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By Christopher O. H. Williams, business transformation consultant, and author of C.O.U.R.A.G.E. “Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear.” — Franklin Delano Roosevelt In the late afternoon of March 16, 2020, I went for a short walk around the grounds of African Leadership College in Mauritius, the maiden campus of African Leadership University. This was my favorite time of the day when at school — the students were the most relaxed, having finished classes and ready to enjoy dinner. It was a perfect scene—Africa’s bright future…
Africa’s fintech sector continues to grow at a rapid pace. A young, mobile-first population and evolving financial regulations are fueling the rise of digital financial services. From mobile money platforms in Kenya to payment processors in Nigeria and Zambia, fintechs are gaining traction. However, expansion across African markets presents legal, regulatory, and operational challenges that funding alone cannot address. Some investors are bridging this gap. Firms like Velex Investments are combining financial capital with legal and operational expertise to help fintechs scale efficiently and avoid costly setbacks. This model is proving essential as fintech companies aim to grow beyond their…
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Ether (ETH) has retraced 42% from its all-time high of $4,950 with traders wondering where the altcoin was likely to bottom out next.Key takeaways:Ethereum traders see ETH price dropping to $2,100 if support at $2,800 fails.Persistent Ether ETF outlaws and less treasury buying introduce more risks for bulls. Analysis: 25% ETH price drop possibleData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed that the ETH/USD pair has dropped back below $3,000.Commenting on the latest price action, analyst and trader Daan Crypto Trades said that although this cycle has not been what ETH investors anticipated, Ether’s “market structure and the Ethereum ecosystem have…
In 2008, the World Bank published a piece titled “PayPal (not) in Africa“. The intention was to call out the fintech platform for sidelining the continent, where millions of entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners desperately needed access to global payment infrastructure. The piece highlighted a glaring absence: while anyone could set up a PayPal account in Africa, there was no way to transfer money out. No withdrawal. No receiving funds from overseas clients. Just a one-way street that left countless African professionals locked out of the global digital economy. Sixteen years later, the frustration endures. Yet something has shifted.…
Google recently released its own code editor, Antigravity. Based on Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code, Antigravity brings a lot to the table. I’ve been using it for the past few weeks, and here’s why I think it should be your IDE of choice. Related HTG Wrapped 2025: 24 days of tech 24 days of our favorite hardware, gadgets, and tech Previously, I used VS Code exclusively to write my code Microsoft’s IDE used to be my favorite. Credit: Corbin Davenport / How-To Geek / Microsoft About 15 years ago, when I was getting started in development, I lived in the terminal. VI…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has called on President Bola Tinubu, governors of the northern states, and the Minister of the FCT to take urgent, visible, and decisive steps to guarantee the safety of lives and property during the Christmas celebrations and beyond. In a statement issued on Thursday to mark the Yuletide season, the Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam, expressed deep concern over the persistent security challenges confronting the country, particularly the escalating activities of bandits, terrorists, and other criminal groups across many parts…
Kobi Sam, managing director for emerging market alternative credit at Ninety One.** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **Canada’s bilateral development finance institution, FinDev Canada, has announced a $20 million commitment to Ninety One’s Africa Credit Opportunities Fund III (ACO3).The private credit fund provides financing to enterprises and infrastructure projects across Africa and other emerging markets.The fund is expected to reach a final close of over $400 million in early 2026. It has already secured backing from the International Finance Corporation, British International Investment, and the Swiss Development Finance Institution, alongside…
Huawei Northern Africa concludes today the Huawei Northern Africa Inclusive Energy Summit 2025 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The event, brought together more than 300 government representatives, industry customers, and ecosystem partners from across the globe. Over the two-day program, participants held deep discussions on empowering energy sovereignty, low-carbon growth, and win-win outcomes through smart PV and energy storage system (ESS), with a focus on exploring the integration of digital and power electronics technologies to advance the development of “Inclusive Energy” and accelerate Africa’s energy transformation. Leveraging long-term R&D expertise, Huawei, together with industry ecosystem partners, is building a…
In an interesting turn of events, Warner Bros. Discovery has asked its shareholders to turn down a takeover proposal from Paramount Skydance, making it clear that it prefers an earlier deal put forward by Netflix. The company stated that the Paramount Skydance bid poses a greater financial risk and does not offer better value than the current offer. The rejection comes as interest in Warner Bros. Discovery, one of the world’s largest media companies, continues to grow. The company boasts a vast catalogue of film and television content that spans decades. Recently, two competing offers have surfaced, placing the company…