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The best tech skills to learn in 2026 will be shaped by rapid AI adoption, automation, and the growing need for secure, scalable digital systems. As industries transform, professionals who master in-demand tech skills like cloud architecture, cybersecurity, AI engineering, and data science will see the strongest job opportunities, salaries, and career stability. In this article, we break down the top 10 tech skills to learn in 2026, why they matter, average salaries, job growth, and how long it takes to learn each one. You’ll also find a skills comparison matrix, learning paths, and a guide to choosing the right…

There is no shortage of iconic movies focused on Christmas. From unique takes on the folklore that has been built around the holidays, to heartwarming takes on family and childhood innocence, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding movies that are fit for holiday viewing. However, there are also plenty of examples of movies that forgo tradition to frame the season in a new light, from mixing genres to exploring the holidays from new perspectives. Despite bucking traditions, these movies can often showcase the lessons of the festive season better than most mainstream features. If you are…

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World Liberty Financial, the Trump family’s crypto portfolio project, started the year with high hopes. But as the year draws to a close, the fund has barely seen gains.US President Donald Trump announced the launch in September 2024 while he was still on the campaign trail for the 2024 elections. Led by his sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, it marked a significant shift in tone for crypto policy in the US.The program started strong. It launched its own World Liberty Financial (WLFI) governance token and made large acquisitions of high-market-cap cryptocurrencies.The bull market in the summer/fall of 2025…

First published 21 Dec, 2025 Thanks for reading The Next Wave this year. Your engagement hasn’t just been a metric because it has shaped these conversations every Sunday. I want to specifically thank my co-writers Adonijah Ndege, Frank Eleanya and Muktar Oladunmade. They are the intellectual muscle behind these stories and the ones who help me find the signal in the noise. As we look toward 2026, the tech ecosystem on the continent is finally shedding its skin. We are moving past the era of easy capital and vanity metrics into a period of hard institutionalisation. 2026 will be the…

Meet TARS — a simple, repeatable, and meaningful UX metric designed specifically to track the performance of product features. Upcoming part of the Measure UX & Design Impact (use the code 🎟 IMPACT to save 20% off today).So we design and ship a shiny new feature. How do we know if it’s working? How do we measure and track its impact? There is no shortage in UX metrics, but what if we wanted to establish a simple, repeatable, meaningful UX metric — specifically for our features? Well, let’s see how to do just that.With TARS, we can assess how effective…

** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **AfricInvest, through its blended-finance impact vehicle, the Transform Health Fund (THF), has invested $8.5 million in Promamec, a Moroccan supplier of medical equipment and consumables. The investment will support Promamec’s working capital needs and strengthen its capacity to deliver equipment and consumables to healthcare providers in Morocco.The company supplies a broad range of specialised medical equipment, including dialysis, imaging, and surgical solutions, as well as consumables used daily in patient care. THF’s investment is structured as a senior secured loan facility and complements the…

By David McDonald, CEO at SolarAfrica  For more than a decade, South Africa’s energy sector was stuck in a constant state of crisis. But come 2025, and we finally saw a real step change across the industry, as we started to move from firefighting to future-facing mode. And while it’s not yet perfect – and it certainly hasn’t been smooth sailing – for those of us in the renewable energy space, it felt like watching a sector long stuck in neutral finally click into gear. Here are five big power moves that this year brought us. Power Move 1: SA moves towards…

Africa’s fintech sector continues to grow at a rapid pace. A young, mobile-first population and evolving financial regulations are fueling the rise of digital financial services. From mobile money platforms in Kenya to payment processors in Nigeria and Zambia, fintechs are gaining traction. However, expansion across African markets presents legal, regulatory, and operational challenges that funding alone cannot address. Some investors are bridging this gap. Firms like Velex Investments are combining financial capital with legal and operational expertise to help fintechs scale efficiently and avoid costly setbacks. This model is proving essential as fintech companies aim to grow beyond their…

TechCabal, Africa’s leading technology publication, has released the inaugural Builders List, its annual index of the 50 most consequential individuals shaping the direction of the continent’s technology ecosystem. In an ecosystem often dominated by funding announcements and short-lived hype cycles, the TechCabal’s Builders List is built around substance. It is not a popularity contest or a vanity ranking. Instead, the list serves as a rigorous record of momentum, recognising individuals whose work in 2025 delivered measurable, verifiable impact, whether they are founders appearing in the headlines or operators working quietly behind the scenes. The Builders List spotlights both the highly…