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The Nothing Ear 3 has dropped to $128.25, down from its $179 RRP. That is a 25% discount relative to the recommended retail price, and it is also the best deal we have ever tracked, beating the previous $148.99 low. That price cut makes this Prime Day 2026 offer stand out even more because the Nothing Ear 3 packs a feature set aimed at people who care about both sound and calls. Its most interesting trick is the Super Mic built into the charging case, which is designed to improve call and voice note quality in noisy environments. The earbuds…
Isolation politics Bassirou Diomaye Faye came to power as Ousmane Sonko’s stand-in. Now, after sacking his former mentor, he faces a bitter fight with the party that put him in office. By The Africa Report Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of Senegal, on 30 May 2026. © Office of the President of the Republic of Senegal Published on June 24, 2026 at 18:19 pm (GMT +1) Among the many barbs Ousmane Sonko has aimed at the head of state, this was one of the first. On 10 July 2025, chairing a meeting of his party, the then prime minister took direct…
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…
Danladi Verheijen, co-founder of private equity firm Verod Capital Management, is bullish on the education sector in West Africa. Last year, Verod sold its stake in TAG West Africa, which operates Lancaster University Ghana. The institution offers students a UK degree at a fraction of the cost. “There’s lots of demand for education,” Verheijen says. “Families will do anything to ensure that their children get a high-quality education. They’ll make all the sacrifices that are necessary to do that.” The trick, he explains, is backing operators who can build strong brands and earn the trust of fee-paying parents. But traditional education…
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Yellow Card, the stablecoin infrastructure provider operating across Africa and other emerging markets, has secured a regulatory anti-money laundering (AML) affiliation in Switzerland, allowing it to offer regulated virtual asset-related services through a supervised Swiss entity. The approval enables institutional and corporate clients to access Yellow Card’s stablecoin infrastructure through its Swiss subsidiary, providing a regulated entry point for businesses and financial institutions looking to move capital into emerging markets using stablecoins. The regulatory approval comes seven months after Yellow Card discontinued its retail trading business to focus on its business-to-business infrastructure operations. The company noted at the time that…
In February, Beltone Holding, an Egypt-headquartered financial services group with operations in investment banking and asset management, spent $227.13 million (€197.6 million) to acquire Baobab Group. Three months later, the lender generated more revenue than all of Beltone’s other businesses combined. Baobab contributed 53% of Beltone’s EGP6.8 billion ($136.68 million) operating revenue in the first quarter of 2026, making it the group’s single largest business line, according to the company’s financial results. Its gross lending portfolio grew by 236% year-on-year to EGP101.1 billion ($2.03 billion) in the first quarter. Baobab alone contributed EGP60.9 billion ($1.22 billion), meaning roughly six out…
The Dota 2 TI 2026 Europe Qualifier takes place from June 21 to June 28, featuring 16 teams competing for four spots at The International 2026. This year, Valve introduced a single European qualifier that combines Eastern and Western Europe into one regional event. The four qualification spots are the most allocated among any regional TI15 qualifier. The tournament is structured as a double-elimination bracket, with all series played as best-of-three matches, including the decisive qualifying games. Schedule and Format For The TI 2026 Europe Qualifier Times listed in Central European Summer Time. On June 21, the upper bracket round…
Acquiring electrical maintenance tenders is a surefire way of achieving sustained business growth as a contractor in South Africa. Platforms such as Online Tenders make it easy to find these tenders by having them in one place. Knowing what clients look for in these submissions helps you stand out from other bidders. Let us look at how you can prepare a strong proposal for these projects. Electrical technician performing maintenance on industrial equipment. Gathering Your Qualifications First Organize your certifications before you look for open bids. Clients who publish electrical maintenance tenders always require proof of professional registration and licensing.…
** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **Adenia Partners has announced the closing of its investment in Egypt’s Parkville Pharmaceuticals, a company active in the pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, and nutraceutical sectors. This is Adenia’s first majority investment in Egypt. Adenia acquired Admaius Capital Partners’ stake in the business.“Parkville has built an exceptional reputation as one of Egypt’s largest and fastest-growing cosmeceutical companies, known for its high-quality, affordable health and personal care products and its commitment to innovation and community wellbeing,” Adenia said in a statement.“We are excited to work with Parkville’s founders,…