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A new global Kaspersky Security Services report ‘Anatomy of a Cyber World’* reveals a blind spot in enterprise Security Operations Centers (SOCs): while performance is typically measured by detection and response speed, organisations rarely assess whether they’re detecting the right threats. Large portions of collected telemetry don’t enter real-time detection pipelines, creating hidden gaps that internal assessments tend to miss – and fuelling demand for independent SOC Consulting to uncover them. As organisations continue to invest in SOCs, measuring the real performance of these departments remains a challenge. Operational effectiveness depends not only on the volume of collected data, but…

A Tiger Wheel & Tyre outlet. The retail chain’s parent company, TiAuto Investments, is being sold by Carlyle and Old Mutual Private Equity to Japan’s Marubeni Corporation.** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **A MESSAGE FROM OUR SUPPORTERSPwC: Think big. Plan smart. Grow fast – The power of strategic acquisitionsHow PwC Deals supports clients in their decision-making process to drive both organic and inorganic growth. Read moreHere are summaries of the five most widely read stories the past week on Africa Private Equity News.1. Carlyle and Old Mutual Private Equity exit…

Alexis Caude Interview with Alexis Caude MANAGING PARTNER, ADENIA PARTNERS Lives in: Mauritius Before becoming an investor in Africa, French-born Alexis Caude was a successful entrepreneur. At age 36, he was in a position to retire after selling his online publishing business, but went on to start several other companies. He eventually moved to Mauritius and became a managing partner of Africa-focused investment firm Adenia Partners. How we made it in Africa editor-in-chief Jaco Maritz spoke to Caude about his entrepreneurship journey, his investment successes on the continent, and how he manages his personal money. In 1999, Alexis Caude launched…

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Roqqu, a Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with Ondo Finance, a US-based tokenised asset manager, to offer blockchain-based versions of US stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to retail investors.The product is expected to launch at the end of June, according to Roqqu. For Nigerian retail investors, the product offers access to US stocks without going through traditional brokers.“We have set the end of June as the launch date; we’re looking at June 29 to roll this product out so it can be available to all users,” Emmanuel Peter, Roqqu’s head of trading and markets, told TechCabal in an interview. “We’re…

SpaceX began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol SPCX this afternoon. Within hours, it achieved two historic milestones: it completed the largest initial public offering (IPO) in financial history and made Elon Musk, 54, the first person ever to hold a personal net worth of $1 trillion. The stock opened at $150 per share, above its IPO price of $135, and surged as high as $176.52 during trading, a gain of more than 30% on its first day. As of the time of writing, SPCX is trading at around $171, giving SpaceX a market capitalisation of $2.237 trillion.…

Anthropic has paused access to Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 for all users following a directive from the US government to restrict access for foreign nationals. The company explained that the order requires them to disable both models completely to stay compliant.What Triggered the Suspension of Fable 5 and Mythos 5, and What It Means for UsersAnthropic stated that US national security authorities have not publicly identified specific concerns. The company claimed that the government is aware of a method to bypass or “jailbreak” Fable 5.It also mentioned reviewing a demonstration of this technique. According to Anthropic, the…

Bisedge Logistics & Infrastructure has announced a $20 million investment from Metier Private Equity.We highlight five African private capital transactions, as featured in our May 2026 Dealmaker’s Log, a database of reported investment deals, exits, and fundraising milestones. View the latest issue here1. Metier invests $20m in BisedgeBisedge Logistics & Infrastructure has announced a $20 million investment from Metier Private Equity. Bisedge operates a forklift leasing model across sub-Saharan Africa, allowing logistics operators in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania to replace diesel-powered fleets with electric alternatives without upfront capital expenditure. 2. Africa Finance Corporation commits $100m to technology fund…

President Paul Kagame has urged graduates of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Senior Command and Staff Course to cultivate courage, sound judgment and a clear sense of purpose as essential qualities for leadership in an increasingly complex security environment. Kagame said this on Friday, June 12, during the graduation ceremony of the 14th intake of the course held at RDF Command and Staff College, Nyakinama in Musanze District. ALSO READ: Kagame presides over graduation of 108 officers at RDF Command, Staff College Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines The ceremony saw 108 senior officers from the…

Africa’s startup funding ecosystem rebounded strongly in May 2026, with the continent’s top 10 funded startups securing a combined $242.6 million, representing 93.4% of the $259.8 million raised by 43 startups during the month. According to startup funding data for May 2026, total capital raised more than doubled from $110.4 million recorded in April 2026, representing a month-on-month increase of 133.5%. The data reflects a significant concentration of capital among a handful of high-growth ventures, as the remaining startups shared just $17.2 million, while two companies disclosed fundraising activity without revealing the amounts raised. What the data is saying The…