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A Windows PC comes with a surprising number of apps. Some of these are absolutely essential, like Photos, File Explorer, Media Player, and so on. But among them, you’ll also find a mix of apps from Microsoft, your PC manufacturer, and various third-party partners. Of course, most of these apps are not critical to Windows at all. Even if you don’t touch these apps, they can cause more problems than you realize. They can slow down your system, annoy you with pop-ups, and even pose a security risk. All of this makes removing bloatware the smartest thing you can do…
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has issued a stern warning to traditional leaders, cautioning them against using culture and tradition as tools of intimidation, harassment, or political mobilization. The warning comes amid growing concerns over the politicization of traditional authority and its impact on peace, social cohesion, and democratic governance at the local level. The caution was delivered in an unusually firm tone by William Jallah, Assistant Minister for Cultural, speaking on behalf of Internal Affairs Minister Francis Sakila Nyumali, during an official honoring program organized by the Margibi County Administration. The event, held on Friday, December 19, 2025,…
** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **The SDG Namibia One Fund, managed by Climate Fund Managers, announced the signing of a development funding agreement with Zhero Europe, to advance the Zhero Molecules Walvis Bay Project, an industrial-scale green ammonia facility. The fund has committed up to $5.15 million to enable Zhero to complete the development and feasibility activities required to progress the project toward a final investment decision, targeted for 2027. Commercial operation is expected in 2030.Darron Johnson, regional head for Africa at Climate Fund Managers, said: “Zhero’s project aligns…
…As deals jump 44% Corporate venture capital (CVC) investments in African startups have surged to their highest level in three years, marking a renewed and deeper engagement by global and local corporate investors in the continent’s innovation ecosystem. According to GCV’s Corporate venture capital funding round data, African startups secured 26 corporate-backed funding deals in the first half (H1) of 2025, a 44 percent increase from the previous peak of 18 deals recorded in half-year periods over recent years. …As deals jump 44% Corporate venture capital (CVC) investments in African startups have surged to their highest level in three…
Nairobi — The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a traffic advisory for motorists travelling along the Rironi-Mau Summit highway, warning of heavy congestion as holiday travel peaks. In a statement released on Wednesday, December 24, the authority said the highway is experiencing a significant increase in traffic volumes, resulting in long queues and delays. KeNHA urged drivers to consider alternative routes to ease congestion and ensure smoother journeys. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines Recommended detours include Thika – Magumu – Njabini – Olkalou – Dundori – Lanet – Nakuru; Flyover – Njabini -…
The crypto market in 2025 looked nothing like it did in 2021. No parabolic rallies, no Reddit threads going vertical, no NFT floor prices exploding, Google Trends stayed quiet.Instead, the dominant crypto narrative of 2025 was written in 13F filings, custody agreements, and tokenized Treasury flows.BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) held 776,100 BTC as of Dec. 22, JPMorgan launched a tokenized money market fund seeded with $100 million, and Broadridge processed $7.4 trillion in tokenized repo transactions in November, up 466% year-over-year.The retail mania that defined the last cycle vanished, replaced by Wall Street taking custody of the asset class.ETFs…
The best tech skills to learn in 2026 will be shaped by rapid AI adoption, automation, and the growing need for secure, scalable digital systems. As industries transform, professionals who master in-demand tech skills like cloud architecture, cybersecurity, AI engineering, and data science will see the strongest job opportunities, salaries, and career stability. In this article, we break down the top 10 tech skills to learn in 2026, why they matter, average salaries, job growth, and how long it takes to learn each one. You’ll also find a skills comparison matrix, learning paths, and a guide to choosing the right…
There is no shortage of iconic movies focused on Christmas. From unique takes on the folklore that has been built around the holidays, to heartwarming takes on family and childhood innocence, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding movies that are fit for holiday viewing. However, there are also plenty of examples of movies that forgo tradition to frame the season in a new light, from mixing genres to exploring the holidays from new perspectives. Despite bucking traditions, these movies can often showcase the lessons of the festive season better than most mainstream features. If you are…
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World Liberty Financial, the Trump family’s crypto portfolio project, started the year with high hopes. But as the year draws to a close, the fund has barely seen gains.US President Donald Trump announced the launch in September 2024 while he was still on the campaign trail for the 2024 elections. Led by his sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, it marked a significant shift in tone for crypto policy in the US.The program started strong. It launched its own World Liberty Financial (WLFI) governance token and made large acquisitions of high-market-cap cryptocurrencies.The bull market in the summer/fall of 2025…