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reserve risk A mid-July payment is the first real signal of whether Ethiopia’s debt overhaul translates into market trust or merely buys time. By Michael Masrie Eyob Tekalign, Ethiopia’s central bank governor © National Bank of Ethiopia Published on June 30, 2026 at 14:55 pm (GMT +1) Ethiopia faces its first concrete repayment test under its restructured Eurobond on 15 July 2026, when the central bank must transfer $180m to bondholders as the first instalment of a deal that reduces the country’s debt from $1bn to $880m. The payment comes at a time when Addis Ababa’s foreign exchange position looks…
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…
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Nigerian healthtech organisation HelpMum has been selected as one of only two Nigerian companies among 18 grantees for ICONIQ Impact’s newly launched Child Survival Portfolio, a three-year, $100 million philanthropic commitment to close critical gaps in nutrition, immunisation, and frontline health services for children across Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The announcement was made on Thursday, June 25, 2026, by ICONIQ Impact, the collaborative philanthropy platform of global investment firm ICONIQ. The portfolio is anchored by a $100 million commitment from founding donors Rick Moskovitz and Nancy Siegel Moskovitz. It builds on an earlier $65 million catalytic commitment from the…
South Africa has deployed 33,000 CCTV cameras, drones, helicopters and 13,000 law enforcement officers across Gauteng Province ahead of Tuesday’s anti-migrant protests, in a R600 million ($35.5 million) security operation that highlights the country’s rapid shift toward technology-driven policing. The unprecedented high-tech security deployment comes as fear spreads among migrant communities, with many foreign nationals seeking refuge at embassies and consulates in Johannesburg and Cape Town ahead of demonstrations organised by the anti-illegal immigration movement March and March. Some migrants have fled homes and businesses, fearing attacks similar to previous outbreaks of xenophobic violence. Five years after the July 2021…
Joe Maring / Android AuthorityTL;DR Android 17 had its official stable release on June 16. Beta testers quickly realized that they weren’t able to update, but Google promised a fix. Google says it’s still working on that fix, and just needs a little more time. We’re coming up on two weeks now since Android 17 hit stable and Pixel users everywhere began upgrading to Google’s latest platform release. But while that’s been a smooth process for those of us who were waiting until now to get started with Android 17, the same hasn’t been true for early testers, with those…
Celebrating 25 years of heritage and a confident new chapter Brice & Burnett, formerly Wine Cellar, has been named South Africa’s Best Luxury Wine Retailer by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards, reflecting the brand’s commitment to curated fine wine selection and a service-led client experience. The prestigious global awards programme celebrates excellence across the luxury industry, highlighting brands that demonstrate innovation and leadership. Brice & Burnett is recognised for its exceptional selection of local and international fine wines, as well as tastings, investment portfolios, wine brokerage, and professional cellaring services. Founded by collectors and friends David Brice and Richard Burnett, the…
Léa Dunand-Chatellet** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **Natixis Investment Managers has announced the appointment of Léa Dunand-Chatellet (43) as chief executive officer of Mirova, its affiliate dedicated to sustainable investing. She will assume her role on July 1, 2026, succeeding Philippe Zaouati.Philippe Setbon, chief executive officer of Natixis Investment Managers, said: “We are delighted to promote a talented internal executive to lead Mirova. Her career path perfectly demonstrates the strength of our multi-affiliate model, which offers our professionals an ideal environment in which to grow by combining the rich diversity…
Africa’s next phase of economic transformation will depend less on the availability of capital and more on how effectively that capital is deployed, according to Marsha Wulff, co-founder of Lofty Inc. Capital Management.Delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) Annual Industry Conference in Accra, she said investors must move beyond traditional risk frameworks and embrace a more entrepreneurial approach to financing innovation.“The job of an investor is to anticipate the future. If you live long enough, you begin to understand cycles,” she said.The conference convened more than 450 participants, including investors, policymakers,…
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