From Lagos to Nairobi

If you’ve ever scrolled through TechCabal’s coverage of the African startup ecosystem, you’ll notice it rarely feels like a lecture. It feels like conversation — the kind that respects ambition, doesn’t shy away from reality, and tells you why things matter in practical terms. That’s the vibe we’re going for here. So let’s talk about…

Africa’s financial landscape just got a jolt. Beltone, one of the continent’s most ambitious financial players, has officially acquired Baobab Group, a move that instantly makes waves across sub-Saharan Africa. On paper, it’s a €197.6 million deal. But the real story isn’t the number — it’s the vision. Beltone isn’t just buying a company; they’re stepping…

Raenest is rapidly positioning itself as one of Africa’s most important cross-border fintech players after securing $11 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to approximately $14.3 million since launch. Founded in 2022, the Lagos-based startup is building financial infrastructure that allows African freelancers, remote workers and businesses to receive and manage international…

Rwanda is once again stepping into the spotlight of Africa’s digital transformation story, this time with a big announcement: the government has partnered with Oracle to roll out a nationwide digital skills initiative that aims to equip citizens with the tools and knowledge needed for tomorrow’s tech economy. The formal collaboration, sealed through a Memorandum…

The 2Africa submarine cable has finally arrived, and it’s a big deal. Stretching around the continent and connecting Africa to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, it brings massive new internet capacity to sub-Saharan Africa. On paper, this means faster speeds, stronger connections, and the kind of digital backbone that powers modern economies. But while…

Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, widely credited with transforming M‑PESA into one of Africa’s most influential digital finance platforms, is leaving the company to take on a new challenge at ABSA Bank Kenya. His departure marks the end of a remarkable era, but it also signals the beginning of a new wave of fintech-inspired innovation in traditional banking….