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Calvin Wankhede / Android AuthorityWhile I’ve used every major AI from Gemini to ChatGPT, I’ve found that Claude continues to be my favorite, even if it’s a poorer value due to slightly more aggressive caps and higher starting prices for the subscription tiers.What makes Claude stand out to me is that its session memory and recall tend to be significantly better than those of its rivals, making it arguably better for longer projects. I also find that its responses feel the most “human” and my back-and-forth feels more like a true collaboration effort than just a “yes man” tool. Unfortunately,…

The release of Malian soldiers by the FLA marks a shift in strategy for the rebel group. But Alghabass Ag Intalla, still the master of Kidal, has no intention of forfeiting the alliance he has forged with the JNIM jihadists. Between loyalists and allies of convenience, a map of the network underpinning the warlord’s power. By Boubacar Sidiki Haidara Published on August 23, 2026 at 11:30 am (GMT +1) For nearly three years, he had nursed one obsession: retaking Kidal. On 25 April, Alghabass Ag Intalla achieved it. In a coordinated attack by fighters from Ag Intalla’s Front de Libération…

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…

Dr Anino EmuwaPARTNER CONTENT: Africa’s Business HeroesBy Dr Anino EmuwaOver the past six years as a judge for Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), I have witnessed first-hand one of the most important shifts taking place across the continent: the evolution of African entrepreneurship itself.The change is not simply in the number of founders emerging across Africa, although that has grown significantly. What is striking is the shift in mindset, ambition, and execution. Today’s entrepreneurs are building differently. They are solving deeply rooted challenges with greater sophistication, thinking about scale earlier, and increasingly creating businesses with both local relevance and global potential.Across…

Naspers: From South African publisher to global tech investor – African Business Naspers: From South African publisher to global tech investor – African Business

In its Payments System Vision 2028 (PSV 2028), unveiled on June 1, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said it intends to run observer nodes on blockchain networks that operate approved stablecoins, enabling the regulator to see stablecoin transactions in real time.  A blockchain network is a shared ledger: instead of one company keeping the only copy of transaction records, many computers maintain copies and keep them in sync. An observer node is a computer connected to the network that keeps a copy of the blockchain and monitors activity on it. It does not validate or submit transactions to the…

Talent doesn’t always announce itself when someone turns 18 or 21. Sometimes, it shows up much earlier in a child who can consistently create magic through speaking, writing, dancing, drawing, sewing, and even before reaching their teenage years. Interestingly, most Nigerian parents have been seen to “catch them young” by identifying their potential early, nurturing their abilities and giving them room to grow. In Nigeria’s movie industry, there are already examples of young talents whose early exposure to performance, storytelling and the creative arts has opened doors to opportunities many only discover much later in life. Take the Ikorodu Bois,…

YouTube is said to be offering some of its top creators millions of dollars to keep their content off Netflix and other streaming platforms. Reports from Bloomberg and Business Insider say creators would need to agree to an exclusivity period, though the exact length is not known.Those who sign on would receive direct funding for large-scale projects and a share of major brand deals. The move appears to be a response to Netflix targeting YouTube’s most popular creators.YouTube’s Reported Creator Talks and Payment StructureAlan Chikin Chow and Nick DiGiovanni are reportedly in advanced talks with YouTube. The company is also…

By Christine Wachira, Senior Manager, Marketing and Corporate Communications Kenya’s next financial challenge is not access, it is understanding. Kenya is often held up as a global success story in financial inclusion. With the rise of mobile money services such as M-PESA, the country has shown how technology can bring millions of people into the formal financial system, many for the first time. According to the Central Bank of Kenya’s 2024 FinAccess Household Survey, formal financial access reached 84.8 per cent in 2024, up from 26.7 per cent in 2006. [1] But access, impressive as it is, should not be…

Brent Blankfield, investment executive at Westbrooke** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **South African alternative asset manager, Westbrooke, has recently invested more than R750 million ($46.5 million) in founder-led and family-owned South African businesses.These recent South African investments include:A partnership with the founder of an equipment rental business who wanted to realise partial liquidity while retaining operational involvement and securing the capital needed to support the company’s continued organic and acquisitive growth;An investment in a family-owned distributor and retailer, allowing them the flexibility to pursue further organic and acquisitive growth opportunities…