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– Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris commenced his official duties on Monday from his office in the national capital, Khartoum. He began his activity following the return of the Hope Government to the national capital, Khartoum, with an inspection visit to the Ministry of Federal Governance and Rural Development. He confirmed the ministry’s resumption of work from its headquarters in Khartoum. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of the role of the Ministry of Federal Governance and Rural Development as a pivotal ministry entrusted with the significant burden of ensuring coordination between the center and all states. He praised the…

MyEasyFarm, a leading regenerative AgTech startup, has announced a strategic partnership with Anthesis Group, a global sustainable performance consultancy, to accelerate the digital transformation of the AgriCarbon programme in South Africa. The collaboration aims to strengthen data management, transparency, and scalability within one of Africa’s most advanced carbon farming initiatives. Anthesis Group works with organizations worldwide to drive sustainable performance, delivering strategic advisory services, data-driven climate solutions, and measurable environmental impact. Its flagship AgriCarbon programme supports farmers in transitioning to regenerative agriculture while generating high-integrity carbon credits. AgriCarbon: A Landmark Carbon Farming Project in Africa AgriCarbon is the first project…

Panyaza Lesufi says artificial intelligence must be taught in schools now and not years from now. He says schools without internet and devices are failing learners before they even start. For many learners in South Africa, school still means crowded classrooms, chalkboards and no internet. Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi says this cannot continue if children are to stand a chance in the future. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines Speaking in Johannesburg on Monday, Lesufi said artificial intelligence must be part of school life now, not later. He warned that waiting too long will leave learners…

In brief Unlike more widely known chatbots, Venice AI offers private, uncensored access to generative AI tools. It supports text generation, image creation, real-time web search, and a developer API. The platform uses tokens—VVV and DIEM—to allocate daily AI inference instead of charging per request. Venice AI is a generative AI platform designed from the start to be private and uncensored.Like other AI models, Venice provides a consumer-facing chat interface and a developer API that support text generation, image creation, and live web search. What sets Venice apart is not the surface features, but how it handles data, restrictions, and…

Nigeria is poised to become one of the first countries in Africa with a comprehensive legal framework to govern artificial intelligence (AI), as the National Assembly moves to approve a landmark technology law that could reshape digital oversight across the economy.  Lawmakers are working to pass the National Digital Economy and E‑Governance Bill before the end of March, a development that signals a shift from voluntary AI guidance to formal regulation in West Africa’s largest economy. If approved, the law would create enforceable standards on the use of AI, giving authorities broad powers to oversee data usage, algorithmic systems, and…

Obsidian is by far the best note-taking app I’ve used. But I started with OneNote, then moved to Evernote, Notion, and finally to Obsidian. So I had notes scattered in multiple places that I needed to move to my Obsidian vault. While I’ve tried third-party tools to move from Evernote to Obsidian, Obsidian also offers an official Importer plugin that can import from all the major platforms, including Evernote, OneNote, Apple Notes, and Notion, without using an additional tool. Despite the quirks (more on this later), it offers an easy way to import all your notes from different platforms under…

Laurene Aigrain, managing director of Cygnum Capital** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **DEG, the German development finance institution, has committed a €30 million loan to the Africa Go Green Fund (AGG), managed by Cygnum Capital. AGG targets the scale-up of commercially viable climate solutions that reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency. Although Africa’s climate investment needs are significant, many businesses operating in areas such as energy efficiency, clean cooking, electric mobility, green buildings, and distributed energy solutions remain underserved by traditional lenders. These sectors often require tailored financing structures that…

Africa will need to deploy at least $120 million annually in pre-seed capital to repair a weakening startup pipeline and secure the long-term health of its innovation ecosystem, according to an analysis by Grégoire de Padirac, chief executive of Digital Africa. Despite being the first and most critical layer of venture financing, pre-seed funding remains marginal in Africa, accounting for just 1.5 percent of total capital invested in 2025, far below the four percent to six percent typical in more mature markets such as the United States, de Padirac said. The imbalance, he warned, threatens the flow of viable startups…

African Growth and Opportunity Act extension passes US House – African Business African Growth and Opportunity Act extension passes US House – African Business

NFT Paris was supposed to be the kind of week people plan their year around.You book the ticket, you text the group chat, you lock in the flights before prices jump, you tell yourself the hotel bill is “work”, you start quietly hoping the market gives you a reason to feel optimistic again.Then, with about a month to go, the organisers pulled the plug.On the official site, NFT Paris and RWA Paris 2026 are now marked as cancelled. The statement is blunt, almost tired. “The market collapse hit us hard,” the team wrote, adding that after “drastic cost cuts” and…