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Nigeria’s digital free zone experiment: Can Itana succeed where others failed?

Nigeria’s digital free zone experiment: Can Itana succeed where others failed?

When Nigeria’s currency began stabilising this year after months of volatility, many observers were cautious about calling it a turning point. But for Itana, a

The power problem at the heart of Spiro

The power problem at the heart of Spiro

Spiro electric boda bodas spark debate in Kenya over ownership, control and power, after claims bikes can be disabled, raising fears about livelihoods and dependency

Africa’s most notable tech deal collapses in 2025

Africa’s most notable tech deal collapses in 2025

Africa’s tech scene saw fundraising jump 33% to $3 billion in 2025 as deals and acquisitions returned. Yet many transactions stalled quietly and never closed.

5 African startups rethinking waste as raw material, job hunting, and cross-border payments

5 African startups rethinking waste as raw material, job hunting, and cross-border payments

Startups On Our Radar spotlights African startups solving African challenges with innovation. This week, we explore five African startups in the agritech, fintech

From Marrakech to Lagos: 20 of Africa’s biggest tech events in 2025

From Marrakech to Lagos: 20 of Africa’s biggest tech events in 2025

Cities like Marrakech, Lagos, Algiers, Kigali, and Cape Town played host to events that reflected the state of Africa’s tech ecosystem and its future.

In 2025, Nigerians used AI for therapy, breakups, and everything in between

In 2025, Nigerians used AI for therapy, breakups, and everything in between

In 2025, Nigerians used AI for far more than drafting emails or summarising PDFs. Chatbots became makeshift therapists, romantic intermediaries, and personal consultants

Common smartphone problems and how to fix them

Common smartphone problems and how to fix them

Effective smartphone repair always begins with identifying the actual cause of the issue, not jumping to conclusions or trying random fixes in the hope that one

The tech stories we envied most in 2025

The tech stories we envied most in 2025

Every so often, TechCabal reporters and editors come across incredible work that make us go: "Damn, I wish we had made that." Here's our inaugural "Jealousy List

Africa has the talent. Can it build the next Slack or Notion?

Africa has the talent. Can it build the next Slack or Notion?

Across the continent, the biggest opportunities often lie in infrastructure gaps: payments, logistics, mobility, energy, and healthcare.

Nigeria’s internet penetration crosses 50%, still short of national target

Nigeria’s internet penetration crosses 50%, still short of national target

Nigeria’s internet penetration crossed the 50% mark in November 2025, reaching 50.58%, according to the latest industry data from the Nigerian Communications Commission