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TechCabal is the leading technology publication in Africa covering startups and the digital economy. It provides insightful reporting on innovation and investment trends serving as the premier voice for the African tech ecosystem.

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South Africa’s blockchain fan token is testing a new business model for African football

South Africa’s blockchain fan token is testing a new business model for African football

Through a blockchain-based fan token, SAFA is attempting to build a digital economy around Bafana Bafana.

The missing infrastructure behind Africa’s growing tourism economy

The missing infrastructure behind Africa’s growing tourism economy

23 juin 2026 Hello 👋, Welcome back to Francophone Weekly by TechCabal, your weekly deep dive into the tech ecosystem across French-speaking Africa. For readers

Paystack rolls out $2,900 support package for Nigerian small businesses

Paystack rolls out $2,900 support package for Nigerian small businesses

The launch is a part of Paystack's effort to strengthen its relationship with the businesses that use its payment infrastructure.

Credable rebrands to _able after facilitating $650 million in loans across Africa

Credable rebrands to _able after facilitating $650 million in loans across Africa

The move reflects a growing market for companies that provide the technology powering digital finance services.

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Spiro’s capital charge

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Spiro’s capital charge

In today's edition: Revolut wants to launch in South Africa || Spiro raises another $55 million || NCC tightens oversight || Mozambique is building a new cybersecurity

What 22 investors taught us so far in 2026: exits are the only thing that matters

What 22 investors taught us so far in 2026: exits are the only thing that matters

Here is what the past six months of Ask an Investor have taught us and what founders should take from it.

After two decades, Nigeria’s 3G era is nearing its final call

After two decades, Nigeria’s 3G era is nearing its final call

MTN Group, the continent’s largest operator, plans to shut down some of its 3G networks before 2030 as telcos across Africa move customers to newer technologies

Danish TechBBQ secures grant to connect Nordic investors with African startups

Danish TechBBQ secures grant to connect Nordic investors with African startups

The funding comes as Europe seeks closer economic and tech ties with both Africa and India amid growing concerns over competitiveness, access to talent, and the

For every ₦1 Nigerian banks lent consumers, corporates got ₦10

For every ₦1 Nigerian banks lent consumers, corporates got ₦10

Four of Nigeria’s biggest banks held ₦89.94 trillion ($65.63 billion) in customer deposits in 2025. Much of that money came from the millions of retail customers

The Next Wave: The myth of founder-friendly capital

The Next Wave: The myth of founder-friendly capital

Non-dilutive capital has earned its place in the startup toolkit, but founders should be careful not to confuse a different trade-off with the absence of one.