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YouTube Premium has many benefits—ad-free access to YouTube and YouTube Music, which, for some people, is worth the price of admission alone. Some of the other perks of YouTube Premium, however, are more basic features that other apps offer for free. Background playback Background playback lets the audio from whatever you’re playing on YouTube continue when you close the app or even when your screen is off. If you’re following a recipe from a YouTube video, for example, you don’t want the instructions to suddenly stop when your screen turns off. Trying to unlock your phone with raw chicken all…
Simon de la Rey, CIO at Platcorp When international investors think ‘fintech’ their first thought may not be Africa. In 2026, it should be. The African tech sector overall has seen explosive growth: between 2015 and 2022, the number of tech firms receiving funding each year multiplied sevenfold to more than 700; one of the fastest growth rates in the world. Within this, fintech is especially privileged, receiving the most investment and accounting for eight of Africa’s nine unicorns. However, it’s not just this rapid expansion that is enticing. African fintech enjoys a unique position in its ability to trigger…
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In brief A total of 41 House Democrats urged Scott Bessent to scrutinize a bank charter application from the Trump family’s crypto firm. The lawmakers warned such an approval could pose national security and foreign influence risks. They cited recent reports that World Liberty Financial sold a major stake to a UAE royal. Forty-one House Democrats are pressing U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the potential approval of a banking charter for the Trump family’s crypto company, warning such an approval could threaten the legitimacy of the American banking system and its independence from foreign actors.In a letter sent to…
Table of contents Tecno Camon 50 Pro Tecno Camon 50 Tecno Camon 50 Pro vs Camon 50 On February 18, 2026, Tecno Mobile, the premium sub-brand of Transsion Holdings, quietly announced the Tecno Camon 50 and Tecno Camon 50 Pro. This silent launch comes before the official global showcase at the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona from March 2 to March 5, 2026. The phones were first put on pre-order in Kenya and Nigeria, underscoring Tecno’s mobile-first focus in the African market. The Camon 50 series follows the Camon 40 lineup from the previous year. The name still means…
What makes streaks so powerful and addictive? To design them well, you need to understand how they align with human psychology. Victor Ayomipo breaks down the UX and design principles behind effective streak systems.I’m sure you’ve heard of streaks or used an app with one. But ever wondered why streaks are so popular and powerful? Well, there is the obvious one that apps want as much of your attention as possible, but aside from that, did you know that when the popular learning app Duolingo introduced iOS widgets to display streaks, user commitment surged by 60%. Sixty percent is a…
** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **Swedfund has invested €15 million in Hummingbirds Gondwana, a new platform that finances nature-based solutions.The investment will support the restoration and protection of forests and coastal ecosystems. It will also support sustainable land use and clean cooking solutions. “Nature-based solutions are a critical but underfinanced part of the climate transition. Through this investment, Swedfund takes a first step into this space, guided by integrity and long-term impact, and by a belief in new business models that can deliver both sustainability outcomes and financial viability,”…
Abi Mustapha-Maduakor, CEO of AVCA** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **African startups raised $3.9 billion across 506 deals in 2025, signalling a steadying pulse for the continent’s venture ecosystem after two years of global market adjustment, according to AVCA’s newly released 2025 Venture Capital Activity in Africa report.While overall capital deployment remains below previous the highs of previous cycles, deal activity stabilised in 2025. Early-stage resilience, rising domestic investor participation, and the expansion of venture debt shaped the year.Africa’s venture market entered 2025 in a phase of disciplined stabilisation. Deal…
For many African startups, raising venture capital feels like the ultimate milestone. But in reality, the moment investors truly anticipate is the exit. A venture fund exit is when a venture capital firm sells its stake in a startup and converts equity into cash. It’s the point where early risk translates into measurable returns. And for Africa’s tech ecosystem, exits matter more than funding headlines. What Is a Venture Fund Exit? Venture capital funds invest with a long-term objective: scale, maturity, and eventual liquidity. An exit happens when investors sell their shares, ideally at a multiple of their original…
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