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Design systems thrive on consistency, so where does randomness fit in? Through playful demos of organic typography, bouncing letters, and splayed cards, Brecht De Ruyte shows how the new CSS random() function brings a little imperfection to the web without JavaScript libraries or preprocessor loops that generate hundreds of lines of static CSS.In design, we love spending hours obsessing over consistency, grids, and alignment. But when I heard that the native CSS random() function landed in Safari and is rolling out in Chrome 156, I started wondering: where does randomness actually make sense on the web? Is it something we…

upstream rush African oil and gas producers are overhauling fiscal terms and fast-tracking block licensing to capture global majors seeking acreage insulated from Middle Eastern supply chokepoints. Workers on an oil rig in Nigeria © AFP Published on October 28, 2026 at 14:24 pm (GMT +1) Amid the massive oil supply disruption, forcing majors to seek supply that avoids global chokepoints, African countries are offering record numbers of blocks, better terms and faster approvals.

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In brief Stocks on China’s mainland have lost about $2.4 trillion in market value since May, and the STAR 50 index of tech and chip companies is down 40% in under four months. AI companies make up 42% of the market value of Chinese shares and 57% of trading, per Goldman Sachs, while U.S. curbs now target Chinese robots and data center parts. Brent crude above $111 and 10-year Treasury yields near 5% are pressuring risk assets worldwide, with Bitcoin briefly under $80,000 ahead of the Fed’s October 28 decision. Stocks on China’s mainland have lost about $2.4 trillion in…

MultiChoice Nigeria has revealed plans to introduce a new streaming platform, months after shutting down Showmax over financial sustainability concerns. The company says it is currently reviewing available technologies to determine how best to return to the streaming market. This was disclosed by MultiChoice Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, Kemi Omotosho, on Tuesday, Oct 27, when the company unveiled its new DStv and GOtv subscription packages. According to Omotosho, the company is conducting a technology audit to identify a suitable streaming platform that can deliver an improved viewing experience while remaining financially sustainable. “We’re doing now an audit of what is…

Add Android Authority on Google: The TCL TAB A1 Android Tablet just dropped to $179.97 on Amazon, down from its $219.99 retail price. That’s $40 off, or 18% off the recommended retail price, and it puts this budget-friendly tablet back near its best pricing, so it’s a good time to grab one if it’s been on your list. The TAB A1 is built around an 11-inch display with 2.1K resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. That should make movies, shows, web pages, and social feeds look sharper and smoother than what you’d usually expect from a lower-cost tablet. It’s designed…

Spinning operations at Fine Spinners’ Kampala mill, photographed in 2026. Photo: Fine Spinners Uganda Limited. Fine Spinners Uganda Limited is investing an additional USD 5 million in machinery at its Kampala textile mill, with a new weaving operation intended to broaden its product range and support expansion into African and overseas markets. The investment offers a concrete example of how a manufacturer can connect locally grown cotton with more stages of industrial production. Its commercial test will be whether additional capacity becomes sustained orders, higher exports and greater demand for Ugandan cotton. In written responses to AfricaBusiness.com on 28 September…

By Intercontinental Trust LtdIntercontinental Trust Ltd’s Senior Relationship Managers | Corporate & Fund Services, Dean Lo and Diya Fullee, will attend the Capital & Legacy Forum 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, on 10 November.They will join a network of investors, family offices and private wealth professionals from across the region.The forum presents an opportunity to exchange perspectives on the evolving investment landscape, explore new avenues for wealth creation and preservation, and discuss the legacy that today’s decisions will create for future generations.The event will provide opportunities for discussions, networking and strengthening relationships within Africa’s investment ecosystem.Event detailsDate: 10 November 2026Venue: KOFISI…

Share this story Send it to someone who should read it. In Brief Madica, the Africa-focused pre-seed investment programme, has secured a further $6 million commitment from Flourish Ventures to extend its work for another three years. The money is intended to help it invest in and support 25 to 30 additional startups, particularly founders who often struggle to get in front of… This is not a $6 million funding round raised by one startup, nor is it a claim that the full amount has already been invested. Madica, the Africa-focused pre-seed investment programme, has secured a further $6 million…

Anthropic filed for a Nasdaq IPO Monday, reporting a quarterly operating profit as crypto markets valued it near $2 trillion.The Claude developer submitted its S-1 registration statement to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Oct. 26, seeking a listing under the ticker ANT.Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are leading the offering, which could become one of the largest in US history. Anthropic has not yet disclosed its proposed share price or offering size, though market expectations point to a November debut.Crypto traders price Claude developer near $2 trillionCrypto trading platform Liquid reported that Anthropic’s implied valuation fell roughly…