Botswana Tech Fund wants to invest at least $135,000 in 1000 startups in Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, and other overlooked Southern African markets.

A marquee hedge fund launch is changing course less than two years after its debut, with Jain Global set to return external capital and run money solely for Millennium Management—a move that highlights the growing pull of large, centralized trading platforms over standalone firms. The arrangement, outlined in an internal memo from Millennium and confirmed […] The post Hedge Fund, Jain Global, Returns Capital, Strike Exclusive Mandate with Millennium in Shift Toward Platform Model appeared first on Tekedia.

Spotify has struck a wide-ranging partnership with Peloton Interactive to bring more than 1,400 instructor-led classes onto its platform, marking a deliberate expansion into the global wellness market as it looks to reduce reliance on music and podcast revenues. The integration will give Spotify Premium users access to Peloton’s catalogue of workouts, including strength training, […] The post Spotify Moves Into Digital Fitness With Peloton Partnership, Testing New Revenue Model Beyond Streaming appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s top economic planner has ordered the reversal of a high-profile cross-border acquisition involving Meta and Singapore-based startup Manus, in a move that further marks Beijing’s expanding oversight of outbound technology transfers and foreign participation in sensitive sectors. The directive from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) requires both parties to unwind the transaction […] The post China Blocks Meta’s Manus Deal, Escalating Control Over AI Talent and Cross-Border Tech Flows appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI is moving beyond software and chat windows into the physical world, quietly laying the groundwork for its own smartphone designed from the ground up around AI agents rather than the familiar grid of downloadable apps, according to a detailed new analysis by veteran supply-chain forecaster Ming-Chi Kuo. The project, still in early stages, would […] The post OpenAI Reportedly Plots a Bold Hardware Leap with Qualcomm: An AI-First Smartphone Built to Shatter App Store Limits appeared first on Tekedia.

Three organisations have signed a formal agreement to build what they describe as Egypt’s first artificial intelligence campus, pairing physical innovation infrastructure with a structured programme to grow the next wave of AI-native companies. Orange Egypt has signed a memorandum of understanding with smart urban developer Paragon Adeer and global innovation platform Plug and Play […] The post Orange Egypt and Partners Open the Country’s First AI Campus, with a Target of 100 Startups by 2030 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Egypt has unveiled one of the most ambitious urban development projects in its history, a sprawling mixed-use district east of Cairo built around artificial intelligence and designed to function as both a business hub and a showcase for what the country’s next economic chapter could look like. The project, called The Spine, was unveiled by […] The post Egypt Launches $27 Billion AI-Powered Cognitive City in New Cairo appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Japanese technology giant NEC has taken a formal step into Africa’s startup ecosystem, launching a structured program designed to bridge the gap between Japanese corporate innovation capacity and the field-driven problem-solving emerging from African founders. NEC Corporation has launched the Africa Corporate Innovation Program, an initiative to strengthen collaboration with African startups tackling social challenges […] The post NEC Launches Africa Corporate Innovation Program to Connect Japanese Technology with African Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

United States President Donald Trump recently disclosed that he has an obligation to ensure the cryptocurrency industry thrives, describing it as a major, mainstream sector vital to U.S. global competitiveness. Speaking to reporters on the tarmac at Palm Beach International Airport before boarding Air Force One, Trump said, “As a president, I have to be […] The post President Trump Declares Obligation to Ensure The Crypto Industry Thrives appeared first on Tekedia.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it wants to eliminate fees on transactions below ₦5,000 ($3.68) and reduce charges on mid-tier payments to drop the cost of cashless payments.

In today's edition: South Africa’s AI policy row || Mastercard’s 10-year agreement with Nedbank || Kenya establishes gambling monitoring unit || Nigeria’s plan to upgrade Internet connection

Airtel Money, Kenya’s second-largest mobile money wallet, has integrated with Absa Bank Kenya, giving small businesses a way to move money between mobile wallets and bank accounts without the manual steps that often delay settlement.

Tekedia Capital offers a specialty investment vehicle (or investment syndicate) which makes it possible for citizens, groups and organizations to co-invest in innovative startups and young companies in global markets [we invest in global startups, not just in African startups]. Capital from these investing entities is pooled together and then invested in a specific company or […] The post Join Tekedia Capital Syndicate and Co-invest in 18 Global Startups appeared first on Tekedia.

1win bookmaker has been operating in the African market for several years and during this time has managed to attract the attention of both sports betting enthusiasts and casino fans. In 2026, the platform was nominated for the SiGMA Awards Africa in two categories at once – “Best Casino Operator” and “Best Bookmaker”, which confirms […] The post 1win Kenya: a Detailed Overview of the Betting Platform appeared first on Tekedia.

Walk around Singapore today, and it becomes clear very quickly that money no longer behaves the way it used to. There are no wallets opening at hawker centres. No coins exchanged at convenience stores. No physical counting of change after a purchase. Instead, everything moves through screens – fast, silent, and almost automatic. A commuter […] The post When Money Became Invisible in Singapore appeared first on Tekedia.

Key points Main story A technology strategist and cybersecurity consultant, Olorunfemi Agoye, has called for the adoption of a unified cybersecurity framework to protect Nigeria’s critical infrastructure amid rising cyber threats. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Agoye warned that recent cyber incidents affecting institutions such as the Corporate Affairs […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Venture Capital Trends In The UK: What Investors Need Now UK venture capital is stabilizing after a difficult reset, with AI attracting a growing share of equity funding and public institutions still helping drive the market. Regional investment, institutional capital, and strategic sectors are all becoming more important to the UK startup ecosystem. TechCity

A draft Financial Consumer Protection Framework released in March 2026 would require lenders to assess and document a borrower’s ability to repay before issuing a loan.

Breaking earth observation data barriers across Southern Africa Imagine trying to manage water resources for millions of people without an accurate view of the ​ water… TechCity

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A high-level convergence of Nigeria’s opposition political actors in Ibadan has moved a step closer to presenting a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, in what is increasingly being interpreted as the most coordinated challenge yet to the ruling party ahead of the next electoral cycle. The resolution, reached at a national opposition […] The post Nigerian Opposition Coalition Agrees on a Single 2027 Candidate, Raising Stakes for Ruling Party Amid Electoral Trust Concerns appeared first on Tekedia.

Alphabet Inc. is committing up to $40 billion to Anthropic in one of the largest capital deployments yet in artificial intelligence, marking the industry’s gradual shift from model development to infrastructure dominance. The agreement is structured in stages. Google will invest $10 billion upfront at a $350 billion valuation, with a further $30 billion tied […] The post Alphabet Commits Up to $40bn to Anthropic in High-Stakes Bet on AI Infrastructure and Coding Dominance appeared first on Tekedia.

A spike in fuel prices triggered by the Iran war is accelerating a shift already underway in the global auto industry, pushing more consumers toward electric vehicles and giving Chinese manufacturers fresh momentum in overseas markets. BYD, which overtook Tesla last year as the world’s largest EV seller and is now struggling to keep up […] The post As Fuel Price Shock Drives Global EV Demand, Accelerating China’s Carmakers Overseas Expansion, BYD Says it Doesn’t Need U.S. Market appeared first on Tekedia.

A growing cohort of employees at Palantir Technologies is questioning the company’s role in U.S. government operations, exposing a widening internal divide over how its software is being deployed in immigration enforcement and military campaigns. The disquiet has sharpened during the second term of U.S. President Donald Trump, as Palantir expands contracts tied to border […] The post Palantir Faces Internal Revolt as Staff Question Role in Immigration Crackdown and Wartime AI appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. semiconductor stocks climbed to fresh records on Friday, with a strong outlook from Intel reinforcing a market narrative that the artificial intelligence build-out is not only intact but widening across the chip ecosystem. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index advanced 3.2% to an all-time high, extending a run of gains that has become one of […] The post Chip Rally Extends to New Peaks as Intel Forecast Signals Broader, Durable AI Demand appeared first on Tekedia.

Chelsea’s revolving door at the managerial position kept spinning on Wednesday when Liam Rosenior became the fifth permanent head coach sacked by the Boehly and Clearlake ownership since they took over at Stamford Bridge in 2022. Rosenior’s dismissal followed a five-game Premier League losing streak in which Chelsea failed to score a single goal, a […] The post Chelsea Hunting New Manager for Third Time This Season as Fabregas and Iraola Top Shortlist appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt has once again sparked conversation across the crypto market with a bold long-term outlook for Bitcoin, pointing to what he describes as one of the most consistent cyclic patterns seen in any financial market over the past 15 years. In a post on X, Brandt noted that Bitcoin’s historical price behavior […] The post Peter Brandt Forecasts Bitcoin Cycle Low in Sep/Oct 2026, With Next Peak at $300K–$500K in 2029 appeared first on Tekedia.

A fresh wave of layoffs across major U.S. technology firms is reinforcing a shift that has been building for months: the same companies driving the artificial intelligence boom are now cutting thousands of jobs, accelerating concerns about long-term job security in the sector. The latest announcements from Meta and Microsoft, alongside earlier reductions at Amazon, […] The post Meta, Microsoft Job Cuts Compound Tech Layoffs, Deepening Fears Over AI-induced Job Losses appeared first on Tekedia.

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has intensified scrutiny of Nigeria’s fiscal direction, questioning why the federal government continues to accumulate debt despite removing fuel subsidies, a reform widely expected to ease pressure on public finances. In a public address posted on social media, the former central bank governor restated his opposition to the […] The post Sanusi Questions Tinubu’s Borrowing Drive Despite Subsidy Removal as Nigeria’s Debt Nears N160tn, Debt Servicing Strains Public Finances appeared first on Tekedia.

Just two days after President Ruto made a call for self-sufficiency during The Africa We Build Summit, a delegation led by Energy CS Opiyo Wandayo led a groundbreaking ceremony in Lokichar Basin; a project that will see the drilling of oil wells in the county, the locals making their demands clear to avoid past mistakes.

Kurat ole Manini was attacked and killed by a machete-wielding gang. According to the family and the Maasai community living in Mombasa, more than 100 individuals invaded the land Kurat was guarding, leaving four more people nursing serious injuries.

"We had the necessity to win the game, the margins are very short, and we got through it," Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta told Sky Sports.

Reports indicate that the two were allegedly out hunting hyenas on Tuesday night when tragedy struck.Police say Ivan and his son have been arraigned and released on cash bail and bond as an investigation into the incident continues.

The gala will take place as scrutiny of the Trump family’s broader crypto ventures has intensified, with Democratic leaders calling for investigations.

The leaders have thrown their weight behind Nyali MP Mohamed Ali for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat on a Wiper ticket, in what appears to be a strategy to consolidate opposition support across regions.

Speaking in Vihiga County on Saturday, the leaders launched a scathing attack on the Siaya Senator, trashing any planned talks between ODM and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.