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Nomba and Globus Bank say they built a loan book with sub-1% defaults
The text discusses the challenges faced by digital lenders in Nigeria, particularly regarding loan defaults and the rise of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the banking sector. Nomba and Globus Bank have developed a unique credit model that has successfully disbursed ₦21.3 billion with less than 1% cl
TechCabal - Apr 10, 2026

M-KOPA unlocks $22.5 million in credit in South Africa as women drive uptake
M-KOPA, a Kenyan asset financing startup, has provided over ZAR 370 million ($22.5 million) in credit to low-income consumers in South Africa since its launch in 2023, with a significant portion of customers being women. The company aims to bridge the gap in digital access by offering flexible credi
TechCabal - Apr 09, 2026

South Africa-founded Refiant AI raises $5 million to build leaner AI models
Refiant AI, a South African startup, has secured $5 million in seed funding to develop its AI model compression platform. The company aims to create more efficient AI models that require less computational power, thereby reducing energy consumption and costs for enterprises. As global demand for AI
TechCabal - Apr 09, 2026
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Africa Fintech Summit DC 2026
Washington DC, US
Summit focused on strengthening Africa’s fintech ecosystem through global collaboration, innovation, and regulatory dialogue.
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Texas, US
Conference advancing Black excellence in tech through keynotes, workshops, career programs, and community building.
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ICT Africa Summit 2026
Algiers, DZ
A convergence of Digital Africa Summit, ICT Maghreb, and ALVETIC, creating a premier platform for innovation and collaboration.
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Mar 17, 2026
Wicked Innovation Hackathon 2026 – Call for Teams 🚀
The problems are in. Now it’s time to build. For World Product Day 2026, Hadu x Innovate Africa…
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Feb 7, 2026
World Product Day 2026 Ideathon x Innovate Africa Fund
For World Product Day 2026, Hadu is partnering with Innovate Africa Fund to announce a continent wide Ideathon.…
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