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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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Major crypto-related stocks fell sharply Friday, with some hitting their lowest prices in at least a month as markets reacted to continued uncertainty around the Iran war, and Bitcoin fell to its lowest price since March 2.Bitcoin was recently trading at $65,804, down more than 4% on the day. It fell as low as $65,720 earlier Friday, which is the lowest price registered since March 2, the first business day after the United States and Israel began bombing Iran, as markets reacted to the surprise weekend assault.Other major cryptocurrencies are similarly feeling the pain, with Ethereum down about 4% to…

OPay has officially launched its new office in Jos, Plateau State, marking another milestone in its mission to bring fast, secure, and reliable financial services closer to Nigerians. The office launch event, held on March 25, 2026, brought together community and business leaders, local merchants, and members of OPay’s senior leadership team. The new Jos office reflects OPay’s continued commitment to putting customers first and advancing financial inclusion across Nigeria. By establishing a physical presence in Plateau State, OPay aims to serve individuals and businesses better, strengthen support for its agent and merchant network, enhance customer service delivery, and support…

Success in modern UX isn’t about having the most content. It’s about having the most findable content. Yet even with more data and better tools than ever, internal search often fails, leaving users to rely on global search engines to find a single page on a local site. Why does the “Big Box” still win, and how can we bring users back?In the early days of the web, the search bar was a luxury, added to a site once it became “too big” to navigate by clicking. We treated it like an index at the back of a book: a…

First gentleman Denga Ndaitwah has called on leaders to adopt a self-critical and forward-thinking approach, noting that effective leadership requires the ability to reflect, adapt and focus on present challenges. Speaking during a public lecture on strategic leadership and management organised by the International University of Management (IUM) in Windhoek on Thursday, Ndaitwah said while leadership focuses on doing the right things, management is about doing things right. “Management is getting people to do what needs to be done, while leadership is getting people to want to do what needs to be done,” he said. Ndaitwah said strategic leadership and…