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Dangote is testing the market Nigerian startups need to exit
Nigeria's stock exchange is experiencing its largest liquidity year, highlighted by Nigerian banks raising ₦4.65 trillion in capital. Dangote Refinery's upcoming $1.62 billion IPO could be a pivotal moment for the Nigerian startup ecosystem, potentially demonstrating the existence of sufficient loca
TechCabal - Oct 02, 2026
Frogfoot plots acquisitions as Octotel and MetroFibre weigh a merger
Frogfoot CEO Shane Chorley announced plans to continue acquiring small fibre network operators in South Africa's affluent suburbs, with expectations of larger networks becoming available in the coming years. The company aims to significantly increase its build rate in townships while participating i
TechCentral - Oct 02, 2026
Safaricom taps Pesapal’s 30,000 POS terminals to take M-PESA contactless
Safaricom has partnered with Pesapal to introduce tap-to-pay functionality for M-PESA at physical shops in Kenya, allowing customers to make payments using NFC-enabled devices or QR codes. The initiative aims to enhance the payment experience by simplifying transactions at checkout without requiring
TechCabal - Oct 01, 2026
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Stacstart Virtual Career Summit
Online
​​Borderless Bytes: Building Africa's Next Tech Wave. Four days. Four countries. One stage for Africa's next generation of tech talent.
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OCT
World Health Expo Johannesburg
Johannesburg, ZA
WHX Joburg is a clinical trade forum for the Southern African healthcare ecosystem, featuring live demonstrations of diagnostic and surgical hardware.
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OCT
World Summit AI
Amsterdam, NL
WSAI 2026: Guardians of Tomorrow explores a new AI paradigm shaped not just by tech, but by human intention and vision.
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@Hadu Team
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.…
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@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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