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Zimbabwe's Push to Extend the President's Rule Could Deepen Elite Divisions and Weaken Democracy

Zimbabwe's ruling party ZANU-PF is pushing to amend the constitution to extend presidential rule, but faces the constitutional requirement of a public referendum. Analysts warn the move could deepen elite divisions and undermine democratic norms.

Jamaica Meets Zimbabwe: Jah Prayzah, Alaine Set to Light Up HICC at Afro Culture Connect Concert

Zimbabwean music icon Jah Prayzah and Jamaican artist Alaine are set to headline the Afro Culture Connect Concert at HICC in Harare. The event celebrates cross-continental African and Caribbean cultural exchange.

Cricket fans are in for a treat this year, as the Chevrons confirm games against India and Australia on home soil.

Zimbabwe Cricket has confirmed home series against India and Australia later this year, marking a major moment for Zimbabwean sport. The Chevrons will host two cricketing heavyweights on home soil.

Zimbabwe Scraps Diesel Taxes As Fuel Prices Rise Again To US$2.23 And US$2.11

Zimbabwe's Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has removed all taxes on diesel as fuel prices continue to rise, with petrol at US$2.23 and diesel at US$2.11. The move reflects ongoing cost-of-living pressures on Zimbabweans.

Crypto market structure bill release pushed back as industries view revised stablecoin yield compromise this week

The US crypto market structure bill has been delayed as industry stakeholders review revised stablecoin yield compromise language. The outcome will shape how stablecoins are regulated and used in payments globally.

Kenswitch taps Visa as Kenya's national payments switch race heats up

Kenswitch has partnered with Visa to strengthen Kenya's national payments infrastructure, connecting over 30 financial institutions. The deal highlights the accelerating race to build robust, interoperable payment systems across Africa.

Why Africa's crypto sector is entering its 'pay the milkman' era

TechCabal argues that Africa's crypto sector is shifting toward practical, everyday utility rather than speculative hype. The piece suggests crypto will complement rather than replace traditional payment systems for day-to-day transactions.

MTN completes Ghana mobile money spinoff in major fintech push

MTN Group has completed the separation of its mobile money business in Ghana into a standalone fintech entity. This marks a significant structural shift in how Africa's largest telco is positioning its financial services.

Learnmore Jonasi Raises Over US$23K in Days After Lion King Lawsuit

Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi surpassed his GoFundMe fundraising goal within two days of launching it, raising over $23,000 after facing a lawsuit related to Lion King content.

TechCabal: Four-point-oh

TechCabal reflects on the African tech ecosystem's contradictory pace — consolidation at the centre while new ideas emerge at the edges, amid tightening capital and heavier regulation. The piece signals a new chapter for African tech coverage and the ecosystem itself.

Ramaphosa raises SA investment target to R3 trillion as Sasol pledges R60bn

South Africa's President Ramaphosa has raised the country's investment target to R3 trillion after securing nearly R890 billion in pledges at this year's investment conference, with Sasol's R60 billion commitment among the largest.

UK fintechs VibePay and SmartLayer shut down

UK consumer payments app VibePay and AI-powered home finance specialist SmartLayer have both shut down, adding to the list of fintech casualties in a tightening market environment.

The new competitive advantage

A UKTN analysis argues that regulatory maturity has become a genuine competitive differentiator for UK fintechs, shifting the narrative from regulation as a burden to regulation as a foundation for long-term scale.

ZIDO sets stage for second edition of South Africa-Zimbabwe Business Expo in Johannesburg

The Zimbabweans in Diaspora Organisation (ZIDO) is preparing for the second South Africa–Zimbabwe Business Expo, set for May 22–23 in Johannesburg. The event builds on last year's inaugural success and aims to strengthen cross-border business ties.

33 banks raise ₦3.37 trillion from Nigerians as CBN ends recapitalisation

Nigeria's banking sector completed a major recapitalisation exercise, with 33 banks raising a combined ₦4.65 trillion to meet new CBN regulatory thresholds. The exercise signals a stronger, more resilient Nigerian banking system.

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – MultiChoice, single choice

Today's TechCabal roundup covers CBN tightening oversight with fintech pilots and cyber self-checks, Ghana linking its national ID to payments, and SARS rolling out a digital ID system for taxpayers. Africa's regulatory and digital infrastructure landscape is shifting fast.

Kulipa raises $6.2m for stablecoin-native card issuing infrastructure platform

Paris-based Kulipa has raised $6.2 million in seed funding to build stablecoin-native card issuing infrastructure. The raise signals growing investor appetite for stablecoin-powered payment rails.

Ghana's National ID cards can now make payments

Ghana's National ID card has been upgraded to support online and in-store payments, ATM transactions, international payments, and insurance services. This marks a significant step in Africa's digital identity-to-payments integration.

GeoSurge founder: Don't wait for permission

GeoSurge co-founder Francisco Vigo shares his founder philosophy in a Q&A, emphasising that enjoying your work is the difference between success and burnout, and that founders shouldn't wait for external validation to move.

Bitcoin's rally faces key hurdle with Wednesday's Fed meeting

Bitcoin's recent rally faces a critical test as the Federal Reserve meets Wednesday, with analysts warning that hot inflation data combined with hawkish Fed commentary could be damaging for risk assets including crypto.

Banco Santander and Mastercard Execute Europe's First Live AI Agent Payment

Banco Santander and Mastercard have completed Europe's first live AI agent payment using Agent Pay and PayOS technology, marking a milestone in regulated autonomous AI commerce.

Quick Fire 🔥 with Ibukun Adedeji

TechCabal profiles Ibukun Adedeji, a product leader who has scaled digital financial products across lending, payments, and commerce at Flutterwave, Moniepoint, and other African fintechs.

Mastercard Unveils Single-Platform Global Commerce Suite to Streamline Cross-Border SME payments in APAC

Mastercard has launched a Global Commerce Suite for SMEs in Asia Pacific, using Mastercard Move to enable cross-border payments, multi-currency support, and real-time cash flow insights on a single platform.