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The Africa Business Convention (ABC) 2026, held on February 3rd and 4th, 2026, at the Lagos Continental Hotel, brought together policymakers, business leaders, investors, innovators, and entrepreneurs to tackle the defining question of how Africa can grow faster, fairer, and more sustainably. Now in its fifth year, the annual gathering has cemented its reputation as a premier platform for high-level business-to-business (B2B) engagement, deal-making, and cross-sector dialogue. Themed “Africa Grow”, ABC 2026 framed discussions around six strategic pillars: agriculture and food security; banking, investments and capital; environmental, social and governance (ESG); fintech, innovation and technology; jobs, economy and trade; and…

Joe Maring / Android AuthorityTL;DR YouTube TV has started rolling out its long-awaited genre-based plans, letting you subscribe to categories like sports, news, or entertainment instead of everything. Prices for the announced packages start at $54.99 per month, with a discount for new subscribers. The main YouTube TV plan is still available, with the price unchanged. Everyone has their own personal viewing habits when it comes to streaming. Some people mainly want live sports, others just want to keep an eye on current affairs, and plenty of households are really paying for kids’ channels and familiar favorites. Forcing all those…

In a global economy defined by digital discovery, the right domain name is more than a web address—it is market infrastructure. A strong geographic or sector-focused domain can establish credibility, improve search visibility, and create immediate relevance for investors, entrepreneurs, and international partners. The domains Belgium.cc, IsraelBusiness.com, and Lesotho.biz illustrate how carefully aligned digital assets can accelerate entry into three very different but highly promising markets: a mature European hub, a world-class innovation economy, and an emerging African growth frontier. Belgium.cc — A Digital Gateway to Europe’s Institutional Core Belgium occupies a uniquely strategic position at the heart of Europe.…

Every Monday, employees of Delivery Ka Speed, a South African township-focused logistics company, slip a note into parcels that reads “New Week, We Try Again”. The business posts the same line on its social media. Founder Godiragetse Mogajane says the phrase, which they have used since the early days of delivering food on bicycles, “comes from an understanding that people are trying out there, especially in townships”. Townships – residential areas established under apartheid for non-white South Africans – still bear the structural and economic scars of segregation. The 1950 Group Areas Act gave the state the authority to allocate land to…

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When Risevest surveyed 20,020 people across 12 countries for its 2025 Cost of Living Report, it wasn’t just looking for numbers. Out of those, 19,840 responses were usable. But behind every percentage and every average was something harder to quantify: anxiety, adjustment, resilience. “Every year, when we set out to create the Cost of Living Report, our goal goes beyond collecting statistics,” Eneyi Obi, Chief Marketing Officer, Risevest, wrote about the report. “We want to understand people, their decisions, emotions, and aspirations in the face of shifting realities.” Nowhere is that reality more visible than in Nigeria, where 16,070 respondents,…

Driving through the Egyptian desert along the Red Sea, hotspotting a MacBook while typing reports in the back seat because being offline for a three-hour flight is a luxury that a risk analyst cannot afford.  Other times, it’s realising that Kizomba, a dance you once learned in the vibrant streets of Dakar, Senegal, somehow exists in different forms across the continent and is a gateway to connecting with people in communities as you travel.  This is the life of Maya Hautefeuille.  In one decade, she’s a photojournalist in the Middle East, documenting the Syrian revolution and the aftermath of the…

Google is upgrading its AI-powered video and photo creation tools, including Google Vids. Previously limited to Pro plans and temporary promotions, three of the platform’s most useful features are now officially free for all users. This change applies to personal Google accounts as well as every Workspace tier, including Education and Business plans.When Google Vids first launched, it was announced as a premium storytelling solution aimed at corporate teams and enterprise workflows. Over time, however, demand grew among students, educators, and independent creators. With this update, Google is clearly repositioning Vids as a broadly accessible video tool rather than a…

Africa Private Equity News is pleased to present the January 2026 issue of our Dealmaker’s Log, which tracks the reported African private equity and venture capital transactions from last month (and extending back to an archive of transactions since May 2023).Subscribe here to receive the latest Dealmaker’s LogThis edition features over 38 new transactions from firms including: Development Partners International, Helios Investment Partners, Apis Partners, Inside Capital Partners, XSML Capital, Adenia Partners, Cygnum Capital, Admaius Capital Partners, CDG Invest, Alta Semper, Nedbank Private Equity, Amethis, RMB Ventures, Bopa Morou, Ata Capital, RMBV, Verdant Capital, Sahel Capital, Silverbacks Holdings, Beltone Venture…

** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **A MESSAGE FROM OUR SUPPORTERSStandard Bank closes $250m strategic financing for Aradel EnergyStandard Bank has successfully achieved financial close on a landmark $250 million financing facility for Aradel Energy. Read moreHere are summaries of the five most widely read stories the past week on Africa Private Equity News.1. South Africa: RMB Corvest backs Process AutomationRMB Corvest and Shalamuka Capital have acquired a minority stake in South Africa-based Process Automation, partnering with CEO Larry Smith, who retains his majority shareholding.The transaction follows the exit of Evolve…