Headlines by TechCabal

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Welcome to Headlines by TechCabal! ⁠ Every week, we break down the stories shaping Africa’s tech ecosystem 🌍, what they mean, and why they matter.

Episodes

  1. Headlines Ep. 5: Nigeria’s 2027 election e-transmission, Nigeria’s $5.58B Data Spend in 2025, & 140K South Africans free from the dark

    3 DAYS AGO

    Headlines Ep. 5: Nigeria’s 2027 election e-transmission, Nigeria’s $5.58B Data Spend in 2025, & 140K South Africans free from the dark

    This week, we dive into the Nigerian Senate’s massive U-turn on electronic results and why a manual backup has some people on edge. We also break down the cost of being online in Nigeria and Kenya’s high-tech gamble on the future of travel. What’s Inside: The 2027 Election Gamble: The Senate finally approved e-transmission, but there’s a catch. We explore the manual backup plan, and what it means for the next general election. The $15 Million Daily Habit: Nigerians spent over ₦7.62 Trillion on data in 2025. We look at the stakeholders winning big and the new 24-hour refund law finally protecting your wallet. Kenya’s Silicon Safari: Cabinet secretary for Tourism and Wildlife of the Republic of Kenya, Rebecca Miano, has big plans to use AI and Blockchain for tourism in the country. We explain how and why travel tech in Kenya matters. Eskom’s Selective Recovery: 140,000 South Africans are finally free from load reduction Social Pulse: We react to the viral tweet about expensive Uber rides. We also explain why ride-sharing might be difficult. Engage with Us: Do you trust a manual backup for electronic results, or is it a recipe for a 2023 election repeat? Drop your thoughts in the Q&A section below.

    20 min
  2. Headlines Ep. 4: Cash bans, Nigeria’s trillion-Naira habit, & The startup exodus in East Africa

    7 FEB

    Headlines Ep. 4: Cash bans, Nigeria’s trillion-Naira habit, & The startup exodus in East Africa

    Ever thought a bouquet of cash could land you in legal trouble? This week, we explore the Central Bank of Kenya's new "Valentine’s warning" and why regulators across the continent are swooping in to protect physical currency. What’s Inside: The Love vs. Regulator War: Why the CBK is calling the shots on cash bouquets and the EFCC's stance on "spraying" the Naira. Moniepoint’s domination: A look at the 14 billion transactions driving Nigeria's economy—and the ₦1.7 trillion spent on bakeries. The Big Shutdown: Investigating KOKO Networks' sudden administration and Uber's latest exit from East Africa. AMA Segment: We answer your questions about the fall of the bike-hailing giant ORide, and the rise of OPay. Engage with Us: Question: Drop your thoughts on the KOKO shutdown in the comments section below. Follow us across social media @techcabal to get daily updates on the issues defining Africa's tech ecosystem. Visit www.techcabal.com for daily updates.

    25 min
  3. Episode 3: Why Nigerians are livid about PayPal’s reentry, and the reason Kenya’s M-PESA is too big to fail

    3 FEB

    Episode 3: Why Nigerians are livid about PayPal’s reentry, and the reason Kenya’s M-PESA is too big to fail

    Welcome to another episode of Headlines by TechCabal! In episode 3, we’re breaking down the $276 million tax the Nigerian government made in 2025, what the Kenyan government really believes about its financial backbone, and why some Nigerians think PayPal might be a PayFoe. Headlines featured PayPal returns to Nigeria after two decades. This time through Paga: https://url-shortener.me/A3L9  If M-Pesa fails, Kenya’s financial system could wobble, central bank says: https://url-shortener.me/A3LL  Nigeria made $276 million taxing digital payments. Crypto withdrawals are next: https://url-shortener.me/A3LQ  Don't forget to hit the follow button to know when a new episode drops. Follow us across social media @TechCabal and visit our website www.techcabal.com to get in-depth analyses of the topics shaping Africa's tech ecosystem.

    17 min
  4. Episode 2: The Kenyan government's $775,000 influencer budget, Paystack's 10-year rebrand & MAX's $24 million equity.

    24 JAN

    Episode 2: The Kenyan government's $775,000 influencer budget, Paystack's 10-year rebrand & MAX's $24 million equity.

    Welcome to episode 2! In this episode, we’re looking at the Kenyan government’s plans to put influencers on the payroll, and Paystack making a massive move, to restructure into a Holding company. Headlines featured  Why Kenya plans to spend $775K on 30 influencers ahead of 2027 polls : https://bit.ly/49Ev2aT MAX raises $24 million in debt and equity round as it hits profitability in Nigeria: https://bit.ly/4q18Psu Paystack restructures to holding company after hitting group profitability: https://bit.ly/3ZzUqbG Nigeria doubles capital thresholds for digital asset platforms to ₦2 billion: https://bit.ly/49Vlyab ANGEL NETWORKS Lagos Angel Network: https://www.lagosangelnetwork.net/ Dakar Network Angels: https://dakarnetworkangels.com/ Addis Ababa Angels Network: https://addisababaangels.com/ To download the State of Tech in Africa (SOTIA): https://insights.techcabal.com/sotia-year-in-review-2025/

    18 min
  5. Episode 1: What the Fintech consolidation trend means for the African tech ecosystem

    20 JAN

    Episode 1: What the Fintech consolidation trend means for the African tech ecosystem

    Welcome to the pilot episode of Headlines by TechCabal! In this episode, we break down the top stories coming from Africa’s tech ecosystem this week: - Flutterwave's acquisition of Mono - Paystack's acquisition of Ladder, strengthening its position in banking and payments infrastructure. - The Fintech consolidation trend. What these acquisitions mean for the growing wave of mergers and acquisitions across Africa. – A look at major funding in the African defense-tech space. - Elon Musk vs South Africa: the Starlink licensing dispute and its implications. - Practical fintech tips. How to pay for Apple services internationally using Naira cards or alternative options. Follow us on all social media platforms @TechCabal and visit our website www.techcabal.com to catch the trending news stories shaping Africa's tech ecosystem.

    22 min
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