Events

African Conferences, October 6th - 12th

Event happening all over Africa between the 6th to 12th of October 2025.

Edwin Tsekpo

01 Oct 2025 — 1 min read

2025-10-06 2025-10-12

PyCon Africa 2025

8th - 12th October 2025 - Johannesburg, South Africa

Africa's Premier Python Conference

Join us in the vibrant city of Johannesburg, South Africa, where we congregate with hundreds of developers, researchers, students and other professionals across Africa and beyond to give talks, host workshops, tutorials, sprints, and together share our passion for community!

Be part of something special. Whether you're attending in person or online, contributing to our community, or just getting started with your Python journey - there's a place for you.

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Africa Fintech Summit Accra 2025

8th - 10th October 2025 - Accra, Ghana

On October 8th 2025, we will return to Africa with the 14th edition of the Africa Fintech Summit in Accra, Ghana hosted at the Accra International Conference Centre. This edition will build on past successes, bringing together key stakeholders to shape the future of fintech across the continent. Stay tuned for more details on how you can participate in Africa’s most influential fintech event.

The Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) is Africa’s leading platform for fintech leaders, regulators, investors, and innovators. Since 2017, AFTS has hosted impactful summits in Washington DC, Lagos, Addis Ababa, Cairo, Cape Town, and Lusaka.

AFTS drives sustainable economic growth and financial inclusion by engaging regulators, attracting investors, and supporting startups. Annual flagship events occur every April in Washington DC and every November in an African city, contributing over $300 million USD in venture investment and fostering fintech expansion.

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Ghana’s Mining Lease Review Sparks Debate on Resource Control and Economic Value

The government of Ghana announced that the renewal of the Tarkwa mining lease held by Gold Fields would not be automatic and would instead be subjected to a stricter review process.

Mission 300: Africa’s Ambitious Push to Electrify 300 Million People by 2030

Across the continent, unreliable or nonexistent power continues to limit agricultural productivity, weaken value chains, and constrain industrial growth. This reality placed energy access at the center of discussions during the African Development Bank Annual Meetings.

Sustainable Finance Emerges as a Key Investment Priority Across Africa

Across Africa’s financial landscape, capital is increasingly being judged not only by returns, but by resilience, governments, and development institutions are now paying closer attention to how money flows into projects that can withstand climate shocks, energy transitions, and long-term pressures.

Africa’s Data-Center Boom Signals a New Phase of Digital Transformation

Investment in data centers emerged as one of Africa’s most important technology stories this week, reflecting growing demand for the infrastructure powering the continent’s digital economy.