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Follow the Money (Wrapped): Tax laws, ATMs’ return, and where money went in 2025

In 2025, TechCabal published about 21 editions of Follow the Money, tracking how Nigerians earned, spent, saved, and lost money in a year shaped by policy shifts

2025/12/29

TechCabal’s most definitive stories of 2025

A lot happened in Africa's technology industry in 2025. Here are TechCabal’s 15 most definitive stories of the year.

2025/12/29

Digital Nomads (Wrapped): Visas, skills, and the price of mobility in 2025

The internet often describes the world as a ‘global village.’ But in practice, the seams show quickly. Borders still determine access. Job applications still filter

2025/12/27

Nigeria’s digital free zone experiment: Can Itana succeed where others failed?

When Nigeria’s currency began stabilising this year after months of volatility, many observers were cautious about calling it a turning point. But for Itana, a

2025/12/26

The power problem at the heart of Spiro

Spiro electric boda bodas spark debate in Kenya over ownership, control and power, after claims bikes can be disabled, raising fears about livelihoods and dependency

2025/12/26

Africa’s most notable tech deal collapses in 2025

Africa’s tech scene saw fundraising jump 33% to $3 billion in 2025 as deals and acquisitions returned. Yet many transactions stalled quietly and never closed.

2025/12/26

5 African startups rethinking waste as raw material, job hunting, and cross-border payments

Startups On Our Radar spotlights African startups solving African challenges with innovation. This week, we explore five African startups in the agritech, fintech

2025/12/26

From Marrakech to Lagos: 20 of Africa’s biggest tech events in 2025

Cities like Marrakech, Lagos, Algiers, Kigali, and Cape Town played host to events that reflected the state of Africa’s tech ecosystem and its future.

2025/12/26

In 2025, Nigerians used AI for therapy, breakups, and everything in between

In 2025, Nigerians used AI for far more than drafting emails or summarising PDFs. Chatbots became makeshift therapists, romantic intermediaries, and personal consultants

2025/12/25

Common smartphone problems and how to fix them

Effective smartphone repair always begins with identifying the actual cause of the issue, not jumping to conclusions or trying random fixes in the hope that one

2025/12/24