🚀 TechCabal Daily – Africa’s Boldest Moonshot Bets That Could Change the Future

Attending Moonshot by TechCabal as a journalist from Southern Africa felt like stepping into a visionary space crafted by Africans for the continent’s future. The uniqueness wasn’t just in the venue but in the people-innovators, dreamers, and believers passionately envisioning Africa’s potential. The energy was contagious, and the dialogues were rich with foresight.

Akeem Lawal, who leads payment processing and switching at Interswitch Purepay, kicked off the event with a keynote that reshaped my understanding. While capital is often seen as the engine of growth, he emphasized that trust forms the bedrock of sustainable progress.

“Building infrastructure fosters a network of partnerships,” he explained. Africa’s transformative leap will be homegrown, driven by African-led innovations, strategic investments, and unlocking vast domestic capital reserves.

The creative industry sessions were vibrant, covering gaming, film, and digital narratives-a sector worth billions but still striving for sustainability. Odile Limpach and Eyram Tawia passionately highlighted the essentials for longevity in the creative economy: visionary leadership, adaptability, and substantial investment in talent and infrastructure. For Africa to compete globally, creativity must be recognized as a formidable economic pillar.

What resonated most was the collective commitment of founders, investors, artists, and engineers dedicated to Africa’s growth. The atmosphere was a blend of urgency and hope. Indeed, Africa is gaining unstoppable momentum.

If you couldn’t attend Moonshot, don’t worry-you can explore all the session highlights here.

Today, I found myself persuading speakers to join our podcast sessions-far from the smooth start I envisioned for my first Moonshot event. Thankfully, most agreed, with only one no-show. Understandably, speaking engagements can be daunting.

Amid nearly 20,000 steps, I immersed myself in the event’s pulse. Booths buzzed with activity, corridors teemed with creators and attendees in their element. Phone cameras have become ubiquitous at public gatherings, so that’s no longer surprising.

What caught my attention was the packed auditoriums I passed-more so than the bustling hallways. Attendees were genuinely engaged with the speakers, a refreshing contrast to typical tech events where many come for freebies, networking cards, or even fashion statements. Or perhaps everyone was determined to maximize their ticket’s value.

Events serve many roles, but at their best, they are incubators for ideas. Presenters share insights, audiences absorb knowledge, and new perspectives emerge. From what I observed, Moonshot largely succeeded in this today, despite minor hiccups.

Canal+, the new majority owner of MultiChoice, is developing an all-in-one “super app” that will integrate content from DStv and Showmax. The platform will also feature programming from other streaming giants like Netflix, Apple TV+, HBO Max, and Paramount+. Maxime Saada, CEO of Canal+ Group, aims to simplify access for their 40 million subscribers across 70 countries, eliminating the hassle of juggling multiple apps and subscriptions.

Current status: Canal+ now owns 94% of MultiChoice after a R125 ($7) per share offer to shareholders. The challenge ahead is merging Canal+’s French streaming services with DStv Stream and deciding the future of Showmax, which, after a R4 billion relaunch, ranks as Africa’s third-largest streaming platform.

Why it matters: For African consumers tired of subscribing separately to DStv, Netflix, and others, this could mean bundled pricing and unified access to everything from Premier League football to international series. For Canal+, it’s a strategic move to compete with Netflix and Amazon’s growing African presence by offering unmatched convenience and local content. However, it remains to be seen how willing other platforms will be to collaborate on this new venture.

Broader perspective: Should Canal+ succeed, it could redefine Africa’s streaming landscape by creating a dominant content aggregator. The impact on subscription costs-whether they rise or fall-remains uncertain, so we’ll be watching closely to see if Saada’s vision materializes.

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Written by: Sakhile Dube, Temitayo Jaiyeola, and Ifeoluwa Aigbiniode

Edited by: Ganiu Oloruntade