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When we talk about Windows app compatibilty, we usually think of Linux running some sort of WINE configuration. That’s not all the wonderful world of open-source has to offer though. Some really talented developers have managed to reverse engineer the Windows NT architecture. They’ve been working on it for almost 30 years. The project is called ReactOS, and it’s directly compatible with Windows software and drivers (no compatibility layers or emulation required). What is ReactOS? ReactOS is a free and open-source operating system that natively supports Windows apps and Windows drivers. When you download a .exe file on ReactOS, you…

-As Supreme Court Reviews Judge’s Actions Temple of Justice, Monrovia, Liberia, March 2, 2026: Supreme Court Chamber Justice, Associate Justice Yussif D. Kabah, has placed an immediate halt and freeze on the ongoing Capitol Building arson trial before Criminal Court “A” judge, Roosevelt Z. Willie. The court’s decisive action follows a writ of prohibition filed by former Speaker Koffa and co-defendants. They are seeking clarification and a review of Judge Willie’s prior decision, which they assert is both illegal and inconsistent with established law. The petitioners further contend that the judge’s actions were irregular, disruptive, and potentially detrimental to the…

Tosin Ojo Branded foods and sustainable packaging. These are just two of the areas in West Africa’s agribusiness sector where investment firm Sahel Capital sees attractive opportunities. How we made it in Africa spoke to Tosin Ojo, a partner at Sahel, who shared her insights from successfully investing in the region’s agribusiness industry. Topics discussed during the interview include: Sahel Capital’s new West African agribusiness investment fund Lessons learnt from investing in the agribusiness industry Notable previous investments Areas of opportunity in West Africa’s agribusiness sector Sub-sectors the fund will avoid Watch the full interview below: Our new book, How…

The appointment of Nigerian energy leader, Akinwole II Omoboriowo comes as Botswana seeks to address persistent electricity supply challenges, expand its renewable energy footprint and become net exporter of clean energy within a short period of time GABORONE, BOTSWANA — Botswana’s energy sector is set to gain a new strong voice with clear vision at its highest levels following the appointment of Nigerian energy leader Akinwole II Omoboriowo as Board Member and Vice Chairman of the Botswana Power Corporation’s (BPC) Board of Directors. The move, confirmed on BPC’s official website, comes as the nation seeks to address persistent electricity supply…

In brief Crypto funds pulled in $1 billion last week, reversing five weeks of outflows tallying $4 billion. Bitcoin products led inflows with $881 million, though short Bitcoin products signal divided sentiment. Investors now await Friday’s BLS jobs report, with Deutsche Bank forecasting 4.3% unemployment. Bitcoin and other crypto exchange-traded products pulled in $1 billion worth of funds last week, offsetting substantial losses in the weeks before.Before last week, crypto funds had shed $4 billion over the past five weeks, according to a new report from digital asset manager CoinShares. There have been signs that institutional investors haven’t lost interest…

The GSMA, a global organisation representing the interests of the mobile ecosystem, has secured commitments from 18 smartphone manufacturers to support the rollout of a $40 4G smartphone to narrow Africa’s persistent internet usage gap, according to Angela Wamola, Head of GSMA Africa. The initiative, first launched at MWC Kigali in October 2024, sets out minimum technical specifications for an affordable 4G smartphone tailored to African users.  Since then, the GSMA says it has engaged more than 18 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), with at least eight vendors confirming their commitment and entering commercial negotiations with mobile network operators ahead of…

What happens if you rebuild a single tooltip using the browser’s native model without the aid of a library? The Popover API turns tooltips from something you simulate into something the browser actually understands. Opening and closing, keyboard interaction, Escape handling, and much of the accessibility now come from the platform itself, not from ad-hoc JavaScript.Tooltips feel like the smallest UI problem you can have. They’re tiny and usually hidden. When someone asks how to build one, the traditional answer almost always comes back using some JavaScript library. And for a long time, that was the sensible advice.I followed it,…

The new-energy adventure brand reveals advanced aluminium construction, extreme-condition testing, and AI-driven manufacturing behind the iCAUR 03T, arriving in South Africa in 2026. The iCAUR 03T undergoes extensive durability and quality testing across extreme temperatures, humidity, dust, and off-road conditions to ensure long-term reliability in global markets, A full aviation-grade aluminium body uses premium joining technologies such as SPR, FDS fastening, and laser deep fusion welding for strength, precision, and corrosion resistance. Produced at Chery’s AI-enabled South Smart Factory, the iCAUR 03T benefits from real-time quality monitoring, 100% automated processes, and renewable-energy-powered production. Ahead of the brand’s official introduction in…

The applause inside Nairobi’s Sarit Centre last week was not just for the five enterprises crowned at the 13th Sankalp Africa Summit. It was the sound of a maturing ecosystem. When three of the five top honours at a pan-African summit are scooped up by local founders, it signals a shift. Kenya is no longer just hosting the conversation on African innovation; it is dictating the terms.Yet, beyond the polished pitches and the celebratory press releases of February 25th, a more complex narrative is unfolding. The victories of Rio Fish, M-Taka, and Malaica represent a fascinating intersection: the maturation of…

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