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NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Former Sierra Leone Ambassador Sidique Wai to Lead Strategic Initiative Connecting African Governments, Diaspora Leaders, and U.S. Institutions at Critical Inflection Point for U.S.-Africa Relations Gotham Government Relations, a leading New York-based government affairs and strategic advocacy firm, today announced the launch of the Gotham Africa Practice, a comprehensive platform designed to serve African governments, diaspora communities, and institutional stakeholders seeking effective engagement with Washington, New York, and U.S. policy institutions. The Gotham Africa Practice is the first Africa focused initiative by any major lobbying and government relations firm…
Africa has become one of the most dynamic startup ecosystems in the world. Over the past decade, the continent has produced a growing number of unicorn companies—private startups valued at over $1 billion. These companies are transforming industries such as fintech, e-commerce, logistics, and digital infrastructure. In 2026, African unicorns are attracting increasing attention from global investors, venture capital firms, and multinational corporations. Copyright © 2026 AfricaBusiness.com – All materials can be used freely, indicating the origin AfricaBusiness.com Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).
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Poland’s parliament has once again failed to overturn a presidential veto blocking a key crypto regulation bill, extending the political standoff over how the country should oversee digital assets.In a vote held Friday, lawmakers fell short of the 263 votes required to override the veto issued by President Karol Nawrocki, local outlet TVP World reported. A total of 243 MPs voted against the veto, while 191 supported it, per the report. The bill, backed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, aims to align Poland with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), introduced in 2024 to govern the issuance and…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has dismissed claims that it is responsible for the sudden shutdown of airtime and data borrowing services nationwide. According to a statement issued by the commission on Friday, signed by the Director of Corporate Affairs, Onadaje Inagwu, it described the viral claims on social media as “incorrect”, noting that no directive was issued to stop operators from providing XtraTime services to customers. “The Commission has not prohibited airtime borrowing or data advance services, and no directive was issued preventing consumers from accessing lawful telecom value-added services,” part of the statement reads. EVC,…
When it comes to replacing Microsoft Office on any device, there are plenty of fantastic open-source alternatives that can do the same job for no cost. But if I had to recommend one to anyone, I would tend to recommend LibreOffice. It’s very polished and feels very similar to Microsoft Office, especially if you turn on the Ribbon-styled UI. But the recent LibreOffice 26.2 update added something I didn’t realize I needed until I started using it: Markdown support. If you’ve ever used Markdown in the past, you’ll know exactly why this is such a great feature. If you’ve ever…
By Rochelle Trow, HR Executive and Author of Anchored Across Africa, leaders are operating in environments that demand resilience almost as a baseline. Volatility, transformation mandates, public scrutiny, regulatory shifts and currency instability are not abstract concepts – they are daily realities. Most leaders I know can perform under pressure. That has never been the question. The harder question is whether we can sustain that performance without slowly disconnecting from ourselves in the process. Although much of my executive career unfolded in Europe, the instincts that shaped how I led were formed much earlier, in South Africa during apartheid. I…
** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **We highlight five South African investments over the past 12 months, as featured in our Dealmaker’s Log, a database of reported investment deals, exits, and fundraising milestones. Subscribe to this service here1. Harith moves to buy South African low-cost airline FlySafairHarith and its affiliates entered into a sale and purchase agreement to acquire FlySafair, a South African low-cost airline. The transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals, including approval by the Competition Commission and relevant aviation authorities. Read the full article 2. Phatisa consortium…
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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into the cyberattack on the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), which recently confirmed unauthorised access to parts of its systems. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) announced the investigation in a press release dated April 17, 2026, signed by Babatunde Bamigboye, Head of Legal, Enforcement, and Regulations. The commission referred to Section 46(3) of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 as the basis for its intervention. The National Commissioner and CEO of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, has directed the technical team to engage with relevant authorities and organisations. Their goal is…