South Africa’s mobility sector enters 2026 shaped by persistent cost pressure, fuel price volatility, and a labor market where alternative income streams remain critical. These conditions are pushing platforms to prioritize resilience, fairness, and operational discipline first, instead of simply focusing on rapid expansion. Ashif Black, country representative for inDrive South Africa, speaks on his […]

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PayPal’s entry mirrors a broader shift in how global payments firms are approaching Nigeria.

In today's edition: CBN levels up fintechs || KCB acquires Riverbank || Icasa tightens data rules || Revego gets $62M

Microsoft Corp. has begun deploying its second-generation artificial intelligence chip, Maia 200, marking a major step in the company’s long-term effort to build its own AI hardware, rein in soaring computing costs, and reduce dependence on Nvidia’s dominant processors. The Maia 200 chip, produced by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., is now being deployed in Microsoft […] The post Microsoft rolls out Maia 200 AI chip as it deepens bid to cut costs and loosen Nvidia’s grip on cloud computing appeared first on Tekedia.

This week kicks off the peak of Q4 2025 earnings season, with a heavy focus on Big Tech and the “Magnificent 7” stocks driving much of the attention. Investors are particularly watching for updates on AI investments, consumer spending trends, and forward guidance amid ongoing economic uncertainties. Smaller but notable names like SoFi Technologies (SOFI), […] The post Investors Are Watching for Updates on AI Investments and Spending Trends appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently dismissed its lawsuit against Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by billionaire twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. The SEC originally filed the enforcement action in January 2023, accusing Gemini of illegally offering unregistered securities through its now-defunct Gemini Earn lending program. The product allowed users to earn […] The post U.S. SEC Dismisses Lawsuit Against the Winklevoss Twins  appeared first on Tekedia.

The US housing market in early 2026 shows signs of shifting toward more balance after years of low inventory and high competition. Housing inventory has been rising significantly. Active listings grew notably through 2025, with reports indicating year-over-year increases around 12% in some monthly comparisons to late 2024, and higher peaks earlier in 2025. While […] The post U.S Housing Market Shows Signs of Shifting Toward more Balanced Inventory appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT and one of the most influential AI labs in the world, finds itself at a critical crossroads. Its early lead in generative AI, which Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has described as a two-year uncontested advantage, allowed the company to define the modern conversational AI market and attract unprecedented attention from […] The post OpenAI’s AI Ambitions Fuel Skyrocketing Costs with Projected $40bn Loss by 2028, Raising Sustainability Questions appeared first on Tekedia.

Precious metals are on a massive tear right now in January 2026. Silver has smashed through to a new all-time high, surging above $110 per ounce amid intense safe-haven buying, industrial demand especially in solar, EVs, and AI-related tech, and broader macroeconomic uncertainty. Spot silver hit records like $110.90 earlier today and is currently trading […] The post Silver and Gold Continue Rally Amid Intense Safe Haven Demands appeared first on Tekedia.

Automated optimisation is changing how online casinos improve their games. Data replaces guesswork. Algorithms guide adjustments. Every decision is now informed by behaviour, not assumptions. Advanced platforms use internal analytics to refine bonus timing, session balance, and feature interaction. The official 1xbetting sportsbook website demonstrates this approach, offering integrated data infrastructure across sports and casino […] The post Automated Game Optimisation Through Machine Learning in Online Casinos appeared first on Tekedia.

India is on the verge of its most far-reaching opening of the automobile sector, preparing to slash import tariffs on cars from the European Union as negotiations for a long-awaited free trade agreement reach their final stage. The move would mark a turning point for a market that has remained heavily protected for decades, even […] The post India Moves to Cut EU Car Import Tariffs in Landmark Trade Shift as Free Trade Pact Nears appeared first on Tekedia.

South Korea’s push to build nationally controlled artificial intelligence capabilities is reshaping its position in the global technology race, with overseas analysts now placing the country third worldwide in AI development, behind only the United States and China. President Lee Jaemyung said the milestone underscores the impact of South Korea’s National Sovereign AI Initiative, a […] The post South Korea’s Sovereign AI Push Lifts Country into Global Top 3 – President Lee Jaemyung appeared first on Tekedia.

In a transaction that underscores the explosive growth of the creator economy, Khaby Lame—the Senegalese-Italian TikTok phenom with the platform’s largest following—has finalized a groundbreaking $900 million to $975 million all-stock deal with U.S.-listed Rich Sparkle Holdings, announced in mid-January 2026 and closed on January 23. The agreement involves the partial sale of Lame’s primary […] The post TikTok’s Khaby Lame Secures Landmark $900M Deal with Rich Sparkle Holdings, Redefining Creator Economy Scale appeared first on Tekedia.

Under the policy — dubbed “no vision, no registration, no UTME” — examinations will be monitored live from JAMB’s headquarters in Abuja.

TechCabal Insights launched the State of Tech in Africa (SOTIA) report on January 23 2026. To discuss these findings, industry leaders, including investors, operators, and ecosystem stakeholders, gathered for a roundtable session.

Crypto markets are flashing mixed signals this week. Binance Coin price today has pushed higher from $787 to roughly $911, breaking out of a bearish formation and reclaiming key technical zones ahead of the upcoming Fermi hard fork. This upgrade is expected to cut block confirmation time to 0.45 seconds, improving overall BSC network performance. […] The post BNB and ZEC Gain Momentum, BlockDAG Sees $1 Projections Ahead of Presale Close! Which Is the Next Crypto to Explode? appeared first on Tekedia.

AYuTe—short for Agriculture, Youth, and Technology—is Heifer International’s flagship initiative designed to support proven, farmer-ready innovations with the potential to reshape Africa’s food systems. Speaking at the launch in Abuja on Thursday, Heifer International’s Nigeria Country Director, Dr Lekan Tobe, said the 2026 edition of the challenge will focus on climate-smart solutions that are technically […] The post Heifer International launches AYuTe Nigeria 2026, offering $40,000 in grants for climate-smart agritech solutions appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The Republic of Congo is preparing to connect to a new undersea cable in response to faults on the WACS system that have disrupted internet access in recent weeks. Authorities said technical studies started late last week and are expected to be completed within two weeks. Benjamin Mouandza, director of networks and electronic communications services […] The post Republic of Congo begins technical studies to connect to new undersea cable following WACS disruptions appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Tokenized real-world assets, or RWAs, are popping up in marketing decks, keynote slides, and investor memos. Polymesh estimates that more than USD 800 trillion in traditional markets could eventually migrate on-chain via RWA’s, so today’s USD 24 billion on-chain and even the USD 16 trillion 2030 forecast are only the opening act. Yet moving from […] The post The Real-World Assets (RWA) Opportunity: Hype vs. Durable Value appeared first on Tekedia.

Cardano (ADA) continues to trade within a narrow range as market participants assess whether recent network activity can translate into sustained price momentum. Despite periods of whale accumulation and rising active addresses, ADA remains constrained below key resistance levels, with price hovering near the $0.39–$0.42 zone. Meanwhile, Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) is drawing attention for […] The post Cardano Trades Near Key Support While ZKP’s Built-In Marketplace Signals a New Income Stream for Holders! appeared first on Tekedia.

Whispers across crypto communities are growing louder: Ozak AI may be headed for one of the biggest price gaps upon listing that the AI-token sector has seen since the explosive early launches of tokens like FET, AGIX, and TAO. With the project drawing an unusual level of attention from analysts, early-stage investors, and AI-sector insiders, […] The post Speculation Builds That Ozak AI’s Listing Could Trigger One of the Largest Price Gaps Since Early AI Tokens appeared first on Tekedia.

African investors now account for nearly 40% of tech funding, up from 25%, as global investors continue to pull back from Africa.

Safaricom is investing $500M to build AI-ready data centers, upgrade M-Pesa with AI fraud detection and Daraja 3.0, and strengthen Kenya's tech ecosystem. The post Safaricom’s New Innovation Strategy: AI, Fintech, and the Future of Kenya’s Tech Ecosystem appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Early 2026 has been defined less by aggressive breakouts and more by selective positioning. Many large-cap assets are holding structures without delivering momentum, forcing traders to reassess what conviction actually looks like. Toncoin continues to trade under pressure, reflecting ongoing caution across parts of the altcoin market. Meanwhile, Avalanche is showing relative resilience, supported by […] The post TON Faces Pressure & AVAX Holds Ground, While ZKP’s 500x Potential Dominates Best Crypto To Buy Discussion appeared first on Tekedia.

The question of whether artificial intelligence can experience genuine feelings—pain, joy, frustration, or even a sense of self—continues to elude a definitive answer, even as large language models grow increasingly sophisticated. Amanda Askell, Anthropic’s in-house philosopher and a key figure in shaping the behavior of its Claude models, addressed the issue head-on during a recent […] The post Can AI Truly Feel? Anthropic Philosopher Amanda Askell Says the Question Remains Wide Open appeared first on Tekedia.

Trove, one of Nigeria’s leading stock investment platforms, has made one of the most significant moves in its history. The company announced that it has now acquired and operates through its own Nigerian SEC-licensed broker-dealer: Innova Securities Limited. Innova Securities Ltd began as Union Stockbrokers, the brokerage arm of Union Bank of Nigeria, one of […] The post Trove Acquires SEC-Licensed Broker-Dealer, to Deepen Control, Compliance And Innovation appeared first on Tekedia.

The retail industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and the upcoming Digital Retail Africa 2026 is set to prepare businesses for the challenges and opportunities ahead. With global players such as Amazon, Temu, and Shein revolutionizing the African retail market, and grocery deliveries reshaping consumer expectations, businesses face unprecedented disruption. Digital Retail Africa 2026 will provide attendees […]

HUMAIN and the National Infrastructure Fund (“Infra”) announced on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, a Strategic Financing Framework Agreement of up to $1.2 billion to support the expansion of AI and digital infrastructure projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Framework Agreement outlines non-binding financing […]

Seven in ten 18- to 34-year-olds are prioritizing bulking up their savings this year, polls reveal, the same demographic driving TikTok’s explosion of viral saving hacks. But which trends are gaining the most traction, and are they as solid as the online community makes them out to be? Experts at GIGACalculator identified the most popular […]

Despite surface similarities, four industry experts who spoke to TechCabal argue that Starlink and Amazon are not competing for the same prize in Nigeria.

Gold surged to a fresh record above $5,100 an ounce on Monday, extending one of the strongest rallies in modern market history as investors rushed into the safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical tensions, policy uncertainty in Washington, and a weakening U.S. dollar. Spot gold rose 2.2% to $5,089.78 an ounce by 0656 GMT, after earlier […] The post Gold blasts past $5,100 as investors flee to safety amid Trump-driven trade shocks and global unease appeared first on Tekedia.

Former European Commission President José Manuel Barroso has issued a stark assessment of transatlantic relations, declaring them at their “lowest moment” since NATO’s founding in 1949. This comes as President Donald Trump’s disruptive diplomacy—epitomized by his persistent push to acquire Greenland—fuels a profound loss of confidence across the European continent. In an exclusive interview with […] The post Europe-US Alliance Enters ‘Rupture Phase’ Amid Greenland Tensions and Eroding Trust, Warns Ex-EC Chief Barroso appeared first on Tekedia.

A review of Africa’s 2025 startup funding data through a gender lens once again exposes deep and persistent inequalities. Despite an already weak baseline, the situation has deteriorated further. According to a report by Africa: The Big Deal, in 2025, startups founded solely by women accounted for less than 1% of total funding, mixed-gender founding […] The post African Startup Funding in 2025: Gender Gap Deepens as Women-Led Startups Attract Less Funding appeared first on Tekedia.

Abuse allegations rarely stay hidden forever. A report is made. Concerns circulate quietly at first, then more openly. Meetings are held. Statements are issued. And then, in many cases, momentum fades. Time passes. Attention shifts. The people most affected are left waiting while familiar systems fall back into place. When nothing changes after allegations surface, […] The post When Abuse Allegations Surface and Nothing Changes appeared first on Tekedia.

Many industrial breakthroughs appear to be pure progress at launch. They solve stubborn engineering problems, scale quickly, and quietly become the default across sectors. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a large family of fluorinated chemicals, fit that pattern. They offered reliability in high-heat, high-stress environments and spread through manufacturing, consumer goods, and public safety supply […] The post When Innovation Backfires: How PFAS Created Multi-Billion-Dollar Legal and Economic Risks appeared first on Tekedia.