Following the news that MultiChoice will shut down Showmax in South Africa. The announcement marks the end of one of Africa’s most ambitious streaming experiments and signals a broader strategic change within the media giant’s digital operations. Launched in 2015, Showmax was developed by MultiChoice as a homegrown streaming platform designed to compete with global […]

Google has expanded its AI Overviews and AI Mode search tools to support 13 African languages in addition to English, giving millions of users across the continent the ability to explore, learn, and create online in their own languages.  This update builds on Google’s ongoing investment in responsible AI for Search, following last year’s global rollout of AI […]

“We are pleased to share that Karby Leggett has been appointed Head of Digital Assets for Greater China, North Asia, South Asia, and ASEAN within the Digital Assets Centre of Excellence. This comes in addition to his current role as global head of the Official Institutions Group as part of the bank’s global research team.” The expanded remit comes as digital assets and official sector engagement increasingly converge across our markets. With the rapid […]

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BlockDAG has moved beyond promises and speculation. It is fully live and trading today. Global liquidity now pours in from four powerful directions simultaneously, creating intense, real-time pressure on the market. Coinstore, BitMart, Pionex USA, LBank, and Direct Swap all activated at the same moment on March 5, 2026. This unprecedented simultaneous launch opens the […] The post BlockDAG’s Explosive Launch Takes Over 2026: Trading Now Live Across 4 Major Global Exchanges appeared first on Tekedia.

The crypto market often mirrors a high-stakes game where perfect timing defines success, and currently, three specific tokens are grabbing every headline. The Ethereum price prediction indicates that ETH is regaining its upward drive. After hitting a solid bounce at the $1,894 support level, technical charts show the asset climbing reliably within a bullish rising […] The post ETH & AVAX Hold Steady, But Investors Pivot to BlockDAG as Trading Goes Live on Global Exchanges! appeared first on Tekedia.

China has unveiled an expansive five-year development blueprint that places artificial intelligence at the center of its economic transformation, outlining a sweeping strategy to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies and secure leadership in frontier science. The 141-page policy plan, released alongside the opening session of the National People’s Congress, underscores Beijing’s determination to embed […] The post China’s Sweeping Five-year Blueprint Puts AI, Quantum Tech, and Robotics at the Heart of Economic Strategy appeared first on Tekedia.

The global oil market is experiencing severe disruption and sharp volatility due to Iran’s threats and the effective de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict. Brent crude; the primary global benchmark has surged significantly in recent trading sessions. Prices rose from around $73 per barrel on Friday (pre-escalation close) […] The post Global Oil Market Experiencing Severe Disruption and Sharp Volatility appeared first on Tekedia.

The dominance of Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD in its home market is facing increasing pressure after the company lost ground to domestic competitors during the first two months of 2026, reflecting both a slowdown in overall demand and intensifying competition across China’s rapidly evolving EV industry. Sales data for January and February, reported by […] The post BYD’s Lead in China’s EV Market Narrows as Rivals Gain Momentum and Demand Softens appeared first on Tekedia.

The crypto market rewards those who act at the right time, and right now, three coins are commanding every trader’s attention. The Ethereum price prediction points to ETH building upward momentum after bouncing off support near $1,894, tracking steadily inside a rising channel. Meanwhile, the Avalanche price continues to grip a long-term floor around $8.64, […] The post ETH and AVAX Find Their Footing While Crypto Buyers Target BlockDAG for 100x Gains as Exchange Trading Goes Live appeared first on Tekedia.

ETH validator queues surge to 60 days as total ETH staked hits a new ATH reflects recent developments in Ethereum’s staking ecosystem as of early March 2026. Ethereum’s validator entry queue; ETH waiting to become active validators has surged significantly, reaching around 3.4 million ETH in recent reports, with estimated wait times approaching or hitting […] The post ETH Validator queues surge to 60 days as total ETH staked hits a new ATH appeared first on Tekedia.

Kraken Financial, the Wyoming-chartered banking arm of the crypto exchange Kraken, has become the first crypto-native or digital asset firm to receive a Federal Reserve master account. This grants it direct access to the Fed’s core payment systems, such as Fedwire; for real-time gross settlement and related rails, without relying on intermediary commercial banks. The […] The post Kraken Receives a Federal Reserve Master Account, First of a Crypto Firm appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told attendees at the Morgan Stanley Tech, Media and Telecom conference in downtown San Francisco on Wednesday, that his company’s recent investments in OpenAI and Anthropic are likely to be its last in both firms. Huang indicated the window for such private investments typically closes once companies go public, which both […] The post Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Signals End to Investments in OpenAI and Anthropic Ahead of Their Expected IPOs appeared first on Tekedia.

A coalition of state attorneys general led by Letitia James is preparing to file a new lawsuit aimed at stopping President Donald Trump’s latest global tariff regime, escalating a legal confrontation over trade policy only weeks after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down a similar effort. The case, expected to be filed […] The post Democratic Attorneys General Move to Block Trump’s New Tariffs, Setting Up Fresh Court Fight Over Trade Powers appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have resumed a positive momentum in net inflows recently, snapping a prolonged period of outflows that characterized much of early 2026. After five consecutive weeks of net outflows totaling around $3.8–$4.5 billion, the funds flipped positive. Last week, they recorded approximately $787 million in net inflows, marking the first green weekly […] The post US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Resume Increased Net Inflows  appeared first on Tekedia.

The alternative currency market in 2026 is currently witnessing many short jumps followed by long periods of falling prices. Aptos crypto saw a 37% price increase after its Decibel update, yet it has quickly dropped back under the $1 mark. Meanwhile, the XRP current price stays near $1.41, trapped beneath its main average lines while […] The post BlockDAG Network Goes Live with a Historic 100x Price Structure! Aptos Struggles Under $1  & XRP Battles Breakout Limits appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Treasury yields climbed on Thursday as investors weighed the economic fallout from the escalating war between the United States and Iran while digesting fresh labor market data that pointed to continued resilience in the American economy. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose more than four basis points to 4.131%, while the 30-year bond yield […] The post Treasury Yields Rise as Iran War Stokes Oil Shock Fears as Investors Brace for Key U.S. Jobs Data appeared first on Tekedia.

Good People, today has been a remarkable funding day within the Tekedia Capital ecosystem. Earlier, I shared that our portfolio company Cybervergent secured a $3 million seed round. I am also pleased to note that QFEX has announced a $9.5 million raise as it advances its mission. In addition, within the WhatsApp community of our […] The post Cybervergent, QFEX, and a $40M Lead Round Investor: Momentum Across Tekedia Capital’s Portfolio appeared first on Tekedia.

A recent study by the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), a nonpartisan research organization, tested 36 frontier AI models from six major providers: Anthropic, DeepSeek, Google, MiniMax, OpenAI, and xAI. It ran them through 9,072 neutral, open-ended monetary scenarios where the models acted as autonomous economic agents making decisions about money for transactions, store of value, […] The post 22 Out of 36 AI Models Chose Bitcoin as their Top Preferred Monetary Instrument appeared first on Tekedia.

Tekedia Capital is pleased to announce that our portfolio company, Cybervergent, Africa’s leading digital trust company, has raised $3 million in seed funding. Congratulations CEO Adetokunbo Omotosho and the whole Team for this moment. Cybervergent has been steadily winning in the market while expanding its customer base across the continent. Today, more than 150 organizations […] The post Tekedia Capital Portfolio Startup, Cybervergent, Raises $3m appeared first on Tekedia.

The crypto landscape in 2026 is testing even seasoned market participants. The Ethereum price lingers around $1,968, weighed down by bearish pressure, while the Cardano price prediction 2026 outlook is showing fragility as ADA drops below key support zones. Both networks have strong fundamentals for the long term, but near-term price action paints a picture […] The post BlockDAG Trading Live with Top 50 Market Cap Potential as Ethereum and Cardano Struggle appeared first on Tekedia.

When organisations talk about “deploying AI”, they often mean very different things. For some, it is hosting a model on-premises. For others, it is enabling tools like Claude or Gemini across the workforce. In reality, “deployment” has become a catch-all term for using AI in some way, somewhere within the business. But the more useful […] The post AI adoption succeeds or fails on skills, not software appeared first on Tech In Africa.

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The crypto market is picking up speed as traders keep a close eye on XRP price today and follow Bittensor price as it builds quiet momentum in its AI-focused blockchain space. XRP keeps delivering reliable cross-border transfers with a price range that signals cautious but consistent stability. Bittensor, meanwhile, builds its footing as a hands-on […] The post BlockDAG Trading Ignites on Major Exchanges: 100x Targets Set as XRP Price Today and Bittensor Price Hold Firm appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance has officially launched its first batch of 7 AI Agent Skills, in collaboration with Binance Wallet. This release provides AI agents such as those powered by models like Claude or OpenClaw with direct, modular access to Binance’s infrastructure, including real-time market data from Binance Spot, wallet analysis, trading execution, and risk assessment tools—all through […] The post Binance Launches Its First Batch of 7 AI Agent Skills  appeared first on Tekedia.

February 2026 was a breakout month for stablecoin activity on Solana. According to a recent analysis from Grayscale, Solana’s stablecoin transaction volume reached $650 billion in February. This more than doubled the previous monthly record from October of the prior year and marked the highest stablecoin volume on any blockchain for that month. This surge […] The post Solana’s Stablecoin Transaction Volume Reached $650 Billion in February appeared first on Tekedia.

On Thursday, backed by China’s political leadership in Beijing, President Xi Jinping unveiled a sweeping blueprint for the country’s economic and strategic direction over the next five years. The gathering of nearly 3,000 delegates at the Great Hall of the People marks one of the most closely watched political events in China’s calendar, according to […] The post China Unveils New Five-Year Roadmap as Xi Pushes Tech Supremacy, Economic Stability, and Military Modernization appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s business environment strengthened significantly in February 2026, with the latest Business Confidence Monitor showing firms reporting the strongest operating conditions since the index was introduced. The improvement came even as fresh data from the central bank showed banks becoming more cautious in lending to the private sector, underscoring the complex state of the economy, […] The post Nigeria’s Business Confidence Hits Record High Even as Bank Lending to Private Sector Weakens appeared first on Tekedia.

Yoruba and Hausa speakers can now use Google's AI Mode and AI Overviews in their local languages.

The HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report, released by the security unit of technology manufacturer HP Inc, shows attackers shifting from carefully engineered exploits toward a strategy built on speed and volume.

Nigeria’s digital lending boom was built on small, instant loans between ₦5,000 ($3.61) and ₦10,000 ($7.21) disbursed within minutes on sleek apps. But that model is beginning to change.

American multinational investment bank Morgan Stanley has reportedly eliminated 2,500 roles as it reshapes priorities across the U.S. and international markets. The reductions, representing roughly 3% of the bank’s workforce, will affect employees in its three main divisions, which include wealth management, investment banking, and investment management. The layoffs will affect both front-office, revenue-generating roles […] The post Morgan Stanley Cut 2,500 Jobs Amid Record 2025 Performance as The Company Reshapes Its Priorities appeared first on Tekedia.

The intensifying air war between Israel and Iran is already exacting a heavy toll on the Israeli economy, with officials warning that weekly losses could exceed 9 billion shekels ($2.93 billion) if strict wartime restrictions remain in place. Israel’s Finance Ministry said on Wednesday that under the current “red” emergency restrictions imposed by the military’s […] The post Air War With Iran Could Cost Israel $2.9bn a Week as Economic Fallout Spreads Across Global Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Manchester City Football Club’s ascent from a modest Victorian-era team to one of the dominant forces in world football is one of the most remarkable stories in the sport. By visiting the online sports betting platform 1xBet you will also be able to wager on all matches of this squad as well. Founded in 1880 […] The post The rise of Manchester City appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold prices climbed 2% on Wednesday, rebounding sharply from a more than one-week low hit in the previous session, as the U.S. dollar took a breather and escalating military action in the Middle East — now in its fifth day — intensified safe-haven flows into the yellow metal. Spot gold gained 1.8% to $5,175.39 per […] The post Gold Rebounds 2% on Wednesday as Dollar Pauses and Middle East Escalation Fuels Safe-Haven Demand appeared first on Tekedia.