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Yasemin Bedir takes Mastercard’s EEMEA helm as mobile money and fintech reshape African payments
Mastercard has appointed Yasemin Bedir as President of its Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region, effective September 1, 2026. Bedir, a veteran of nearly 20 years at Mastercard, will oversee operations across 81 countries, succeeding Dimitrios Dosis, who has transitioned to Chief Com
TechTrendsKE - Aug 12, 2026

How much Amazon Leo will cost in South Africa
Herotel CEO Van Zyl Botha announced that the company will sell Amazon's low-Earth orbit satellite broadband, Evry, at prices similar to its existing fibre packages while absorbing currency risks. The service, which aims to connect underserved areas, is expected to launch next year, with Herotel posi
TechCentral - Aug 11, 2026

Russia building its own Starlink – and faster than expected
Ukrainian Major General Vadym Skibitskyi has reported that Russia is rapidly advancing its satellite internet capabilities, planning to deploy nearly 300 satellites by 2027. This development comes as Ukraine has successfully disrupted Russian access to grey-market Starlink terminals, which had previ
TechCentral - Aug 11, 2026
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Africa's largest Python conference. It is a community-driven conference that aims to provide a platform for the growth of Python community in Kenya.
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Female Founders - Active Funding Opportunities
For women founders scaling early-stage companies or seeking targeted funding, these specialized programs are open for applications: 1.…
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Jun 10, 2026
🚀 Active Funding & Accelerator Opportunities for African Startups (June & July 2026)
For founders scaling an MVP or seeking seed-stage investment, here are some programs that are currently accepting applications:…
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