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The rebranding signals a sharper focus on the African continent for this exclusive angel investor networkSINGAPORE, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XA Africa, the exclusive operator-led investment network founded by global technology veterans, today announced its official launch as A54. The rebrand marks a significant milestone in the network’s evolution, reflecting its deepened commitment to the 54 nations of the African continent and its growing impact as a primary bridge between global expertise and local innovation. Just over one year since its public launch as XA Africa in Q4 2024, the…
Addis Abeba — US President Donald J. Trump has offered to restart United States–led mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Nile waters and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), describing the staus as “truly understandable” but warning against the risk of military confrontation. In a letter dated 16 January and addressed to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Trump said resolving tensions around the GERD was “at the very top of my agenda,” linking the issue to his broader push for “lasting peace in the Middle East and Africa.” READ [PDF]: Letter from U.S. President Trump to Egyptian President Sisi Keep…
Bitcoin developer, Jameson Lopp, posted a simple observation days after CoinGecko published its 2025 dead coins report.Ignorant folks claim that Bitcoin isn’t scarce because anyone can launch their own cryptocurrency. They fail to recognize that while anyone can copy code, no one can copy a network of users and infrastructure.The timing crystallized a tension that’s shaped crypto since the first Bitcoin fork. Token issuance has always been abundant, as spinning up a new coin takes minutes, not months.But CoinGecko’s latest dataset turned the “anyone can launch” argument into something measurable: 53.2% of tokens tracked on GeckoTerminal between July 2021 and…
In the competitive world of Nigerian fintech, where customer acquisition costs are high and loyalty is often fleeting, MyInvestar is reporting a trend-defying 2025. The digital arm of First Ally Asset Management has released its annual wrap-up, highlighting a 49% improvement in active conversion and retention rates, a metric that suggests the platform has successfully moved users from “one-off” savers to consistent wealth-builders. The platform’s 2025 journey was marked by a steady influx of 3,782 new users, bringing a fresh wave of “Investars” into an ecosystem that prides itself on financial literacy and goal-based planning. This community-led growth translated into…
CSS relative colour values are now widely supported. In this article, pioneering author and web designer Andy Clarke shares practical techniques for using them to theme and animate SVG graphics.I’ve recently refreshed the animated graphics on my website with a new theme and a group of pioneering characters, putting into practice plenty of the techniques I shared in this series. A few of my animations change appearance when someone interacts with them or at different times of day.View this animated SVG on my website. (Large preview)The colours in the graphic atop my blog pages change from morning until night every…
** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) has announced a $3.3 million equity investment to finance the expansion of Sanivation’s waste-to-value offering in Kenya. Sanivation, in partnership with Nakuru County, established a pilot project in 2018, transforming human waste into solid fuel briquettes for use in industrial heating. PIDG’s investment – made through its project development solution, InfraCo – will support the construction of the Naivasha Treatment Plant expansion, enabling Sanivation to significantly expand its briquette production and waste management capacity. PIDG has provided a…
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XRP’s technical and onchain signals hint at a bullish breakout, with bulls eyeing a significant rally toward $2.80 by the month’s end.XRP’s (XRP) price may reach $2.80 by month’s end, according to several bullish technical setups on multiple time frames.Key takeaways:XRP technical chart setups converge on the $2.80 target.Spot taker CVD remains positive, suggesting confidence among buyers.XRP falling wedge breakout targets $2.70The XRP/USD pair broke out of a falling wedge pattern on Jan. 1, as shown on the two-day chart below.Related: XRP reclaims $2 as fund inflows diverge from broader crypto outflowsIn technical analysis, a falling wedge is a classic…
Vibe coding, an AI-powered model where software developers—or anyone—use natural language prompts instead of writing code, is no longer a Silicon Valley meme. By late 2025, it had become one of the fastest ways to build software, slashing costs and accelerating development. Coined by ex-OpenAI researcher Andrej Karpathy in February 2025, the term describes a high-level approach where AI generates entire applications from simple prompts. It slashed early startup burn rates by as much as 85–95%, enabled weekend-built Micro-SaaS tools to reach paying customers within days, and made the idea of the $1 million solo founder feel attainable rather than mythical. Across…
Adamya Sharma / Android AuthorityGoogle began the QPR3 beta program in December with the release of QPR3 Beta 1, and with QPR3 Beta 2, Google has squashed a ton of bugs to make this next Android update more stable and usable.Interested in downloading Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 on your Pixel? Whether you’ve been using Beta 1 or are downloading QPR3 for the first time, here’s what you need to know. How to download Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 if you already have Beta 1 If you’re currently using Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1, updating to Beta 2 is as simple as…