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African entrepreneurs are turning everyday problems into billion-dollar opportunities, and investors from around the world are taking notice.In 2025, African startups raised an estimated $3.93 billion in disclosed funding across 551 companies.10 startups accounted for $1.66 billion, over 42% of the total capital raised highlighting how a small group of founders is shaping the continent’s investment landscape.Growth, however, does not come without friction. Entrepreneurs navigate a maze of regulatory hurdles, inconsistent infrastructure, and limited local funding.Despite these challenges, African startups have shown remarkable resilience, often leapfrogging older technologies to deliver solutions uniquely suited to local realities.From fintech and health tech to logistics and energy, these founders orchestrated the…

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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has released a draft policy paper setting out how the country plans to regulate virtual assets and virtual asset service providers (VASPs), marking a pivotal step in bringing digital currencies and blockchain-based finance under formal oversight. The document, titled “Ghana’s Policy Position on Virtual Assets and Service Providers,” proposes a risk-based, principle-driven regulatory framework that seeks to balance innovation with monetary stability, consumer protection, and the fight against illicit financial flows. Ghana joins a growing list of African countries, including South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Mauritius, that have moved to legalise and regulate virtual assets…

Africa is rapidly becoming one of the world’s most enthusiastic adopters of artificial intelligence (AI), but according to David Adeoye Abodunrin, adoption alone is not enough.  Speaking during an exclusive media dialogue in Lagos, the AI Transformations Coach and Chief Futurism Officer warned that without strategic leadership, behavioural change, and governance frameworks rooted in African realities, AI could deepen systemic weaknesses rather than unlock prosperity.  Abodunrin is an Amazon 14-time international bestselling author and thought leader whose frameworks integrate behavioural psychology, foresight strategy and digital sovereignty to prepare leaders for future complexities. Through his organisations, including Cubed Integrated Consulting and…

Right now, I’m working from the driver’s seat of my car, using a setup that feels perfect for remote work. I use an M2 MacBook Air for when I need efficiency and long battery life, and sub in a Lenovo Yoga Book 9i with a dual-screen form factor for peak productivity. Theoretically, I’ve built out my car with the right gadgets to help me work from anywhere. There’s just one thing missing — none of the laptops I own offer cellular connectivity. As good as they are, they’re dependent on having a good Wi-Fi network nearby. So, despite these laptops…

This week marked exactly two years since the demise of former president Hage Geingob, a towering African political figure, a first among equals. As February approached, the memory of the 4 February 2024 returned with a heaviness that words still struggle to carry: ‘The sitting President is no more’. This week, Namibia paused to remember that fateful day in 2024 when the nation lost one of its own – not merely a sitting President, but a freedom fighter, a giant of democracy, a diplomat, a nation-builder – and above all, the President. It is never easy when death claims a…

West Africa’s regional stock market, the BRVM, advanced on Thursday, diverging from losses across global equities and digital assets. The BRVM Composite Index rose 1.84 points, or 0.5%, to close at 369.63. The benchmark is now up 2.08% over the past week, 7.57% over four weeks, and 6.91% year to date, equivalent to a 7.33% gain in dollar terms. Gains were broad-based. The BRVM Industriels index climbed 2.94%, extending its year-to-date advance to 29.46%. Public Utilities rose 2.25%, while the Prestige, Principal, and BRVM 30 indices posted gains between 0.45% and 0.7%. The Energy index added 1.06%. The move contrasted…

In brief TRUMP and WLFI have suffered some of the biggest losses today among top-100 coins, falling by double digits in the past 24 hours. Their decline follows the announcement of a Democrat investigation into a business deal between Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan and World Liberty Financial prior to Donald Trump’s inauguration. Analysts suggest that the wider market selloff may stabilize once leverage clears and ETF inflows resume. Official Trump (TRUMP) and World Liberty Financial (WLFI) have fallen 14.6% and 10.8% in the past 24 hours, as the cryptocurrency market continues to weather steep losses amid falling sentiment.TRUMP…

AfriMillions has officially ushered in a new era for Nigeria’s digital lottery landscape with the successful first broadcast of its historic ₦1 Billion Mega Jackpot Draw. The landmark event, which aired on Wazobia Max TV and a unique radio simulcast, combined high-stakes entertainment with unprecedented transparency and regulatory rigor. Hosted by the charismatic Mannie Essien, the inaugural live draw was conducted under the watchful eye of industry regulators. The presence of Mr. Bashir Abiola Are, CEO of the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, served as a testament to the platform’s commitment to credibility and full compliance with national gaming laws. The results…

Summary Linux Mint offers a lot more flexibility and customization than Windows, yet it’s still polished and usable out of the box. Operating system updates in Mint are seamless, with no forced updates and long-term support. Linux Mint has a great selection of pre-installed apps and an easy package manager, but may lack compatibility with some Windows apps. I had a lot of free time during summer breaks, and my favorite pastime was tinkering with my tech. I’d tinker with software, PCs, and phones mostly. When I found myself getting bored with Windows (which had been my only daily driver…