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“After a decade of asset-light evangelism, 2026 will mark the return of the balance sheet as a competitive advantage.” – Olivia Gao
"After a decade of asset-light evangelism, 2026 will mark the return of the balance sheet as a competitive advantage." - Olivia Gao
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“In 2026, Africa’s tech ecosystem will see a further acceleration of strategic mergers and acquisitions.” – Lola Masha
"In 2026, Africa’s tech ecosystem will see a further acceleration of strategic mergers and acquisitions." - Lola Masha
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“In 2026, AI will make organisational failure arrive faster.” – Adia Sowho
"In 2026, AI will make organisational failure arrive faster." - Adia Sowho
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“In 2026, Nigeria’s fintech regulators are likely to deepen support for interoperable QR and instant funds transfer at merchant points of acceptance.” – Emmanuel Ojo
"In 2026, Nigeria’s fintech regulators are likely to deepen support for interoperable QR and instant funds transfer at merchant points of acceptance." - Emmanuel Ojo
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“In 2026, the most valuable AI deployments in African tech will shift away from experimentation…” – Yewande Odumosu
Prediction In 2026, the most valuable AI deployments in African tech will shift away from experimentation toward data-accurate, production-grade systems embedded in enterprise, financial services, and government workflows. Competitive advantage will come less from novel models and more from data quality, context-specific accuracy, and reliability at scale. Supporting Evidence As AI tooling becomes commoditised, organisations […]
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“In 2026, cybersecurity will emerge as a standalone investment category in African tech.” – Uwem Uwemakpan
"In 2026, cybersecurity will emerge as a standalone investment category in African tech." - Uwem Uwemakpan
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“In 2026, I expect AI tutors to evolve into fully capable multimodal learning companions” – Boye Oshinaga
"In 2026, I expect AI tutors to evolve into fully capable multimodal learning companions" - Boye Oshinaga
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“In 2026, I expect public health and development systems to accelerate the shift away from labour-intensive models” – Scott Dubin
"In 2026, I expect public health and development systems to accelerate the shift away from labour-intensive, level-of-effort-driven models" - Scott Dubin
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“In 2026, African regulators will stop tolerating scale without operational control across critical digital infrastructure sectors, especially payments.” – Nikolai Barnwell
"In 2026, African regulators will stop tolerating scale without operational control across critical digital infrastructure sectors..." - Nikolai Barnwell
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“In 2026, I expect the venture studio model to gain stronger recognition as a legitimate asset class” – Leslie Ossete
"In 2026, I expect the venture studio model to gain stronger recognition as a legitimate asset class" - Leslie Ossete
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“In 2026, stablecoins will increasingly function as primary financial accounts for individuals and SMEs in emerging markets” – Efayomi Carr
"In 2026, stablecoins will increasingly function as primary financial accounts for individuals and SMEs in emerging markets" - Efayomi Carr
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“In 2026, I expect the normalisation of instant, local-currency cross-border settlements for African SMEs…” – Austin Okpagu
"In 2026, I expect the normalisation of instant, local-currency cross-border settlements for African SMEs..." - Austin Okpagu
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“In 2026, non-fintech sectors will increasingly monetise through embedded finance” – Phillipe Griffiths
"In 2026, non-fintech sectors will increasingly monetise through embedded finance" - Phillipe Griffiths
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“In 2026, value capture in Africa’s digital media ecosystem will continue to shift toward creator-led, direct-to-fan and ad-supported platforms” – Chimgozirim Nwokoma
"In 2026, value capture in Africa’s digital media ecosystem will continue to shift toward creator-led, direct-to-fan and ad-supported platforms" – Chimgozirim Nwokoma
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Rethinking Infrastructure: Why Dell Private Cloud Outperforms HCI
The decision between HCI and Dell Private Cloud comes down to where you want to take your business. HCI served us well, but the future belongs to infrastructure that is flexible, open, automated, and cost-efficient. Dell Private Cloud offers a path forward that respects your budget and accelerates your innovation. With proven cost savings of […]
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After KOKO’s shutdown, what happens to its 1.5 million customers?
Since late November 2025, customers have received apologies and assurances that fuel would be available soon. But last Saturday was the final. 
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – MTN eyes IHS takeover
In today's edition: MTN moves to acquire IHS Towers || Rwanda would now use drones to deliver medicine || Who secured the bag?💰
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US-backed Zipline partners with Rwanda for drone delivery of medicines
Rwanda has signed an expansion agreement with US-based drone logistics company Zipline to scale autonomous medical delivery systems.
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eTranzact beats Q4 revenue forecast but misses 2025 profit target
eTranzact International Plc, a Nigerian payments and switching company, failed to hit its 2025 profit target despite posting a slight revenue increase
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South Africa’s Lesaka hits first profit since 2022 despite merchant slowdown
Lesaka’s merchant unit, which serves small and mid-sized businesses through its Kazang and Connect brands, saw revenue fall by 13%.
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For South Africa’s auto tech sector, AGOA’s extension is a lifeline
When AGOA expired, South Africa’s auto sector was already feeling the pressure of 2.5% tariffs on passenger cars and up to 25% on light trucks.
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This Abuja-based studio sees AI as Africa’s next story shift
SAB Studios an Abuja-based AI film studio wants African creators to shape the future of storytelling on the continent.
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Infrastructure, not influence, defines creator earnings in Africa
The regional divergence suggests that the African creator economy is a collection of distinct markets at different stages of maturity.
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MTN In Talks To Acquire Full Control Of IHS Towers In Deal Valued at $2.76bn
MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile network operator by subscribers, is in advanced discussions to acquire the remaining 75 per cent stake in IHS Towers, a transaction that could value the telecom infrastructure company at approximately $2.76 billion, according to market estimates. A report published by Reuters on Thursday said the Johannesburg-listed telecoms group is negotiating […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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Mastercard Welcomes the 2026 YES Cohort tackling Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment in South Africa remains a significant economic challenge, with rates reaching 58.5% for those aged 15-24 in Q3 2025. Mastercard has welcomed its 2026 Youth Employment Service (YES) cohort, reinforcing its commitment to unlocking opportunities for young South Africans and strengthening the country’s future talent pipeline as part of the YES initiative. In […]
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Cape Town’s AI traffic cameras showed promise. The law will decide
Cape Town’s cautious approach reflects a broader challenge facing governments globally: balancing the efficiency of AI surveillance with legal and constitutional protections.
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Bloomwit Releases 2026 Visibility Report for African SMEs
Bloomwit Releases 2026 Visibility Report for African SMEs Bloomwit, Africa’s leading  PR and communications agency and academy, has released its 2026 Visibility Report for African SMEs, shining a… TechCity
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Rwanda Expands with Zipline to Become First Country in the World with Nationwide Autonomous Delivery Including Africa’s First Urban Drone Delivery Network
The Government of Rwanda has signed a historic expansion agreement with Zipline, marking the first milestone under Zipline’s recent $150M pay-for-performance award from the U.S. Department of State. Building on its legacy as the first country in the world to launch Zipline’s autonomous delivery service in 2016, Rwanda will now become the first country with […] The post Rwanda Expands with Zipline to Become First Country in the World with Nationwide Autonomous Delivery Including Africa’s First Urban Drone Delivery Network appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Fintechs ask CBN for growth fund, regulator says it can only play matchmaker
Fintech operators are pushing for a dedicated growth fund or credit guarantee scheme to unlock capital for innovation and expansion, but the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it cannot directly establish  venture-style financing.
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Inside Kasi Cloud, Nigeria’s first 100MW AI data centre in Lagos
We took a tour of the first ever 100MW AI data centre campus Kasi Cloud is building close to the coast of Lagos, Nigeria.
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South Africa Joins Afreximbank, Announces US$8bn Country Programme
The Republic of South Africa has officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa’s Multilateral Financial Institution, marking the formal entry of one of Africa’s largest economies into the Bank’s membership, heralding deeper financial sovereignty. The accession follows the South African Parliament’s historic approval of the accession in 2025, cementing […]
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Cellulant names long-serving engineer to lead product and technology
Cellulant has picked longtime engineer Michael Muriuki as CPTO to lead product and technology as competition rises in African digital payments markets.
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Binance Pay Brings Crypto Payments to 650,000 SA Merchants
Binance Pay and Scan To Pay have joined forces, enabling over 650,000 merchants to accept crypto payments seamlessly. With cryptocurrency evolving from just an investment asset to a practical payment method, this partnership unlocks new opportunities and expands access to digital payment solutions in South Africa. Through Scan to Pay’s integration with Moneybadger, Binance Pay […]
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MTN Group in talks to buy 75% of IHS Towers in landmark deal
MTN Group, Africa’s largest telecommunications company, has formally applied to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) for approval to acquire IHS Towers.
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – AGOA returns—for now
In today's edition: PwC takes over Koko Networks || AGOA is back, for now || Has T2 Mobile finally found its footing? || S&P says Nigerian banks may make less profits in 2026
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Ethio telecom, Djibouti Telecom & Sudatel Sign Landmark Fiber Connectivity Agreement
Ethio telecom, Djibouti Telecom, and Sudatel Group have  signed a landmark tripartite strategic agreement under the Horizon Fiber Initiative, marking a major milestone in regional digital integration through the deployment of a high-capacity, cross-border, multi-terabit optical fiber infrastructure. The Horizon Fiber Initiative is designed to significantly enhance international bandwidth capacity, strengthen network resilience and redundancy, […]
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