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African Mining Week 2026: Draft Program Published Ahead of Cape Town Conference
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African Mining Week 2026: Draft Program Published Ahead of Cape Town Conference

African Mining Week (AMW) 2026 will take place October 14–16 in Cape Town, South Africa. Organizer Energy Capital & Power has published the draft program for the three-day conference and exhibition, which runs under the theme “Mining the Future: Unearthing Africa’s Full Mineral Value.”

Fintech News Digest: New Islamic Neobank Plans African Launch, Payments Shake-Ups in Europe and the Freelancer Economy, and a $35M Funding Round
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Fintech News Digest: New Islamic Neobank Plans African Launch, Payments Shake-Ups in Europe and the Freelancer Economy, and a $35M Funding Round

A new Islamic digital bank preparing to launch in West Africa, a US fintech expanding into Europe through acquisition, and a funding round backing digital asset infrastructure are among the latest developments shaping the global fintech landscape.

Crypto Industry Digest: Ripple Eyes Australian Expansion, WhiteBIT Enters Ghana Sandbox, Bitget Reports Reserve Growth
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Crypto Industry Digest: Ripple Eyes Australian Expansion, WhiteBIT Enters Ghana Sandbox, Bitget Reports Reserve Growth

Several developments across the digital asset sector this week highlight the industry’s continued push toward regulatory engagement, geographic expansion, and infrastructure development. Updates from Ripple, WhiteBIT, and Bitget included in this digest point to growing institutional activity and international crypto market exploration.

Mobile Money Accounts Surpass Traditional Bank Use in Low Income Countries
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Mobile Money Accounts Surpass Traditional Bank Use in Low Income Countries

Mobile money is one of the main drivers of financial inclusion in low-income economies where such financial accounts surpass traditional bank ones.

15th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit – West Africa
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15th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit – West Africa

The 15th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit – West Africa is an international gathering that brings together key stakeholders in the banking and financial industry to explore the latest trends, innovations, and strategies shaping the future of banking in the African region. CONFEX: 2nd & 3rd of October 2024 Africa Bank 4.0 Awards (Pan Africa): 3rd […]