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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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Africa has seen oil shocks before. Why 2026 could be the turning point for clean energy

Africa has seen oil shocks before. Why 2026 could be the turning point for clean energy

Africa has been here before. Oil climbs above $100, import bills balloon, Finance ministers across the continent convene emergency sessions, and somewhere in a

The Kenyan Boeing engineer who chose trucks over prestige

The Kenyan Boeing engineer who chose trucks over prestige

When we spoke, Thuo reflected on leaving Boeing, why Africa’s logistics startups keep failing, the cultural acceptance of inefficiency, and why verification, not

Trazo built a food delivery business in smaller cities. Now it wants to enter Lagos.

Trazo built a food delivery business in smaller cities. Now it wants to enter Lagos.

Six years after launch, OliliFood has processed over 120,000 orders and generated ₦2 billion ($1.5 million) in gross merchandise value (GMV) across Asaba and Warri

AGL taps REasy to launch China-Cameroon shipping service for SMEs

AGL taps REasy to launch China-Cameroon shipping service for SMEs

Africa Global Logistics (AGL) and REasy have partnered to launch a groupage shipping service for small businesses importing goods from China.

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Jumia plans job cuts

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Jumia plans job cuts

In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Babatunde Onadipe || Jumia to cut jobs || Kenya’s 16% VAT now applies to EVs || Who secured the bag? 💰️

Quick Fire 🔥 with Babatunde Onadipe

Quick Fire 🔥 with Babatunde Onadipe

Meet Babatunde Onadipe, a cybersecurity professional at the Bank of Canada, and co-founder and CTO of WakaMi, a platform where people can outsource errands.

Kenya plans 16% VAT on electric vehicles, batteries, e-bikes imports

Kenya plans 16% VAT on electric vehicles, batteries, e-bikes imports

The proposal, contained in the Finance Bill 2026, could increase the cost of imported batteries, electric buses, and related components.

Nairobi’s traffic police may soon give way to AI

Nairobi’s traffic police may soon give way to AI

The government now wants machines to take over. Treasury documents tabled in parliament show Kenya has allocated KES 1.18 billion ($9.1 million) next financial

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – No space for Starlink in SA

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – No space for Starlink in SA

In today's edition: End of the road for Starlink in South Africa? || Cameroon acquires French-owned bank || Chimoney shuts down || Kenya proposes 25% levy on smartphones

South African artists earned $30.69 million on Spotify in 2025. Most of it came from abroad.

South African artists earned $30.69 million on Spotify in 2025. Most of it came from abroad.

Nearly 74% of the $30.69 million earned by South African artists on Spotify in 2025 came from listeners outside the country, reflecting surging global demand for