As 2026 begins, Coinbase one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has unveiled an ambitious strategic roadmap aimed at transforming itself from a crypto-centric platform into the leading global financial application. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, in a post on X, laid out the company’s top strategic priorities for 2026, signaling an ambitious push to expand […] The post Coinbase Set Sights on Becoming The Number One Financial App in The World in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

When Elon Musk talks about Tesla Robotaxi, he is rarely describing a product in isolation. He is outlining an alternate future for transport, one where cars drive themselves, owners earn money while they sleep, and Tesla evolves from an automaker into a dominant artificial intelligence and mobility platform. By the end of 2025, that future […] The post Tesla Robotaxi at Year’s End: Big Promises, Small Fleets, and What Elon Musk’s Missed Deadlines Mean for the Future of Autonomous Mobility appeared first on Tekedia.

Startups On Our Radar spotlights African startups solving African challenges with innovation. This week, we explore three African startups in the ecommerce, HRTech, and mobility sectors and why they should be on your watchlist.

Question: “Why Do We Have Companies?” My Response: The question of why companies exist takes us into the mechanics of markets and the thermodynamics of human civilization. If we see the world as a system of energies, ideas are merely potential energy; yes, dormant, unexpressed, and incapable on their own of fixing hunger, disease, or […] The post Why Do We Have Companies? – Ndubuisi Ekekwe Explains appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese internet search giant Baidu has taken a decisive step toward unlocking value from its artificial intelligence hardware ambitions, confirming that its AI chip unit Kunlunxin has confidentially filed for a listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange. The Chinese search and AI giant said Kunlunxin submitted its application to the Hong Kong Exchanges and […] The post Baidu Moves to Spin Off AI Chip Arm Kunlunxin With Confidential Hong Kong IPO Filing appeared first on Tekedia.

Elon Musk says Neuralink is preparing to cross a decisive threshold in the development of brain–computer interfaces, with plans to ramp up high-volume production of its brain implants in 2026 and automate much of the surgical process required to implant them in humans. The move would mark a shift from cautious clinical experimentation to a […] The post Neuralink Eyes Industrial-Scale Brain Implant Production in 2026 as Musk Pushes Automation, Speed and Scale appeared first on Tekedia.

Trump Media & Technology Group is offering shareholders what it has framed as a post-holiday reward, announcing plans to issue a new cryptocurrency token tied directly to ownership of its stock. The decision is being framed internally as a reward after a bruising year. In reality, the move places the Truth Social parent company at […] The post Trump Media Offers Crypto Token, But It Tests Investor Patience in a Tougher, More Skeptical Market appeared first on Tekedia.

Starlink will begin lowering the orbital altitude of its satellites in 2026, moving thousands of spacecraft from about 550 kilometers to roughly 480 kilometers above Earth. The move underpins how rapidly worsening congestion in low-Earth orbit is forcing operators to rethink long-term constellation design. Michael Nicolls, SpaceX’s vice president of Starlink engineering, said the reconfiguration […] The post Starlink to Lower Satellite Orbits in 2026 as Congestion and Space Safety Risks Intensify appeared first on Tekedia.

Bulgaria formally entered the euro zone on Thursday, closing a chapter in its post-communist transition and taking a long-sought step deeper into the European Union’s economic core, even as public opinion remains divided over what the change will mean for daily life. The development marks one of the most consequential economic and political shifts since […] The post Bulgaria Adopts the Euro, Cementing Its Place in the EU’s Economic Core Amid Political Uncertainty and Public Unease appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s leading DRAM chipmaker, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), is preparing to tap domestic capital markets in a move that underscores Beijing’s determination to narrow the gap with dominant global memory giants, even as geopolitical tensions and technology controls continue to reshape the semiconductor industry. CXMT said on Tuesday that it plans to raise 29.5 billion […] The post China’s DRAM Chipmaker CXMT pushes for $4.22bn IPO, marking Beijing’s Drive to Break Into the Global Memory Chip Market appeared first on Tekedia.

Even with the crypto market going up and down every day, investors (the retail crowd) are still pouring money into meme coins. They’re not just chasing hype anymore,  they’re looking for projects that have viral potential but also real features and a solid plan. One new name that keeps coming up is Little Pepe ($LILPEPE). […] The post Top 3 Meme Coins Retail Investors Haven’t Stopped Buying appeared first on Tekedia.

A fintech executive, a mobile-gaming pioneer, a nuclear scientist, the first African engineer to work at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and a first-generation banker who helped build the rails for modern African finance were among the notable figures Africa’s technology, banking, and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) ecosystems lost in 2025.

Bitcoin is ending the year on a fragile footing, with market watchers divided over its near-term direction. The crypto asset price enters 2026 stuck in the same buyer-seller fight that kept it muted through late 2025. BTC price has remained largely flat over the past 30 days, slipping by roughly 0.6%, a sign that neither […] The post Veteran Crypto Investor Michael Terpin Predicts Bitcoin Could Bottom at $60,000 in Q4 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia is moving urgently to ramp up production of its H200 artificial intelligence chips after Chinese technology companies placed orders exceeding 2 million units for delivery in 2026, far outstripping the U.S. chipmaker’s current inventory, according to people familiar with the matter. The sources told Reuters Nvidia has approached Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) to […] The post Nvidia Scrambles to Boost H200 Output as Chinese Tech Giants Line Up Massive Orders, Raising Fresh AI Supply and Policy Risks appeared first on Tekedia.

Sales growth at BYD slowed sharply in 2025, underlining mounting pressure on China’s largest electric vehicle maker as intensifying competition at home and signs of a fading technological edge begin to weigh on its dominance. The sharp deceleration in sales is more than a China-only story. It marks a turning point with implications for the […] The post BYD’s Sales Suffers Decline In China, Pushing Tesla Rivalry to a New Phase as Overseas Push Masks Eroding Edge appeared first on Tekedia.

ByteDance is preparing to spend about 100 billion yuan ($14 billion) on artificial intelligence chips from Nvidia in 2026, a sharp increase from roughly 85 billion yuan this year, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke to SCMP. The proposed spending, which underscores both the scale of its AI ambitions and the strategic […] The post ByteDance Prepares $14bn Nvidia Chip Splurge as AI Ambitions Collide With China–U.S. Tech Politics appeared first on Tekedia.

Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor widely known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of Berkshire Hathaway on Wednesday, ending a remarkable six-decade tenure that transformed the company into a global powerhouse. Renowned for his astute wisdom and clear-eyed approach to investing, Buffett played a central role in demystifying finance for […] The post Warren Buffett Steps Down After Six Decades as Berkshire Hathaway CEO appeared first on Tekedia.

President Xi Jinping declared on Wednesday that China is on course to achieve its “around 5%” growth target for 2025, reaching approximately 140 trillion yuan ($20 trillion), while pledging “more proactive” macroeconomic policies in 2026 to sustain momentum amid persistent domestic challenges and external trade frictions. In a televised New Year’s address broadcast by state […] The post Xi Jinping Confirms China on Track for 5% Growth in 2025, Vows More Proactive Policies in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI is accelerating its infrastructure push, acquiring a third building to expand its data center footprint as it seeks to lift training capacity to nearly 2 gigawatts of compute power. The move underpins how the race to build ever more powerful AI models is increasingly being decided not just by […] The post Musk’s xAI Scales Up Data Centre Footprint with New Facility, Targets Near-2GW Compute Power in Escalating AI Arms Race appeared first on Tekedia.

DA-backed plan seeks Starlink entry using EEIP investments to connect 5,000 rural schools and expand internet access across South Africa. The post South Africa’s DA Pushes for Starlink Entry to Boost Connectivity appeared first on Tech In Africa.

It is a beautiful thing to step out of the bounds of 2025 and feel the fresh breeze of 2026. The sun has risen on the horizon, flowers are in bloom, awakened by new energy from the eastern corridor, and the birds sing in quiet ecstasy. Men and women, renewed in imagination, welcome the gentle […] The post Happy New Year, And the Best of 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Uganda barred Starlink imports on Dec 19, 2025, requiring military clearance before the January 2026 elections, threatening rural connectivity and startups. The post Starlink Faces Import Restrictions in Uganda Ahead of Elections appeared first on Tech In Africa.

China has started distributing the second batch of 2026 crude oil import quotas to independent refiners, with at least one major facility in eastern China receiving its allocation, sources familiar with the matter revealed to Reuters on Tuesday. More refiners, particularly in the Shandong province hub, expect notifications in the coming days, signaling Beijing’s calibrated […] The post China Begins Issuing Second Batch of 2026 Crude Import Quotas to Independent Refiners appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s inflation outlook is expected to improve significantly in 2026, with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) projecting headline inflation to moderate to an average of 12.94%, driven by easing food prices and a decline in the cost of premium motor spirit (PMS). The projection, contained in the apex bank’s 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook for Nigeria, […] The post Central Bank of Nigeria Sees Inflation Falling Below 13% in 2026 Amid High Interest Rate appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s domestic aviation market closed 2025 on a weaker footing, with available airline seats falling sharply in December amid persistent structural and financial challenges confronting local carriers. Data from OAG’s Africa Aviation Market Monthly Airline Data Updates for December 2025 shows that total domestic seat capacity in Nigeria declined to 850,420 seats, down from 919,400 […] The post Nigeria’s Domestic Airline Capacity Shrinks 7.5% in December as Cost Pressures Deepen Industry Strain appeared first on Tekedia.

Indian Oil Corporation, India’s largest refiner, has purchased its first cargo of Colombian crude under an optional supply agreement with state-owned Ecopetrol, signaling accelerated diversification away from Russian oil as tighter Western sanctions disrupt supplies and elevate compliance risks. IOC acquired 2 million barrels of Castilla Blend heavy sour crude for delivery in late February […] The post Indian Oil Corp Buys First Colombian Crude Cargo Amid Sharp Decline in Russian Imports appeared first on Tekedia.

Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Energies has emerged as the single largest shareholder in Seplat Energy after acquiring a 20% stake in the Nigerian oil and gas producer for about $500 million, in a transaction that reshapes Seplat’s ownership structure and underscores the growing role of African capital in funding large-scale energy deals. The stake was acquired […] The post Heirs Energies Buys 20% of Seplat for $500m, Becomes Largest Shareholder in Landmark Africa-Backed Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese artificial intelligence startup MiniMax Group has taken center stage in Hong Kong’s resurgent equity markets, spearheading six new listings worth a combined HK$16.7 billion ($2.15 billion) launched on Wednesday. This is a fresh signal that AI developers and chipmakers are now driving the city’s IPO revival and shaping expectations for deal flow in 2026. […] The post Chinese AI Firm MiniMax, Others, Launch $2.15bn Hong Kong IPO In Year-End Rush appeared first on Tekedia.

When people think about going solar, most imagine the big, heavy glass panels you see on houses or commercial rooftops. But the truth is, today’s solar industry is moving in a new direction – lighter, smarter, and easier solutions. And if you’re searching for a solar panel solution that fits your building, your fleet, or […] The post A Modern Solar Panel Solution for Roofs, Fleets, and Everyday Life appeared first on Tekedia.

Five African founders returned after collapse in 2025, showing how failure, capital discipline, and hard lessons now shape who gets funded in Africa’s tech ecosystem.

Starlink teams with two major African telcos to deploy Direct-to-Cell and LEO backhaul, expanding broadband to rural schools, clinics and businesses across Africa. The post Starlink Partners with Airtel & Vodacom: From Rival to Ally appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Elon Musk is raising the stakes in the creator economy, announcing a significant increase in earnings for creators on X in a bold challenge to YouTube’s long-held dominance. The expanded payouts underscore X’s strategy to attract top video talent, positioning the platform as a more lucrative home for creators amid an increasingly competitive online video […] The post Elon Musk Takes Aim at YouTube With Massive X Creator Pay Boost appeared first on Tekedia.

Michael Burry has moved to clear the air after reigniting debate around Tesla’s towering valuation, insisting that while he views the electric vehicle maker as “ridiculously overvalued,” he is not betting against the stock. The Scion Asset Management founder made the clarification on Wednesday in a post on X, responding directly to a user who […] The post Michael Burry Says He’s not Shorting Tesla, Can’t Bet Against Musk appeared first on Tekedia.

Mobile money expanded access across Africa, adding about $600B to GDP, lowering poverty and boosting transactions despite digital literacy and infrastructure gaps. The post Financial Inclusion: Mobile Money Continues to Drive GDP Growth appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Deel bought South Africa's PaySpace for $100M, adding 45 payroll engines and expanding native payroll to 70+ countries with plans to reach 100 by 2028. The post Deel Acquires PaySpace: A Major Exit for SA HR-Tech appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Meta Platforms’ acquisition of Manus for about $2 billion does more than add another artificial intelligence startup to Mark Zuckerberg’s expanding AI empire. It underscores a deeper shift now underway in Silicon Valley: after years of model demos, benchmarks, and eye-watering infrastructure spend, investors and regulators are zeroing in on which AI products actually make […] The post Meta’s $2bn Bet on Manus Sharpens the AI Revenue Question — and Washington’s China Lens appeared first on Tekedia.