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Intel Plans $15bn Share Sale as AI Boom Fuels Costly Foundry Turnaround
Intel said on Monday it plans to raise about $15 billion through a share offering, turning to investors to help finance an expensive expansion of its contract chip manufacturing business as a sharp recovery in its stock gives the struggling semiconductor giant an opportunity to strengthen its balance sheet. Intel shares fell more than 4% […] The post Intel Plans $15bn Share Sale as AI Boom Fuels Costly Foundry Turnaround appeared first on Tekedia.
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SpaceX Shares Rebound Toward $135 IPO Price as AI, Starlink Fuel Bullish Outlook
Deutsche Bank says $100 billion revenue run-rate target is “likely very achievable,” while analysts warn valuation remains tied to Starship milestones Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX rebounded on Monday, moving back toward their $135 initial public offering price as investors digested stronger-than-expected quarterly revenue and bullish forecasts for the company’s Starlink and artificial-intelligence businesses. The […] The post SpaceX Shares Rebound Toward $135 IPO Price as AI, Starlink Fuel Bullish Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.
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What Can Cause Sudden Changes in Router Performance?
Your router may be working perfectly fine for months and years, and then suddenly, one day, it may begin to behave differently. You may notice slower speeds, frequent disconnections, weaker coverage, and increased latency on your network, issues that you normally didn’t encounter. These sudden changes in router performance can be frustrating, especially when your […] The post What Can Cause Sudden Changes in Router Performance? appeared first on Tekedia.
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Kaspa Killer ‘BlockDAG’ is Going Viral As Staking Crosses 10 Billion in August [Best Crypto To Buy]
Crypto markets rarely reward people for waiting until every doubt has disappeared. By the time a project has secured broad exchange coverage, mainstream attention, and a clean price trend, its earliest upside is often already behind it. That is why BlockDAG has entered the August conversation as a possible best crypto to buy candidate: it […] The post Kaspa Killer ‘BlockDAG’ is Going Viral As Staking Crosses 10 Billion in August [Best Crypto To Buy] appeared first on Tekedia.
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Is BlockDAG Ready to Explode? Upcoming Super App & Exchange Put $1 Within Sight
In crypto, attention can arrive for the wrong reasons: a sudden price spike, a celebrity mention, or a wave of short-term speculation. BlockDAG’s August visibility is developing around a broader question. Can a Layer-1 project turn mobile mining, staking, payments, trading, and consumer applications into one connected user experience before the market fully prices in […] The post Is BlockDAG Ready to Explode? Upcoming Super App & Exchange Put $1 Within Sight appeared first on Tekedia.
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INVEST Network Presale Surges Past $3.38M, While Polkadot Consolidates & Chainlink Faces Downside Pressure
Recent market data shows the Polkadot price consolidating as investors evaluate whether DOT can eventually climb back toward $20. Meanwhile, a cautionary Chainlink price prediction highlights fresh technical weakness following LINK’s breakdown below vital support at $8.38. Conversely, INVEST Network (INVST) is setting a high bar in the market through private AI infrastructure designed to […] The post INVEST Network Presale Surges Past $3.38M, While Polkadot Consolidates & Chainlink Faces Downside Pressure appeared first on Tekedia.
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IFC Backs 4G Capital, Equity Bank and KCB in Kenya SME Financing Programme
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Silverbacks’ Investment in Moove Tops $37 Million as Mobility Startup Hits $2.1 Billion Valuation
African investment firm Silverbacks Holdings says its cumulative investment in mobility company Moove has surpassed $37 million following its participation in the startup’s latest funding round. Based on Moove’s new valuation, Silverbacks says its holding is now worth more than $62 million. Moove raised $250 million in Series C funding at a $2.1 billion valuation […] The post Silverbacks’ Investment in Moove Tops $37 Million as Mobility Startup Hits $2.1 Billion Valuation appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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$3.35M Raised Fuels INVEST Network Momentum as Stage 2 Begins While Dogecoin & Solana Stay Near Critical Zones
Smart market followers are focusing more on projects with real use cases instead of short-term price movements. The Dogecoin price is holding near $0.073 with ETF activity crossing $12 million. Meanwhile, the Solana price remains stable above $75, supported by real-world asset growth and more than 280,000 equity holders. However, INVEST Network (INVST) offers more […] The post $3.35M Raised Fuels INVEST Network Momentum as Stage 2 Begins While Dogecoin & Solana Stay Near Critical Zones appeared first on Tekedia.
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AHL Africa Credit Fund secures additional $15 million in debt facility
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Tokyo State Lenders Back Peach Cars in $3.7M Debt Facility for East Africa Expansion
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85% of Nigerian workloads run on public clouds as government pushes localisation
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6 AI Tools That Will Help Grow Your Business
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How to Build an AI Agent GTM Workflow
Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), businesses can be more efficient and competitive than ever. Gone are the days of manually crafting emails, hunting down prospects, and dealing with the same lineup of mundane responsibilities. Instead, AI-powered go-to-market (GTM) strategies are freeing up employees to work toward big-picture goals. AI tools can be a huge asset, […] The post How to Build an AI Agent GTM Workflow appeared first on Tekedia.
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What African investors think about the funding squeeze killing early-stage startups
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Nigeria is making crypto companies collect taxes for the government
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How to Remove Activation Lock Without Previous Owner
Buying a second-hand iPhone can be a great way to save money, but sometimes you may encounter an unexpected problem — the device is locked with Activation Lock. Activation Lock is a security feature from Apple designed to protect iPhone users if their device is lost or stolen. However, if the previous owner forgot to […]
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SeerBit Integrates PayPal to Expand Global Payment Options for African Merchants
SeerBit, a leading pan-African payments company, today announced its integration with PayPal, enabling merchants across its supported markets to accept payments directly from PayPal users at checkout. Through this integration, customers shopping on SeerBit-powered platforms can now choose PayPal alongside cards, bank transfers, and mobile money, while allowing merchants to manage all transactions in one […]
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Rupee Holds Near 95 per Dollar as RBI Intervention Counters Oil, Dollar Demand
The Indian rupee remained largely steady against the dollar on Monday as suspected intervention by the Reserve Bank of India helped absorb demand for the U.S. currency and cushion the impact of higher oil prices. The rupee was trading at 95.25 per dollar at 11:30 a.m. IST, little changed from Friday’s close of 95.2075. The […] The post Rupee Holds Near 95 per Dollar as RBI Intervention Counters Oil, Dollar Demand appeared first on Tekedia.
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Crypto Doesn’t Get Enough Credit for Expanding Global Financial Access – Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has highlighted cryptocurrency’s growing role in expanding financial access globally, arguing that the industry has not received enough credit for the opportunities it has created. According to Armstrong, crypto has helped break down traditional financial barriers by giving more people access to digital payments, global markets and financial services, particularly in […] The post Crypto Doesn’t Get Enough Credit for Expanding Global Financial Access – Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong appeared first on Tekedia.
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Apple Tests China’s CXMT Memory Chips as AI Boom Tightens Global Supply
Apple is testing memory chips made by China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) across products including iPhones and MacBooks, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, as the artificial intelligence boom intensifies competition for memory components and puts pressure on global supplies. Apple has held preliminary discussions with CXMT, China’s largest memory-chip maker by market value, […] The post Apple Tests China’s CXMT Memory Chips as AI Boom Tightens Global Supply appeared first on Tekedia.
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Oil, Treasury Yields, Dollar Steady as Hormuz Talks Face Iranian Conditions
Brent holds above $83 as Tehran demands U.S. concessions before reopening strategic waterway; softer jobs data cuts September Fed hike bets to 44% Oil prices were little changed on Monday as optimism over efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was tempered by Iran’s insistence that Washington meet a series of demands before the strategically […] The post Oil, Treasury Yields, Dollar Steady as Hormuz Talks Face Iranian Conditions appeared first on Tekedia.
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How Does eSIM Work Internationally? A Clear Guide for Global Travelers
Every traveler knows the fear of the roaming bill. An eSIM removes it. Instead of hunting for a local SIM card at the airport, you download a mobile plan before you leave home. The technology is no longer niche either. By 2025, it is anticipated that over 2 billion eSIM-enabled devices will be in use […] The post How Does eSIM Work Internationally? A Clear Guide for Global Travelers appeared first on Tekedia.
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Breaking Into the US Market? Start on the Trade Show Floor
So you want to crack the US market? That’s the aim of nearly every growth-oriented global brand — because it should be. The US is by far the largest B2B playground in the world. It’s also highly saturated, competitive and dominated by companies that already have the mindshare of your ideal buyers. Here’s the good […] The post Breaking Into the US Market? Start on the Trade Show Floor appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tax-Efficient Investing: Strategies Every Long-Term Investor Should Understand
If you’re an investor, planning for tax season is one of the best ways to keep money in your pocket. Keep more of your returns by carefully managing how and when taxes affect your portfolio. The way assets are sold, structured, and managed can have a major impact on how much wealth you accumulate. Many […] The post Tax-Efficient Investing: Strategies Every Long-Term Investor Should Understand appeared first on Tekedia.
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AI Video Generators Are Removing the Cost Barrier That Kept Small Businesses Out of Video Marketing
Video production used to require budgets that most small businesses in emerging markets simply did not have. That constraint is disappearing faster than most operators realize. Walk through any commercial district in Lagos, Nairobi, or Accra and you will find thousands of businesses that sell through Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok. Their storefront is a phone […] The post AI Video Generators Are Removing the Cost Barrier That Kept Small Businesses Out of Video Marketing appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Next Wave: The mechanics of buying your own company
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The next battleground for business isn’t AI. It’s proving what’s real
For years, organisations have invested heavily in protecting themselves against cyberattacks and online misinformation. They are now confronting a different challenge. The question is no longer simply whether false information will circulate, but whether audiences can distinguish authentic corporate communications from increasingly sophisticated fabrications. A chief executive appears to endorse an investment platform. A central […]
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Absa Deploys AI to Speed Up Debt Review Process
Absa has deployed an artificial intelligence and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) solution within its Debt Review operations, cutting document-processing times and reducing the amount of manual work required from employees. Since the system went live in late June, the bank says document indexing efficiency has improved by 41%, with new documents and emails now processed […]
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The Future of Work Takes Center Stage in Africa: Global Conference on Human Resources in Africa (GCHRA26) Returns to Accra
Global Business Leaders, HR Visionaries, Policymakers, and Technology Experts to Convene for Africa’s Premier Human Capital Conference Africa’s growing influence in shaping the future of work will be on full display as the 3rd Annual Global Conference on Human Resources in Africa (GCHRA26) welcomes some of the world’s leading voices in human capital strategy, organizational […]
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Germany Expands Drone Security Research After Explosive Drone Found at Airport
Germany is moving to strengthen its research and security capabilities against drones after an alarming discovery at Leipzig/Halle Airport highlighted the growing risks posed by unmanned aerial systems. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the government plans to expand research into drone security, underscoring concerns that drones are no longer simply tools for commercial, recreational or […] The post Germany Expands Drone Security Research After Explosive Drone Found at Airport appeared first on Tekedia.
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AI Detection Errors and the Future of Social Media
The rise of generative artificial intelligence has created a new challenge for social media platforms: determining what is genuinely produced by humans and what has been created or altered by machines. In response, platforms such as TikTok and Instagram have introduced labels intended to inform users when content has been generated or significantly modified using […] The post AI Detection Errors and the Future of Social Media appeared first on Tekedia.
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Austin’s Housing Boom Turns Into a Costly Reality for Homeowners
In 2022, Austin, Texas, looked like one of the most attractive housing markets in America. The city was booming, businesses were expanding, and thousands of people were arriving from more expensive parts of the country. For many buyers fleeing cities such as San Francisco, Austin offered what appeared to be an ideal combination of relatively […] The post Austin’s Housing Boom Turns Into a Costly Reality for Homeowners appeared first on Tekedia.
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Solana’s Institutional Moment: BlackRock, Western Union and a Record Transaction Week
Recent developments involving BlackRock, Western Union and a record level of network activity suggest that Solana blockchain is becoming infrastructure for a broader financial system built around tokenized assets, stablecoins and high-volume payments. BlackRock’s filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to issue tokenized shares of its BRSRV fund on Solana represents one of […] The post Solana’s Institutional Moment: BlackRock, Western Union and a Record Transaction Week appeared first on Tekedia.
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Jito’s Maker Priority Plugin Signals a New Era for Solana Market Infrastructure
Jito’s three-month results for its Maker Priority Plugin offer a glimpse into how transaction execution on Solana could evolve as decentralized markets become more sophisticated. Built as the first implementation of Jito’s Application Controlled Execution through its Block Assembly Marketplace, MPP is designed to solve a persistent problem for market makers and oracle systems: getting […] The post Jito’s Maker Priority Plugin Signals a New Era for Solana Market Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.
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