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The GSMA, a global organisation representing the interests of the mobile ecosystem, has secured commitments from 18 smartphone manufacturers to support the rollout of a $40 4G smartphone to narrow Africa’s persistent internet usage gap, according to Angela Wamola, Head of GSMA Africa. The initiative, first launched at MWC Kigali in October 2024, sets out minimum technical specifications for an affordable 4G smartphone tailored to African users.  Since then, the GSMA says it has engaged more than 18 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), with at least eight vendors confirming their commitment and entering commercial negotiations with mobile network operators ahead of…

What happens if you rebuild a single tooltip using the browser’s native model without the aid of a library? The Popover API turns tooltips from something you simulate into something the browser actually understands. Opening and closing, keyboard interaction, Escape handling, and much of the accessibility now come from the platform itself, not from ad-hoc JavaScript.Tooltips feel like the smallest UI problem you can have. They’re tiny and usually hidden. When someone asks how to build one, the traditional answer almost always comes back using some JavaScript library. And for a long time, that was the sensible advice.I followed it,…

The new-energy adventure brand reveals advanced aluminium construction, extreme-condition testing, and AI-driven manufacturing behind the iCAUR 03T, arriving in South Africa in 2026. The iCAUR 03T undergoes extensive durability and quality testing across extreme temperatures, humidity, dust, and off-road conditions to ensure long-term reliability in global markets, A full aviation-grade aluminium body uses premium joining technologies such as SPR, FDS fastening, and laser deep fusion welding for strength, precision, and corrosion resistance. Produced at Chery’s AI-enabled South Smart Factory, the iCAUR 03T benefits from real-time quality monitoring, 100% automated processes, and renewable-energy-powered production. Ahead of the brand’s official introduction in…

The applause inside Nairobi’s Sarit Centre last week was not just for the five enterprises crowned at the 13th Sankalp Africa Summit. It was the sound of a maturing ecosystem. When three of the five top honours at a pan-African summit are scooped up by local founders, it signals a shift. Kenya is no longer just hosting the conversation on African innovation; it is dictating the terms.Yet, beyond the polished pitches and the celebratory press releases of February 25th, a more complex narrative is unfolding. The victories of Rio Fish, M-Taka, and Malaica represent a fascinating intersection: the maturation of…

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A Bitcoin developer embedded a 66-kilobyte image inside a single transaction without using OP_RETURN or Taproot.The transaction followed consensus rules. Anyone can verify the bytes using standard node software. Martin Habovštiak didn’t do this to make art, but to prove that closing one data doorway doesn’t remove the capability, it just changes where bytes hide.The demonstration lands amid Bitcoin’s most contentious governance fight in years. One faction wants stricter filters to keep “spam” off the blockchain.Another argues that harsh restrictions push people into worse behaviors and advantage large miners. Habovštiak’s experiment provides evidence for the second position: filtering redirects rather…

Lebara Nigeria, one of the 46 mobile virtual network operators (MNVOs) licensed in 2023, has made its soft launch in the country. The development signals the company’s preparation for a full launch.  The private launch, in partnership with the UK’s Department for Business and Trade and the British High Commission, was intended to present the product to stakeholders and key industry leaders such as government officials, diplomats, regulators, and financiers. While addressing the audience, the Chief Executive Officer of Lebara Nigeria, Teniola Stuffman, stated that the country’s entry into Nigeria was driven by the goal of providing inclusive and high-quality…

A good wallpaper is timeless, but maybe you want something fresh and right out of the factory. The Samsung Galaxy S26 series brings a few of the newest devices in the industry, and they are bound to be among the most popular, too. Whether you buy one or not, you can still enjoy these devices’ wallpapers. We have them for you here (courtesy of our friends at YTECHB)!Things are pretty simple with the new Samsung Galaxy S26 wallpapers. They share the same design, featuring an abstract, minimalist “S”. The only difference among the wallpapers is the color. There is a…

** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **Acumen has invested in Sommalife, a Ghanaian agribusiness company that aggregates shea nuts and soya beans from smallholder farmers and supplies global buyers.Sommalife addresses some of the most persistent challenges facing rural farming communities: unreliable markets, low farm-gate prices, post-harvest losses, limited skills training, and accelerating environmental degradation. In many villages, farmers rely on middlemen who offer poor prices and delayed payments, leaving households trapped in volatile income cycles. At the same time, global buyers increasingly require traceability and ethical sourcing – standards that…

Imane El Alaoui-Grollemund, partner at Phatisa** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **Phatisa, through its Food Fund 3, together with a consortium of investors, have agreed to acquire Zaad. Zaad is a South Africa-based investment holding company specialising in the agricultural inputs sector. Through its portfolio, Zaad operates across the agri-inputs value chain, including seed breeding, production and distribution of forage, field and vegetable seed, alongside crop protection solutions with operations spanning across the African continent. The transaction comprises the acquisition of Zaad, alongside a capital injection to enable the latter…