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Founder Fridays : Booi Industries
Certain engineering problems can be solved on paper. Others demand years of understanding what happens when people, machines and rock meet underground. For Delisile Booi, that challenge began in 2007, when he started researching the limitations of conventional mining methods
The Mining Wrap
From autonomous rigs replacing drill-and-blast in South African reefs to battery-electric kit going underground, this week's mining wrap tracks where the industry is actually putting its money.
AFC Capital Launches Climate Resilient Infrastructure Fund in Nigeria
Kenyan startup Flowt has raised undisclosed pre-seed funding to expand its AI-driven financial intelligence platform and provide working capital to climate-smart businesses.
Djibouti Launches Digital Platform to Connect Job Seekers and Employers
Djibouti Emploi was created to bring job seekers and employers onto the same platform while giving public agencies a central point for employment services.
Nigerian Voice AI Startup Intron Launches Sahara v2.5 for African Languages
Nigerian voice AI startup Intron has launched Sahara v2.5, an updated voice AI platform designed to handle conversations where people switch between English, French and African languages.
Tanzanian Startups Invited to Join Africa Blockchain Festival Fellowship
Tanzanian technology founders have been invited to apply for the Africa Blockchain Festival Fellowship Program 2026, which will connect entrepreneurs with investors, mentors and other technology businesses from across Africa.
Six Rwandan Startups Secure Rwf60m in iAccelerator Funding
Six Rwandan startups have collectively secured Rwf60 million (about $50,000) in seed funding through the seventh phase of the iAccelerator programme, with each venture receiving Rwf10 million to develop solutions focused on mental health and adolescent sexual and reproductive health.
Meta Launches AI Academy in Kenya for Startups and Small Businesses
Kenyan students, developers, startups, small business owners and career professionals can access free AI training and compete for equity-free funding through AI Academy Kenya, launched by global technology company Meta in partnership with African AI accelerator This Is Digital.
Côte d’Ivoire to Launch First State-Owned Data Centre in 2027
Côte d’Ivoire is preparing to open its first state-owned data centre in 2027, giving the government greater control over the infrastructure used to store and process public-sector data.
Zambian Fintech Zoyk Gets Approval to Take Zoykpay Into DRC
Zambian fintech Zoyk is expanding its payments business into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after receiving authorisation from the Banque Centrale du Congo (BCC) to offer payment aggregation services through its Zoykpay platform.
Startup Monday: How Much Money Does Your Startup Actually Need?
One of the easiest mistakes for a new founder to make is confusing how much money they want with how much money the business actually needs.
Egypt's Central Bank Names Winners of 2026 FinTech Got Talent
Egypt’s central bank has concluded the 2026 edition of its FinTech Got Talent competition, with three university teams selected to represent the country at the Arab FinTech Challenge in Jordan later this month.
Watu Secures $7 Million to Expand Asset Financing Across Africa
AHL Venture Partners has finalized a $7 million debt facility for Watu, an asset-financing company that provides funding for motorcycles, three-wheelers and smartphones across Africa and Latin America.
Kenyan Fintech Tende Pay Gets CBK Approval to Operate E-Wallet
Tende Pay Limited has received approval from the Central Bank of Kenya to operate an e-wallet, allowing the fintech to hold and move digital funds as part of its payments services.
Founder Fridays : Charger Pulse
Entrepreneurship has commonly been associated with the phrase “gap in the market”, and while that may describe how some businesses begin, it does not define every entrepreneur or every business idea.
Mastercard and Flowcart Bring Card Payments Into WhatsApp in Kenya
Mastercard is bringing card payments directly into WhatsApp conversations through a partnership with commerce platform Flowcart, starting in Kenya before expanding into other African markets.
The Mining Wrap
Mining investment, equipment deployment, automation, electrification, ESG and mining startups remained active across Africa’s mining sector this week, with companies advancing copper, critical minerals, rare earths and mining infrastructure projects. Governments are also tightening local-content requirements and reviewing mining agreements, while equipment manufacturers and startups continue to develop electric, autonomous and AI-enabled technologies.
Kenyan Startup HustleSasa Raises Fresh Funding to Expand Creator-Commerce Platform
Kenyan creator-commerce platform HustleSasa has raised a new early-stage funding round led by African impact investor Impacc, which has taken a stake in the company and brought additional investors into the deal.
Ugandan Agritech Startup SANDI AI Wins $50,000 GoGettaz Prize
Ugandan agritech startup SANDI AI Technologies has won the 2026 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize, receiving $50,000 in growth funding for its work using artificial intelligence and community financing to help smallholder farmers access irrigation and other agricultural infrastructure.
AWIEF Names 2026 Finalists as Africa’s Women Entrepreneurs Gain Recognition
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has announced the finalists for its 2026 Awards, recognising women entrepreneurs and business leaders whose work is contributing to economic growth, innovation and social development across Africa.