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In brief Walrus has launched MemWal, an SDK for AI agents. MemWal brings verifiability, availability, portability and sharability to agentic memory. Improved agentic memory opens up an array of new applications, such as customer support agents that retain contextual cues about users. As AI agents become increasingly ubiquitous, agentic memory is becoming one of the most important issues in the artificial intelligence space.Enterprises and individuals are coming to rely on agents for ever more complex, high-stakes tasks—but the memory layer that most agents run on today has limitations that impact on the quality of their work.That’s something Walrus, coupled with…

This is not the first time Omatek’s filings have raised questions. When the company submitted its 2025 unaudited financial statements, Technext identified six inconsistencies in the document, ranging from figures that did not reconcile across statements to disclosures that appeared internally contradictory. That investigation prompted broader questions about the quality of financial reporting at the company and the oversight mechanisms in place for listed entities in this condition. The Q1 2026 filing arrives against that backdrop, and the numbers do little to change the picture. The group’s income statement shows revenue of ₦0.5 million for the three months ended March…

Joe Maring / Android AuthorityTL;DR Google is expanding its “Preferred Sources” tool. The Search feature is now rolling out globally for all supported languages. Tired of seeing spam sites, sponsored ads, AI slop, and other low-quality content dominate your Search results? Google rolled out a helpful solution last year called “Preferred Sources.” Now, the handy Search tool is expanding to a lot more users. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? As a quick recap, Preferred Sources gives you the opportunity to prioritize your favorite, most trusted sources in Search. Your Preferred Sources won’t exclusively populate the top…

In a powerful signal of where content, commerce and community are headed, Walmart and Google have partnered with Fluence Africa to host a first-of-its-kind YouTube Creator Training Session in South Africa. The hands-on initiative marks a bold step forward in how global brands are investing in the future of the African creator economy. The full-day session brought together both emerging and established creators for an immersive experience designed to equip them with the skills, tools and confidence needed to succeed in an increasingly competitive digital landscape. More than just a workshop, it represents a new model of collaboration between retail,…

Chris Chijiutomi, managing director and head of Africa, BIIBritish International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has launched its new five-year strategy, with the aim to drive £9 billion of new capital into Africa to support economic growth. A central pillar of the strategy is a focus on accelerating the flow of private capital into African countries. Of the £9 billion, BII will contribute nearly £5 billion, with the balance expected to come from private institutions in Africa and globally.BII also announced that it will enhance its commitment to frontier markets – those identified by the…

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Make CryptoSlate preferred on The 10 largest AI stocks now make up about 41% of the S&P 500, according to a BofA Global Research chart circulated online.That puts the AI basket at the same concentration level that tech and telecom reached around the dot-com peak. The BofA chart put the Nifty Fifty at 40% in the 1970s and Japan at 44% in the late 1980s.The comparison turns a stock-market concentration warning into a stress test for a corner of crypto that has spent the past year selling investors a new identity.The market concentration is the stress trigger. Miner disclosures and…

Infinix has officially launched the NOTE 60 Ultra in Nigeria, reinforcing its strategic push into the premium smartphone segment through a series of high-impact partnerships spanning design, technology, and retail. The launch event brought together key stakeholders, industry leaders, media, and consumers to experience the device firsthand, highlighting the brand’s commitment to delivering world-class innovation tailored to the Nigerian market. The Infinix NOTE 60 Ultra on display at its official launch event in Nigeria Providing a unique perspective on the device’s design, Crank, Head of Auto at 234 Drive, highlighted the supercar-inspired elements that define the NOTE 60 Ultra. Drawing parallels between high-performance…

Firefox 151, set to be released on May 19, will include a new feature that allows users to select server locations within the browser’s built-in VPN, according to Soren Hentzschel. This change addresses a significant limitation of the feature since its initial launch, which lacked an option to choose the country through which traffic is routed.At launch, supported server locations will include the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Germany. Firefox has not confirmed whether more countries will be added in future updates.What’s New for the Built-In VPN in Firefox 151The built-in Firefox VPN masks IP addresses and…

Nairobi, Kenya** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **Proparco has invested $5 million in Novastar Ventures’ Africa People and Planet Fund III, which has reached a final close of $147 million.The fund targets companies that improve access to essential goods and services for everyday consumers, producers, and employees, while generating significant environmental impact — notably by reducing and avoiding greenhouse gas emissions, improving soil health, and enhancing biodiversity.“At Proparco, we believe that venture capital is a vital tool for driving the green transition in Africa. Our $5 million commitment to Novastar’s…