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Like many of you, I have a personal favorite AI tool that I often use to help me when I am stuck. When Microsoft Copilot first started appearing almost everywhere on my Windows laptop, be it the taskbar or the Start menu, I used to dismiss it outright. I either had my daily workflow figured out or my favorite AI tool ready to deploy. The last thing I wanted was another clunky virtual assistant getting in my way. But one day, when I had a mountain load of work, I decided to give the little colorful icon a try, and…
Listen to this article Tokyo is redefining its engagement with Africa, transitioning from traditional aid-based approaches to strategic venture capital (VC) investments focused on long-term partnerships, innovation and capacity building. Several Japanese private companies are making Japan’s presence felt in Africa’s VC landscape, particularly in high-growth sectors such as fintech, climate tech and mobility. Growing demand for innovative, technology-driven solutions in Africa has drawn increasing interest from international investors. VC funding in Africa rose from over US$2 billion in 2019 to a peak of US$5.2 billion in 2022. Though investment declined to around US$3.6 billion in 2023, the continent’s start-up…
CoM 2026, Committee of Experts – Opening remarks by Deputy Executive Secretary Mama Keita – African Business CoM 2026, Committee of Experts – Opening remarks by Deputy Executive Secretary Mama Keita – African Business
Africa Bitcoin Corporation (ABC), the South Africa-based Bitcoin treasury and SME-finance company, now holds 5.0246 BTC in its corporate treasury, according to its real-time analytics dashboard. The SME lender and advisory firm has set an ambitious 2030 target of holding 21,000 BTC. Its 2030 target would make it the largest African-listed company holding Bitcoin on its balance sheet. At its current holding of 5.0246 BTC, the firm has only covered 0.02% of that goal. The gap between a growing yet limited stash and a sweeping long-term goal underlines how early ABC remains in this strategy, even as it pitches shareholders…
Google has expanded its real-time conversational search feature, Search Live, to users worldwide, marking a major push into voice-first and multimodal AI experiences. The rollout, now available in more than 200 countries and territories, allows users to interact with Search in real time using voice and camera, moving beyond traditional typed queries. The expansion is powered by Google’s latest voice and audio model, Gemini 3.1 Flash Live, which is designed to deliver faster, more natural, and multilingual conversations. This update lets you talk to Search, ask more questions, and use your camera to get answers about what you see. It’s…
For lots of makers, that magic of outdoor 3D prints vanishes quickly once their creations are exposed to nature. It’s disappointing when you spend twenty hours printing something, only for it to warp into an unrecognizable blob in the July sun or shatter into brittle pieces after the first autumn frost. After some trial and error, I found out the problem wasn’t the technology; it was my way of dealing with the demands of the outdoors. Swap PLA for ASA Sometimes, the filament is wrong The biggest mistake you can make when you’re creating functional items for outdoor projects is…
** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **The International Finance Corporation has disclosed a proposed commitment of up to $130 million in the Infrastructure Resilience Development Fund (IRDF), a global closed-end private infrastructure debt fund managed by BlackRock.The fund aims to enhance resilience in emerging markets by investing in US dollar-denominated senior and mezzanine infrastructure debt instruments. IRDF comprises three investment vehicles aligned to the risk expectations of institutional investors. The fund will target 40% to 60% of investments in Latin America, 30% to 50% in Asia, and 10% to 20%…
📍Nairobi, Kenya 🗓️ Monday, 27 April – Friday, 1 May 2026 As Africa’s private capital ecosystem enters a new phase of growth and maturity, the opportunity and responsibility to redefine the future of the continent has never been greater. At a time when global capital flows are shifting and local markets are evolving rapidly, the 22nd Annual AVCA Conference & VC Summit convenes the industry to challenge assumptions, embrace innovation, and shape a more resilient and inclusive investment landscape.The theme reflects a pivotal moment for our industry. Africa’s investment landscape has historically been shaped by global capital flows and external…
BFA Global and FSD Africa have announced $273,000 in follow-on funding for four early-stage climate startups in East Africa, reinforcing efforts to scale practical solutions in clean energy, agriculture, and food systems. The funding targets alumni of the Triggering Exponential Climate Action (TECA) venture-building programme, which supports climate-focused startups from concept stage to investment readiness. At a time when early-stage funding is tightening globally, this move signals continued support for climate innovation in emerging markets. Four Startups, Four Climate Solutions The selected startups are already gaining traction across key sectors: Africa Renewables Katalyst (ARK) is enabling renewable energy developers…
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