Author: Elan

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android AuthorityA leak earlier this week pointed to a new reMarkable tablet headed to shelves, reportedly called the “Paper Pure.” Details are beyond sparse (one image and a pair of sentences), but the early framing suggests the company may be aiming to open its experience to a wider audience. Described as a more “mass-market” device, the Paper Pure is expected to land in the second quarter of the year. If that’s the case, here’s what I hope to see reMarkable do. What do you want to see most from the rumored reMarkable Paper Pure?4 votesAn approchable price…

** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **Africa-focused private equity firm Adenia Partners has completed the first investment from its Adenia Entrepreneurial Fund I (AEF), acquiring a stake in Maymana, a brand within Morocco’s culinary sector. Founded in 1985 by Naima Berrada Benchakroun, Maymana’s offering includes traditional Moroccan pastries, bakery and viennoiserie products; fine grocery items; and gourmet catering services. It serves individual consumers, corporates and event clients across Morocco and increasingly internationally.Under Adenia’s partnership, Maymana will focus on institutional strengthening, operational enhancement and expansion beyond its current footprint.Stéphane Bacquaert, managing…

Maputo — Mozambican Prime Minister Benvinda Levi on Thursday swore into office four senior officials, all of whom are women. Levi said that the four “have given evidence of their dedication and technical competence in exercising the countless tasks with which they have been entrusted’. The four are: Olga Manjate, the General Inspector of Labour; Ernestina Chirinda, the Chairperson of the Labour Mediation and Arbitration Commission (COMAL); Lucia Luciano da Cruz, General Director of the Agricultural Promotion and Rural Extension Fund (FAR); Farida Abdula Urci, General Director of Maputo Central Hospital, The appointment of these four women, said Levi, “expresses…

Washington, DC — Uganda’s Minister of Energy & Mineral Development, Ruth Ssentamu, stressed that energy access remains central to economic transformation. The Powering Africa Summit opened with a clear shift toward execution, as Summit Sponsor Sun Africa and senior government leaders called for bankable projects, scalable infrastructure and deeper US-Africa investment ties. Adam Cortese, CEO of Sun Africa, framed energy as the backbone of industrial growth and cross-Atlantic partnership. “Energy isn’t just a commodity. It’s the lifeblood that connects these pillars, driving economic growth, security, and prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic,” he said. Pointing to projects already underway,…

In the latest Cointelegraph interview, professional trader Alessio Rastani warns that Bitcoin could fall below $60,000 before a meaningful bottom forms.Professional trader Alessio Rastani is back with a fresh market update, and the key question remains: has Bitcoin (BTC) already found its bottom — or is the real move still ahead?In this latest interview, Rastani revisits his previous outlook and explains why his view has shifted as price action unfolded. While Bitcoin managed a short-term recovery earlier this year, he argues that the structure of the recent bounce is not yet convincing enough to signal a sustained uptrend.In fact, he…

Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecoms operator, plans to extend data minimisation across its mobile money service M-PESA by late 2026, expanding controls that limit the exposure of customer phone numbers in mobile money transactions. The change will cover bank transfers and merchant payments, according to the telco’s chief financial services officer, Esther Waititu, who spoke on Wednesday at the company’s Nairobi headquarters. “Later in the year, we will be working with banks to make sure that that data is also masked, because we can’t be doing it in one area and then omitting the other,’ Waititu said.  The move targets one…

Perplexity has rolled out Comet, its new AI-powered browser, on the App Store for iPhone users. Originally set to launch on March 11, the app arrived about a week later than expected. Currently, there’s no version available for iPad.Like most browsers on iOS, Comet uses WebKit because Apple requires it, so it doesn’t stand out for rendering speed or performance. Instead, the browser emphasizes what happens after a page loads, integrating Perplexity’s answer engine directly alongside web content.What Perplexity’s Comet AI Browser Does on iPhoneThe browser’s main feature is a handy AI assistant that works right alongside your open pages.…

African startups raised more than $272 million in February 2026, according to Africa: The Big Deal. Funding increased 56% from January, signaling a rebound in tech investment. Six companies captured nearly 80% of total funding, reflecting more selective investor strategies. African startups raised more than $272 million in February 2026, according to the monthly report by Africa: The Big Deal, a platform that tracks funding deals above $100,000 across the continent. Around 40 technology companies announced fundraising rounds during the month through a mix of instruments, including equity, debt, and hybrid financing. The total marks a sharp increase from the $174 million recorded…

Africa needs innovation-led growth powered by data and tech – African Business Africa needs innovation-led growth powered by data and tech – African Business

In a week dominated by AI hype about agents and autonomy, one delightfully absurd tool stole the show and reminded us why we fell in love with technology in the first place: pure, shareable joy. Kagi’s “LinkedIn Speak” translator, essentially Google Translate but for corporate jargon, exploded on X after Jordanreviewsittt posted the first screenshot on Wednesday, March 17.  The original blew up with nearly 8 million views. Then maybe Midwits quoted it with the simple caption “This is the future of technology”, and the thread detonated: 5.3 million views, 82,000 likes, and replies that turned into the biggest collaborative…