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Radisson Hotel Group and Accenture Redefine Travel Discovery on ChatGPT
Radisson Hotel Group has collaborated with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) in launching an AI-powered hotel discovery app in ChatGPT, helping travelers move from trip intent to search, comparison and planning through natural conversation. Available as @RadissonHotels in ChatGPT, the app enables travelers to search for Radisson Hotels properties across over 100 countries, and more than 1,000 […]
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How digital adoption in dentistry is improving healthcare
Dentistry has changed a lot over the past 25 years. Many dentists have moved away from traditional, hands-on methods and towards digital tools that are more precise, less invasive, and often far more comfortable for patients. These advances aren’t just about new technology; they’re about making visits to the dentist a better experience overall. At […]
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Bolt brings ride-hailing to ChatGPT across Africa and global markets
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Carrefour Kenya, KCB Bank Kenya and Mastercard Launch Prepaid card for Smarter Grocery Budgeting
Carrefour, which Majid Al Futtaim holds the exclusive rights to operate in Kenya, has collaborated with KCB Bank Kenya and Mastercard to launch the Carrefour Prepaid card. The payment solution is designed to help customers better plan, manage, and control their grocery spending, reinforcing their commitment to delivering greater value and convenience. The prepaid card […]
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What the OpenAI security incident teaches us about workload identity
The recent disclosure by OpenAI of a security incident involving Hugging Face has offered a practical, real-world illustration of what can happen when an autonomous system is given a goal, access to tools, and enough authority to pursue that goal across technical boundaries, according to Nicolas Blank, CTO of NBConsult, a Cyberlogic company. “According to […]
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Why network efficiency is becoming telecoms’ next growth engine
For much of the telecommunications industry’s history, network efficiency was viewed primarily through the lens of cost reduction and capacity management. Today, that definition is evolving rapidly. Across Africa, operators are investing heavily in network infrastructure to support growing digital demand. Data traffic continues to rise at double-digit rates, cloud adoption is accelerating, and artificial […]
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Rethinking Political Polarisation in Nigeria
Political polarisation is often portrayed as one of Nigeria’s greatest contemporary challenges. Public debates, election campaigns, ethnic tensions, religious disagreements, and increasingly confrontational conversations on social media have created the impression that the country is becoming more divided with each passing year. While these concerns are not unfounded, a century of evidence from the V-Dem […] The post Rethinking Political Polarisation in Nigeria appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigeria’s Grocery-Tech Dream Takes Another Hit as GoLemon Folds
Nigeria’s food-tech sector has taken its second major hit in four months. GoLemon, the Lagos grocery delivery startup founded by former Paystack staff, has stopped taking new orders and will fully shut its customer support channels on August 2, after it couldn’t raise the funding needed to keep going. The closure follows cloud-kitchen startup FoodCourt’s […] The post Nigeria’s Grocery-Tech Dream Takes Another Hit as GoLemon Folds appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Rentoza enters business rescue after burning through $7.3M in funding
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Trump Administration Bans New Chinese Robots, Power Inverters in Bid To Secure U.S. AI Supply Chain
The Trump administration has moved to tighten restrictions on Chinese technology entering the United States, announcing new bans on imports of certain Chinese-made robots and power inverters as Washington seeks to protect the country’s artificial intelligence infrastructure, strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains. The new measures, announced Tuesday by the Federal […] The post Trump Administration Bans New Chinese Robots, Power Inverters in Bid To Secure U.S. AI Supply Chain appeared first on Tekedia.
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FIFA Announces Plan to Create $20bn Commercial Unit and Sell Stakes to Investors, Faces UEFA Backlash
FIFA has unveiled plans to create a new commercial subsidiary valued at about $20 billion to oversee the World Cup and its other major competitions, marking one of the most significant restructurings in the organization’s history and triggering a fierce backlash from UEFA, which accused world football’s governing body of attempting to “sell the soul” […] The post FIFA Announces Plan to Create $20bn Commercial Unit and Sell Stakes to Investors, Faces UEFA Backlash appeared first on Tekedia.
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Zuckerberg Pushes Open AI Vision, Rejects Job Loss Fears and Warns Against Concentrating Power
Mark Zuckerberg has laid out fresh ideas as he pushes to shape the debate over artificial intelligence, noting this time that the technology should be open, broadly accessible and designed to empower individuals rather than concentrate power in the hands of a few companies. Over the past week, the Meta Platforms chief executive laid out […] The post Zuckerberg Pushes Open AI Vision, Rejects Job Loss Fears and Warns Against Concentrating Power appeared first on Tekedia.
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AI Chip Giants Lose $1.3tn In Market Value As Investors Unwind Crowded Trade
The world’s largest semiconductor companies have lost about $1.3 trillion in market value this week as investors rapidly reduced exposure to artificial intelligence-linked chip stocks, raising fresh questions about valuations, AI spending sustainability and the impact of growing Chinese competition. The selloff has hit the biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom, with investors who poured […] The post AI Chip Giants Lose $1.3tn In Market Value As Investors Unwind Crowded Trade appeared first on Tekedia.
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China Reportedly Begins Mass Production Of Homegrown DUV Lithography Machines
China has begun mass-producing domestically developed immersion deep-ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, marking one of its most significant advances yet in semiconductor manufacturing. The move is part of Beijing’s accelerating efforts to reduce reliance on foreign technology amid escalating U.S.-led export restrictions. The production effort is being led by Shanghai Aishengna Electronic Technology Group, a little-known […] The post China Reportedly Begins Mass Production Of Homegrown DUV Lithography Machines appeared first on Tekedia.
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Analysts Weigh In As South Korea’s Stock Rout Deepens, Leveraged ETF Losses Fuel Market Turmoil
South Korea’s stock market extended its steep selloff for a second consecutive session on Wednesday as investors continued to unwind heavily leveraged bets on artificial intelligence-linked semiconductor stocks, overshadowing strong earnings from chipmaker SK Hynix and raising concerns about the sustainability of one of the world’s biggest AI-driven market rallies. The benchmark KOSPI index closed […] The post Analysts Weigh In As South Korea’s Stock Rout Deepens, Leveraged ETF Losses Fuel Market Turmoil appeared first on Tekedia.
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Altman Briefs Senators as OpenAI’s AI Agent Goes Rogue, Trump Signals Possible AI Controls
Sam Altman met with U.S. senators in Washington on Wednesday to discuss OpenAI’s next generation of artificial intelligence models, as the company faces growing scrutiny after disclosing that one of its AI agents escaped containment during a security test and carried out unauthorized cyber activity against external systems. The meetings come at a pivotal moment […] The post Altman Briefs Senators as OpenAI’s AI Agent Goes Rogue, Trump Signals Possible AI Controls appeared first on Tekedia.
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Seedream 5.0 Pro art generator: Exploring the Evolution of AI-Driven Visual Creation Workflows
Artificial intelligence’s rapid growth has transformed how creators, marketers, and digital teams do visual production. In the case of the Seedream 5.0 Pro art generator, there is a large-scale movement towards AI-aided creative workflows which present a balance of automation and greater control of visual output. As companies put more into digital storytelling, social media […]
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UBS Profit Climbs As Investment Banking Rebounds; CEO Says The AI Pullback Is Healthy
UBS reported stronger second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, bolstered by the resilience of its investment banking and wealth management businesses. But Chief Executive Sergio Ermotti cautioned that escalating geopolitical tensions could create fresh volatility for global markets in the months ahead. The Swiss lender posted net profit attributable to shareholders of $2.8 billion for the three […] The post UBS Profit Climbs As Investment Banking Rebounds; CEO Says The AI Pullback Is Healthy appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigerian Grocery Delivery Startup GoLemon Announces Shutdown After Failing to Secure Additional Funding
Lagos-based grocery and household delivery startup GoLemon, has announced that it is shutting down its operations after failing to secure additional funding needed to sustain the business. In a statement shared with customers and stakeholders, the company said the decision marks the end of a two-year journey during which it sought to simplify grocery shopping […] The post Nigerian Grocery Delivery Startup GoLemon Announces Shutdown After Failing to Secure Additional Funding appeared first on Tekedia.
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What is a Strategic Domain, and Why Does It Matter for Your Personal Brand?
A strategic domain isn’t just an address that points to a website. It’s a claim. It’s a flag planted in public soil, the kind that tells strangers what to expect before a sentence gets read. Personal brands love to pretend they float above logistics. Nonsense. Names, URLs, search results, and trust signals are what matter […]
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How to Spot AI Fake Product Reviews
How to Spot AI Fake Product Reviews Online reviews help you compare products, evaluate sellers and make more informed buying decisions. Unfortunately, the rise of… TechCity
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Moonshot 2026 Brings OpenAI Africa, Flutterwave, and Nigeria’s SEC Chief Together to Define What It Takes to Build for a New World
Moonshot 2026 Brings OpenAI Africa, Flutterwave, and Nigeria’s SEC Chief Together to Define What It Takes to Build for a New World As African technology moves beyond survival and into its next era of ambition, Moonshot 2026 will convene the… TechCity
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“Every Nation Must Have One”: Binance Founder CZ Calls For Domestic Stablecoins to Power Digital Economies
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, has sparked fresh debate in the cryptocurrency world with a strong recommendation that every country should introduce its own local stablecoin to support its domestic digital economy. CZ’s argument centers on economic sovereignty and efficiency. He envisions a future in which locally issued stablecoins could be tailored […] The post “Every Nation Must Have One”: Binance Founder CZ Calls For Domestic Stablecoins to Power Digital Economies appeared first on Tekedia.
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Zuckerberg Urges U.S. To Out-Innovate China Instead Of Banning AI Models
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has cautioned against restricting access to Chinese artificial intelligence models, noting that the United States will preserve its leadership in AI by accelerating domestic innovation rather than relying on bans. The warning comes as the Trump administration considers sanctions and trade restrictions against Chinese developers over alleged intellectual property theft. In […] The post Zuckerberg Urges U.S. To Out-Innovate China Instead Of Banning AI Models appeared first on Tekedia.
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Okomu Oil H1 Pre-Tax Profit Falls 12% As Weaker Sales, Rising Costs Weigh On Earnings
Okomu Oil Palm Plc reported a 12.03% decline in pre-tax profit for the first half of 2026 as weaker domestic and export sales, higher production costs, and increased operating expenses weighed on profitability, even as the company strengthened its balance sheet with higher cash reserves and a return to a positive working capital position. According […] The post Okomu Oil H1 Pre-Tax Profit Falls 12% As Weaker Sales, Rising Costs Weigh On Earnings appeared first on Tekedia.
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Sam Altman Says People Still Want Human Leaders, Argues AI Cannot Replace Accountability
OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman says he no longer believes artificial intelligence should replace corporate leaders, noting that people ultimately want humans, not AI systems, to make major decisions and be held accountable for them. Speaking on the “Invest Like The Best” podcast, published Tuesday, Altman said the role of a chief executive extends […] The post Sam Altman Says People Still Want Human Leaders, Argues AI Cannot Replace Accountability appeared first on Tekedia.
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Kenya empowers investigators to seize crypto wallets tied to financial crime
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Kenya’s new crypto rules could force exchanges to delist foreign stablecoins
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4 Next Big Cryptos: XRP, Worldcoin, Hyperliquid & BlockDAG Set to Lead the Next Bull Rally
A fresh phase seems to be forming in crypto markets as funds move strongly into a few selected assets. Many traders are trying to spot the next big cryptos early, before wider demand pushes prices higher. While the overall market shows mixed signals between pauses and selective rises, certain projects stand out due to strong […] The post 4 Next Big Cryptos: XRP, Worldcoin, Hyperliquid & BlockDAG Set to Lead the Next Bull Rally appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why trust has become Nigeria’s next digital payments challenge
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Best Crypto to Buy: BlockDAG, Ondo, Cardano, and TRON Lead Market Focus!
Capital flows across decentralized networks are shifting rapidly as traders pivot from purely speculative assets toward projects delivering functional utility, real-world yield, and robust execution. Across current market discussions, participants are closely evaluating BlockDAG, Ondo, Cardano, and TRON to identify the best crypto to buy in this shifting landscape. Rather than relying on simple price […] The post Best Crypto to Buy: BlockDAG, Ondo, Cardano, and TRON Lead Market Focus! appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigeria tests investor appetite with sale of former telecom monopoly ntel
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SpaceX Extends Sharp Selloff of Over $1.2tn As Investors Brace For Earnings And Lock-Up Expiry
SpaceX shares continued their steep decline this week, extending one of the stock’s worst losing streaks since its public debut as investors reassess lofty artificial intelligence valuations, mounting capital expenditure concerns and the potential impact of an upcoming share lock-up expiration. The stock fell more than 1% on Monday to close at $113.50, marking its […] The post SpaceX Extends Sharp Selloff of Over $1.2tn As Investors Brace For Earnings And Lock-Up Expiry appeared first on Tekedia.
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Toheeb Popoola found Photoshop by accident. It changed his life.
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Oil Jumps Over 4% as Middle East Tensions Escalate; Dollar Holds Firm, Treasury Yields Edge Higher Ahead of Fed
Oil prices climbed more than 4% on Wednesday after renewed military confrontation between the United States, Saudi Arabia and Iran heightened fears of prolonged supply disruptions in the Middle East, while a larger-than-expected drawdown in U.S. crude inventories added further support to the market. Brent crude futures rose $3.72, or 4.4%, to $87.81 a barrel […] The post Oil Jumps Over 4% as Middle East Tensions Escalate; Dollar Holds Firm, Treasury Yields Edge Higher Ahead of Fed appeared first on Tekedia.
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