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Finasa’s SA FinTech Awards: banks and fintechs, building together
The SA FinTech Awards in 2025 highlighted the growing collaboration between banks and fintechs in South Africa, showcasing finalists such as Capitec and Mama Money. Coen Jonker received the Lifetime Achievement Award, emphasizing the importance of recognizing contributions in the fintech sector. The
TechCentral - Nov 11, 2026
Mogo’s Sh9 billion funding base fuels expansion into smartphone and vehicle financing
Kenya's consumer credit market is diversifying beyond mobile loans to include financing for motorcycles, vehicles, and electronics, presenting new opportunities for lenders. Mogo Kenya has significantly increased its loan book and local funding to support this expansion, while navigating a changing
TechTrendsKE - Nov 11, 2026

Telkom wants Icasa’s BEE rules eased for everyone, Starlink included
Telkom has criticized Icasa's black ownership rules for telecoms, claiming they exceed the requirements of the B-BBEE Act and create uncertainty that deters investment. The company supports black economic empowerment but argues for diverse mechanisms to achieve these goals. Telkom also emphasizes th
TechCentral - Nov 11, 2026
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DonsFarm
Building Africa’s Poultry Infrastructure.
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Private health support on WhatsApp
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Gigtrops
Address verification infrastructure

Magana AI
AI phone agents built for African businesses
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Upcoming Events
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NOV
AWIEF 2026 (African Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum)
Cape Town, ZA
Africa’s leading platform for women in entrepreneurship - a two-day conference for thought leaders, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs
11
NOV
Africa Forex Trading Expo 2026- 2nd Edition
Lagos, NG
Showcasing how forex is not just trading, but a driver of financial inclusion and empowerment, with emphasis on transparency and regulation
12
NOV
Africa Stablecoin Summit 2026
Cape Town, ZA
The 2nd Edition of the Africa Stablecoin Summit, themed “Stablecoins at Scale: Institutional Adoption & Financial Infrastructure".
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Nov 10, 2026
Apply now - HBS New Venture Competition – Deadline: Nov 12, 2026
Are you a founder building an innovative early-stage startup in and for Africa? The Harvard Business School New…
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Oct 27, 2026
🚀 Active Funding & Accelerator Opportunities for African Startups (November 2026)
For founders scaling an MVP or seeking seed-stage investment, here are some programs that are currently accepting applications:…
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