My Life In Tech is putting human faces to some of the innovative startups, investments and policy formations driving the technology sector across Africa. A tragic 1980 novel by Sidney Sheldon, Rage of Angels, is all it took for Odunoluwa Longe to decide she wanted to pursue a career in law. The novel’s stunning protagonist, […]
Another Friday, another edition of the TechCabal Quiz. Last week, we asked what type of tech boss you are and we got all your responses. Today, we want to find out how well you read us this week. As always, let us know how you get on and share this among your friends. Have a […]
Ten startups have been announced as winners of the Seedstars Summit Africa 2019. Held in Johannesburg, South Africa, the summit is a competition for startups from different countries in Africa. First emerging through pitch contests and mentoring in over 20 African countries, the participating startups got their chance to pitch to an audience that included […]
The TECNO Spark 4 has grown so much popularity among consumers. It is the successor to the popular TECNO Spark 3 Series. Why should you opt for the Spark 4? What makes the TECNO Spark 4 stand out among other phones?
Africa’s most preferred Smartphone brand, TECNO, just broke the seams of innovation with their new smartphone Camon 12 Air.
Everybody talks about wanting a time machine and if you ask people which direction they would like to go – to the past or to the future – most people say ‘THE FUTURE’. Ask the people around you in your home or office right now, and let us know the replies you get in the […]
In line with their Camon series flagship, Africa’s most preferred smartphone brand, TECNO, birthed #UnlockCAMission to increase conversations around the participation of young talents in the fast-growing world of mobile photography, executing a sleek finish in breathtaking Europe.
Lagos, Nigeria- On Saturday 23rd of November 2019, at the Wings complex in Victoria Island Pan-African Marketplace BookingsAfrica.Com hosted a fabulous official launch party to announce the release of it’s new app. The event was themed “Express your creativity” in order to celebrate the endless creativity of talents across Africa. The launch party was well […]
In Nigeria, are e-petitions worth anything in influencing change? Or do we just sign them because it signals that “at least, I did something”?
Emeke Ajeh works at a fintech in Lagos where he cannot leave before his first year on the job ends. “If you’re going to leave, you’re going to pay back what they used to train you,” Ajeh told TechCabal. Validated by the Nigerian Industrial Court in a landmark case involving an airline operator, training bonds […]
How much of a shock is it for a Nigerian to live in China, one of the world’s top digital superpowers? Molash, a student shares his tech in China experience
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Migo, the credit startup formerly known as Mines, has raised $20m in a Series B round which will now see it expand to Brazil. The company’s move into the south American country is motivated by similarities in market opportunity with Nigeria, says Adia Sowho, Migo’s vice president for Growth, in a call with TechCabal. Brazil’s […]
Joeboy’s Baby is easily one of my favourite songs from 2019. The lyrics are catchy and Joeboy performed it to absolute perfection. But the first time I played it, just when I was processing it, the song ended. At two minutes and forty-six seconds (2:46), Baby is short. Another Joeboy hit single, Beginning, is even […]
Ugandan motorcycle-hailing company SafeBoda will commence operations in January 2020 in Nigeria, months after speculation trailed its initial proposed launch in May, a company official told TechCabal. Founded in 2015, SafeBoda’s proposed launch in Nigeria was first signalled by its hiring of former Andela Community Manager, Babajide Duroshola, as its Country Manager. SafeBoda will definitively […]
Big, strong companies are built by people with heart, competence and passion. But if you think tech bosses are only made of cool and quotable virtues, lol. If you are planning on founding a tech startup or already run one, chances are you share traits with some of the bosses already in the space. Because […]
According to Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, Founder of Rise Labs and CEO of Passnownow, the future of edtech is dependent on politicians. Toyosi was speaking at the TechCabal Townhall on Education and The Future of Work.
Jumia has shut down its e-commerce business in Tanzania. Users in the country will no longer be able to buy and sell goods from the retailer’s website, Jumia.tz. In a statement to TechCabal, Jumia said its Tanzanian exit is “part of ongoing portfolio optimization efforts.” “While Tanzania has strong potential and we’re proud of the […]
