👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – New tax chief, old problem
In today's edition: Kenyans file petitions to block new tax chief || Lagos targets 250MW data centre capacity || US backs West Africa 1,500 base station study || Kenya Airways to use AI
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GoTyme heats up South Africa’s fintech talent war with employee ownership plan
The move is part of a broader shift in South Africa’s fintech sector, where employee ownership is increasingly being used to attract and retain talent, moving beyond Silicon Valley-style perks.
Nigerian AI startup Talksign launches real-time sign language translation models
Talksign has launched AI-powered models that enables real-time, bidirectional translation between American Sign Language (ASL) and text or speech.
Every Google I/O 2026 feature Nigerians can use right now
This article cuts through everything and tells you exactly the new Google features use today, what you need to pay for.
Lagos wants to triple its data centre capacity by 2030 as AI demand surges
The Lagos State government plans to increase the city’s data centre capacity to more than 250 megawatts (MW) by 2030, said Olatubosun Alake, commissioner for innovation, science, and technology.
Stablecoin payments infrastructure startup Checker raises $8 million for Africa, Asia expansion
Checker has raised $8 million in equity seed funding to expand its stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – It takes ten to Yango
In today's edition: Yango to expand across Africa || Kenyan High Court freezes Vodacom-Safaricom deal || Pick n Pay sells part of its stake in Boxer || Toyota launches first EV in South Africa
He started building in military-era Nigeria. Now he builds AI HR software.
In the 1990s, when most Nigerian businesses still relied on paper files, fax machines, and office memos, Chuma Chukwujama was already convinced software was the future he should pursue.
Why Kenyan digital bank Cloud9 acquired Mtickets in $773,000 deal
Cloud9, a Kenyan digital bank, acquired ticketing platform M-Tickets in an all-stock deal valued at roughly KES 100 million ($773,000).
MTN’s IHS acquisition could change who controls connectivity in Francophone West Africa
MTN’s IHS Towers acquisition could reshape connectivity, competition, and startup opportunities across Francophone Africa’s digital economy.