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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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Ndovu targets Kenya’s high-income investors with new multi-asset fund

The higher minimum also narrows the addressable market in a country where most investors remain price-sensitive.

2026/03/18

MTN to absorb 2,762 IHS Towers employees as acquisition advances

For MTN, absorbing this workforce signals a shift toward greater operational control of critical telecom infrastructure, as operators across Africa reassess their

2026/03/17

Botswana launches 12-month startup programme tied to $150m climate fund

Botswana’s Innovation Fund (BIF) and investment firm Scalar International have launched the Scalar Botswana Innovation Program (SBIP) to support 10 clean energy

2026/03/17

Fincra sees ‘real volume’ in Africa-Canada corridor with new payments licence

The licence allows Fincra to hold funds, initiate transfers, and manage clearing and settlement on both sides of the corridor.

2026/03/17

CANAL+ plans job cuts at Multichoice in $115 million turnaround plan

The company has not disclosed the number of roles it plans to reduce, but MultiChoice has an estimated 6,900 permanent employees across 50 African markets,. The

2026/03/17

Kenya seeks public input on draft crypto licencing regulations

Kenya’s National Treasury has opened public consultation on draft regulations that will govern how cryptocurrency and digital asset businesses operate in the country

2026/03/17

Kenya moves to criminalise unapproved “high-risk” AI deployment

A draft AI Bill, 2026 proposes that “a person shall not develop, deploy or operate a high-risk artificial intelligence system without the approval of the commission

2026/03/17

MTN targets 30 million African homes in broadband growth push

MTN Group plans to connect between 20 million and 30 million homes across Africa over the next five years

2026/03/17

Uber partners Fido to offer instant loans to drivers in Ghana

This move comes as ride-hailing drivers in Ghana grapple with rising financial pressure. Fuel, maintenance, and platform commissions eat into their earnings, leaving

2026/03/17

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – A payday for MTN shareholders

In today's edition: South Africans to get $0.30/share for MTN dividends || Optasia’s profitable 2025 || IHS clears out owing tenants || Shoprite acquires PoS company

2026/03/17