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Addis Ababa — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the construction of the Bishoftu International Airport will provide a lasting solution to Ethiopia’s decades-old logistics system challenges. The Prime Minister officially launched the construction of the airport today, describing the project as a transformative national infrastructure development. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Prime Minister Abiy noted that Ethiopian Airlines has served as a symbol of national pride and a pillar of the Ethiopian state for over 80 years. He recalled that the airline’s journey was “not a bed of roses,” emphasizing its resilience through regime changes, man-made crises, and natural disasters,…
Imagine working for months on a song. You pour your soul into the beat. You write lyrics that mean the world to you. Finally, the song goes viral. It hits four million streams. You are ecstatic. You are finally going to get paid. Then, the heartbreak hits. You try to withdraw your royalties. But you can’t. You don’t have a dollar card. When you finally find a way, a foreign tax law you’ve never heard of takes 30% of your money instantly. This was the reality for Melody Nehemiah in 2014. It is still the reality for thousands of independent…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is preparing to roll out a new refund framework that mandates near-real-time refunds for failed airtime and data transactions. The framework, which is awaiting final regulatory approvals, is expected to take effect on March 1, 2026. Failed airtime and data purchases in which a user’s bank account is debited but no service is delivered have been among the most common consumer complaints in Nigeria’s telecoms ecosystem. According to the NCC, such complaints consistently rank among the top three issues raised by telecom subscribers. Under the new…
Robert Triggs / Android AuthorityI love Google Photos; its ease of use and feature set are unrivaled in my opinion. However, I’m an even bigger fan of self-hosting — I use my DIY NAS to replace a considerable range of overpriced subscription services. However, so far, I haven’t been able to replace Google Photos completely, but I might have finally found a way to truly cut the cord.See, I’m loath to fork out for Google One when I have 10TB of hard drive space on my NAS. Still, I use Google Photos to make the occasional quick edit, to help…
** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **Impact investor Acumen has announced that its Hardest-to-Reach Initiative (H2R) has secured a total of $250 million in blended capital to expand clean energy access across sub-Saharan Africa.The initiative aims to reach nearly 70 million people across underserved geographies in sub-Saharan Africa, including 50 million first-time energy users in markets where traditional capital has not been able to operate. H2R combines a patient capital, market-building facility, Catalyze, with a debt fund, H2R Amplify. Together, the two vehicles are designed to unlock clean, affordable, distributed…
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In brief Analysts frame the altcoin surge as a sentiment-driven “classic rotation pattern,” where capital seeks higher-risk assets like XRP and Solana amid Bitcoin’s consolidation. The rally is fueled by specific narratives, including sustained Solana ETF inflows and speculation about a potential XRP ETF approval in 2026. The sustainability of the move hinges on upcoming U.S. jobs and CPI data, which could catalyze a broader Bitcoin breakout or test key support near $88,000. Bitcoin and Ethereum consolidate after a strong start to 2026, while a select group of altcoins is posting significant weekly gains. Experts highlight this performance as a…
Startups On Our Radar spotlights African startups solving African challenges with innovation. In our previous edition, we featured three game-changing startups pioneering HRTech, e-commerce, and mobility. Expect the next dispatch on January 9, 2026. This week, we explore five African startups in the e-commerce, data management, legal, and artificial intelligence sectors and why they should be on your watchlist. Let’s dive into it: Yelen is building an e-commerce ecosystem for Francophone Africa (E-commerce, Côte d’Ivoire) Founded by Ibrahima Sylla in June 2025, Yelen is building an e-commerce ecosystem for small and medium-sized businesses across Francophone Africa that are excluded from…
Google has announced a new set of AI features for Gmail that expand the service beyond traditional email. The update introduces AI-assisted writing, conversational inbox search, and automated task suggestions, all powered by Google’s latest Gemini model. The rollout starts in the United States and is limited to English at launch. Google says support for additional languages and regions is planned, but no timeline has been provided. The most widely available feature is an expanded Help Me Write tool. Gmail can now learn from a user’s writing style to offer more personalized suggestions when composing emails. The feature works inline…
Omar Shokry Saqr, founder and CEO Nawah Scientific** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **Nawah Scientific, an Egyptian deep-tech and life sciences group, has secured a $23 million Series A round. The company, which specialises in scientific and industrial testing, raised the funds through a mix of equity and debt.The round was led by Life Ventures Holding, with participation from Den Ventures, Empire M, AfricInvest, and Elsewedy, alongside banks and angel investors. Nawah will use the funds to finance a 10,000 sqm global R&D centre in Rwanda, while doubling capacity in…