Isaac Sesi: The Ghanaian engineer learning that invention is only half the battle
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Nithio has invested in Nigerian electric mobility company MAX, extending its Series B3 round to $29 million.
Andrew Milne, co-founder and co-CEO of Kuunda, dies at 54
Andrew Milne, co-founder and co-CEO of Kuunda, a B2B lending-as-a-service fintech, has died at age 54 on 13th October, 2026
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Dangote IPO heads south
In today's edition: Dangote IPO gets SADC vote || Quickmart IPO to cost owners $4.5m || Kenya nears FATF greylist exit || Tanzania wants to prevent telecom damages
Ghanaian banks to collect 20% tax on Netflix, Spotify and ChatGPT
Banks in Ghana will begin collecting a 20% tax on payments for Netflix, Spotify, ChatGPT and other foreign digital services on Thursday, October 15.
Businesses drive Nigeria’s stablecoin market, but a few accounts dominate the flows
Businesses drive Nigeria’s stablecoin market, accounting for 81% of observed flows, while a small number of accounts move billions across fintechs.
Who is Trademarks Global Concepts, the new majority owner of eTranzact?
Trademarks Global Concepts has taken control of eTranzact after acquiring a 56.18% stake from Access Bank and other shareholders.
What ITANA’s digital trade zone means for African startups
ITANA aims to help African startups operate from Nigeria, enjoy tax benefits and attract global investors.
Nigeria built a tech board. No startup has bothered to list
Four years after its launch, the NGX Tech Board has attracted no startup listings. Why are Nigerian startups staying away, and what needs to change?
5G share rises 60% as 3G declines in Nigeria’s telecom market
Nigeria's 5G has grown the fastest among mobile network generations between June 2025 and August 2026.
Africa Bitcoin Corporation loses two-thirds of its board as the founder’s shareholder group moves in
Four Africa Bitcoin Corporation directors resign, including interim CEO Stafford Masie, following a shareholder revolt led by founder Warren Wheatley’s WGW Capital
Microsoft’s Nairobi shake up puts Silicon Savannah’s ambitions to the test
Microsoft’s reported plans to close its Nairobi engineering operations have raised fresh questions about Kenya’s Silicon Savannah ambitions. As engineers face uncertainty and AI reshapes software development, local technology leaders argue that African businesses must build the…
Ghanaian Engineer Selected Among Four for Andela–Emergence AI Initiative
Kobby Owen was selected from Andela’s network of more than 150,000 technologists to contribute to advancing agentic AI and multi-agent systems for enterprise applications.
Ghanaian Engineer Presents CivicLens at Nairobi AI Summit
Kobby Owen represents Ghana among 10 finalists selected from 200 engineers across 20 African countries to showcase AI solutions for peace and governance.
How Egyptian prop-tech startup Partment enables hassle-free 2nd home ownership
Egyptian prop-tech startup Partment is working to redefine second-home ownership and real estate investment via its “invest and experience” co-ownership platform. Founded in 2022, Partment offers users the chance to part-invest in meticulously curated properties, enabling…
Announcing the $5M Core Africa Innovation Fund: Empowering Local Web3 Builders
Core DAO is excited to introduce the African Innovation Fund, a groundbreaking initiative to provide resources and networks to support local Web3 builders and projects across the African continent. This new fund is set to foster innovation, sustainability, accessibility and…