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If you buy a TV with an “HDMI 2.1” badge on the box, it is perfectly reasonable to expect the features people now associate with that label, including 4K at 120Hz, variable refresh rate, and the 48Gbps maximum bandwidth commonly used to advertise the generational jump. The annoying part is that the television may not support any of those headline capabilities. I used to think HDMI 2.1 worked like a performance grade. A port was either qualified for the complete package or it was not. In reality, HDMI 2.1 is closer to the name of a rulebook. Related Did You…

With just over a year until the next general election, Kenya President William Ruto faces a challenging political landscape as pressure mounts from a unified opposition coalition aiming to unseat him. To secure a second term, Ruto will need maximum support from key allies within the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition.

Listen to this article Tokyo is redefining its engagement with Africa, transitioning from traditional aid-based approaches to strategic venture capital (VC) investments focused on long-term partnerships, innovation and capacity building. Several Japanese private companies are making Japan’s presence felt in Africa’s VC landscape, particularly in high-growth sectors such as fintech, climate tech and mobility. Growing demand for innovative, technology-driven solutions in Africa has drawn increasing interest from international investors. VC funding in Africa rose from over US$2 billion in 2019 to a peak of US$5.2 billion in 2022. Though investment declined to around US$3.6 billion in 2023, the continent’s start-up…

The long read: Amazon and Starlink bring satellite battle to Africa – African Business The long read: Amazon and Starlink bring satellite battle to Africa – African Business

The ETF became one of Wall Street’s most powerful distribution tools because it turned market exposure into an easy-to-use and easy-to-understand retail product.Investors could buy an index, a basket of bonds, a commodity thesis, or a tightly packaged theme from the same account they use for blue-chip stocks. This was so convenient that it changed both investor behavior and issuer incentives at the same time.Once the ETF wrapper became the default way for millions of buyers to gain exposure, issuers had every reason to keep stretching it into new territory. Related ReadingCrypto wanted to replace Wall Street – Instead, Wall…

Ask Francis Osifo, co-founder and chief executive officer of Rayda, a fixed-asset and information technology (IT) device lifecycle management platform, where the company began, and he will tell you a story about a laptop. Osifo was chief technology officer and a co-founder at 54gene, the genomics startup that would later shut down in 2023. The company had hired an employee in Kenya and needed to ship a laptop from Nigeria, he recalled. The device eventually spent nearly two months stuck in customs, and clearing it had become an expensive ordeal for 54gene. However, the problem that he noticed was bigger…

One of the great things about Android Auto is that you’re carrying your infotainment system with you wherever you go. If you own more than one car, you don’t have to set up two different profiles. Just connect your phone, and the experience follows you. Likewise, if multiple people share a car, it feels like the specific head unit doesn’t really matter. It’s the phone that sets the stage and handles everything, right? Your head unit is doing more work than you think More than a second screen The head unit is still doing a lot of work when you…

By Lt. Cmdr. Darius Radzius U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet Public Affairs Morocco and Senegal’s participation in International Naval Review 250 highlighted Africa’s expanding role in maritime security cooperation, international partnerships and efforts to strengthen the safety of strategic sea routes. New York – International tall ships transit the Hudson River near the Royal Moroccan Navy frigate RMNS Mohammed VI (701) during International Naval Review 250. The multinational maritime event commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States and highlights cooperation among participating maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Darius A. Radzius) The Royal Moroccan Navy frigate…

** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **Impact Fund Denmark is providing €25 million in subordinated debt to NSIA Bank Côte d’Ivoire, the country’s second-largest bank and a subsidiary of the pan-African NSIA Group.The financing will support the bank’s plans to increase lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) over the coming years.MSMEs account for the majority of employment in Côte d’Ivoire, yet a large share still lacks access to adequate financing. Difficulties in accessing finance remain one of the largest structural barriers to business growth and economic development.NSIA Bank…

Fifteen African technology startups have been selected by investment firm Renew Capital to develop financial services for millions of small businesses that remain beyond the reach of traditional banks, highlighting a growing shift in how credit and banking services are being delivered across the continent. The startups emerged from more than 500 applicants across 48 African countries in Renew Capital’s inaugural Venture Lab: Embedded Finance (EmFi) Series, an accelerator that targets companies already serving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through digital platforms. The selected startups are expected to integrate financial products such as loans, payments, insurance and working capital directly…