Acumen’s new $90 million Kawisafi fund to back African climate-tech startups Summary Acumen has launched KawiSafi Fund II with $90 million of approved capital to back African climate-tech companies. The fund targets startups delivering renewable energy to underserved communities, resilient transport solutions, safer and affordable cooking alternatives, and carbon finance opportunities. While $90m is approved, […]
Only four Nigerian states deliver on zero RoW pledge for fibre deployment Summary Since 2020 governors across Nigeria pledged to waive Right-of-Way (RoW) fees to speed up fibre deployment and reduce data costs. Five years on, TechCabal’s reporting shows only Anambra, Kaduna, Katsina and Kwara have genuinely implemented zero RoW. Many other states either charge […]
Is Apple’s slimmest iPhone a big deal in Africa? We asked 7 users in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya Summary Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 series, led by the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, featuring a titanium frame, on-device AI, improved battery and satellite-enabled connectivity. TechCabal spoke to seven users and experts across South Africa, Nigeria […]
The highest-paying tech jobs in Nigeria (2025) Summary Nigeria’s tech labour market remains selective after recent economic headwinds: some roles still command substantial salaries, especially at senior levels. TechCabal spoke to HR and founder-level insiders who identified the highest-paying positions in 2025, the skills that drive pay, and realistic career timelines for moving into those […]
Our software runs over 55% of cinemas in West Africa – Day 1-1000 of Fusion Intelligence Summary Kolade Adewoye built Fusion Intelligence out of necessity and insider experience at Filmhouse Cinemas. Starting from supporting cinema operations and surviving a ticketing meltdown during the Avengers: Endgame premiere, Kolade and a small team launched Fusion in 2022. […]
Digital Nomads: A Delaware incorporation does not make a startup global. So what does? Summary The piece argues that “global” is more than a foreign incorporation or a flag on a website. True global business means seamless flows of money, trusted relationships with regulators and partners, and locally appropriate products that work from Lagos to […]
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Banking on Ethiopia Summary Kenyan banks KCB and Equity Bank are positioning themselves to enter Ethiopia’s newly liberalised banking market, attracted by a 120 million-strong population and fresh rules allowing foreign banks to set up subsidiaries or take minority stakes. KCB has been in talks since mid‑2025 and may seek up to […]
Triple dose of Novo Nordisk drug delivers 19% weight loss in trials Summary Financial Times reporting highlights trial results in which a triple dose of a Novo Nordisk weight‑loss drug produced an average 19% reduction in body weight. The finding suggests materially stronger efficacy at higher dosing and has the potential to influence clinical practice, […]
Star Wars New Open-World RPG Has Gamers Losing Their Minds Summary Star Wars Genesis is an ambitious total-conversion modlist for Bethesda’s Starfield that effectively turns the game into an open-world Star Wars RPG. Created and coordinated by the modding community, the package stitches together numerous mods into one seamless experience, adding iconic locations such as […]
Stardew Valley Meets Studio Ghibli in Gorgeous New RPG Summary Little Witch in the Woods, developed and published by Sunny Side Up, has left early access and launched in full on Steam on 15 September 2025. You play as Ellie, an apprentice witch who moves to a mystical forest and settles into a cosy life […]
