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TCS | The Cape Town firm quietly connecting Eskom, Pep and 6 000 ATMs
Metacom, founded by Réan van Niekerk, has spent 25 years developing its own routers and private networks for major African retailers without external funding. The company connects over 6,000 ATMs and every Pep store in Africa, emphasizing the advantages of in-house hardware design. Van Niekerk also
TechCentral - Oct 23, 2026

Nigeria Leads African Startup Funding With $635 Million Raised in Nine Months
Nigeria has reclaimed its status as Africa's top destination for startup investment, attracting $635 million in funding from January to September 2026, a 157% increase from the previous year. Major investments were made in established tech companies, particularly in mobility, fintech, and e-commerce
Tech In Africa - Oct 22, 2026

A new live tech show wants to change African tech coverage
Big Tech This Week, founded by Fatu Ogwuche, is launching a live technology show called Tech This Week aimed at engaging African tech audiences directly with founders and operators. The show will feature technology news and interviews, funded through sponsorships and advertising, and aims to cover a
TechCabal - Oct 22, 2026
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Blockf3st Africa 2026
Lagos, NG
The SuperBowl of Web3- Africa’s Premier Crypto festival for devs, creatives & VC’s.
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PyHo 2026
Ho, GH
Annual Python conference for Ho, the Volta Region, and the wider Ghana developer community.
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OCT
AI Expo Africa 2026
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Johannesburg, ZA
Africa’s Largest Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Automation Trade Show & Conference: Connecting Enterprise Buyers with Global & Local Suppliers
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Jun 24, 2026
Female Founders - Active Funding Opportunities
For women founders scaling early-stage companies or seeking targeted funding, these specialized programs are open for applications: 1.…
@Hadu Team
Jun 10, 2026
🚀 Active Funding & Accelerator Opportunities for African Startups (June & July 2026)
For founders scaling an MVP or seeking seed-stage investment, here are some programs that are currently accepting applications:…
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