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Google Accelerator Graduates 15 African AI Startups
Fifteen AI-focused startups from eight African countries have completed the latest edition of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme, highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence in solving business and operational challenges across the continent. The three-month programme, which ran from March to June 2026, brought together startups from Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda,
LSD Open Wants to Make Red Hat Subscription Renewals Less Complicated
Buying enterprise software is not usually a quick process. Even when a company knows exactly what it needs, quotations, approvals and paperwork can slow things down. For IT teams, that often means waiting days before finance signs off on a purchase. LSD Open thinks there is a simpler way to handle that process. The company
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 23 June 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Public-Private-Partnership Updates Positive for SA The South African Treasury provided progress on several major public-private partnership (PPP) initiatives aimed at addressing infrastructure backlogs in energy, transport, and health sectors yesterday. Several new initiatives are expected to reach financial close in the coming months, potentially unlocking billions in investment.
Namibia Shows Starlink the Door Again
Namibia's communications regulator has upheld its decision to reject Starlink's licence applications, maintaining that the satellite internet provider does not meet the country's ownership and control requirements. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) initially rejected Starlink's applications for a telecommunications service licence and a radio spectrum licence in March. The regulator found that the
African Startups Could Benefit From New Nordic Funding Initiative
African startups looking beyond their home markets may soon have another way to connect with investors in Europe. TechBBQ, the Danish non-profit behind one of the Nordic region's largest startup conferences, has secured DKK4 million (about $620,000) from the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The funding will help strengthen engagement between startups, investors, universities and businesses in
Creator Pulse – Keeping Connected
We didn't lose connection. But streaming changed how we find it Contributing Author: Mohale Moloi Growing up, I would come home from school, watch an episode of Dragon Ball Z with my cousins, and if we were lucky, catch Mnet Open Time, which meant dinner. By the time Generations reached its first ad break, I
Guinea's Gold Export Ban Bet Could Backfire
Guinea, which holds significant gold reserves and is one of West Africa’s emerging gold producers, has imposed a full ban on unrefined gold exports as of June 2026. The ban, aims to encourage local value addition and increase government revenue. Guinea has substantial gold reserves, estimated at over 1,000 tonnes (some industry reports put proven
Leveraging Social Media Platforms for African Brand Discovery
Brand evaluation has changed significantly over the past decade. Consumers no longer rely solely on advertising or recommendations when deciding where to spend their money. Before making a purchase, they can watch product demonstrations, read customer reviews, compare alternatives, and see how businesses respond to questions or complaints. Much of this information is available on
Growing Sales Put Chinese Cars Under the Safety Spotlight
Chinese car brands are no longer competing from the sidelines. A walk through almost any dealership district in South Africa shows just how quickly the market has changed. Chery, Haval, GWM, BYD and Jetour have moved from being unfamiliar names to brands many buyers are actively considering. The appeal is easy to understand. New car
Startup Monday: Stop Building Features and Start Solving Problems
Growth conversations tend to revolve around what needs to be built next. Another feature, another product, another campaign. Meanwhile, customers are dealing with the business that exists today. If people keep abandoning registration, struggling to make payments, or contacting support about the same issue, the next product update is unlikely to solve the problem. Customers
Cardtonic Hosts Designers to Discuss Creativity in the AI Era
Fintech companies are not usually associated with discussions about design. That's what made Cardtonic's latest event stand out.Cardtonic recently did something different. It invited around 30 Nigerian designers into a room to talk about design, AI and the future of creative work. The event, called The Mixer, was not a product launch. There were no
Breaking News Today – Monday 22 June 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Brent Crude Prices Ease After Gains This Morning Brent Crude Oil prices shifted below $80 per barrel this morning, losing ground from earlier gains as markets reacted to signs of progress in the ongoing peace talks between the US and Iran. According to a joint statement from Qatar
WapiPay Secures Canadian Licence as It Expands Beyond Africa and Asia
WapiPay has added Canada to its growing list of markets after obtaining a Money Services Business (MSB) licence from the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC). The licence allows the Kenyan fintech to offer money transfer, foreign exchange and payment services in Canada through a newly established subsidiary. It also covers transactions
Senegal Startup Nixacom Launches Auto Apply for Customer Onboarding
Senegalese fintech startup Nixacom has launched Auto Apply, a digital onboarding platform designed to help financial institutions and other organisations replace slow, paper-based customer onboarding processes with automated digital workflows. Founded in October 2023 by CEO Cheikh Gueye, CFO Elhaji Fall, and CTO Wangel Yohannes, Nixacom initially focused on improving access to technology financing, enabling
Africa's Weekly Startup Wrap-up 14-21 June 2026
The African Startup Landscape in Mid-2026 Africa’s startup ecosystem continues to demonstrate remarkable strength despite a complex global and regional environment, that has seen inflation and economic pressure mounting over the last few months. While 2025 delivered record funding levels exceeding $3.4 billion, 2026 has started with more measured but steady momentum. Total disclosed funding
The Business Value of Negative Reviews for African Startups
A startup’s reputation is one of its most valuable assets. In markets where trust in digital platforms is still being established and word-of-mouth recommendations carry significant weight, a negative review can feel like a serious setback. For many early-stage businesses, a single dissatisfied customer can influence how potential clients, partners, and investors perceive the company.
Founder Friday: Ubuntu pay
Stokvels have helped South Africans save, invest and support one another for generations. Despite managing billions of rands each year, many groups still rely on manual record-keeping, spreadsheets and messaging platforms to track contributions and savings. Lesley Zibusiso Mncube believes technology can make that process easier without changing the trust and collective spirit that have
Startup Stack – Top 3 Accounting Software Packages for African Startups in 2026
Why the Right Accounting Software is Critical for African Startups Choosing the right accounting software is not simply a random operational decision. it should be a strategic one with the same weight as deciding where to establish your business or what products to develop. With a business landscape having fragmented regulations, multi-currency operations, volatile exchange
Bluebulb Recognised Among Top Performers in AI Agent Challenge
Bluebulb helps African businesses move money across borders. Last week, the company attracted attention for something different. A Bluebulb team finished among the top six entrants in the DSN x Bluechip Technologies LLM Agent Challenge 3.0. The national competition attracted more than 590 submissions from across Nigeria. Organisers gave participants just 10 days to build
ExxonMobil Signs First LNG Supply Deal for South Africa's Zululand Energy Terminal
ExxonMobil has signed a preliminary agreement to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to South Africa's proposed Zululand Energy Terminal at Richards Bay. The deal adds momentum to the US$1 billion project, which aims to establish the country's first LNG import terminal and supply fuel to a planned 3,000MW gas-fired power station. Earlier this month, Eskom