TechKudi · African Fintech · 2026

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In-depth stories, lessons and analysis from Africa’s technology ecosystem.

5 Prominent Tech Hubs in Nigeria Fueling Innovation

5 Prominent Tech Hubs in Nigeria Fueling Innovation

From CcHub in Lagos to ROAR Nigeria in Nsukka — five hubs giving Nigerian startups the space, network and support to grow.

5 Business Lessons from the FIFA World Cup 2022

5 Business Lessons from the FIFA World Cup 2022

Resilience, execution, leadership, ruthless review and training — what Qatar 2022 taught entrepreneurs about building winning organisations.

Sudden Inrush into African Fintech Future: Chinese Investors

Sudden Inrush into African Fintech Future: Chinese Investors

Chinese capital — from OPay’s agent networks to Lagos payments rails — has quietly become a defining force in African fintech.

Beyond the Big Four: Africa's Second-Tier Fintech Hubs Step Into the Light

Beyond the Big Four: Africa's Second-Tier Fintech Hubs Step Into the Light

Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and South Africa still take most of the funding — but Dakar, Abidjan, Kigali, Accra, Kampala and Casablanca have built fintech ecosystems with real

The Economics of Africa's Agent Networks: Float, Fees and the Fight for Liquidity

The Economics of Africa's Agent Networks: Float, Fees and the Fight for Liquidity

Millions of agents power Africa's mobile money economy — a working-capital business of thin commissions, daily float puzzles and rising regulatory expectations.

From Stokvels to Smartphones: Africa's Savings Clubs Are Going Digital

From Stokvels to Smartphones: Africa's Savings Clubs Are Going Digital

Stokvels, chamas, tontines and esusu have moved billions through trusted circles for generations — and in 2026 fintechs are learning to digitise the record, not the ritua