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Women Narrow the Pay Gap on Germany’s Executive Boards as Earnings Approach Male Counterparts
Women serving on the executive boards of Germany’s leading listed companies experienced a significant increase in their earnings in 2025, bringing their average compensation almost level with that of their male colleagues. According to a study by consultancy EY, the development represents an important step towards reducing the persistent gender pay gap at the highest […] The post Women Narrow the Pay Gap on Germany’s Executive Boards as Earnings Approach Male Counterparts appeared first on Tekedia.
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Boulder Reverses Airbnb Ban for Sundance as Rental Prices Soar
Boulder, Colorado, has reversed its restrictions on short-term rentals ahead of the Sundance Film Festival, creating fresh opportunities for property owners while raising concerns about rapidly increasing accommodation prices. The decision comes as the city prepares for an influx of visitors, filmmakers, industry professionals and tourists seeking temporary housing during one of the most anticipated […] The post Boulder Reverses Airbnb Ban for Sundance as Rental Prices Soar appeared first on Tekedia.
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Berkshire Hathaway Accelerates $16.4bn Share Buybacks Under New CEO Greg Abel as Profit Falls
Berkshire Hathaway has sharply increased its share repurchases under chief executive Greg Abel, signaling a more active approach to deploying its enormous cash reserves as the conglomerate adjusts to life after Warren Buffett. The Omaha-based company repurchased $9.6 billion of its own shares between July and September, followed by approximately $2 billion in October. The […] The post Berkshire Hathaway Accelerates $16.4bn Share Buybacks Under New CEO Greg Abel as Profit Falls appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic Commits $3.4bn to Gas-Fired Generators as AI Power Demand Intensifies
Anthropic has agreed to spend about $3.4 billion securing gas-fired power generators for its data centers, adding a major energy procurement commitment to its expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure programme as competition for reliable electricity becomes a growing constraint on the industry. The AI startup purchased commitments for 1.7 gigawatts of heavy-duty generators in late September […] The post Anthropic Commits $3.4bn to Gas-Fired Generators as AI Power Demand Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.
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Wall Street Prepares for a Potential US Debt Ceiling Shutdown in 2027
Wall Street is increasingly preparing for another major confrontation over the United States debt ceiling in 2027. As investors worry that political divisions in Washington could threaten government funding, disrupt financial markets and weaken confidence in the world’s largest economy. Although the immediate threat may still be some distance away, financial institutions are already considering […] The post Wall Street Prepares for a Potential US Debt Ceiling Shutdown in 2027 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tesla Shifts Focus From Cybertruck to Robotaxis as Musk Advances Flying Roadster Ambitions
Tesla’s decision to refund many Cybertruck deposits marks a turning point in the company’s electric vehicle strategy. Elon Musk says outstanding orders exceed the number of trucks Tesla can build before production ends, forcing the automaker to return deposits to some customers. The company plans to continue production for about eight months, add another shift […] The post Tesla Shifts Focus From Cybertruck to Robotaxis as Musk Advances Flying Roadster Ambitions appeared first on Tekedia.
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Namecheap Domain Transfer to Spaceship: How I Saved on Domain Renewal
Namecheap domain transfer to Spaceship is something I recently did to save money on my domain renewal. When I checked the renewal price on Namecheap, I was expected to pay $19.98 to renew the domain for another year. However, Spaceship offered me the opportunity to transfer and renew the same domain for just $10.38. That […]
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Working Remotely? How to Build Real Connections Without an Office
Innov8tiv Innov8tiv - Tech news, AI, apps, and startups from Africa and beyond Imagine spending eight hours a day on Slack, managing tasks, and sending emails, only to realize at… Working Remotely? How to Build Real Connections Without an Office Innov8tiv.com
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Gary Gensler Says Nvidia Board Faces “Tough Choices” as Stock Reflects Fallout From CEO Huang’s Affair
Former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has said that Nvidia’s board faces “tough choices” after the company launched an independent investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort linked to an extramarital affair. Gensler made the comments in a CNBC interview, noting that Nvidia’s stock was already […] The post Gary Gensler Says Nvidia Board Faces “Tough Choices” as Stock Reflects Fallout From CEO Huang’s Affair appeared first on Tekedia.
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Membrane Labs Integrates Marshall Islands’ USDM1 Into Institutional Lending Infrastructure
The integration of USDM1 into Membrane Labs’ institutional credit and lending infrastructure marks another important development in the expansion of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and blockchain-based financial markets. By bringing a sovereign bond issued natively on-chain into its institutional financing platform, Membrane is expanding the range of assets that financial institutions can use as collateral, […] The post Membrane Labs Integrates Marshall Islands’ USDM1 Into Institutional Lending Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.
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ZachXBT Raises EU Entity Hack Estimate to $133 Million as Morgan Stanley Downgrades Coinbase
The cryptocurrency industry is facing renewed scrutiny following significant developments that highlight the persistent security and market challenges confronting digital asset companies. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has increased his estimated losses from the EU entity hack to approximately $133 million after tracing an additional $27 million in withdrawals through centralized cryptocurrency exchanges (CEXs). Meanwhile, investment bank […] The post ZachXBT Raises EU Entity Hack Estimate to $133 Million as Morgan Stanley Downgrades Coinbase appeared first on Tekedia.
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Black Friday laptop deals worth buying now: a $449 Chromebook and a $729.99 HP OmniBook
Black Friday laptop deals worth buying now: a $449 Chromebook and a $729.99 HP OmniBook Three Black Friday laptop deals at Best Buy that passed our checks on Nov. 9, from a $449 Chromebook to a $1,524.99 OLED gaming laptop. TechCity
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Egypt’s MNT-Halan Doubles Quarterly Profit to EGP 836 Million, Raises EGP 4 Billion Through IPO
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Qatar Offers African Startups Up to $5.5 Million in Funding to Expand Operations
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US DATA CENTRE WOBBLE SHOWS WHY AFRICA MUST BUILD ITS OWN CAPACITY
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MTN airtime borrowing is back. Here is what the rules say you must see before you borrow
MTN airtime borrowing is back. Here is what the rules say you must see before you borrow MTN credits Airtime Advance as Nigeria revenue grew 19.7%. What the FCCPC rules say you must be shown before an airtime loan. TechCity
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US Lawmakers Demand Investigation Into Nvidia CEO’s Reported Ties To Alleged Chinese Spy
US lawmakers from both parties are calling for congressional investigations into reports of Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang’s relationship with a Chinese executive allegedly recruited by Beijing’s intelligence service, raising questions about potential national security risks and what the Trump administration knew about the matter. The controversy has drawn attention to the relationship between senior […] The post US Lawmakers Demand Investigation Into Nvidia CEO’s Reported Ties To Alleged Chinese Spy appeared first on Tekedia.
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Shopping Online This Holiday Season? How to Stay Safe From Scams
Innov8tiv Innov8tiv - Tech news, AI, apps, and startups from Africa and beyond Imagine scrolling through your feed and spotting the ultimate holiday deal: a high-end smartphone offered at an… Shopping Online This Holiday Season? How to Stay Safe From Scams Innov8tiv.com
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Snapchat now hides UK teens from Find Friends by default. Here is how to turn it off anywhere
Snapchat now hides UK teens from Find Friends by default. Here is how to turn it off anywhere Snapchat turned off Find Friends by default for UK users under 18. How any parent or teen can switch it off in four steps, anywhere. TechCity
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Warby Parker opens pre-orders for its Google AI glasses on Nov. 12. Here is what we know and what we do not
Warby Parker opens pre-orders for its Google AI glasses on Nov. 12. Here is what we know and what we do not Warby Parker's Google AI glasses open for pre-order Nov. 12 with holiday delivery. No price yet. What is confirmed and what to ask first. TechCity
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Tekedia Capital Backs Apollo Atomics, Building the Most Power-Dense Nuclear System
We are excited to announce that Tekedia Capital has joined leading global investors in backing Apollo Atomics, one of the most promising companies working to redefine the future of energy. Apollo Atomics is on a bold mission: to develop a world-leading, power-dense nuclear energy system that could transform how the world generates and accesses reliable […] The post Tekedia Capital Backs Apollo Atomics, Building the Most Power-Dense Nuclear System appeared first on Tekedia.
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Yoco secures $100 million credit to fuel its merchant lending expansion
Yoco has secured a $100 million credit facility from Victory Park Capital to expand its merchant financing operation, using payments data to assess small businesses and gain greater control over credit risk.
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This tech firm built the geospatial infrastructure behind Nigeria’s door-level address system
Nigeria’s new digital postcode system aims to replace landmark-based directions with precise building-level codes. Behind it is Milsat’s push to build location-data infrastructure—but keeping that information accurate, accessible and useful will be the bigger test.
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The Business of Digital Anonymity: How Privacy-First Platforms Are Winning Modern Consumers
Exposing the structural shift from data extraction to trust economics in the modern digital enterprise For over two decades, the modern consumer internet operated primarily under the economic doctrine of Surveillance Capitalism, a term popularized by Harvard professor Shoshana Zuboff. Under this paradigm, user behavior, personal telemetry, and private communications were routinely extracted, synthesized, and […] The post The Business of Digital Anonymity: How Privacy-First Platforms Are Winning Modern Consumers appeared first on Tekedia.
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What Businesses Should Consider When Improving Employee Workflows
Refining staff workflows is a primary focus for companies that intend to increase output, facilitate cooperation and maintain a functional environment. Business requirements change frequently, which often makes current methods less effective – these outdated systems cause delays and increase the amount of labor required from workers. Examining current procedures allows managers to find specific […] The post What Businesses Should Consider When Improving Employee Workflows appeared first on Tekedia.
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How Kuramo wants to train Nigeria’s next generation of SME fund managers
Kuramo has launched the Wholesale Impact Investment Fund (WIIF), a naira-denominated fund-of-funds targeting $1 billion for Nigerian small businesses.
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Q4 Power Play: 10 Practical Strategies to Close 2026 Strong
Innov8tiv Innov8tiv - Tech news, AI, apps, and startups from Africa and beyond Unfinished sales targets, unpaid invoices, and mounting expenses often collide in November, leaving founders squeezed. Scrambling to… Q4 Power Play: 10 Practical Strategies to Close 2026 Strong Innov8tiv.com
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Money Fellows took an old savings habit and built a business the hard way
Money Fellows built its model around digitising an old saving habit in Egypt.
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Apple opened Siri AI to every app developer. Here is when your apps will actually use it
Apple opened Siri AI to every app developer. Here is when your apps will actually use it Any developer can now build Siri AI into their app in the iOS 27.3 beta, but App Store releases wait until spring. Here is what to expect. TechCity
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Sony brought back its 1979 Walkman headphones with a USB-C plug. Here is who they suit
Sony brought back its 1979 Walkman headphones with a USB-C plug. Here is who they suit The Sony MDR-3R remakes the 1979 Walkman headphones with USB-C, a mic and a remote. Here is who it suits and who should skip it. TechCity
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ContiSX Office Launches Tomorrow As Business Operating System
What is ContiSX Office? ContiSX Office is an all-in-one business operating system built to manage and digitize daily enterprise operations. Developed as part of the ContiSX ecosystem (a next-generation financial market infrastructure), the platform unifies multiple core functions into a single workspace. Key Features -Core Business Management: Handles HR, payroll, accounting, inventory tracking, and payment […] The post ContiSX Office Launches Tomorrow As Business Operating System appeared first on Tekedia.
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Afreximbank’s fresh $118m creative bet needs open borders to pay off
Afreximbank’s $118 million commitment to Nigeria’s creative economy could help businesses scale, but access to finance alone will not unlock Africa’s creative potential. Cross-border trade barriers, weak intellectual property protection and limited routes to market remain major obstacles.
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African firms pay 1.8% more for credit than their rich-country peers, IFC study shows
African businesses pay significantly more to borrow in corporate bond markets than their counterparts in high-income economies, with firms on the continent facing a median real borrowing cost that is 180 basis points (1.8%) higher, according to research by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
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Nigeria’s NCC says every phone’s IMEI must be verified before it is sold. Here is what to check before you buy
Nigeria’s NCC says every phone’s IMEI must be verified before it is sold. Here is what to check before you buy Under new NCC type approval rules, shops must verify each phone's IMEI before sale. Here are three checks to do before you pay. TechCity
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Singles Day 2026: 15 Tech Gifts Worth Every Penny
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MTN’s South African data boom is not translating into revenue growth
MTN South Africa’s customers are consuming more mobile data than ever, but the country’s second-largest mobile operator is finding it difficult to translate that demand into revenue growth.
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