Credable rebrands to _able after facilitating $650 million in loans across Africa
The move reflects a growing market for companies that provide the technology powering digital finance services.
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Spiro’s capital charge
In today's edition: Revolut wants to launch in South Africa || Spiro raises another $55 million || NCC tightens oversight || Mozambique is building a new cybersecurity strategy
After two decades, Nigeria’s 3G era is nearing its final call
MTN Group, the continent’s largest operator, plans to shut down some of its 3G networks before 2030 as telcos across Africa move customers to newer technologies such as 4G and 5G.
Danish TechBBQ secures grant to connect Nordic investors with African startups
The funding comes as Europe seeks closer economic and tech ties with both Africa and India amid growing concerns over competitiveness, access to talent, and the need to diversify strategic partnerships beyond traditional markets.
For every ₦1 Nigerian banks lent consumers, corporates got ₦10
Four of Nigeria’s biggest banks held ₦89.94 trillion ($65.63 billion) in customer deposits in 2025. Much of that money came from the millions of retail customers who save, transact, and bank with them every day.
The Next Wave: The myth of founder-friendly capital
Non-dilutive capital has earned its place in the startup toolkit, but founders should be careful not to confuse a different trade-off with the absence of one.
👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – MTN’s AI cables
In today's edition: The DRC is building a stock exchange || WapiPay is in Canada || Zimbabwe eases crypto restrictions || MTN is turning its cables into ears
Spiro secures another $55 million three weeks after $215 million raise
The investment comes three weeks after Spiro disclosed a record $215 million equity raise, one of the largest funding rounds announced in Africa's electric mobility sector.
Samsung Galaxy Buds to buy in 2026: Every model compared
From the budget-friendly Buds Core to the flagshipBuds4 Pro, each model is designed for a different kind of listener, with varying features.
Digital Nomads: Alma Asinobi learned to build mobility by confronting her own immobility
"My entire career in tech started not because I studied anything in marketing," she said. "It was just me putting out these skills I already had."