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The Mining Wrap
Artificial intelligence and automation continue to gain momentum across the mining sector, with the Innovation in Mining Conference 2026 placing digital mining, autonomous systems and MineTech startups in the spotlight. The event reflects growing industry investment in technologies that improve safety, productivity and sustainability while creating opportunities for emerging technology companies to engage with mining
Breaking News Today – Friday 10 July 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Renew Africa Announces Multiple African Startup Investments African early-stage investment firm Renew Capital has selected 15 companies for investment through its inaugural venture lab, EmFi Series. The chosen companies represent 10 countries, including Ethiopia, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Togo, and Zambia. Ghana and Nigeria had the most representation, with
South African startup Refiant unveils Protea AI
South African startup Refiant has launched a new family of large language models that can process up to 10 million tokens in a single prompt. The release comes as businesses look for AI tools that can handle larger datasets. The models, called Protea, are available with context windows of one million, five million and 10
AI is driving a new wave of investment in Africa's data centres
Artificial intelligence is placing new demands on Africa's data centres. Operators originally built many facilities for cloud services and enterprise applications. They are now upgrading them to support AI workloads that require more computing power, more electricity and more advanced cooling. Executives from Vertiv and Open Access Data Centres (OADC) discussed these challenges at a
How Notion Helps Startups Keep Track of Their Work
Running a startup generates more information than many founders expect. Meeting notes, customer feedback, project plans, product updates and internal procedures all need to be documented. In the early stages, teams often store that information wherever it's most convenient. Documents end up in shared drives, spreadsheets, emails and messaging apps. That approach works while the
Google Launches Africa's First Applied AI Lab in Ghana
Google has announced plans to establish Africa's first Applied AI Lab in Accra, Ghana, as it steps up support for startups developing artificial intelligence applications. The programme will provide selected founders with access to Google's AI models, technical expertise and venture capital partners. The announcement came during the company's first Google Cloud Summit Africa in
Sony IER-M500 In-Ear Monitors: Professional-Grade Monitoring Now More Accessible
Sony has expanded its professional audio lineup with the launch of the IER-M500 in-ear monitors (IEMs), designed specifically for musicians, performers, and monitor engineers who demand reliable, accurate sound on stage or in the studio. Priced at a competitive R1,799 in South Africa (only available from October 2026), these new universal-fit IEMs aim to bridge
Private Sector Building Activity Reveals Deep Provincial Divides in South Africa
By Greg StewartBusiness Tech Africa | July 2026 New data from Statistics South Africa’s Selected Building Statistics of the Private Sector (P5041.3, 2025) paints a stark picture of divergent provincial fortunes. While the national value of buildings reported as completed rose modestly by 2.6% (R1.352 billion) in 2025 compared to 2024, the gains were heavily
Busha, Women in DeFi Partner to Support Women in Digital Finance
Pan-African financial services company Busha has partnered with Women in DeFi (WiD) to support more women pursuing careers in technology, blockchain, Web3 and digital finance across Africa. The partnership was announced at the Women in DeFi Summit 2026 in Lagos, where five young women received laptop scholarships to support their education, career development and entrepreneurial
Breaking News Today – Thursday 9 July 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Iran Conflict Ignites Oil Prices While Asian Stocks Firm Asian shares saw a general lift in prices this morning, as semiconductors stocks got a respite from previous sessions of risk-off selling, though gains were capped by a surge in oil prices as a resumption of hostilities in the
X Introduces Video Reply Feature for iOS Users
X, formerly known as Twitter, has introduced a new video reply feature for iOS users, allowing people to respond to posts with recorded video overlays instead of text alone. The update adds built-in editing options, including green screen, split screen and picture-in-picture modes. Users can choose how they appear alongside the original post when recording
Koko Networks assets up for sale as administrators look for buyers
Administrators are looking for buyers for the assets of Kenyan clean cooking startup Koko Networks. The move comes months after the company shut down its operations. A notice issued through the insolvency process invites interested parties to submit expressions of interest by July 17. PwC, which is overseeing Koko Networks Limited, will review the submissions
Safaricom asks shareholders to back Vodafone CEO rights
Safaricom wants shareholders to approve changes to its Articles of Association following Vodafone Kenya's move to majority ownership. The changes would give the company's largest shareholder greater influence over senior appointments. They would also remove governance rules introduced when the Kenyan government held a larger stake. Shareholders will vote on the proposals at Safaricom's annual
Opinion: Treasury’s Funding Freeze on Municipalities – Desperation or Discipline? Taxpayers Foot the Bill Again
The South African National Treasury’s decision to withhold additional support funds from poorly performing municipalities marks a significant, if belated, escalation in the battle against local government maladministration. According to recent reports, the move targets entities where Municipal Public Accounts Committees (MPACs) have failed dismally to enforce financial standards, with the Auditor-General repeatedly highlighting billions
Google and Idris Elba Launch AI Initiative for 100,000 African Creators
Google and actor Idris Elba have launched a US$1 million initiative to provide artificial intelligence tools to 100,000 creators across five African countries, helping them produce digital content more efficiently. The programme, funded by Google and Elba's Elba Hope Foundation, will provide creators in Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya and Sierra Leone with access to
Africa Business Registration for Startups and SMEs: Kenya
Kenya remains one of the easiest places to set up a business in East Africa. Its large consumer market, established financial sector and growing technology industry continue to attract both local entrepreneurs and foreign investors. Whether you're opening a small business or launching a company with regional ambitions, registering the business is one of the
No Free Lunch Podcast – Trade Corridor Development – Key Economic Driver
This episode of No Free Lunch centred on South Africa’s trade corridors and the urgent need to reform the logistics system to support economic growth. Host, Greg Stewart, had a riveting discussion with Marc Chunnett, a director at Turner and Townsend, regarding the need for rapid developments in efficient and effective trade corridors in South
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 8 July 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Oil on the Boil After Middle East Military Attacks Brent Crude futures jumped by over 2.6% toward $76 per barrel this morning and are up more than 6% so far this week. The price spike occurred after the US military carried out air strikes in Iran and revoked
Nigeria's SEC Admits Seven Fintech Firms into Regulatory Sandbox
Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted Approval-in-Principle (AIP) to seven fintech and digital asset companies under its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP). The approvals allow the companies to operate within the SEC's regulatory sandbox. There, the commission will test their products, services and business models under regulatory supervision before they enter the wider
Egyptian AI Startup BrainsMingle Raises US$400,000 in Seed Funding
Egyptian artificial intelligence startup BrainsMingle has secured US$400,000 in seed funding as it expands its video-first professional networking platform. The company plans to use the investment to grow a platform that combines live knowledge sharing, professional networking and community building. The funding comes from BasharSoft Group, one of Egypt's largest human capital technology companies. It