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Seaton Estates is a residential coastal development located on the North Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **Vantage Capital, Africa’s largest mezzanine debt fund manager, has fully exited its investment in Seaton Estates, a residential coastal development located on the North Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. The promoter of Seaton is Collins Residential, the residential arm of a diversified group with interests in the real estate, hospitality, and agricultural sectors, both in South Africa and internationally.Vantage first invested in Seaton in January 2022 by…
Yinka Atunde Interview with Yinka AtundeFOUNDER and CEO, YIKODEEN Lives in: Lagos, Nigeria ** Due to technical difficulties, this story unfortunately doesn’t have accompanying video or audio.** In 2016, Yinka Atunde established the Nigerian footwear manufacturer Yikodeen. Although the company began by making fashion shoes, it has since carved out a niche in industrial safety boots and footwear for the security services. Starting out in the footwear game Atunde studied computer science at Babcock University in Nigeria, graduating in 2014. However, he sought a different path, drawn instead to design and the artistic process. It was this interest that eventually…
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Bitcoin’s sharp selloff last week appears to have triggered one of the largest buy-the-dip episodes of this market cycle.Data tracking accumulator addresses showed a record surge of coins moving into wallets associated with long-term holding behavior, even as flows through exchange-traded fund (ETF) products stayed net negative.The timing mattered. The inflow landed right after a violent deleveraging wave that rattled crypto markets and pulled Bitcoin sharply lower in a matter of days. Related ReadingBitcoin in 72 hour danger zone as both historic Supreme Court battle and Fed decision threaten to tank the dollarBitcoin faces a macro inflection window as the…
She Wins Africa, a comprehensive investment readiness programme designed to empower women entrepreneurs across Africa, is set to reach 1,000 African women by offering training, mentorship, and networking opportunities that will help their startups succeed. This was revealed during the program’s closing event held recently in Lagos. The event, anchored by Oluwatosin Olaseinde, founder and CEO of Money Africa & Ladda – a beneficiary of the program – follows the encouraging early outcomes of the mobilisation of more than $4 million in financing by participating women-led startups. This initiative was established by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of…
Combobox vs. Multi-Select vs. Listbox vs. Dual Listbox? How they are different, what purpose they serve, and how to choose the right one. Brought to you by Design Patterns For AI Interfaces, friendly video courses on UX and design patterns by Vitaly.So what’s the difference between combobox, multiselect, listbox, and dropdown? While all these UI components might appear similar, they serve different purposes. The choice often comes down to the number of available options and their visibility.Let’s see how they differ, what purpose they serve, and how to choose the right one — avoiding misunderstandings and wrong expectations along the…
The report, titled, ‘Report of the Osun State Staff Audit, Appointment and Promotion,’ predates the government’s decision to engage Sally Tibbot Consulting Limited, a private forensic firm later contracted to conduct a comprehensive payroll audit. A staff audit exercise commissioned by the Osun State Government shortly after the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke assumed office in 2022 has resurfaced amid an ongoing controversy over alleged payroll irregularities in the state. The report, titled, ‘Report of the Osun State Staff Audit, Appointment and Promotion,’ predates the government’s decision to engage Sally Tibbot Consulting Limited, a private forensic firm later contracted to…
African entrepreneurs are turning everyday problems into billion-dollar opportunities, and investors from around the world are taking notice.In 2025, African startups raised an estimated $3.93 billion in disclosed funding across 551 companies.10 startups accounted for $1.66 billion, over 42% of the total capital raised highlighting how a small group of founders is shaping the continent’s investment landscape.Growth, however, does not come without friction. Entrepreneurs navigate a maze of regulatory hurdles, inconsistent infrastructure, and limited local funding.Despite these challenges, African startups have shown remarkable resilience, often leapfrogging older technologies to deliver solutions uniquely suited to local realities.From fintech and health tech to logistics and energy, these founders orchestrated the…
Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Phumzile Mgcina has reiterated government’s stance that South Africa’s mining industry is on the rise. The Deputy Minister addressed the South Africa Exploration Investment Forum, held on the sidelines of the ongoing Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, in Cape Town. “The Council for Geoscience (CGS) is our implementing entity – mandated to quantify the inherent value of South Africa’s mineral wealth across a range of strategic mineral commodities. This work is already pointing to significant untapped mineral potential, thus reinforcing our message that South African mining is a sunrise industry. “That is not…
Solana’s SOL (SOL) has dropped 38% over the last 30 days, falling to a two-year low of $67 on Friday. Multiple analysts believe that the downside is not over for the seventh-placed cryptocurrency, with downward targets extending as low as $30.Key takeaways:Solana’s head-and-shoulders pattern targets a SOL price of $50 or lower.MVRV bands point to a potential bottom, but support at $75 must hold. SOL/USD weekly chart. Source: Coitelegraph/TradingViewSolana targets $42 after bearish confirmationSOL price has already lost over 72% of its value since a cycle top of around $295 in January 2025. In doing so, its price confirmed a…