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Key points:Bitcoin has pulled back to the $76,000 level, a crucial near-term support level to watch.Several major altcoins have broken below their near-term support levels, indicating that the bulls have given up.Bitcoin (BTC) came under pressure on Monday after US President Donald Trump warned Iran that the “clock is ticking” and they better get moving fast. Analyst CryptoRover said in a post on X that a potential US military operation against Iran “is extremely dangerous for $BTC.”Institutional investors also seem to be turning cautious in the short term. According to SoSoValue data, spot BTC exchange-traded funds recorded $1 billion in…
The tech industry is vast, fast-evolving, and filled with specialised career paths, but few are as quietly essential as software quality assurance. This is a critical niche dedicated to testing, refining, and safeguarding digital products before they reach the public. Behind every seamless app, smooth transaction, and glitch-free digital experience is a software quality assurance professional ensuring that technology performs exactly the way users expect. Today’s Tech Trivia spotlights Abiola Rasaq, a software quality assurance leader and founder of The Bug Detective (TBD), a QA-as-a-Service company and a global community of nearly a thousand testers. With almost a decade of…
Modern smartphones charge superfast. Long gone are the days when you had your phone hooked up for 5–6 hours on end waiting for it to fully charge. Flagship models these days, like the Samsung S26 Ultra, take less than 50 minutes to charge from 0–100%. Unfortunately, not everyone may be enjoying these fast charging speeds because they are only made possible due to newer charging protocols and high-wattage chargers. The worst part is that manufacturers have also stopped shipping chargers, and I ended up using my old Apple charger to juice up my iPhone 14, unaware that its charging speed…
South African insurtech company Naked Insurance has launched what it believes is the world’s first native app in ChatGPT capable of delivering a final, binding car insurance quote directly within the AI platform. The launch marks a significant step in the evolution of AI-powered financial services and positions Naked as one of the first South African companies to deploy a native ChatGPT app for consumers. Unlike tools that provide only estimated pricing, Naked’s ChatGPT app connects directly to the same live underwriting and rating engine used on the company’s website and mobile app. This means customers receive a final insurance…
Iyin Aboyeji, founding partner of Future Africa** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has approved a commitment of up to $100 million to invest in Africa-focused technology fund managers.Through this commitment, AFC will deploy catalytic capital in leading Africa-focused technology funds and in particular African-owned fund managers. In doing so, AFC aims to address the underrepresentation of local capital in venture funding by catalysing greater participation from African institutional investors and deepening local ownership within the ecosystem.Samaila Zubairu, president and CEO of AFC said: “Across the continent,…
Ghanaian startups raised over $120 million in 2025 across fintech, agritech, healthtech, and edtech sectors, with mPharma, Zeepay, and Hubtel leading the charge in scale and revenue. This hub profiles the 40+ most-watched ventures in Ghana’s tech ecosystem as of April 2026, tracks recent funding rounds, explains what makes each sector tick, and shows you which early-stage names might break out next. Whether you’re an investor, founder, student, or journalist covering West Africa’s startup scene, this is your map to who’s building what in Accra, Kumasi, and beyond. Advertisement TL;DRGhana’s startup ecosystem counts 250+ active tech ventures as of Q1…
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Africa-focused e-mobility company Spiro has hit 95,000 electric motorcycles in circulation across its operational markets. This was disclosed in a statement seen by Technext. The company said the development marked a major milestone for both itself and the development of electric mobility in Africa. The company also said the achievement reflects the accelerating adoption of electric mobility solutions across the continent and growing demand for alternatives that reduce fuel costs, improve rider economics, and contribute to lower emissions. Speaking about the development, CEO of Spiro, Kaushik Burman, said the company is no longer demonstrating potential; it is now demonstrating scale.…
Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (“Sterling Financial” or “theGroup”) has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31,2025, alongside its unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026,delivering strong earnings growth, balance sheet expansion, and improved capitalstrength across the Group. According to statement by Group CFO, Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC, Adebimpe Olambiwonnu, Gross Earnings for FY2025 increased by 44.4% to ₦486.8 billion, representing the strongest performance in the Group’s modern history. Profit Before Tax rose by 89.2% to ₦86.8 billion, while Profit After Tax increased by 74.8% to ₦76.3 billion. The Group’s balance sheet…