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Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 Opens in Kigali to Drive Financial Inclusion
Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 opens in Kigali, bringing global leaders together to advance financial inclusion across Africa, with focus on AI, digital currencies, open finance, and cross-border payment innovation.
Paymentology Partners with Chikwama Pay to Power WhatsApp-Based Neo-Banking
Paymentology partners with Chikwama Pay to enable Africa’s first WhatsApp-based neo-bank with borderless payment processing, expanding financial access across SADC through real-time cards, compliance, and scalable digital banking infrastructure.
Delta40 Secures $20M to Scale Africa’s First Integrated Venture Studio & Fund
Delta40 raises $20 million to combine early-stage capital with hands-on operational support, backing founders across energy, mobility, agriculture, and fintech, while integrating AI solutions to accelerate scalable impact across the continent.
Africa’s Data Centers Drive Power Demand and Digital Transformation
Africa’s growing data center market is transforming power investment, supporting cloud adoption, job creation, and technology ecosystems, with South Africa and Kenya emerging as regional hubs for digital infrastructure.
Ethiopia Opens New AI-Powered Super-Fast EV Station
Ethiopia has launched a new AI-powered super-fast EV charging station in Addis Ababa, expanding its green mobility network. The facility supports 16 vehicles, enhances charging efficiency, and advances the nation’s push toward digital transformation and sustainable transportation.
Hashgraph Ventures Pledges $1M to Africa’s Largest Web3 Hackathon
Hashgraph Ventures has committed $1 million to the Hedera Africa Hackathon, supporting 13,000 developers and 1,300 startups across 20+ cities, accelerating Web3, AI, and blockchain innovation for economic inclusion in Africa.