure at M-Pesa could significantly impair the real economy it confirmed what households businesses and government offices have long known. In [----] the platform processed transactions worth KES [----] trillion about four times Kenyas GDP making it bigger than any bank or payment system in the country. Episode [--] of Headlines by TechCabal explores why M-Pesas scale matters to Kenya and why its stability is crucial. Watch episode [--] on YouTube: Listen to episode [--] on Spotify: #techcabal #headlinesbytechcabal" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2019716117673996338) 2026-02-06T10:13Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements "And for Equinix which facilitated the landing through its subsidiary MainOne it was the foundation of something bigger: building a second digital anchor for Nigeria in the South-South region" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2020898678253470160) 2026-02-09T16:32Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "https://techcabal.com/2026/02/09/equinix-opens-first-south-south-data-centre/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/09/equinix-opens-first-south-south-data-centre/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2020898682955030560) 2026-02-09T16:32Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "In Nigeria every time you stream a football match join an online prayer meeting scroll through Instagram or binge-watch videos on YouTube money moves from your wallet to the telecom networks balance sheets. Between [----] and [----] national data spending jumped 171.41% to [----] trillion ($5.58 billion) translating to [-----] billion spent on data every day. While this behavioural shift has become a major revenue engine for telcos it has also heightened consumer frustration over rising costs and unreliable service. This week on Follow the Money we break down the pricing usage and behaviours behind" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2020905539425927176) 2026-02-09T17:00Z 153.7K followers, 17K engagements "Nedbank Group South Africas fourth-largest bank by assets has committed to retaining all current NCBA employees after completing its proposed acquisition of the Kenyan lender seeking to ease concerns that typically follow such large cross-border bank acquisitions in East Africa. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021122093178331575 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021122093178331575" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2021122093178331575) 2026-02-10T07:20Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "Ziidi Trader is a powerful step in democratizing wealth for our customers. For eighteen years MPESA has transformed how Kenyans live work and do business Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa said during the launch. Today in partnership with the NSE we are extending that impact to how our customers build and grow their wealth" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2021188401366483286) 2026-02-10T11:44Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "Read our explainer to see how Ziidi Trader works and how it could reshape retail investing in Kenya https://techcabal.com/2026/02/10/what-you-need-to-know-ziidi-trader/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/10/what-you-need-to-know-ziidi-trader/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2021188405346902469) 2026-02-10T11:44Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "Access Banks long-anticipated acquisition of South Africas Bidvest Bank has collapsed. The transaction was terminated after Access Bank failed to meet key regulatory conditions by the agreed deadline date of January [--] [----]. https://techcabal.com/2026/02/10/access-bank-bidvest-bank/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/10/access-bank-bidvest-bank/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2021205330743709744) 2026-02-10T12:51Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "Middle East and North Africas AI sector attracted $858 million in funding in [----] accounting for 22% of total venture capital deployed across MENA and nearly double the amount recorded the previous year https://techcabal.com/2026/02/10/north-africa-rises-on-deals-as-mena-ai-funding-hits-858-million/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/10/north-africa-rises-on-deals-as-mena-ai-funding-hits-858-million/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2021221093634085352) 2026-02-10T13:53Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "Africas telecom bond market has spent much of the past decade caught between promise and perception. Between [----] and [----] however the narrative shifted more decisively. Across the continent telecom operators returned to the bond market in size refinancing maturing obligations and raising fresh capital for infrastructure expansion" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2021249149874647289) 2026-02-10T15:45Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "MTN Nigeria pioneered the space in [----] with a [---] billion ($146 million) bond programme aimed at diversifying funding sources and managing local currency exposure. However other operators largely stayed on the sidelines until [----] when Mauritius-based Axian Telecom issued a $460 million bond signalling a renewed interest in the continents telecom debt market. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021249153754337527 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021249153754337527" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2021249153754337527) 2026-02-10T15:45Z 153.7K followers, [--] engagements "In July [----] Axian Telecom again issued a $600 million bond to scale infrastructure across Madagascar Tanzania and Togo. Meanwhile IHS Towers remained active in debt markets reporting total indebtedness of approximately $3.9 billion as of mid-2025 while refinancing high-cost notes and preparing for maturities in [----] and [----]. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021249157353070885 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021249157353070885" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2021249157353070885) 2026-02-10T15:45Z 153.7K followers, [--] engagements "Jumia Groups international sales largely driven by China grew 82% in the fourth quarter of [----] according to its financial results as the e-commerce giant strengthens its [----] profitability strategy" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2021624493895287105) 2026-02-11T16:36Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "The company is rebuilding its business around affordability and mass-market volume using Chinese supply chains as the engine with a simple bet: cheaper goods move faster generate more orders improve unit economics and create a clearer path to profitability than premium brands" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2021624503369945180) 2026-02-11T16:36Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "Tap the link 🔗 below to see the outcome of this shift https://techcabal.com/2026/02/11/jumias-china-pivot-fuels-82-surge-in-international-sales/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/11/jumias-china-pivot-fuels-82-surge-in-international-sales/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2021624533833470067) 2026-02-11T16:37Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements "PARTNER : In a tightening capital cycle Finceptives 3bn commercial paper redemption highlights the strength of its operating infrastructure https://techcabal.com/2026/02/12/finceptive/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/12/finceptive/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2021965729004937653) 2026-02-12T15:12Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements "In April [----] the EU Court of Justice ruled that Maltas programme violated EU law declaring that nationality cannot be commercialised while pressure from the EU UK and US has already forced Caribbean states to raise minimums to $200000 and impose new physical presence rules" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2022695733153968459) 2026-02-14T15:33Z 153.8K followers, [--] engagements "We have so much potential in Africa we are the fastest-growing continent he told the audience in his keynote address. When you look at statistics in terms of the young population and the future of the workforce a lot of that is true. But to really tap into that growth we still need some infrastructure to get there" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2021969962261233692) 2026-02-12T15:29Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements "$1.57bn share sale hands Vodafone majority control of Safaricom https://techcabal.com/2025/12/04/1-57bn-share-sale-hands-vodafone-majority-control-of-safaricom/ https://techcabal.com/2025/12/04/1-57bn-share-sale-hands-vodafone-majority-control-of-safaricom/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1996479871724486989) 2025-12-04T07:21Z 153.8K followers, [----] engagements "I was in Lagos but barely in Lagos. I was almost abroad every other time Kennedy Adetayo recalled of his role as Regional Marketing Manager at Exness a global fintech company and multi-asset broker. I wanted something different he said. https://techcabal.com/2026/01/31/digital-nomads-kennedy-adetayo/ https://techcabal.com/2026/01/31/digital-nomads-kennedy-adetayo/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2018323526843818242) 2026-02-02T14:00Z 153.8K followers, [----] engagements "🛎New episode alert Episode [--] of Headlines by TechCabal is now live 🚀 In this episode we touch on the Central Bank of Kenyas crackdown on Valentines cash flowers Moniepoints transaction volume jumping to [--] billion worth $294 billion Ubers departure from the Tanzanian market and more. Watch on YouTube: Listen on Spotify: #techcabal #headlinesbytechcabal https://open.spotify.com/episode/2oNg6MODGbFeXwVFakZ1yJsi=lrqkd0_FTm-7_jE8YadzOA https://youtu.be/JBV_CtLoJak https://open.spotify.com/episode/2oNg6MODGbFeXwVFakZ1yJsi=lrqkd0_FTm-7_jE8YadzOA https://youtu.be/JBV_CtLoJak" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2020437457070600617) 2026-02-08T10:00Z 153.8K followers, [----] engagements "NCBA disclosed the assurances in a Monday notice of additional information saying its staff would play a central role in Nedbanks regional expansion strategy. The pledge was a key factor behind NCBAs board recommending the transaction to shareholders" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2021122095862669461) 2026-02-10T07:20Z 153.8K followers, [--] engagements "The groups pledge signals a departure from recent mergers and acquisitions opting for an expansion play rather than a cost-cutting exercise which has often come with painful job cuts" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2021122098169626867) 2026-02-10T07:20Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements "In a 2000-square-metre facility in Nsukka Enugu State in southeastern Nigeria engineers assemble airframes test control systems and fine-tune battery modules to prove a point: Nigeria can build hard tech" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2021625753667047496) 2026-02-11T16:41Z 153.8K followers, 11.4K engagements "Her response was direct. Would you rather be without a job Because I can make that happen now. He eventually became the best person she ever managed. That same team member later reached out for a glowing recommendation after leaving the country" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2021870864552108261) 2026-02-12T08:55Z 153.8K followers, [----] engagements "This is how Ugochukwu operates: quietly strategically and with an effectiveness that speaks louder than any boardroom performance. Today as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of @getequity a Nigerian fintech platform that operates as a digital marketplace for private capital she has built a career navigating Nigerias tech ecosystem not by changing her introverted nature but by leveraging it. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021870867198726535 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021870867198726535" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2021870867198726535) 2026-02-12T08:55Z 153.8K followers, [----] engagements "When Abdoulaye Diack program manager at Google Research a division of Google dedicated to advancing the state of the art in computer science and applying those breakthroughs to real-world problems talks about the origins of WAXAL an open-source speech dataset from Google Research Africa he begins with a single word. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021963863059505189 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021963863059505189" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2021963863059505189) 2026-02-12T15:05Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements "His remarks cut to a tension that has become visible as venture funding cools and expansion plans grow more cautious. While Africa may be integrating politically through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) it still operates commercially as a collection of separate systems. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021969964685541603 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021969964685541603" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2021969964685541603) 2026-02-12T15:29Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements ".@wapipay has launched a credit scoring tool for Kenyan financial institutions like banks and SACCOs which it says will help lenders use diaspora remittances to make loan decisions for millions of households that rely on money sent by relatives abroad" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2022337844501774663) 2026-02-13T15:51Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements "Unlike traditional credit scoring models which primarily rely on negative data such as defaults and missed payments WapiPays Remittance Credit Score is built on positive financial behaviour. If widely adopted the model could pull millions of households into Kenyas formal credit market transforming remittances from a safety net into an asset-building tool. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022337849459200485 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022337849459200485" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2022337849459200485) 2026-02-13T15:51Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements "Africa is entering the $5.2 billion citizenship-by-investment industry at a moment of global backlash and tightening scrutiny" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2022695728557302086) 2026-02-14T15:33Z 153.8K followers, [----] engagements "Now Egypt So Tom and Prncipe Sierra Leone and Botswana are launching or preparing programmes priced between $90000 and $250000 while Nigeria advances a citizenship-by-investment bill requiring constitutional amendment and ratification by [--] state assemblies" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2022695748580913502) 2026-02-14T15:33Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements "COO of @myvendyz Daniel Orjikalus hot take: If employee evangelism for your startup isnt strong the marketing team cant save you. Do you think employee evangelism is that important Let us know your thoughts in the comments" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2022289371605401675) 2026-02-13T12:38Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements "Nigerians are spending $15.28 million on data every single day. In Episode [--] of Headlines by TechCabal we unpack where that money is going why it matters for your wallet and what it reveals about the business of connectivity in Nigeria. We also examine the Senates U-turn on electronic results transmission why restoring a manual backup is raising concerns ahead of [----] and how policy decisions could reshape trust in digital systems. Beyond Nigeria we explore how Kenya is deploying AI and blockchain to strengthen tourism and drive GDP growth a signal of how governments are using tech as" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2022575516516053038) 2026-02-14T07:35Z 153.8K followers, 17.1K engagements "EXCLUSIVE: @ouredenlife the Nigerian home services startup known for its food cleaning and laundry subscriptions has paused its consumer-facing business" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2022604775658000866) 2026-02-14T09:32Z 153.8K followers, 135.7K engagements "Read more https://techcabal.com/2026/02/13/wapipay-pushes-banks-remittances-income-loan/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/13/wapipay-pushes-banks-remittances-income-loan/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2022337853397831774) 2026-02-13T15:51Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements "As the EU and US tighten scrutiny on golden passports Africa is entering the citizenship-by-investment market at a pivotal moment. https://techcabal.com/2026/02/14/more-african-countries-are-selling-citizenship/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/14/more-african-countries-are-selling-citizenship/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/2022695763642565021) 2026-02-14T15:33Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements "Meet Pariti the Kenyan startup aiming to connect African investors and company founders to on-demand professional advisory services https://techcabal.com/2020/03/05/pariti-startup-advisory-kenya/ https://techcabal.com/2020/03/05/pariti-startup-advisory-kenya/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1244638369482768385) 2020-03-30T14:51Z 153.3K followers, [--] engagements "2020 was a good year for global finance apps. They were downloaded [---] billion times (+15% YoY). Here are some key takeaways from AppFlyer's state of finance app report on how global finance apps performed last year; 1/4 🧵 https://techcabal.com/2021/06/10/techcabal-daily-how-much-more-risk-can-investors-take-on/ https://techcabal.com/2021/06/10/techcabal-daily-how-much-more-risk-can-investors-take-on/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1402938236964585472) 2021-06-10T10:38Z 153.2K followers, [--] engagements "2020 global mobile money market; India had the highest number of finance app installs in [----] followed by Brazil Indonesia US and Russia; the fastest-growing markets were Egypt Hong Kong Turkey South Africa. 2/4" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1402938241616056320) 2021-06-10T10:38Z 153.2K followers, [--] engagements "Today Jeff Bezos and his brother are going to space. Oliver Daemen a recent 18-year-old high school graduate will be on board and Wally Funk an 82-year-old American veteran pilot. They could end up being the youngest and oldest people to reach space" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1417406159808520220) 2021-07-20T08:48Z 153.1K followers, [--] engagements "Her prosecutor then brought the charge of human trafficking against Hossam claiming that she was using girls in acts contrary to the principles and values of Egyptian society with the aim of gaining material benefits" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1518631741321326598) 2022-04-25T16:43Z 153.1K followers, [--] engagements "In June [----] she was sentenced to [--] years for human trafficking a charge she also appealed. The retrial ended on a sour note this month as the appeal court handed her a 3-year sentence and fined her [------] EGP ($10800)" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1518631747801563137) 2022-04-25T16:43Z 153.1K followers, [--] engagements "The value of investments in the global Proptech industry is expected to grow by an average of 5.2% to exceed $85trn over the next [--] years" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1522523693976629250) 2022-05-06T10:28Z 152.6K followers, [--] engagements "SEO specialists help businesses take their keyword optimisation game from [----] in a reasonable amount of time. The world of SEO careers is very diverse and this edition of Entering Tech gives insights about how to become an SEO specialist. Click to read more 👇🏽" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1597485512150814721) 2022-11-29T07:00Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Technical writing is all around us. From the tiny how-to pamphlets that come with every new device you buy to the FAQs of websites and apps its all technical writing Interested in a career in technical writing This edition of #ET is for you.😀 Click to read more. 👇🏽" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1608377279293292545) 2022-12-29T08:20Z 153K followers, 925.7K engagements "Looking to start a career in Tech In this week's edition of Entering Tech we are sharing even more roles for anyone who wants to break into the tech industry. This list features technical and non-technical roles. Click to read more 👇🏽👇🏽" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1621282316386459651) 2023-02-02T23:00Z 153.1K followers, 230.9K engagements "A report by Boston Consulting Group and QED Investors has projected a fintech revenue compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32% until [----] in Africa. But financial inclusion is still a problem on the continent. http://dlvr.it/Sp9zJR http://dlvr.it/Sp9zJR" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1658841077753716736) 2023-05-17T14:25Z 153.1K followers, [----] engagements "Yesterday the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) dismissed claims that it devalued the naira to 630/$1 from [---]. Meanwhile Kenya has launched the second phase of its Hustlers Fund. More in #TCDaily. http://dlvr.it/Sq1RdK http://dlvr.it/Sq1RdK" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1664505770808066048) 2023-06-02T05:34Z 153.2K followers, [----] engagements "TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield [---] is one of the worlds most prestigious early-stage pitch competitions with previous participants including Dropbox Yammer Tripit and Redbeacon. http://dlvr.it/SvHZjX http://dlvr.it/SvHZjX" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1696184503298134278) 2023-08-28T15:34Z 153.1K followers, [----] engagements "Dash the Ghanaian fintech has shut down. The startup raised $86.1 million in five years and attracted big-name investors. It raised $32.8 million in a seed roundthe second largest seed round for an African startupin [----]. http://dlvr.it/Sx4x1F http://dlvr.it/Sx4x1F" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1710288336039063693) 2023-10-06T13:38Z 153.8K followers, 1.6M engagements "Union Bank is now a private company one year after 191bn acquisition: Union bank Nigerias second-oldest deposit bank will no longer be a publicly listed company after its acquisition by TitanTrust. The [---] billion acquisition is a crucial part of http://dlvr.it/SyqdLH http://dlvr.it/SyqdLH" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1724491779867894029) 2023-11-14T18:17Z 153.2K followers, 10.1K engagements "The idea that consistent valuable exchange happens when demand is satisfied by supply isnt new or original to the tech world. For example a publication like TechCabal is valuable only because the content resonates with a target audience" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1755175778457719253) 2024-02-07T10:24Z 153.2K followers, [---] engagements "The coinage product-market-fit is credited to Andy Rachleff co-founder of Benchmark Capital one of Silicon Valleys most renowned venture capital firms with investments in Twitter Uber Instagram and Snapchat" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1755175780533850288) 2024-02-07T10:24Z 153.2K followers, [----] engagements "In the African tech ecosystem the debate between venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) investments is gaining traction. As such let's dive into the key differences between both and other considerations 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1756992633941987589) 2024-02-12T10:44Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "South African used-car platform WeBuyCars sets sight on $420m valuation with JSE Listing: WeBuyCars targets a R7.8 billion ($420 million) raise when its shares begin trading on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on Friday. http://dlvr.it/T5KcN2 http://dlvr.it/T5KcN2" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1778084308840030469) 2024-04-10T15:35Z 153.1K followers, [----] engagements "BlackRocks $400 million iShares ETF to exit Nigeria Kenya: BlackRock the worlds largest asset manager will close iShares Frontier a $400 million fund that invests in frontier and select emerging markets equities including Nigeria and Kenya. http://dlvr.it/T8D4N3 http://dlvr.it/T8D4N3" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1801207676870983699) 2024-06-13T10:59Z 153.2K followers, 37.6K engagements "KCB Group Kenyas biggest bank grew its profits by 49% in the first nine months of [----] driven by income growth. It reported KES [----] billion ($354 million) in profits compared to KES [----] billion ($238 million) in the same period last year. https://techcabal.com/2024/11/20/kcb-groups-total-assets-hit15-4-billion-profits-grow-by-49/ https://techcabal.com/2024/11/20/kcb-groups-total-assets-hit15-4-billion-profits-grow-by-49/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1859287383285379235) 2024-11-20T17:27Z 152K followers, [----] engagements "After announcing a $53 million Series B funding round two weeks ago @UseLemfi has acquired Bureau Buttercrane an Irish remittance company as it begins its European expansion. https://techcabal.com/2025/01/29/lemfi-acquires-bureau-buttercrane/ https://techcabal.com/2025/01/29/lemfi-acquires-bureau-buttercrane/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1884525395267002548) 2025-01-29T08:54Z 148.3K followers, 10.7K engagements ".@moniepoint is testing an all-in-one POS terminal with integrated payment processing inventory management and reconciliation. This stems from their [----] acquisition of Grocel a startup that aimed to build a Square-like platform for emerging markets. https://techcabal.com/2025/01/31/moniepoint-jack-dorseys-square-with-new-pos/ https://techcabal.com/2025/01/31/moniepoint-jack-dorseys-square-with-new-pos/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1885293441854173268) 2025-01-31T11:45Z 148.3K followers, 57.5K engagements "Nigerian cross-border payment startup @RaenestHQ has raised an $11M Series A to expand into Egypt Ghana and the U.S. The fintech will also use part of the fund to introduce new expense management savings & investment features to its platform. https://techcabal.com/2025/02/11/raenest-raises-11-million/ https://techcabal.com/2025/02/11/raenest-raises-11-million/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1889240663750762632) 2025-02-11T09:10Z 148.3K followers, 75.7K engagements "The round was led by QED Investors with participation from Norrsken22 Ventures Platform P1 Ventures and Seedstars. This brings Raenests total funding to $14.3M following a $700K pre-seed (2022) & $2.6M seed (2023). https://techcabal.com/2025/02/11/raenest-raises-11-million/ https://techcabal.com/2025/02/11/raenest-raises-11-million/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1889240667072643374) 2025-02-11T09:10Z 148.3K followers, [----] engagements "The funding comes amid a strong fintech investment wave in Africa: Moniepoint raised $10M from Visa. LemFi secured $53M. African startups raised $289M in Jan 2025a 240% YoY increase https://techcabal.com/2025/02/11/raenest-raises-11-million/ https://techcabal.com/2025/02/11/raenest-raises-11-million/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1889240673821315212) 2025-02-11T09:10Z 148.3K followers, [----] engagements "2by5eUs6odHKni8ZX9uUZWvREzGKELYnVFHxnEqApump" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1890552540904743084) 2025-02-15T00:03Z 148.3K followers, [----] engagements "What about "Technopaganism 🚀" Read more on how Oluwo olakunle is building a solution that ensures seekers find authentic guidance in a scam-ridden digital landscape. https://techcabal.com/2025/05/14/a-priest-oluwo-an-app-fraudulent-spiritualists/ Good. Ifatech. https://t.co/6x6wy0xQ2X https://techcabal.com/2025/05/14/a-priest-oluwo-an-app-fraudulent-spiritualists/ Good. Ifatech. https://t.co/6x6wy0xQ2X" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1923315741199131077) 2025-05-16T09:53Z 152.6K followers, [----] engagements ".@fidelitybankplc a tier-2 Nigerian commercial bank has dropped out of the elite [--] trillion market capitalisation club following a sharp decline in its share price triggered by a Supreme Court ruling. https://techcabal.com/2025/05/20/fidelity-bank-drops-out-of-trillion-naira-club/ https://techcabal.com/2025/05/20/fidelity-bank-drops-out-of-trillion-naira-club/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1925115667310621133) 2025-05-21T09:05Z 153.3K followers, [----] engagements "Startup employees can make millions even billions when they sell the shares granted to them. But how exactly do employee stock options work TechCabals @mroladunmade breaks it down in this video" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1933577610216235078) 2025-06-13T17:30Z 153.1K followers, [----] engagements "Kenyas top bank executives have warned of an acute shortage of cybersecurity experts saying the talent gap has exposed lenders at a time when cyber threats are rising sharply" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1937518527675572381) 2025-06-24T14:29Z 153K followers, [----] engagements "Bank chiefs said in the recent Chief Executive Officers Survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) that the crisis has been compounded by reliance on manual monitoring systems. The survey found that limited access to real-time security tech has left most financial institutions vulnerable to rising cyber threat" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1937518534340292912) 2025-06-24T14:29Z 153.1K followers, [---] engagements "Moniepoint Formerly known as TeamApt @moniepointng recently gained a $1 billion valuation after raising $110 million from Google VISA and other global investors. The Nigerian fintech boasts a full-stack financial platform tailored for people and businesses combining POS banking credit and cross-border payments" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1945789586874982638) 2025-07-17T10:16Z 151.6K followers, [--] engagements "PiggyVest Appearing on CNBCs list for the second consecutive year @piggyvest is the only African company recognised in the wealth technology category alongside global giants like the USAs Lending Tree and Dubais GTN. Since its launch in [----] it has served over [--] million Nigerians and paid out over [--] trillion to its users" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1945789590901522827) 2025-07-17T10:16Z 151.6K followers, [--] engagements "Paymob @paymobcompany an Egyptian fintech company has empowered over [---] thousand merchants across five countries in the Middle East and North Africa to accept online and offline payments through cards digital wallets and QR payments" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1945789600452186272) 2025-07-17T10:16Z 153.1K followers, [--] engagements "Myfawry MyFawry is a consumer arm of Fawry. It is Egypts leading e-payments app that integrates with diverse services from utility bill payments to BNPL offerings. The company recorded a strong performance in [----] with revenue rising to $121.6 million year-on-year and net profit jumping to $35.5 million" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1945789604902171128) 2025-07-17T10:16Z 153K followers, [--] engagements "Airtel Africa posted its highest revenue growth in recent quarters but the telecom operator is scaling back on infrastructure spending" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1948693104229257553) 2025-07-25T10:33Z 151.8K followers, [---] engagements "MTN MoMo South Africa has launched a rent-to-own smartphone service that allows customers to own a 4G or 5G smartphone from as little as R10 a day with no credit checks or paperwork required. https://techcabal.com/2025/07/31/mtn-momo-joins-south-africas-rent-to-own-smartphone-market/ https://techcabal.com/2025/07/31/mtn-momo-joins-south-africas-rent-to-own-smartphone-market/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1950904772032131472) 2025-07-31T13:01Z 152.7K followers, [---] engagements "The move places the telecom alongside the growing group of fintech-telecom hybrids such as Vodacom Easy2Own Pepkor FoneYam M-Kopa Rentoza and Teljoy also offering rent-to-own models https://techcabal.com/2025/07/31/mtn-momo-joins-south-africas-rent-to-own-smartphone-market/ https://techcabal.com/2025/07/31/mtn-momo-joins-south-africas-rent-to-own-smartphone-market/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1950904775572099559) 2025-07-31T13:01Z 152.7K followers, [---] engagements "Read more https://techcabal.com/2025/08/06/ethiopian-birr-past-170-blackmarket-fx-reforms/ https://techcabal.com/2025/08/06/ethiopian-birr-past-170-blackmarket-fx-reforms/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1953148178678632911) 2025-08-06T17:36Z 153.2K followers, [---] engagements "👨🏿🚀TC Daily Maziv moves in with Vodacom In today's edition: Vodacom gets green light to acquire Maziv South Africas FirstRand is eyeing a Kenyan entry Ajua a Kenyan customer experience startup merges with Rate My Service (RMS) Whats going on in the World Wide Web [--] Events for you Sign up and read TC Daily https://techcabal.com/2025/08/15/techcabal-daily-maziv-moves-in-with-vodacom/ https://techcabal.com/2025/08/15/techcabal-daily-maziv-moves-in-with-vodacom/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1956248511193743423) 2025-08-15T06:56Z 152.1K followers, [---] engagements "Bank apps crash OPay PalmPay cash in: Inside [----] trillion mobile money rush https://techcabal.com/2025/08/25/opay-palmpay-lead-20trn-mobile-money-boom/ https://techcabal.com/2025/08/25/opay-palmpay-lead-20trn-mobile-money-boom/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1959980073320116592) 2025-08-25T14:03Z 153.2K followers, [----] engagements ".@roqqupay a Nigerian crypto company has listed the compliant Naira (cNGN) the stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the local currency. It joins Busha Quidax Xend Finance Blockradar and Boundlesspay among startups that now support the token. https://techcabal.com/2025/08/29/roqqu-list-cngn/ https://techcabal.com/2025/08/29/roqqu-list-cngn/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1961376933926609084) 2025-08-29T10:34Z 153.1K followers, 11.6K engagements "We're excited to share that Satoshi Shinada will be speaking at Moonshot [----] 📷 Satoshi Shinada is a Co-founder and GP of Kepple Africa Ventures currently managing Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures a $60m pan-African fund. Since [----] he has led investments in major African startups including Moniepoint Moove Carry1st and Autochek. Prior to Kepple Satoshi was Investment Manager at Sojitz Corporation in charge of investment in infrastructure and energy projects. He has been based in Nigeria for [--] years. Satoshi holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a from the University of Tokyo.Dont miss" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1965052512110588013) 2025-09-08T14:00Z 151.5K followers, [---] engagements "Yesterday Apple announced the iPhone [--] lineups. Aka: iPhone [--] with a gym membership and makeup Read to find out more 👇🏽🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1965718177800986928) 2025-09-10T10:05Z 153.4K followers, [---] engagements "Alami Capitals LaunchPad targets funding gap for African women-led startups https://techcabal.com/2025/09/12/alami-capitals-launchpad-targets-funding-gap-for-african-women-led-startups/ https://techcabal.com/2025/09/12/alami-capitals-launchpad-targets-funding-gap-for-african-women-led-startups/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1966928561975243007) 2025-09-13T18:14Z 153.1K followers, [---] engagements "Moroccos Nucleon Security raises $3.5m to scale Zero Trust AI across Africa https://techcabal.com/2025/09/12/moroccos-nucleon-security-raises-3-5m/ https://techcabal.com/2025/09/12/moroccos-nucleon-security-raises-3-5m/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1966928789138817208) 2025-09-13T18:15Z 153.1K followers, [---] engagements "We're thrilled to share that Lexi Novitske will be speaking at Moonshot [----] 🚀 Lexi Novitske is a General Partner at Norrsken22 based in Lagos Nigeria. Through its Africa Technology Growth Fund Norrsken22 invests in high-growth markets across the continent leveraging local expertise in scaling businesses and a board of founders of billion-dollar companies to provide exceptional value to its portfolio. Dont miss the chance to connect with and learn from the boldest innovators founders and builders shaping the future of the African tech ecosystem at Moonshot by TechCabal this October. Visit to" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1967211732021166135) 2025-09-14T13:00Z 152.6K followers, [---] engagements "Nigerias plan to grow tax and customs revenues to at least [-----] trillion ($11.92 billion) in [----] heavily depends on technology. With crude oil earnings shrinking taxes have become one of the governments most reliable funding legs. https://techcabal.com/2025/09/16/nigeria-tech-tax-revenue-11-92bn-2026/ https://techcabal.com/2025/09/16/nigeria-tech-tax-revenue-11-92bn-2026/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1967973269895778540) 2025-09-16T15:26Z 152.2K followers, [---] engagements "👨🏿🚀TC Daily MultiChoice begins Canal+ restructuring In today's edition: MultiChoice begins Canal+ restructuring Tanzanias CRDB Bank upgrades to Temenos T24 Naspers announces five-for-one share split Nigerias inflation eases for fifth straight month Hot Take World Wide Web [--] Opportunities Sign up and read TC Daily 👉 https://techcabal.com/2025/09/17/techcabal-daily-multichoice-begins-canal-restructuring/ https://techcabal.com/2025/09/17/techcabal-daily-multichoice-begins-canal-restructuring/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1968239593783705975) 2025-09-17T09:04Z 153.1K followers, [---] engagements "As rivals circle Africa open its first office in Nigeria https://techcabal.com/2025/09/18/blockchain-com-opens-nigeria-office-hires-key-execs/ http://Blockchain.com https://techcabal.com/2025/09/18/blockchain-com-opens-nigeria-office-hires-key-execs/ http://Blockchain.com" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1968692682277978532) 2025-09-18T15:04Z 153.3K followers, [---] engagements "United Bank for Africa (UBA) with a market cap of [----] trillion ($1.29 billion) and presence in [--] African countries cut fraud losses by 45.35% to [---] million ($192130) in the first half of [----]. https://techcabal.com/2025/09/19/uba-halves-fraud-losses-reports-335bn-profit/ https://techcabal.com/2025/09/19/uba-halves-fraud-losses-reports-335bn-profit/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1968989884560838756) 2025-09-19T10:45Z 153.1K followers, [---] engagements "PARTNER : Zora Terminal a Nigerian-built platform is redefining trading in the Zora ecosystem https://techcabal.com/2025/09/26/zora-terminal/ https://techcabal.com/2025/09/26/zora-terminal/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1971496629820867031) 2025-09-26T08:46Z 152.6K followers, [---] engagements "More than [-----] jobs in Kenyas export processing zones (EPZs) are at risk as a US trade pact that underpins the countrys export economy is set to expire tonight https://techcabal.com/2025/09/30/kenya-digital-exports-face-test-as-us-tariffs-loom/ https://techcabal.com/2025/09/30/kenya-digital-exports-face-test-as-us-tariffs-loom/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1973014390967541951) 2025-09-30T13:17Z 153K followers, [---] engagements "We are pleased to announce Ayo Shonibare as a Speaker for Moonshot [----] 🚀 Ayo currently serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at @roqqupay a leading African crypto exchange and fintech platform enabling fast affordable cross-border payments and access to digital assets. In this role he leads strategic marketing initiatives and high-impact campaigns that drive growth and user adoption across the continent.Ayo has built a reputation for developing data-informed strategies and leading teams to deliver impactful execution. His work continues to position Roqqu at the forefront of Africa's digital" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1973795112602997133) 2025-10-02T17:00Z 151.6K followers, [---] engagements "Were thrilled to welcome #TeamEurope through the @D4DHub_EU as a strategic program partner at Moonshot [----] 🌍 What does building momentum mean for Team Europe According to Gautier Mignot Ambassador of Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS its about accelerating Africas digital transformation by unlocking the power of the continents creative industries as engines of inclusive growth. Join Team Europe and the D4D Hub at Moonshot [----] where ideas turn into action and Africas digital future takes shape. Visit to secure your seat now. #MoonshotbyTechCabal #Moonshot2025" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1975844590113493395) 2025-10-08T08:43Z 152.8K followers, [---] engagements "For years South African mobile users have voiced frustration over paying for data that disappears before they can use it a policy established by the countrys largest network providers" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1976316447455576122) 2025-10-09T15:58Z 152.6K followers, [---] engagements "The growing backlash has fueled demand for alternatives that give consumers more control over how and when they use their data. Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) have stepped into the gap powered by the same major networks and are gaining traction" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1976316451264053536) 2025-10-09T15:58Z 152.6K followers, [---] engagements "We're excited to announce Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Moonshot [----] Gold Sponsor Amazon Web Services (AWS) the world's leading cloud platform is powering Africa's digital transformation across startups large enterprises and public sector organizations. From AI and creative industries to climate tech solutions AWS provides the infrastructure that both emerging businesses and established corporations need to innovate at scale. Join us at Moonshot to discover how AWS's comprehensive cloud services are helping shape Africa's tech future while reducing costs and accelerating innovation. The" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1976323990395244886) 2025-10-09T16:28Z 151.4K followers, [---] engagements "Moonshot [----] Hosts Alert A storyteller turned show-stopper. Yes please meet Ms. Tolu Thompson the co-host for the Startup & Creative Stage at Moonshot [----]. A distinguished event MC panel moderator TV presenter and red carpet host Tolu captivates audiences with her flawless stage presence and effortless charm. Her professionalism charisma and natural command of the mic have made her a trusted host for brands like Oando PLC Access Bank Business Day Lagos Business School and more. Whether moderating conversations or lighting up the red carpet Tolu knows how to create moments that stay with" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1976644651969925585) 2025-10-10T13:43Z 151.5K followers, [----] engagements "Nigerias National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has partnered with the U.S.-based Space Exploration & Research Agency (SERA) to let any Nigerian compete for a seat on Blue Origins suborbital flight. Through the SERA Mission Control app anyone over [--] can register earn points and get voted on by the community with the winner securing a seat on Amazons Blue Origin New Shepard flight. Would you vote to choose Nigerias first-ever human in space 🚀" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1977004938170376420) 2025-10-11T13:34Z 151.4K followers, [---] engagements "Were thrilled to announce @BelemaFintech as a Moonshot [----] Booth Sponsor Belema Fintech is one of Nigerias fastest-growing financial technology companies providing secure real-time payment switching and processing solutions for banks microfinance institutions fintechs and businesses. With innovations like the Belema Payment Switch and Belema Payment Gateway the company enables instant fund transfers seamless collections and transparent settlements powering Nigerias next wave of digital payments. The founders builders and innovators shaping the African tech ecosystem will converge in Lagos" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1977357947467411700) 2025-10-12T12:57Z 151.9K followers, [---] engagements "We're thrilled to announce Vesicash as a Moonshot [----] Mixer Sponsor Vesicash is more than Africas leading payment technology companyit is Africas Merchant of Record and a trusted market entry partner for global businesses. With PORTAL its latest product Vesicash enables global companies to scale into new African markets. Powered by proprietary Payment Orchestration technology PORTAL provides a reliable solution for global businesses and enterprise partners to connect to multiple payment channels across countries for African collections and payout services. It offers high success rates" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1978021330990576062) 2025-10-14T08:53Z 151.5K followers, [----] engagements "Prepare to cap off Moonshot week with a bang Join us for The PoolDown a post-Moonshot beach party (not pool party 🤗) experience in partnership with Premia Business Network. 🏖🍹 This is more than just a partyits where innovators entrepreneurs and leaders let their hair down and connect outside the conference hall. Expect great music fun games and unforgettable vibes. 📅 Saturday Oct [--] [----] 📍 Simons Beach Resort Lagos 🎟 Ticket: [-----] Secure your spot via the link in bio See you on the beach 🌊 https://mainstack.store/pbn/thepooldown https://mainstack.store/pbn/thepooldown" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1978040637535510877) 2025-10-14T10:10Z 151.4K followers, [----] engagements "Headed to the Eko Convention Center for Moonshot 2025🚀 Enjoy convenient daily bus rides to and from the Moonshorlt venue for [----] with @gtirides. Available routes include Yaba Ajah Ikorodu Festac Oshodi and Lekki. Book your seat here #MoonshotbyTechCabal #Moonshot2025 #BuildingMomentum https://wa.link/836ubl https://wa.link/836ubl https://wa.link/836ubl https://wa.link/836ubl" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1978119507475304706) 2025-10-14T15:23Z 151.4K followers, [----] engagements "Vertiv expands footprint in Africa with multi-year Airtel Nxtra data centre deal https://techcabal.com/2025/10/14/vertiv-inks-multi-year-deal-to-power-airtel-nxtras-africa-expansion/ https://techcabal.com/2025/10/14/vertiv-inks-multi-year-deal-to-power-airtel-nxtras-africa-expansion/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1978120645960446195) 2025-10-14T15:28Z 151.8K followers, [---] engagements "ICYMI Tomike Adeoye is speaking at Moonshot [----] Tomike is a Nigerian actor entrepreneur radio and TV personality influencer and vlogger. We're super excited to have her on the Moonshot stage. #MoonshotbyTechCabal #Moonshot2025 #BuildingMomentum" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1978860257494311209) 2025-10-16T16:27Z 151.4K followers, [----] engagements "19: Hiring in Africa in the age of GenAI: Trust visibility and the power of self-branding https://techcabal.com/2025/10/16/hiring-in-africa/ https://techcabal.com/2025/10/16/hiring-in-africa/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1979144051698844133) 2025-10-17T11:14Z 151.4K followers, [---] engagements "20: Solving cross-border payments to scale Africas digital future https://techcabal.com/2025/10/16/solving-crossborder-payments/ https://techcabal.com/2025/10/16/solving-crossborder-payments/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1979145030792032540) 2025-10-17T11:18Z 151.5K followers, [---] engagements "Despite years of fintech expansion internet banking growth and mobile banking Nigerias informal economy still operates primarily on cash. https://techcabal.com/2025/10/17/moniepoint-informal-economy-report-2025-nigeria-digital-payments/ https://techcabal.com/2025/10/17/moniepoint-informal-economy-report-2025-nigeria-digital-payments/" [X Link](https://x.com/TechCabal/status/1979227696371785946) 2025-10-17T16:47Z 151.9K followers, [---] engagements Limited data mode. 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Social topic influence nigeria #636, fintech #283, kenya, money #5171, south africa, investment, acquisition, inflation, finance, countries
Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @paystack @moniepointng @uselemfi @bosuntijani @tcinsights @iamtomiwa @opayng @mastercardfdn @moonshotbytc @lunoglobal @raenesthq @chowdeck @mypayaza @wimbart @starlink @moniepoint @mroladunmade @piggybankng @cenoaapp @meta
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"Ethiopian birr hits record low deepening currency crisis for businesses https://techcabal.com/2025/08/06/ethiopian-birr-past-170-blackmarket-fx-reforms/ https://techcabal.com/2025/08/06/ethiopian-birr-past-170-blackmarket-fx-reforms/"
X Link 2025-08-06T10:44Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements
"The widening spread could further pressure financial institutions and import-reliant businesses struggling to access foreign currency through formal channels"
X Link 2025-08-06T17:36Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements
"When Tanzanias internet went dark Bitcoin bridged this family across the border https://techcabal.com/2025/11/11/tanzania-internet-shutdown-bitcoin-for-remittance/ https://techcabal.com/2025/11/11/tanzania-internet-shutdown-bitcoin-for-remittance/"
X Link 2025-11-11T10:04Z 153.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Today the Nigerian government formally unveiled the N50m equity free grant for tertiary students. Here is everything you need to know about it : https://techcabal.com/2025/11/17/nigeria-launches-%E2%82%A650m-vc-fund-for/ https://techcabal.com/2025/11/17/nigeria-launches-%E2%82%A650m-vc-fund-for/"
X Link 2025-12-09T11:58Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Over the last [--] years African startups raised $20.16B across [----] deals proving the ecosystem is no longer just potential its an asset class. Startups raised $3.42B across [---] deals including [--] mega deals ( $100M). Fintech led with $1.37B while Telecom Media & Entertainment attracted the least at $35M This is the story of a maturing ecosystem defined by capital discipline consolidation and resilience. Be the first to access the State of Tech in Africa 2025: Year in Review Report 👉 Join the waitlist to be first to get the report: http://bit.ly/StateoftechinA http://bit.ly/StateoftechinA"
X Link 2026-01-16T17:57Z 153.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Nigerias economy is projected to grow 4.4% in [----] according to the IMF. If achieved it would mark the countrys fastest annual growth rate in over a decade (outside the 5% growth recorded in Q2 2021) and reinforce optimism that Africas most populous country may be turning a corner. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013637442780143643 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013637442780143643"
X Link 2026-01-20T15:39Z 153.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Chipper Cash an African fintech that offers consumer payments cross-border transfers and US dollar virtual cards stopped burning cash in the final quarter of [----] generating enough operating revenue to cover its day-to-day expenses. https://techcabal.com/2026/01/21/chipper-cash-posts-first-quarter-without-cash-burn/ https://techcabal.com/2026/01/21/chipper-cash-posts-first-quarter-without-cash-burn/"
X Link 2026-01-21T12:29Z 153.5K followers, 21.4K engagements
"As power outages worsen Nigeria plans [--] new mini-grids to keep the lights on https://techcabal.com/2026/01/21/as-power-outages-worsen-nigeria-plans-28-new-mini-grids-to-keep-the-lights-on/ https://techcabal.com/2026/01/21/as-power-outages-worsen-nigeria-plans-28-new-mini-grids-to-keep-the-lights-on/"
X Link 2026-01-21T12:31Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements
"The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved Zenith Bank Plcs proposed acquisition of 100% of Paramount Bank Limited a mid-tier lender clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the Nigerian lenders entry into East Africas biggest financial market. https://techcabal.com/2026/01/22/kenyas-competition-regulator-clears-zenith-banks-paramount-acquisition/ https://techcabal.com/2026/01/22/kenyas-competition-regulator-clears-zenith-banks-paramount-acquisition/"
X Link 2026-01-22T13:45Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements
"FirstFounders a Nigerian venture studio operates with one thesis: build startups long before traditional venture capital shows up. The firm embeds itself with founders from ideation through execution combining operations talent and capital to turn early ideas into scalable AI-driven companies"
X Link 2026-01-22T15:03Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Quidax a provisionally licenced Nigerian crypto startup has discontinued its peer-to-peer (P2P) trading feature five months after introducing the service according to an email sent to customers seen by TechCabal. The feature allowed users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies directly with verified merchants on Quidax. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015026511737180422 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015026511737180422"
X Link 2026-01-24T11:38Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements
"PARTNER: The countdown to Lagos Tech Fest [----] begins now In less than 4weeks 3000+ tech leaders startups and investors will gather in Lagos for conversations that define the future of technology in Nigeria. Get ready for two days of unmatched insights with four stages of contents the Nigeria Tech Leadership Roundtable a larger expo floor exciting pre-event happy hour and a networking lounge built to connect the people and ideas shaping Nigeria's tech future. Get your pass today at 25% standard pricing via Use Code : TC26 to get 10% off https://tech.eventhive.ng https://tech.eventhive.ng"
X Link 2026-01-26T16:11Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Hi @seyedele do you still hold this opinion"
X Link 2026-01-26T16:33Z 153.5K followers, 24.8K engagements
"The directive signals a shift from voluntary compliance to stricter regulatory accountability in a sector long plagued by repeated service disruptions"
X Link 2026-01-27T16:43Z 153.5K followers, [---] engagements
"The directive comes at a time when public frustration with telecom services is at a peak. In [----] MTN alone recorded [----] million customer complaints highlighting persistent issues with dropped calls slow data and outages. These disruptions subscribers say have persisted despite repeated regulatory assurances. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016190405986185447 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016190405986185447"
X Link 2026-01-27T16:43Z 153.5K followers, [---] engagements
"When senior officials from Kenyas central bank appeared before the countrys lawmakers on January [--] they offered a warning that sounded technical but carried an unusually intimate charge. If M-Pesa were to fail the countrys financial system could wobble"
X Link 2026-01-28T08:20Z 153.5K followers, [---] engagements
"It was the first time a belief long held in households boardrooms and government offices alike had been stated so plainly. Kenyas economy now operates through a single private payments platform a fact so familiar as to have lost its remarkable quality"
X Link 2026-01-28T08:20Z 153.5K followers, [---] engagements
"The capital injection finalised in December [----] follows a $1.4 million pre-seed fundraise in December [----] and brings together three new Moroccan investors including Azur Innovation Fund Witamax and MFounders alongside returning backers Catalyst Fund and Digital Africa"
X Link 2026-01-28T09:49Z 153.5K followers, [---] engagements
"https://techcabal.com/2026/01/28/moroccan-mobility-enakl-2-3million-seed-funding/ https://techcabal.com/2026/01/28/moroccan-mobility-enakl-2-3million-seed-funding/"
X Link 2026-01-28T09:49Z 153.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Nigerias Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) which oversees university entrance examinations has dismissed concerns that weak Internet connectivity could undermine its plan to introduce live CCTV monitoring across all accredited computer-based test (CBT) centres insisting that all approved centres operate in areas with network coverage. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016461774426452220 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016461774426452220"
X Link 2026-01-28T10:42Z 153.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Nigerias telecom regulator plans to impose penalties totalling about [----] billion ($8.85 million) on operators for breaches of service standards marking one of the most forceful regulatory crackdowns in recent years"
X Link 2026-01-28T10:44Z 153.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Kuda Microfinance Bank plans to open more experience centres for customer support and community engagement after it received a licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate as a National Microfinance Bank an upgrade that comes with an expectation of nationwide physical presence. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016773179365065062 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016773179365065062"
X Link 2026-01-29T07:19Z 153.5K followers, [---] engagements
"In the two years since moniepoint last publicly shared its transaction figures the Nigerian fintech unicorn has nearly tripled transaction volume across its subsidiaries rising from [---] billion to over [--] billion according to an internal company presentation seen by TechCabal"
X Link 2026-01-29T10:10Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Moniepoint averaged [----] billion monthly transactions in [----] a 169.44% jump from the [---] million recorded in [----] highlighting the rapid growth of Nigerias digital payment ecosystem. Those transactions were worth over [---] trillion ($294.03 billion) almost double the $150 billion it processed two years ago. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016816603992666453 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016816603992666453"
X Link 2026-01-29T10:12Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements
"As Nigerias largest merchant acquirer Moniepoint powers most of the countrys POS transactions. Through its subsidiaries Moniepoint Inc. processes over $250 billion annually the presentation read. Moniepoint averaged [----] billion monthly transactions in [----] a 169.44% jump from the [---] million recorded in [----] highlighting the rapid growth of Nigerias digital payment ecosystem. Those transactions were worth over [---] trillion ($294.03 billion) almost double the $150 Moniepoint averaged [----] billion monthly transactions in [----] a 169.44% jump from the [---] million recorded in [----] highlighting"
X Link 2026-01-29T14:07Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Top Kenyan commercial banks that lost staff to fintech startups during the sectors expansion from [----] are now regaining talent as licencing delays and retrenchments reduce the appeal of fintech careers"
X Link 2026-01-30T11:02Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements
"A board member and an employee told TechCabal that the company was facing bankruptcy following a dispute with the Kenyan government over the sale of carbon credits"
X Link 2026-01-31T07:35Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Carbon credits were the cornerstone of Kokos business model and the authorities refusal to grant the company a letter of authorisation left it with no viable options. https://techcabal.com/2026/01/31/koko-shut-down-carbon-credits-dispute/ https://techcabal.com/2026/01/31/koko-shut-down-carbon-credits-dispute/"
X Link 2026-01-31T07:35Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Chams Holding Company Plc a Nigerian identity management and transactional technology provider grew its income by 17.89% to [-----] billion ($12.61 million) in [----] according to its unaudited full-year results"
X Link 2026-01-31T11:57Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements
"The University of Ibadan now allows graduates of the school to process their UI transcripts online in a seamless and straightforward process. Keep reading to find out how to do it. http://dlvr.it/Sc5St6 http://dlvr.it/Sc5St6"
X Link 2022-11-02T09:09Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Airtel Africas profits plunge 99% on the back of currency devaluation in Nigeria and Malawi: Massive devaluations of Nigeria's Naira and the Malawian Kwacha squeezed Airtel Africa's margins and resulted in profits of $2 million for the year. The Naira's http://dlvr.it/T29G5K http://dlvr.it/T29G5K"
X Link 2024-02-01T11:13Z 153.6K followers, 15.7K engagements
"This is Uncovers third funding round. It raised $100000 in a [----] pre-seed round from Antler VC and a $1 million seed round in [----]. In its latest funding round Uncover provided exits for early investors through a secondary sale according to its CEO https://techcabal.com/2024/07/15/uncover-raise/ https://techcabal.com/2024/07/15/uncover-raise/"
X Link 2024-07-15T09:30Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Absa Group Ltd. South Africas third-largest bank plans to open an office in Dubai by early [----]. However the move is also a response to competitors like Investec Standard Bank Rand Merchant Bank and Nedbank which already have offices there https://techcabal.com/2025/04/02/absa-bank-to-open-offices-in-dubai/ https://techcabal.com/2025/04/02/absa-bank-to-open-offices-in-dubai/"
X Link 2025-04-02T12:06Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Nigerian lending software startup Lendsqr is building an artificial intelligence model that analyses borrowers voices and faces to determine if they qualify for a loan. https://techcabal.com/2025/04/29/lendsqr-ai-borrowers/ https://techcabal.com/2025/04/29/lendsqr-ai-borrowers/"
X Link 2025-04-29T14:59Z 153.6K followers, 466.4K engagements
"The funding will help scale its mobile money operations and broaden financial access for underserved communities across the continent the company said in a statement. https://techcabal.com/2025/06/30/wave-raises-137-milion/ https://techcabal.com/2025/06/30/wave-raises-137-milion/"
X Link 2025-06-30T11:41Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) led the funding round alongside a consortium of global development finance institutions including British International Investment (BII) Finnfund and Norfund https://techcabal.com/2025/06/30/wave-raises-137-milion/ https://techcabal.com/2025/06/30/wave-raises-137-milion/"
X Link 2025-06-30T11:41Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"For the first time it doesn't feel like crypto bros are forcing digital currencies down everybody's throats. There's some real utility here and we gave a balanced perspective in this articlefrom our POV. Click to read https://techcabal.com/2025/07/15/crypto-card-zerocard/ https://techcabal.com/2025/07/15/crypto-card-zerocard/"
X Link 2025-07-15T13:28Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements
"RECAP: The Ethiopian birr has slipped to a record low of [---] to the dollar on the parallel market widening the gap with the official exchange rate to nearly 40% and raising questions about the countrys attempts to liberalise its economy. Ethiopian birr hits record low deepening currency crisis for businesses https://t.co/crhtBRvnUO https://t.co/bZinNZ6xVH Ethiopian birr hits record low deepening currency crisis for businesses https://t.co/crhtBRvnUO https://t.co/bZinNZ6xVH"
X Link 2025-08-06T17:36Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements
"👨🏿🚀 TC Daily Old dog new tricks South Africas FirstRand has bought a 20% stake in UK-based fintech Optasia for $277 million marking one of the biggest African bank investments in AI-driven fintech lending and giving FirstRand access to Optasias machine-learning platform which powers micro-loans and financial services for millions of mobile users across emerging markets. Its a deal that signals how African banks are betting on data and automation to stay competitive in the digital age. On the macro level we can only wonder if this deal is the vote of confidence that will carry Optasia all"
X Link 2025-10-28T07:11Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"👨🏿🚀 TC Daily Pepkor eyes banking privileges South African clothing retailer Pepkor is eyeing a partnership with Investec to offer banking services. The plan which is still under discussion would see the retailer team up with Investec an international bank and wealth manager to launch what could be called Pep Bank and split profits. Investec holds a South African banking licence and could provide the regulatory cover Pepkor needs to become a digital bank. With access to digital financial infrastructure Pepkor could soon offer savings products and even financing options to customers. Read"
X Link 2025-11-20T06:42Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Project Kuiper the Amazon-owned satellite internet initiative has taken a major step toward entering Nigerias broadband market after securing a landing permit from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to begin operations from [----]. https://techcabal.com/2026/01/13/amazon-project-kuiper-ncc-approval-nigeria/ https://techcabal.com/2026/01/13/amazon-project-kuiper-ncc-approval-nigeria/"
X Link 2026-01-13T15:17Z 153.7K followers, 137.1K engagements
"Visa rules Nigerians need to know for top travel destinations in [----] https://techcabal.com/2026/01/15/visa-requirements-for-nigerians-in-2026/ https://techcabal.com/2026/01/15/visa-requirements-for-nigerians-in-2026/"
X Link 2026-01-15T17:00Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements
"@paystack the Nigerian fintech acquired by Stripe has restructured its operations under a new holding company The Stack Group (TSG) which now houses Paystack its consumer payments app Zap Paystack Microfinance Bank (MFB) and a venture studio signalling a more structured expansion beyond payments. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013527137785901530 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013527137785901530"
X Link 2026-01-20T08:20Z 153.6K followers, 576.4K engagements
"In [----] that scorecard changed as founders and investors entered an era where the growth-at-all-costs mentality changed to one of survival-at-all-costs. [----] was a complete recalibration of what it means to build and fund a business on the continent and the impact rippled across the ecosystem"
X Link 2026-01-27T08:56Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements
"These shifts are reflected in the State of Tech in Africa (SOTIA) report an annual report by TechCabal Insights that tracks funding patterns mergers and acquisitions (M&A) exits and job cuts regulation and broader ecosystem trends. To discuss these findings industry leaders including investors operators and ecosystem stakeholders gathered for a roundtable session at the launch of the report on Friday January [--] [----]. https://techcabal.com/2026/01/26/in-africas-more-selective-tech-funding-cycle/ https://techcabal.com/2026/01/26/in-africas-more-selective-tech-funding-cycle/"
X Link 2026-01-27T08:56Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements
"In a presentation delivered by CBK governor Kamau Thugge that day to a joint sitting of Parliaments finance and public debt committees the regulator classified the mobile money platform as a system whose failure would significantly impair the real economy"
X Link 2026-01-28T08:20Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements
"The disclosure came as lawmakers scrutinised the governments proposal to sell a 15% stake in Safaricomthe telco that operates the mobile money platformto South Africas Vodacom Group"
X Link 2026-01-28T08:20Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Enakl a Moroccan and French mobility startup that offers bus-sharing services has closed a $2.3 million seed funding round to deploy its shared transport solutions and launch a new Software as a Service (SaaS) product for operators and policy makers"
X Link 2026-01-28T09:49Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"We know the Kenyan government plans to spend KES [---] million ($775193) annually on content creators and influencers to amplify government talking points across social media platforms. What does this move reveal about the growing political power of digital platforms in Africa and why does it matter ahead of the [----] elections We take a closer look at this in the latest episode of Headlines by TechCabal. Watch on YouTube: Listen to the podcast on Spotify: Listen on YouTube Music: #techcabal #headlinesbytechcabal https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLilM3ea9fO2USANl3zxpQwstEWvI8r64o"
X Link 2026-01-28T17:37Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements
".@PayPal is once again allowing Nigerians to receive international payments after nearly [--] years of restrictions. The company says Nigerias payment infrastructure has matured. While some see this as progress others remain skeptical after years of exclusion. What do you think Is PayPals return a win or is it a little too late https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016774732423496112 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016774732423496112"
X Link 2026-01-29T07:25Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements
"David Adeleke has a hot take on Flutterwaves Mono acquisition Do you agree with him Tell us what you think in the comments"
X Link 2026-01-30T09:00Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements
"After two days of board meetings Kenyas clean-cooking startup Koko Networks has let go its entire 700-person workforce and shut down operations"
X Link 2026-01-31T07:35Z 153.6K followers, 33.7K engagements
"The growth was largely driven by a 573.16% jump in card sales which the firm categorises as data card products supply of cards to [----] billion ($4.26 million). This was driven by increased SIM card purchases from telecom operators and banks demand for cards remained strong. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017567908541468753 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017567908541468753"
X Link 2026-01-31T11:57Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"https://techcabal.com/2026/01/31/chams-grows-17-9-in-2025-on-a-4-26-million-sim-and-bank-card-boom/ https://techcabal.com/2026/01/31/chams-grows-17-9-in-2025-on-a-4-26-million-sim-and-bank-card-boom/"
X Link 2026-01-31T11:57Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"PARTNER: Y Combinatorbacked fintech Grey (@greyfinance) now supports Apple Pay and Google Pay on its virtual card. The card also allows contactless payments directly from USD EUR and GBP balances at over [---] million merchants worldwide making it easier for freelancers and remote workers to pay seamlessly across borders. Visit to get the upgraded card. #Grey #YC #FintechNews #CrossBorderPayments #ApplePay #GooglePay http://grey.co/cards http://grey.co/cards"
X Link 2026-01-31T14:34Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Ivorian fintech CinetPay is in a $1.2M hole after a simultaneous cyberattack across [--] countries Inside todays TC Daily: 📉 Koko Networks shuts down in Kenya 📱 Egypt turns phones into POS terminals Nigerias 90k km fibre "BRIDGE" kicks off Get the context: https://techcabal.com/2026/02/02/techcabal-daily-cinetpays-1-2m-problem/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/02/techcabal-daily-cinetpays-1-2m-problem/"
X Link 2026-02-02T06:35Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements
"The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has warned the public against damaging currency banknotes citing a rise in cash flower bouquets and ornamental displays that it says contravene the countrys Penal Code"
X Link 2026-02-02T16:17Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements
"In a notice on Monday the CBK said it has observed a rise in the use of Kenya Shilling notes to create cash flower bouquets ornamental displays and similar arrangements particularly at weddings graduations and other celebrations. While the regulator said it does not object to cash being given as a gift it stressed that such use should not involve any action that alters or defaces banknotes. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018358106942550438 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018358106942550438"
X Link 2026-02-02T16:17Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements
"https://techcabal.com/2026/02/02/kenya-central-bank-cash-flowers-valentines-day/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/02/kenya-central-bank-cash-flowers-valentines-day/"
X Link 2026-02-02T16:17Z 153.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Since the capital rush of the zero-interest rate era of the early 2020s which saw investors increase their appetite for riskier bets Africas venture capital industry has slowly solved its talent problem. Today local investors account for nearly 40% of the total funding that African startups receive yearly. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018722986681856051 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018722986681856051"
X Link 2026-02-03T16:27Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements
"African institutions including Makerere University in Uganda the University of Ghana Digital Umuganda in Rwanda and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) participated in the data collection for this initiative"
X Link 2026-02-03T16:38Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements
"More than [---] employees were laid off on January [--] and the administrators will now decide how the companys assets are managed and how much creditors can recover"
X Link 2026-02-04T07:46Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Muniu Thoithi and George Weru of PwC were appointed joint administrators of Koko Networks Limited and Koko Networks on February [--] by the companies directors according to a formal notice issued under the Insolvency Act [----] seen by TechCabal"
X Link 2026-02-04T07:46Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Payments are becoming the core growth lever for Nigerian banks as they enter a new phase of profitability according to S&P Global Ratings"
X Link 2026-02-04T14:07Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The agency says earnings are now less driven by foreign exchange windfalls and interest-rate gains and more sustained by transaction volumes as banks lean harder on non-interest income from fees and commissions"
X Link 2026-02-04T14:07Z 153.6K followers, [---] engagements
"The renewal will run through December [--] [----] extending access to the American market for eligible African exports and offering a political lifeline to countries betting on digital trade for jobs and growth"
X Link 2026-02-05T10:47Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Kenyan officials and industry groups had warned that more than [-----] export processing zone (EPZ) jobs and as many as [------] livelihoods including [----] to [----] techrelated roles tied to export processing could have been hit after US President Donald Trump signalled that AGOA could be scrapped as part of a wider tariff move. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019362161630363799 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019362161630363799"
X Link 2026-02-05T10:47Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Fintech operators are pushing for a dedicated growth fund or credit guarantee scheme to unlock capital for innovation and expansion but the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it cannot directly establish venture-style financing"
X Link 2026-02-05T13:19Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"The regulator disclosed this in its latest fintech sector report which drew on a quantitative survey of leading fintech executives a closed-door stakeholder workshop held in June [----] and the CBN fintech roundtable convened in October 2025"
X Link 2026-02-05T13:19Z 153.7K followers, [--] engagements
"The CBN described the process as part of sustained engagement with a sector it is seeking to build a bridge with"
X Link 2026-02-05T13:19Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Cape Towns AI traffic cameras have already proven they can catch motorists sneaking a text skipping seatbelts or sliding across solid white lines"
X Link 2026-02-05T14:19Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"But despite the pilots success the city is not rushing to blanket its streets with the technology. Instead officials have hit pause waiting for South Africas top prosecutor to decide whether evidence from these AIpowered eyes would actually hold up in court"
X Link 2026-02-05T14:19Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"The path to profitability in Africas creator ecosystem varies wildly depending on local payment infrastructure gender demographics and audience consumption habits according to the newly released Africa Creator Economy Report (ACER) [----] developed by Communiqu an African creator-led media and intelligence firm in partnership with TechCabal Insights (TCI) and Takeout Media Global(TM Global). https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019432838412599602 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019432838412599602"
X Link 2026-02-05T15:28Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"The report reveals a regional divide in how three of the continents creative hubsNigeria South Africa and Kenyastructure their digital influence. This regional divergence suggests that the African creator economy is a collection of distinct markets at different stages of maturity each requiring a tailored approach to investment and infrastructure. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019432840673275936 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019432840673275936"
X Link 2026-02-05T15:28Z 153.7K followers, [--] engagements
"As generative AI tools reshape global filmmaking African creatives are asking a familiar question in a new context: when these tools are developed abroad who truly owns the stories they help create"
X Link 2026-02-05T16:29Z 153.7K followers, [--] engagements
"For Sandra Adeyeye Bello founder and creative director of Abuja-based creative media organisation and content studio SAB Studios Nigeria the answer is straightforward"
X Link 2026-02-05T16:29Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"A new episode of The Moonshot Podcast is out.🎉 We had an insightful conversation with @iAboyeji Founding Partner of Future Africa where he shared his candid assessment of the African tech ecosystem and what needs to change for it to build momentum. If youre a founder investor operator or just curious about African tech this is an episode you dont want to miss. Watch the full video here: #techcabal #moonshotbytechcabal #moonshot2026 https://www.youtube.com/watchv=PkvF2AJ_ZwA https://www.youtube.com/watchv=PkvF2AJ_ZwA"
X Link 2026-02-05T17:00Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The renewal of AGOA brings relief to South Africas automotive manufacturing industry which sits at the intersection of e-commerce logistics e-hailing fleets and electric vehicle (EV) supply chains. Read about it : https://techcabal.com/2026/02/05/for-south-africas-auto-tech-sector-agoas-extension-is-a-lifeline/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/05/for-south-africas-auto-tech-sector-agoas-extension-is-a-lifeline/"
X Link 2026-02-05T18:00Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Lesaka Technologies a South African digital payments fintech has met its first profit target since launching in [----] even as revenue from its merchant division fell by double digits. https://techcabal.com/2026/02/05/south-africas-digital-payments-fintech-lesaka-hits-profit-target/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/05/south-africas-digital-payments-fintech-lesaka-hits-profit-target/"
X Link 2026-02-05T18:30Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"We dont post everything here. Some of our most interesting videos live on TikTok & YouTube. Follow & subscribe so you dont miss them TikTok: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Techcabal https://www.tiktok.com/@techcabal_pr https://www.youtube.com/@Techcabal https://www.tiktok.com/@techcabal_pr"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:00Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Startups On Our Radar spotlights African early-stage companies building products for businesses and individuals on the continent. Meet Yamify Clea BookMolly Memcortex and Tavestack startups working on everything from local cloud infrastructure and cross-border payments to appointment bookings and AI memory. Read the full stories in todays edition: https://techcabal.com/2026/02/06/startups-on-our-radar-5/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/06/startups-on-our-radar-5/"
X Link 2026-02-07T08:48Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Clean cooking startup KOKO Networks laid off its entire staff and shut down after the Kenyan government blocked its key income stream: the sale of carbon credits. The shutdown leaves [---] million low-income households without their primary clean cooking option risking a return to dirtier fuels like charcoal and kerosene. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020135458844668155 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020135458844668155"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:00Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements
"For the first time an international subsea cable system touched Nigerian soil outside Lagos. For a country of more than [---] million people whose global Internet traffic has historically flowed through a narrow corridor in Lagos the landing was strategic"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:32Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
".@PayPal the global payments platform is partnering with Nigerian fintech @paga to finally let Nigerians receive international payments settle them in Naira and fully access its global payments network after two decades of limited service"
X Link 2026-01-27T07:26Z 153.8K followers, 509.6K engagements
"Africas tech ecosystem has spent the past decade celebrating user growth funding and demographic dividend. But at the Africa Tech Summit (ATS) in Nairobi on Wednesday Wole Ayodele chief executive of payments company Fincra offered an alternative assessment that the continents next phase will depend on infrastructure and not optimism. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021969959836905796 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021969959836905796"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:29Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Airtel Nigeria is reviving SmartCash with free transfers cashback rewards 15% savings interest and agent-led distribution. https://techcabal.com/2026/02/13/airtel-turns-to-to-revive-smartcash-in-nigeria/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/13/airtel-turns-to-to-revive-smartcash-in-nigeria/"
X Link 2026-02-13T13:43Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Mara a crypto startup backed by Coinbase lost $16 million in [----] as the leadership team fell apart http://dlvr.it/T91ShP http://dlvr.it/T91ShP"
X Link 2024-07-01T15:20Z 153.8K followers, 1.8M engagements
".@ayahq_ a pan-African Web3 talent development startup is in talks with investors to raise $10 million to expand operations. https://techcabal.com/2025/08/27/ayahq-is-raising-10-million/ https://techcabal.com/2025/08/27/ayahq-is-raising-10-million/"
X Link 2025-08-27T14:19Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements
"When @AltSchoolAfrica launched it promised the glitz and glory of the tech ecosystem to prospective students. Now [--] years later its fulfillment of that promise is being called into question by former and current students"
X Link 2025-10-29T15:46Z 153.8K followers, 306.8K engagements
"Valentines Day cash bouquets could land Kenyans in legal trouble Central Bank warns"
X Link 2026-02-02T16:17Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Google has collaborated with African universities and research institutions to launch WAXAL an open-source speech database designed to support the development of voice-based artificial intelligence for African languages"
X Link 2026-02-03T16:38Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements
"PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited (PwC) has taken control of Koko Networks after the Kenyan clean-cooking fuel startup entered administration placing a business that served over [---] million low-income households and raised more than $300 million under insolvency management"
X Link 2026-02-04T07:46Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements
"MTN Group Africas largest telecommunications company has formally applied to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) for approval to acquire IHS Towers the continents biggest independent owner and operator of shared communications infrastructure in what might become one of the most significant infrastructure deals in its history. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019363600607895974 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019363600607895974"
X Link 2026-02-05T10:52Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements
"When Kenyas central bank warned lawmakers that a failure at M-Pesa could significantly impair the real economy it confirmed what households businesses and government offices have long known. In [----] the platform processed transactions worth KES [----] trillion about four times Kenyas GDP making it bigger than any bank or payment system in the country. Episode [--] of Headlines by TechCabal explores why M-Pesas scale matters to Kenya and why its stability is crucial. Watch episode [--] on YouTube: Listen to episode [--] on Spotify: #techcabal #headlinesbytechcabal"
X Link 2026-02-06T10:13Z 153.7K followers, [----] engagements
"And for Equinix which facilitated the landing through its subsidiary MainOne it was the foundation of something bigger: building a second digital anchor for Nigeria in the South-South region"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:32Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"https://techcabal.com/2026/02/09/equinix-opens-first-south-south-data-centre/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/09/equinix-opens-first-south-south-data-centre/"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:32Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"In Nigeria every time you stream a football match join an online prayer meeting scroll through Instagram or binge-watch videos on YouTube money moves from your wallet to the telecom networks balance sheets. Between [----] and [----] national data spending jumped 171.41% to [----] trillion ($5.58 billion) translating to [-----] billion spent on data every day. While this behavioural shift has become a major revenue engine for telcos it has also heightened consumer frustration over rising costs and unreliable service. This week on Follow the Money we break down the pricing usage and behaviours behind"
X Link 2026-02-09T17:00Z 153.7K followers, 17K engagements
"Nedbank Group South Africas fourth-largest bank by assets has committed to retaining all current NCBA employees after completing its proposed acquisition of the Kenyan lender seeking to ease concerns that typically follow such large cross-border bank acquisitions in East Africa. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021122093178331575 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021122093178331575"
X Link 2026-02-10T07:20Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Ziidi Trader is a powerful step in democratizing wealth for our customers. For eighteen years MPESA has transformed how Kenyans live work and do business Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa said during the launch. Today in partnership with the NSE we are extending that impact to how our customers build and grow their wealth"
X Link 2026-02-10T11:44Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Read our explainer to see how Ziidi Trader works and how it could reshape retail investing in Kenya https://techcabal.com/2026/02/10/what-you-need-to-know-ziidi-trader/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/10/what-you-need-to-know-ziidi-trader/"
X Link 2026-02-10T11:44Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Access Banks long-anticipated acquisition of South Africas Bidvest Bank has collapsed. The transaction was terminated after Access Bank failed to meet key regulatory conditions by the agreed deadline date of January [--] [----]. https://techcabal.com/2026/02/10/access-bank-bidvest-bank/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/10/access-bank-bidvest-bank/"
X Link 2026-02-10T12:51Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Middle East and North Africas AI sector attracted $858 million in funding in [----] accounting for 22% of total venture capital deployed across MENA and nearly double the amount recorded the previous year https://techcabal.com/2026/02/10/north-africa-rises-on-deals-as-mena-ai-funding-hits-858-million/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/10/north-africa-rises-on-deals-as-mena-ai-funding-hits-858-million/"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:53Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Africas telecom bond market has spent much of the past decade caught between promise and perception. Between [----] and [----] however the narrative shifted more decisively. Across the continent telecom operators returned to the bond market in size refinancing maturing obligations and raising fresh capital for infrastructure expansion"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:45Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"MTN Nigeria pioneered the space in [----] with a [---] billion ($146 million) bond programme aimed at diversifying funding sources and managing local currency exposure. However other operators largely stayed on the sidelines until [----] when Mauritius-based Axian Telecom issued a $460 million bond signalling a renewed interest in the continents telecom debt market. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021249153754337527 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021249153754337527"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:45Z 153.7K followers, [--] engagements
"In July [----] Axian Telecom again issued a $600 million bond to scale infrastructure across Madagascar Tanzania and Togo. Meanwhile IHS Towers remained active in debt markets reporting total indebtedness of approximately $3.9 billion as of mid-2025 while refinancing high-cost notes and preparing for maturities in [----] and [----]. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021249157353070885 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021249157353070885"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:45Z 153.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Jumia Groups international sales largely driven by China grew 82% in the fourth quarter of [----] according to its financial results as the e-commerce giant strengthens its [----] profitability strategy"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:36Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"The company is rebuilding its business around affordability and mass-market volume using Chinese supply chains as the engine with a simple bet: cheaper goods move faster generate more orders improve unit economics and create a clearer path to profitability than premium brands"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:36Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Tap the link 🔗 below to see the outcome of this shift https://techcabal.com/2026/02/11/jumias-china-pivot-fuels-82-surge-in-international-sales/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/11/jumias-china-pivot-fuels-82-surge-in-international-sales/"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:37Z 153.7K followers, [---] engagements
"PARTNER : In a tightening capital cycle Finceptives 3bn commercial paper redemption highlights the strength of its operating infrastructure https://techcabal.com/2026/02/12/finceptive/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/12/finceptive/"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:12Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements
"In April [----] the EU Court of Justice ruled that Maltas programme violated EU law declaring that nationality cannot be commercialised while pressure from the EU UK and US has already forced Caribbean states to raise minimums to $200000 and impose new physical presence rules"
X Link 2026-02-14T15:33Z 153.8K followers, [--] engagements
"We have so much potential in Africa we are the fastest-growing continent he told the audience in his keynote address. When you look at statistics in terms of the young population and the future of the workforce a lot of that is true. But to really tap into that growth we still need some infrastructure to get there"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:29Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements
"$1.57bn share sale hands Vodafone majority control of Safaricom https://techcabal.com/2025/12/04/1-57bn-share-sale-hands-vodafone-majority-control-of-safaricom/ https://techcabal.com/2025/12/04/1-57bn-share-sale-hands-vodafone-majority-control-of-safaricom/"
X Link 2025-12-04T07:21Z 153.8K followers, [----] engagements
"I was in Lagos but barely in Lagos. I was almost abroad every other time Kennedy Adetayo recalled of his role as Regional Marketing Manager at Exness a global fintech company and multi-asset broker. I wanted something different he said. https://techcabal.com/2026/01/31/digital-nomads-kennedy-adetayo/ https://techcabal.com/2026/01/31/digital-nomads-kennedy-adetayo/"
X Link 2026-02-02T14:00Z 153.8K followers, [----] engagements
"🛎New episode alert Episode [--] of Headlines by TechCabal is now live 🚀 In this episode we touch on the Central Bank of Kenyas crackdown on Valentines cash flowers Moniepoints transaction volume jumping to [--] billion worth $294 billion Ubers departure from the Tanzanian market and more. Watch on YouTube: Listen on Spotify: #techcabal #headlinesbytechcabal https://open.spotify.com/episode/2oNg6MODGbFeXwVFakZ1yJsi=lrqkd0_FTm-7_jE8YadzOA https://youtu.be/JBV_CtLoJak https://open.spotify.com/episode/2oNg6MODGbFeXwVFakZ1yJsi=lrqkd0_FTm-7_jE8YadzOA https://youtu.be/JBV_CtLoJak"
X Link 2026-02-08T10:00Z 153.8K followers, [----] engagements
"NCBA disclosed the assurances in a Monday notice of additional information saying its staff would play a central role in Nedbanks regional expansion strategy. The pledge was a key factor behind NCBAs board recommending the transaction to shareholders"
X Link 2026-02-10T07:20Z 153.8K followers, [--] engagements
"The groups pledge signals a departure from recent mergers and acquisitions opting for an expansion play rather than a cost-cutting exercise which has often come with painful job cuts"
X Link 2026-02-10T07:20Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements
"In a 2000-square-metre facility in Nsukka Enugu State in southeastern Nigeria engineers assemble airframes test control systems and fine-tune battery modules to prove a point: Nigeria can build hard tech"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:41Z 153.8K followers, 11.4K engagements
"Her response was direct. Would you rather be without a job Because I can make that happen now. He eventually became the best person she ever managed. That same team member later reached out for a glowing recommendation after leaving the country"
X Link 2026-02-12T08:55Z 153.8K followers, [----] engagements
"This is how Ugochukwu operates: quietly strategically and with an effectiveness that speaks louder than any boardroom performance. Today as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of @getequity a Nigerian fintech platform that operates as a digital marketplace for private capital she has built a career navigating Nigerias tech ecosystem not by changing her introverted nature but by leveraging it. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021870867198726535 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021870867198726535"
X Link 2026-02-12T08:55Z 153.8K followers, [----] engagements
"When Abdoulaye Diack program manager at Google Research a division of Google dedicated to advancing the state of the art in computer science and applying those breakthroughs to real-world problems talks about the origins of WAXAL an open-source speech dataset from Google Research Africa he begins with a single word. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021963863059505189 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021963863059505189"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:05Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements
"His remarks cut to a tension that has become visible as venture funding cools and expansion plans grow more cautious. While Africa may be integrating politically through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) it still operates commercially as a collection of separate systems. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021969964685541603 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021969964685541603"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:29Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements
".@wapipay has launched a credit scoring tool for Kenyan financial institutions like banks and SACCOs which it says will help lenders use diaspora remittances to make loan decisions for millions of households that rely on money sent by relatives abroad"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:51Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Unlike traditional credit scoring models which primarily rely on negative data such as defaults and missed payments WapiPays Remittance Credit Score is built on positive financial behaviour. If widely adopted the model could pull millions of households into Kenyas formal credit market transforming remittances from a safety net into an asset-building tool. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022337849459200485 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022337849459200485"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:51Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Africa is entering the $5.2 billion citizenship-by-investment industry at a moment of global backlash and tightening scrutiny"
X Link 2026-02-14T15:33Z 153.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Now Egypt So Tom and Prncipe Sierra Leone and Botswana are launching or preparing programmes priced between $90000 and $250000 while Nigeria advances a citizenship-by-investment bill requiring constitutional amendment and ratification by [--] state assemblies"
X Link 2026-02-14T15:33Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements
"COO of @myvendyz Daniel Orjikalus hot take: If employee evangelism for your startup isnt strong the marketing team cant save you. Do you think employee evangelism is that important Let us know your thoughts in the comments"
X Link 2026-02-13T12:38Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Nigerians are spending $15.28 million on data every single day. In Episode [--] of Headlines by TechCabal we unpack where that money is going why it matters for your wallet and what it reveals about the business of connectivity in Nigeria. We also examine the Senates U-turn on electronic results transmission why restoring a manual backup is raising concerns ahead of [----] and how policy decisions could reshape trust in digital systems. Beyond Nigeria we explore how Kenya is deploying AI and blockchain to strengthen tourism and drive GDP growth a signal of how governments are using tech as"
X Link 2026-02-14T07:35Z 153.8K followers, 17.1K engagements
"EXCLUSIVE: @ouredenlife the Nigerian home services startup known for its food cleaning and laundry subscriptions has paused its consumer-facing business"
X Link 2026-02-14T09:32Z 153.8K followers, 135.7K engagements
"Read more https://techcabal.com/2026/02/13/wapipay-pushes-banks-remittances-income-loan/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/13/wapipay-pushes-banks-remittances-income-loan/"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:51Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements
"As the EU and US tighten scrutiny on golden passports Africa is entering the citizenship-by-investment market at a pivotal moment. https://techcabal.com/2026/02/14/more-african-countries-are-selling-citizenship/ https://techcabal.com/2026/02/14/more-african-countries-are-selling-citizenship/"
X Link 2026-02-14T15:33Z 153.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Meet Pariti the Kenyan startup aiming to connect African investors and company founders to on-demand professional advisory services https://techcabal.com/2020/03/05/pariti-startup-advisory-kenya/ https://techcabal.com/2020/03/05/pariti-startup-advisory-kenya/"
X Link 2020-03-30T14:51Z 153.3K followers, [--] engagements
"2020 was a good year for global finance apps. They were downloaded [---] billion times (+15% YoY). Here are some key takeaways from AppFlyer's state of finance app report on how global finance apps performed last year; 1/4 🧵 https://techcabal.com/2021/06/10/techcabal-daily-how-much-more-risk-can-investors-take-on/ https://techcabal.com/2021/06/10/techcabal-daily-how-much-more-risk-can-investors-take-on/"
X Link 2021-06-10T10:38Z 153.2K followers, [--] engagements
"2020 global mobile money market; India had the highest number of finance app installs in [----] followed by Brazil Indonesia US and Russia; the fastest-growing markets were Egypt Hong Kong Turkey South Africa. 2/4"
X Link 2021-06-10T10:38Z 153.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Today Jeff Bezos and his brother are going to space. Oliver Daemen a recent 18-year-old high school graduate will be on board and Wally Funk an 82-year-old American veteran pilot. They could end up being the youngest and oldest people to reach space"
X Link 2021-07-20T08:48Z 153.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Her prosecutor then brought the charge of human trafficking against Hossam claiming that she was using girls in acts contrary to the principles and values of Egyptian society with the aim of gaining material benefits"
X Link 2022-04-25T16:43Z 153.1K followers, [--] engagements
"In June [----] she was sentenced to [--] years for human trafficking a charge she also appealed. The retrial ended on a sour note this month as the appeal court handed her a 3-year sentence and fined her [------] EGP ($10800)"
X Link 2022-04-25T16:43Z 153.1K followers, [--] engagements
"The value of investments in the global Proptech industry is expected to grow by an average of 5.2% to exceed $85trn over the next [--] years"
X Link 2022-05-06T10:28Z 152.6K followers, [--] engagements
"SEO specialists help businesses take their keyword optimisation game from [----] in a reasonable amount of time. The world of SEO careers is very diverse and this edition of Entering Tech gives insights about how to become an SEO specialist. Click to read more 👇🏽"
X Link 2022-11-29T07:00Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Technical writing is all around us. From the tiny how-to pamphlets that come with every new device you buy to the FAQs of websites and apps its all technical writing Interested in a career in technical writing This edition of #ET is for you.😀 Click to read more. 👇🏽"
X Link 2022-12-29T08:20Z 153K followers, 925.7K engagements
"Looking to start a career in Tech In this week's edition of Entering Tech we are sharing even more roles for anyone who wants to break into the tech industry. This list features technical and non-technical roles. Click to read more 👇🏽👇🏽"
X Link 2023-02-02T23:00Z 153.1K followers, 230.9K engagements
"A report by Boston Consulting Group and QED Investors has projected a fintech revenue compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32% until [----] in Africa. But financial inclusion is still a problem on the continent. http://dlvr.it/Sp9zJR http://dlvr.it/Sp9zJR"
X Link 2023-05-17T14:25Z 153.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Yesterday the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) dismissed claims that it devalued the naira to 630/$1 from [---]. Meanwhile Kenya has launched the second phase of its Hustlers Fund. More in #TCDaily. http://dlvr.it/Sq1RdK http://dlvr.it/Sq1RdK"
X Link 2023-06-02T05:34Z 153.2K followers, [----] engagements
"TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield [---] is one of the worlds most prestigious early-stage pitch competitions with previous participants including Dropbox Yammer Tripit and Redbeacon. http://dlvr.it/SvHZjX http://dlvr.it/SvHZjX"
X Link 2023-08-28T15:34Z 153.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Dash the Ghanaian fintech has shut down. The startup raised $86.1 million in five years and attracted big-name investors. It raised $32.8 million in a seed roundthe second largest seed round for an African startupin [----]. http://dlvr.it/Sx4x1F http://dlvr.it/Sx4x1F"
X Link 2023-10-06T13:38Z 153.8K followers, 1.6M engagements
"Union Bank is now a private company one year after 191bn acquisition: Union bank Nigerias second-oldest deposit bank will no longer be a publicly listed company after its acquisition by TitanTrust. The [---] billion acquisition is a crucial part of http://dlvr.it/SyqdLH http://dlvr.it/SyqdLH"
X Link 2023-11-14T18:17Z 153.2K followers, 10.1K engagements
"The idea that consistent valuable exchange happens when demand is satisfied by supply isnt new or original to the tech world. For example a publication like TechCabal is valuable only because the content resonates with a target audience"
X Link 2024-02-07T10:24Z 153.2K followers, [---] engagements
"The coinage product-market-fit is credited to Andy Rachleff co-founder of Benchmark Capital one of Silicon Valleys most renowned venture capital firms with investments in Twitter Uber Instagram and Snapchat"
X Link 2024-02-07T10:24Z 153.2K followers, [----] engagements
"In the African tech ecosystem the debate between venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) investments is gaining traction. As such let's dive into the key differences between both and other considerations 🧵"
X Link 2024-02-12T10:44Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"South African used-car platform WeBuyCars sets sight on $420m valuation with JSE Listing: WeBuyCars targets a R7.8 billion ($420 million) raise when its shares begin trading on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on Friday. http://dlvr.it/T5KcN2 http://dlvr.it/T5KcN2"
X Link 2024-04-10T15:35Z 153.1K followers, [----] engagements
"BlackRocks $400 million iShares ETF to exit Nigeria Kenya: BlackRock the worlds largest asset manager will close iShares Frontier a $400 million fund that invests in frontier and select emerging markets equities including Nigeria and Kenya. http://dlvr.it/T8D4N3 http://dlvr.it/T8D4N3"
X Link 2024-06-13T10:59Z 153.2K followers, 37.6K engagements
"KCB Group Kenyas biggest bank grew its profits by 49% in the first nine months of [----] driven by income growth. It reported KES [----] billion ($354 million) in profits compared to KES [----] billion ($238 million) in the same period last year. https://techcabal.com/2024/11/20/kcb-groups-total-assets-hit15-4-billion-profits-grow-by-49/ https://techcabal.com/2024/11/20/kcb-groups-total-assets-hit15-4-billion-profits-grow-by-49/"
X Link 2024-11-20T17:27Z 152K followers, [----] engagements
"After announcing a $53 million Series B funding round two weeks ago @UseLemfi has acquired Bureau Buttercrane an Irish remittance company as it begins its European expansion. https://techcabal.com/2025/01/29/lemfi-acquires-bureau-buttercrane/ https://techcabal.com/2025/01/29/lemfi-acquires-bureau-buttercrane/"
X Link 2025-01-29T08:54Z 148.3K followers, 10.7K engagements
".@moniepoint is testing an all-in-one POS terminal with integrated payment processing inventory management and reconciliation. This stems from their [----] acquisition of Grocel a startup that aimed to build a Square-like platform for emerging markets. https://techcabal.com/2025/01/31/moniepoint-jack-dorseys-square-with-new-pos/ https://techcabal.com/2025/01/31/moniepoint-jack-dorseys-square-with-new-pos/"
X Link 2025-01-31T11:45Z 148.3K followers, 57.5K engagements
"Nigerian cross-border payment startup @RaenestHQ has raised an $11M Series A to expand into Egypt Ghana and the U.S. The fintech will also use part of the fund to introduce new expense management savings & investment features to its platform. https://techcabal.com/2025/02/11/raenest-raises-11-million/ https://techcabal.com/2025/02/11/raenest-raises-11-million/"
X Link 2025-02-11T09:10Z 148.3K followers, 75.7K engagements
"The round was led by QED Investors with participation from Norrsken22 Ventures Platform P1 Ventures and Seedstars. This brings Raenests total funding to $14.3M following a $700K pre-seed (2022) & $2.6M seed (2023). https://techcabal.com/2025/02/11/raenest-raises-11-million/ https://techcabal.com/2025/02/11/raenest-raises-11-million/"
X Link 2025-02-11T09:10Z 148.3K followers, [----] engagements
"The funding comes amid a strong fintech investment wave in Africa: Moniepoint raised $10M from Visa. LemFi secured $53M. African startups raised $289M in Jan 2025a 240% YoY increase https://techcabal.com/2025/02/11/raenest-raises-11-million/ https://techcabal.com/2025/02/11/raenest-raises-11-million/"
X Link 2025-02-11T09:10Z 148.3K followers, [----] engagements
"2by5eUs6odHKni8ZX9uUZWvREzGKELYnVFHxnEqApump"
X Link 2025-02-15T00:03Z 148.3K followers, [----] engagements
"What about "Technopaganism 🚀" Read more on how Oluwo olakunle is building a solution that ensures seekers find authentic guidance in a scam-ridden digital landscape. https://techcabal.com/2025/05/14/a-priest-oluwo-an-app-fraudulent-spiritualists/ Good. Ifatech. https://t.co/6x6wy0xQ2X https://techcabal.com/2025/05/14/a-priest-oluwo-an-app-fraudulent-spiritualists/ Good. Ifatech. https://t.co/6x6wy0xQ2X"
X Link 2025-05-16T09:53Z 152.6K followers, [----] engagements
".@fidelitybankplc a tier-2 Nigerian commercial bank has dropped out of the elite [--] trillion market capitalisation club following a sharp decline in its share price triggered by a Supreme Court ruling. https://techcabal.com/2025/05/20/fidelity-bank-drops-out-of-trillion-naira-club/ https://techcabal.com/2025/05/20/fidelity-bank-drops-out-of-trillion-naira-club/"
X Link 2025-05-21T09:05Z 153.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Startup employees can make millions even billions when they sell the shares granted to them. But how exactly do employee stock options work TechCabals @mroladunmade breaks it down in this video"
X Link 2025-06-13T17:30Z 153.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Kenyas top bank executives have warned of an acute shortage of cybersecurity experts saying the talent gap has exposed lenders at a time when cyber threats are rising sharply"
X Link 2025-06-24T14:29Z 153K followers, [----] engagements
"Bank chiefs said in the recent Chief Executive Officers Survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) that the crisis has been compounded by reliance on manual monitoring systems. The survey found that limited access to real-time security tech has left most financial institutions vulnerable to rising cyber threat"
X Link 2025-06-24T14:29Z 153.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Moniepoint Formerly known as TeamApt @moniepointng recently gained a $1 billion valuation after raising $110 million from Google VISA and other global investors. The Nigerian fintech boasts a full-stack financial platform tailored for people and businesses combining POS banking credit and cross-border payments"
X Link 2025-07-17T10:16Z 151.6K followers, [--] engagements
"PiggyVest Appearing on CNBCs list for the second consecutive year @piggyvest is the only African company recognised in the wealth technology category alongside global giants like the USAs Lending Tree and Dubais GTN. Since its launch in [----] it has served over [--] million Nigerians and paid out over [--] trillion to its users"
X Link 2025-07-17T10:16Z 151.6K followers, [--] engagements
"Paymob @paymobcompany an Egyptian fintech company has empowered over [---] thousand merchants across five countries in the Middle East and North Africa to accept online and offline payments through cards digital wallets and QR payments"
X Link 2025-07-17T10:16Z 153.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Myfawry MyFawry is a consumer arm of Fawry. It is Egypts leading e-payments app that integrates with diverse services from utility bill payments to BNPL offerings. The company recorded a strong performance in [----] with revenue rising to $121.6 million year-on-year and net profit jumping to $35.5 million"
X Link 2025-07-17T10:16Z 153K followers, [--] engagements
"Airtel Africa posted its highest revenue growth in recent quarters but the telecom operator is scaling back on infrastructure spending"
X Link 2025-07-25T10:33Z 151.8K followers, [---] engagements
"MTN MoMo South Africa has launched a rent-to-own smartphone service that allows customers to own a 4G or 5G smartphone from as little as R10 a day with no credit checks or paperwork required. https://techcabal.com/2025/07/31/mtn-momo-joins-south-africas-rent-to-own-smartphone-market/ https://techcabal.com/2025/07/31/mtn-momo-joins-south-africas-rent-to-own-smartphone-market/"
X Link 2025-07-31T13:01Z 152.7K followers, [---] engagements
"The move places the telecom alongside the growing group of fintech-telecom hybrids such as Vodacom Easy2Own Pepkor FoneYam M-Kopa Rentoza and Teljoy also offering rent-to-own models https://techcabal.com/2025/07/31/mtn-momo-joins-south-africas-rent-to-own-smartphone-market/ https://techcabal.com/2025/07/31/mtn-momo-joins-south-africas-rent-to-own-smartphone-market/"
X Link 2025-07-31T13:01Z 152.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Read more https://techcabal.com/2025/08/06/ethiopian-birr-past-170-blackmarket-fx-reforms/ https://techcabal.com/2025/08/06/ethiopian-birr-past-170-blackmarket-fx-reforms/"
X Link 2025-08-06T17:36Z 153.2K followers, [---] engagements
"👨🏿🚀TC Daily Maziv moves in with Vodacom In today's edition: Vodacom gets green light to acquire Maziv South Africas FirstRand is eyeing a Kenyan entry Ajua a Kenyan customer experience startup merges with Rate My Service (RMS) Whats going on in the World Wide Web [--] Events for you Sign up and read TC Daily https://techcabal.com/2025/08/15/techcabal-daily-maziv-moves-in-with-vodacom/ https://techcabal.com/2025/08/15/techcabal-daily-maziv-moves-in-with-vodacom/"
X Link 2025-08-15T06:56Z 152.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Bank apps crash OPay PalmPay cash in: Inside [----] trillion mobile money rush https://techcabal.com/2025/08/25/opay-palmpay-lead-20trn-mobile-money-boom/ https://techcabal.com/2025/08/25/opay-palmpay-lead-20trn-mobile-money-boom/"
X Link 2025-08-25T14:03Z 153.2K followers, [----] engagements
".@roqqupay a Nigerian crypto company has listed the compliant Naira (cNGN) the stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the local currency. It joins Busha Quidax Xend Finance Blockradar and Boundlesspay among startups that now support the token. https://techcabal.com/2025/08/29/roqqu-list-cngn/ https://techcabal.com/2025/08/29/roqqu-list-cngn/"
X Link 2025-08-29T10:34Z 153.1K followers, 11.6K engagements
"We're excited to share that Satoshi Shinada will be speaking at Moonshot [----] 📷 Satoshi Shinada is a Co-founder and GP of Kepple Africa Ventures currently managing Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures a $60m pan-African fund. Since [----] he has led investments in major African startups including Moniepoint Moove Carry1st and Autochek. Prior to Kepple Satoshi was Investment Manager at Sojitz Corporation in charge of investment in infrastructure and energy projects. He has been based in Nigeria for [--] years. Satoshi holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a from the University of Tokyo.Dont miss"
X Link 2025-09-08T14:00Z 151.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Yesterday Apple announced the iPhone [--] lineups. Aka: iPhone [--] with a gym membership and makeup Read to find out more 👇🏽🧵"
X Link 2025-09-10T10:05Z 153.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Alami Capitals LaunchPad targets funding gap for African women-led startups https://techcabal.com/2025/09/12/alami-capitals-launchpad-targets-funding-gap-for-african-women-led-startups/ https://techcabal.com/2025/09/12/alami-capitals-launchpad-targets-funding-gap-for-african-women-led-startups/"
X Link 2025-09-13T18:14Z 153.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Moroccos Nucleon Security raises $3.5m to scale Zero Trust AI across Africa https://techcabal.com/2025/09/12/moroccos-nucleon-security-raises-3-5m/ https://techcabal.com/2025/09/12/moroccos-nucleon-security-raises-3-5m/"
X Link 2025-09-13T18:15Z 153.1K followers, [---] engagements
"We're thrilled to share that Lexi Novitske will be speaking at Moonshot [----] 🚀 Lexi Novitske is a General Partner at Norrsken22 based in Lagos Nigeria. Through its Africa Technology Growth Fund Norrsken22 invests in high-growth markets across the continent leveraging local expertise in scaling businesses and a board of founders of billion-dollar companies to provide exceptional value to its portfolio. Dont miss the chance to connect with and learn from the boldest innovators founders and builders shaping the future of the African tech ecosystem at Moonshot by TechCabal this October. Visit to"
X Link 2025-09-14T13:00Z 152.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Nigerias plan to grow tax and customs revenues to at least [-----] trillion ($11.92 billion) in [----] heavily depends on technology. With crude oil earnings shrinking taxes have become one of the governments most reliable funding legs. https://techcabal.com/2025/09/16/nigeria-tech-tax-revenue-11-92bn-2026/ https://techcabal.com/2025/09/16/nigeria-tech-tax-revenue-11-92bn-2026/"
X Link 2025-09-16T15:26Z 152.2K followers, [---] engagements
"👨🏿🚀TC Daily MultiChoice begins Canal+ restructuring In today's edition: MultiChoice begins Canal+ restructuring Tanzanias CRDB Bank upgrades to Temenos T24 Naspers announces five-for-one share split Nigerias inflation eases for fifth straight month Hot Take World Wide Web [--] Opportunities Sign up and read TC Daily 👉 https://techcabal.com/2025/09/17/techcabal-daily-multichoice-begins-canal-restructuring/ https://techcabal.com/2025/09/17/techcabal-daily-multichoice-begins-canal-restructuring/"
X Link 2025-09-17T09:04Z 153.1K followers, [---] engagements
"As rivals circle Africa open its first office in Nigeria https://techcabal.com/2025/09/18/blockchain-com-opens-nigeria-office-hires-key-execs/ http://Blockchain.com https://techcabal.com/2025/09/18/blockchain-com-opens-nigeria-office-hires-key-execs/ http://Blockchain.com"
X Link 2025-09-18T15:04Z 153.3K followers, [---] engagements
"United Bank for Africa (UBA) with a market cap of [----] trillion ($1.29 billion) and presence in [--] African countries cut fraud losses by 45.35% to [---] million ($192130) in the first half of [----]. https://techcabal.com/2025/09/19/uba-halves-fraud-losses-reports-335bn-profit/ https://techcabal.com/2025/09/19/uba-halves-fraud-losses-reports-335bn-profit/"
X Link 2025-09-19T10:45Z 153.1K followers, [---] engagements
"PARTNER : Zora Terminal a Nigerian-built platform is redefining trading in the Zora ecosystem https://techcabal.com/2025/09/26/zora-terminal/ https://techcabal.com/2025/09/26/zora-terminal/"
X Link 2025-09-26T08:46Z 152.6K followers, [---] engagements
"More than [-----] jobs in Kenyas export processing zones (EPZs) are at risk as a US trade pact that underpins the countrys export economy is set to expire tonight https://techcabal.com/2025/09/30/kenya-digital-exports-face-test-as-us-tariffs-loom/ https://techcabal.com/2025/09/30/kenya-digital-exports-face-test-as-us-tariffs-loom/"
X Link 2025-09-30T13:17Z 153K followers, [---] engagements
"We are pleased to announce Ayo Shonibare as a Speaker for Moonshot [----] 🚀 Ayo currently serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at @roqqupay a leading African crypto exchange and fintech platform enabling fast affordable cross-border payments and access to digital assets. In this role he leads strategic marketing initiatives and high-impact campaigns that drive growth and user adoption across the continent.Ayo has built a reputation for developing data-informed strategies and leading teams to deliver impactful execution. His work continues to position Roqqu at the forefront of Africa's digital"
X Link 2025-10-02T17:00Z 151.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Were thrilled to welcome #TeamEurope through the @D4DHub_EU as a strategic program partner at Moonshot [----] 🌍 What does building momentum mean for Team Europe According to Gautier Mignot Ambassador of Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS its about accelerating Africas digital transformation by unlocking the power of the continents creative industries as engines of inclusive growth. Join Team Europe and the D4D Hub at Moonshot [----] where ideas turn into action and Africas digital future takes shape. Visit to secure your seat now. #MoonshotbyTechCabal #Moonshot2025"
X Link 2025-10-08T08:43Z 152.8K followers, [---] engagements
"For years South African mobile users have voiced frustration over paying for data that disappears before they can use it a policy established by the countrys largest network providers"
X Link 2025-10-09T15:58Z 152.6K followers, [---] engagements
"The growing backlash has fueled demand for alternatives that give consumers more control over how and when they use their data. Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) have stepped into the gap powered by the same major networks and are gaining traction"
X Link 2025-10-09T15:58Z 152.6K followers, [---] engagements
"We're excited to announce Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Moonshot [----] Gold Sponsor Amazon Web Services (AWS) the world's leading cloud platform is powering Africa's digital transformation across startups large enterprises and public sector organizations. From AI and creative industries to climate tech solutions AWS provides the infrastructure that both emerging businesses and established corporations need to innovate at scale. Join us at Moonshot to discover how AWS's comprehensive cloud services are helping shape Africa's tech future while reducing costs and accelerating innovation. The"
X Link 2025-10-09T16:28Z 151.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Moonshot [----] Hosts Alert A storyteller turned show-stopper. Yes please meet Ms. Tolu Thompson the co-host for the Startup & Creative Stage at Moonshot [----]. A distinguished event MC panel moderator TV presenter and red carpet host Tolu captivates audiences with her flawless stage presence and effortless charm. Her professionalism charisma and natural command of the mic have made her a trusted host for brands like Oando PLC Access Bank Business Day Lagos Business School and more. Whether moderating conversations or lighting up the red carpet Tolu knows how to create moments that stay with"
X Link 2025-10-10T13:43Z 151.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Nigerias National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has partnered with the U.S.-based Space Exploration & Research Agency (SERA) to let any Nigerian compete for a seat on Blue Origins suborbital flight. Through the SERA Mission Control app anyone over [--] can register earn points and get voted on by the community with the winner securing a seat on Amazons Blue Origin New Shepard flight. Would you vote to choose Nigerias first-ever human in space 🚀"
X Link 2025-10-11T13:34Z 151.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Were thrilled to announce @BelemaFintech as a Moonshot [----] Booth Sponsor Belema Fintech is one of Nigerias fastest-growing financial technology companies providing secure real-time payment switching and processing solutions for banks microfinance institutions fintechs and businesses. With innovations like the Belema Payment Switch and Belema Payment Gateway the company enables instant fund transfers seamless collections and transparent settlements powering Nigerias next wave of digital payments. The founders builders and innovators shaping the African tech ecosystem will converge in Lagos"
X Link 2025-10-12T12:57Z 151.9K followers, [---] engagements
"We're thrilled to announce Vesicash as a Moonshot [----] Mixer Sponsor Vesicash is more than Africas leading payment technology companyit is Africas Merchant of Record and a trusted market entry partner for global businesses. With PORTAL its latest product Vesicash enables global companies to scale into new African markets. Powered by proprietary Payment Orchestration technology PORTAL provides a reliable solution for global businesses and enterprise partners to connect to multiple payment channels across countries for African collections and payout services. It offers high success rates"
X Link 2025-10-14T08:53Z 151.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Prepare to cap off Moonshot week with a bang Join us for The PoolDown a post-Moonshot beach party (not pool party 🤗) experience in partnership with Premia Business Network. 🏖🍹 This is more than just a partyits where innovators entrepreneurs and leaders let their hair down and connect outside the conference hall. Expect great music fun games and unforgettable vibes. 📅 Saturday Oct [--] [----] 📍 Simons Beach Resort Lagos 🎟 Ticket: [-----] Secure your spot via the link in bio See you on the beach 🌊 https://mainstack.store/pbn/thepooldown https://mainstack.store/pbn/thepooldown"
X Link 2025-10-14T10:10Z 151.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Headed to the Eko Convention Center for Moonshot 2025🚀 Enjoy convenient daily bus rides to and from the Moonshorlt venue for [----] with @gtirides. Available routes include Yaba Ajah Ikorodu Festac Oshodi and Lekki. Book your seat here #MoonshotbyTechCabal #Moonshot2025 #BuildingMomentum https://wa.link/836ubl https://wa.link/836ubl https://wa.link/836ubl https://wa.link/836ubl"
X Link 2025-10-14T15:23Z 151.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Vertiv expands footprint in Africa with multi-year Airtel Nxtra data centre deal https://techcabal.com/2025/10/14/vertiv-inks-multi-year-deal-to-power-airtel-nxtras-africa-expansion/ https://techcabal.com/2025/10/14/vertiv-inks-multi-year-deal-to-power-airtel-nxtras-africa-expansion/"
X Link 2025-10-14T15:28Z 151.8K followers, [---] engagements
"ICYMI Tomike Adeoye is speaking at Moonshot [----] Tomike is a Nigerian actor entrepreneur radio and TV personality influencer and vlogger. We're super excited to have her on the Moonshot stage. #MoonshotbyTechCabal #Moonshot2025 #BuildingMomentum"
X Link 2025-10-16T16:27Z 151.4K followers, [----] engagements
"19: Hiring in Africa in the age of GenAI: Trust visibility and the power of self-branding https://techcabal.com/2025/10/16/hiring-in-africa/ https://techcabal.com/2025/10/16/hiring-in-africa/"
X Link 2025-10-17T11:14Z 151.4K followers, [---] engagements
"20: Solving cross-border payments to scale Africas digital future https://techcabal.com/2025/10/16/solving-crossborder-payments/ https://techcabal.com/2025/10/16/solving-crossborder-payments/"
X Link 2025-10-17T11:18Z 151.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Despite years of fintech expansion internet banking growth and mobile banking Nigerias informal economy still operates primarily on cash. https://techcabal.com/2025/10/17/moniepoint-informal-economy-report-2025-nigeria-digital-payments/ https://techcabal.com/2025/10/17/moniepoint-informal-economy-report-2025-nigeria-digital-payments/"
X Link 2025-10-17T16:47Z 151.9K followers, [---] engagements
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