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Delegates attend the opening of AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi on May 19. The summit brought together tech executives, investors and government officials from across Africa. COURTESY
Technology

African nations must create AI, not just consume it, summit hears

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Loretta Lee, Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), at Africa CEO Forum.
Business

Inside Hong Kong’s bid to deepen Africa business ties through tax incentives, innovation

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The side event by Equity Bank Group held under the theme “From Fintech to Futuretech Scaling Africa’s Digital Economy,.
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Equity Group backs Rwanda’s drive to become Africa’s digital finance powerhouse

Monday, May 18, 2026
Top CEOs were recognised during the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on May 15. Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu ranked CEO of the Year. Courtesy
Business

Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu ranked CEO of the Year

Friday, May 15, 2026
The Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV) is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on May 31, 2026. Courtesy

India–Africa Forum Summit IV: A defining moment for the Global South

Thursday, May 14, 2026
(L-R) Jean Marie Kananura, Chief Investment Officer at KIFC; Victor Lagesse, Manager of Partnerships and Market Development at DTOS; and Nick Barigye, then Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited, the current Deputy Central Bank Governor during a past event in Kigali. Courtesy
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KIFC–DTOS partnership strengthening Africa’s fund administration ecosystem

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
From left to right: Desire Kachenje, Senior Principal, Investments - Co-Develop, Antoine Sebera, CEO, RISA, Nanjira Sambuli, Senior Advocacy Officer, Africa - Gates Foundation, Lee Naik, CEO & Regional President – TransUnion Africa, and Jean Bosco Iyacu, CEO, AFR on a panel during the 2026 Inclusive Fintech Forum in Kigali.
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Beyond fintech: Why Rwanda is building digital public infrastructure 

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Delegates at the 4th EAC Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Conference on Monday, March 30
Technology

Regional collaboration critical for Africa’s AI future — experts

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Officials pose for a group photo after discussing how PAPSS is helping simplify cross-border payments and trade within the continent.
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Access Bank showcases PAPSS as game-changer for Africa’s cross-border payments

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Participants follow a panel discussion at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali, on March 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Barriers, opportunities that shape Africa’s fintech sector

Monday, March 16, 2026
Neil Ni, Chief Strategy Officer of XTransfer, speaks to The New Times during the interview during the third edition of the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) 2026 in Kigali on March 11. Courtesy
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XTransfer targets Africa to fix costly cross-border payments for SMEs

Monday, March 16, 2026
Jean-Guy Afrika, the Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), speaks during a panel discussion at the forum on March 11. Courtesy
Business

Outdated risk narratives still haunt Africa’s investment appeal - experts

Sunday, March 15, 2026