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Don’t fall into the Upside Down:4 Tips to Avoid Falling for Movie Scams
Fraudsters are offering downloads of the new episodes or posing as if they can provide free streaming access, tricking users into visiting websites that can harvest personal information, financial details, and login credentials. This may result in identity theft and unauthorised charges These scams typically begin with enticing offers for free or early access to […]
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‘84% South Africans might have incorporated AI into their holiday activities’, Research Reveals
Recent global research has shown a significant shift in AI usage during the holiday season. Far from being just a reliable shopping or planning assistant, artificial intelligence has emerged as a multifaceted digital companion capable of delivering emotional support—a phenomenon particularly pronounced among the Gen Z and millennial groups. Kaspersky experts caution that relying too heavily […]
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Commercial Real Estate Sector Adapts to Drive Tenant Payment Recovery
Despite economic headwinds, South Africa’s commercial real estate sector showed a slight rental collection improvement in the first half of 2025. According to TPN Credit Bureau’s latest Commercial Rental Monitor for the first half of 2025.  The sector has been proactively adapting its business models and asset usage, which has contributed to measurable improvements in […]
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Are African Businesses Ready for AI-Driven Cyber Threats?
A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and exposing major gaps in corporate defenses. Despite growing awareness of the risks, the pace of cyber defense adoption is failing to keep up with the speed and sophistication of AI-driven attacks. The report, AI Is Raising the […]
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AfDB Report: AI Could Add $1 Trillion to Africa’s GDP by 2035
AfDB finds AI could add $1 trillion to Africa's GDP by 2035, create 35–40M digital jobs and boost tax revenue, but success needs data, skills and infrastructure. The post AfDB Report: AI Could Add $1 Trillion to Africa’s GDP by 2035 appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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5 African startups advancing commerce, creators, crops, and legal cases
Startups On Our Radar spotlights African startups solving African challenges with innovation. This week, we explore five African startups in the e-commerce, data management, legal, and artificial intelligence sectors and why they should be on your watchlist.
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5G Rollout in Africa: Key Trends Shaping Connectivity in 2025
5G is expanding across Africa—54 million connections by 2025—driven by FWA, policy shifts, and solar energy solutions amid spectrum and infrastructure challenges. The post 5G Rollout in Africa: Key Trends Shaping Connectivity in 2025 appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Flutterwave Links Mono Acquisition To Profitability Drive, Future IPO Ambitions
Flutterwave Inc. has said its acquisition of open-banking startup Mono Technologies Nigeria Ltd. is a strategic move to boost profitability, strengthen core infrastructure and position the company for a potential initial public offering (IPO). The disclosure was made by Flutterwave’s Chief Executive Officer, Olugbenga Agboola, following the purchase of Mono, a fintech firm the payments […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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Supply Chain Manager Recruitment in 2026: Hiring Strategy, Interview Questions and Common Mistakes
In today’s fast-moving markets, distribution wins. A skilled supply chain manager can make or break growth, profitability and customer satisfaction. By 2026, the role is tougher than ever; volatile supply chains, advanced technology and rising customer expectations mean brands must hire smarter. This guide shows how to recruit the right talent, craft effective interviews, avoid […] The post Supply Chain Manager Recruitment in 2026: Hiring Strategy, Interview Questions and Common Mistakes appeared first on Tekedia.
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[Update] Top 5 Pokémon GO Joysticks for iOS and Android 2026
Having trouble playing Pokémon GO because you can’t walk around much or live far from PokéStops? The Pokémon Go joystick can help. It lets you move your character in the game without leaving home. This means you can catch Pokémon, hatch eggs, and join events even if getting outside is hard. In this article, we’ll […] The post [Update] Top 5 Pokémon GO Joysticks for iOS and Android 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI Launches New ChatGPT Health Feature to Review Medical Records
OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT feature in the United States that can analyze people’s medical records to provide better answers, but campaigners warn it raises privacy concerns. OpenAI said conversations in ChatGPT Health would be stored separately from other chats and would not be used to encourage people to share their medical records, along […]
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How to Kickstart Your Career? 7 Steps to Get Job-Ready in 2026
2026 is here, with the start of the new year offering an ideal opportunity to take stock of your life and make changes. If you’re looking to take your career to the next level, January is a great time to start planning your job search. It gives you a few weeks to get ready for […]
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IUX: Redefining Online Trading with Speed, Transparency, and Accessibility
In a digital financial era shaped by speed, trust, and global access, many traders still struggle with high costs, hidden fees, and inconsistent trade execution. IUX, founded in 2016 by a team of experienced traders, is tackling these long-standing challenges head-on, and rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic brokers. Solving the Biggest […]
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How Can AI Transform the Workplace in 2026
If you think just about every assumption about work has already been upended, get ready for even faster change in 2026. The key driver? Agentic AI. Because while we’ve already seen big paradigm shifts in where we work, how we do it, and with whom, the biggest transformation is upon us. That’s the consensus of […]
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Quick Fire 🔥 with Jessica Tee Orika-Owunna
Meet Jessica Tee Orika-Owunna, an experienced SaaS content marketing specialist who has worked with global brands such as Vena Solutions, Softr, Contentsquare, Foundation Marketing, and Hotjar, while based in Nigeria.
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Banks can no longer gatekeep
In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Jessica Tee Orika-Owunna || South Africa opens payment system to non-banks || More Nigerians registered for BVN in 2025 || Who secured the bag? 💰
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Why failed airtime top-ups in Nigeria will now be refunded in 30 seconds
The framework is the product of several months of engagement between the two regulators and key industry stakeholders.
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What a Pinoy Tongits App Download Says About How You Play
Today, as players search for a Pinoy Tongits app download to enjoy the classic card game, they aren’t just looking for a way to pass the time. They’re searching for something that feels familiar, trustworthy, and respectful of the game’s character. Mobile gaming has made Tongits accessible to more people than ever before. A few […] The post What a Pinoy Tongits App Download Says About How You Play appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Physics of Startup Value: Mastering the Smiling Curve
In the restless pursuit of growth and market relevance, many startups fall into what I call the value paradox. They build, they hustle, they sweat under the scorching sun of effort, yet the margins remain thin and true wealth creation stays far from their fingertips. The issue is not effort; it is positioning. And when […] The post The Physics of Startup Value: Mastering the Smiling Curve appeared first on Tekedia.
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Zhipu (AI Tiger) Shares Rise on Hong Kong Debut as China’s AI Sector Tests Public Markets
Shares of Knowledge Atlas Technology JSC, widely known as Zhipu, edged higher on their Hong Kong trading debut on Thursday, as the Beijing-based artificial intelligence firm became the first of China’s so-called “AI tigers” to test public markets. The stock rose as much as 15% above its offer price of 116.20 Hong Kong dollars ($15), […] The post Zhipu (AI Tiger) Shares Rise on Hong Kong Debut as China’s AI Sector Tests Public Markets appeared first on Tekedia.
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Apple Taps JPMorgan as New Apple Card Issuer, Ending a Costly Chapter With Goldman Sachs
Apple on Wednesday confirmed that JPMorgan Chase will become the new issuer of the Apple Card, formally ending its high-profile but troubled partnership with Goldman Sachs and handing the largest U.S. bank a major foothold in Apple’s consumer finance ecosystem. The move is seen as a decisive turning point in its consumer finance strategy and […] The post Apple Taps JPMorgan as New Apple Card Issuer, Ending a Costly Chapter With Goldman Sachs appeared first on Tekedia.
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Peter Schiff Slams Bitcoin’s Venezuela-Fueled Rally – “Dont Believe The Hype, Sell And Buy Gold”
Gold advocate and strong Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has once again taken aim at the world’s largest cryptocurrency, dismissing Bitcoin’s recent Venezuela-fueled rally as little more than speculative hype. In a post on X, Schiff urged investors to book profits from Bitcoin and rotate into traditional safe-havens like gold, noting that there’s lots of BS […] The post Peter Schiff Slams Bitcoin’s Venezuela-Fueled Rally – “Dont Believe The Hype, Sell And Buy Gold” appeared first on Tekedia.
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Crypto Market Structure Bill Facing Significant Hurdles Ahead of Committee Markup Vote
The Crypto Market Structure Bill also referred to as the CLARITY Act or related Senate drafts is facing significant hurdles ahead of scheduled committee markups next week. As of early January 2026, Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has pushed for a markup vote on January 15, with the Senate Agriculture Committee also planning […] The post Crypto Market Structure Bill Facing Significant Hurdles Ahead of Committee Markup Vote appeared first on Tekedia.
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MegaETH, Others Added on Coinbase’s Listing Roadmap As Flying Tulip Releases Whitelist
Coinbase has been actively expanding its asset listing roadmap. Notably: MegaETH (MEGA), a high-performance Ethereum Layer-2 project, was added to the roadmap around January 6, 2026. This has generated buzz around its upcoming token generation event (TGE) and potential future trading support. Coinbase added four more tokens: Raydium (RAY) (Solana-based DEX), Energy Dollar (ENERGY) (DePIN […] The post MegaETH, Others Added on Coinbase’s Listing Roadmap As Flying Tulip Releases Whitelist appeared first on Tekedia.
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Implications of Low Short Interest in the S&P 500
Short interest remains low relative to historical norms over the past 10–15 years. The median short interest for S&P 500 stocks is around 1.6%–2.4% of float or market cap as of late 2025/early 2026, depending on the measure, median stock ~1.6% per Nasdaq data; higher aggregates ~2.4%–2.7% in some reports. This is near decade lows, […] The post Implications of Low Short Interest in the S&P 500 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Hyperliquid Early Dominance Shows its First Mover Advantages
Hyperliquid recently recorded the highest daily net inflows among major blockchains, pulling in approximately $80.4 million in a single 24-hour period. This outperformed other tracked networks, with no close competitors on that day. Data from Artemis Analytics showed Hyperliquid with roughly $194.9 million in inflows and $114.5 million in outflows, resulting in the $80.4 million […] The post Hyperliquid Early Dominance Shows its First Mover Advantages appeared first on Tekedia.
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China to Probe Meta’s $2bn Manus Deal As AI’s Growth Plays More Role in Geopolitical and Regulatory Tensions
China said on Thursday it will investigate Meta’s roughly $2 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus, a move that highlights Beijing’s increasing scrutiny of advanced AI technologies and their cross-border transfer amid intensifying global competition in the sector. Meta acquired Singapore-based Manus last month as part of its push to deepen automation and AI […] The post China to Probe Meta’s $2bn Manus Deal As AI’s Growth Plays More Role in Geopolitical and Regulatory Tensions appeared first on Tekedia.
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Judge Clears Path for Jury Trial in Musk–OpenAI Showdown Over For-Profit Shift
A U.S. judge on Wednesday set the stage for a jury trial in billionaire Elon Musk’s closely watched lawsuit accusing OpenAI of abandoning its founding mission, marking a significant escalation in a legal fight that cuts to the heart of the artificial intelligence industry’s rapid commercialization. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, speaking at a […] The post Judge Clears Path for Jury Trial in Musk–OpenAI Showdown Over For-Profit Shift appeared first on Tekedia.
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Global Defense Stocks Rally on Trump’s Call for Increased U.S. Military Spending
Global defense equities climbed sharply on Thursday, with major aerospace and defense shares extending gains after U.S. President Donald Trump called for a significantly larger U.S. defense budget in 2027. Trump’s proposal, posted on his Truth Social platform, suggests raising the U.S. military budget to $1.5 trillion, a more than 66% increase over the roughly […] The post Global Defense Stocks Rally on Trump’s Call for Increased U.S. Military Spending appeared first on Tekedia.
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BOJ Signals Confidence in Gradual Recovery, but Flags China Tensions and Yen Volatility as Emerging Risks
The Bank of Japan on Thursday struck an increasingly confident tone on the state of the economy, saying regional conditions were improving gradually and that many companies see the need to keep raising wages. This is seen as a key signal that the central bank believes the foundations for further interest rate hikes are steadily […] The post BOJ Signals Confidence in Gradual Recovery, but Flags China Tensions and Yen Volatility as Emerging Risks appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump Highlights Plans to Restrict Large Institutional Investors from Purchases of Single Family Homes
President Donald Trump announced plans to restrict large institutional investors such as private equity firms and Wall Street-backed companies like Blackstone and Invitation Homes from purchasing additional single-family homes. He aims to improve housing affordability for individual Americans by prioritizing people over corporations in home ownership. In a Truth Social post, Trump stated: “I am […] The post Trump Highlights Plans to Restrict Large Institutional Investors from Purchases of Single Family Homes appeared first on Tekedia.
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Japan’s Chip-Chemical Champions Feel the Heat as China Opens Anti-Dumping Probe, Fueling Rally in Domestic Rivals
Shares of Japan’s leading chemical manufacturers slid on Thursday after China’s commerce ministry announced an anti-dumping investigation into imports of key chipmaking chemicals from Japan, a move that rattled investors and sent Chinese rivals sharply higher. The market reaction underscored both the strategic importance of semiconductor materials and the growing role of geopolitics in shaping […] The post Japan’s Chip-Chemical Champions Feel the Heat as China Opens Anti-Dumping Probe, Fueling Rally in Domestic Rivals appeared first on Tekedia.
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SABIC Sells European Petrochemical and Engineering Thermoplastics Units for $950m as Prolonged Industry Slump Forces Strategic Reset
Saudi Arabia’s SABIC has agreed to sell its European petrochemical business and its Engineering Thermoplastics operations across Europe and the Americas for a combined enterprise value of $950 million, stepping up a restructuring effort as the global chemicals industry struggles with weak demand, compressed margins and persistent overcapacity. The announcement triggered a sharp market reaction. […] The post SABIC Sells European Petrochemical and Engineering Thermoplastics Units for $950m as Prolonged Industry Slump Forces Strategic Reset appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nvidia Demands Full Upfront Payment for H200 Chips as China Approval Uncertainty Shifts Risk to Buyers
Nvidia has tightened its sales terms for Chinese customers seeking its H200 artificial intelligence chips, requiring full upfront payment as the U.S. chipmaker moves to shield itself from regulatory uncertainty surrounding Beijing’s approval of the shipments, according to two people briefed on the matter who spoke to Reuters. Under the new conditions, Chinese buyers must […] The post Nvidia Demands Full Upfront Payment for H200 Chips as China Approval Uncertainty Shifts Risk to Buyers appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic Seals Term Sheet for $10bn Raise at $350bn Valuation
Anthropic has signed a term sheet for a $10 billion funding round that would value the artificial intelligence startup at about $350 billion, CNBC confirmed on Wednesday, underscoring the breakneck pace at which capital is still pouring into the most prominent developers of large language models. The agreement marks one of the largest private capital […] The post Anthropic Seals Term Sheet for $10bn Raise at $350bn Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.
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U.S. Treasury Yields Slightly Higher as Markets Brace for Key Jobs Data and Watch Geopolitical Risks
U.S. Treasury yields ticked modestly higher on Thursday as investors positioned ahead of crucial employment data and continued to monitor geopolitical developments that could influence risk sentiment and monetary policy expectations. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose more than 2 basis points to 4.163%, while the 2-year note increased by less than a basis point […] The post U.S. Treasury Yields Slightly Higher as Markets Brace for Key Jobs Data and Watch Geopolitical Risks appeared first on Tekedia.
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