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How to Fix an iPhone Turned Off and Won’t Turn Back On After iOS 27 Update
An iPhone that suddenly turns off and refuses to power back on is one of the most stressful issues an iOS user can face. Whether it happened overnight, during an active update, or out of nowhere during daily use, the immediate fear is often a dead logic board or a fried battery. However, in over […] The post How to Fix an iPhone Turned Off and Won’t Turn Back On After iOS 27 Update appeared first on Tekedia.
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How to downgrade iPadOS 27 to 26 without data loss?
So you installed iPadOS 27—perhaps the developer beta, perhaps the public beta—and now your iPad feels less like a productivity powerhouse and more like a crash-prone frustration machine. Battery life has taken a hit. Apps are freezing. Features that worked flawlessly yesterday are suddenly broken. If you’re searching for a way to downgrade iPadOS 27 […] The post How to downgrade iPadOS 27 to 26 without data loss? appeared first on Tekedia.
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More than 4 million South Africans have chosen the new GoTyme Bank app
GoTyme Bank (formerly TymeBank) has reached a major digital banking milestone, with more than 4 million downloads of its new app. The achievement reflects growing customer adoption of GoTyme Bank’s digital banking experience, designed to make banking simpler, smarter and more secure for South Africans. The app has been the top-ranked finance app across major […]
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Netflix’s Future Growth Depends on Its Next Blockbuster Series
Netflix has long been one of Wall Street’s favorite entertainment companies, thanks to its ability to consistently grow subscribers, increase revenue, and dominate the global streaming market. Investor sentiment is becoming more cautious as concerns mount over the performance of the company’s newest lineup of original shows. While Netflix continues to invest billions of dollars […] The post Netflix’s Future Growth Depends on Its Next Blockbuster Series appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nvidia’s AI Boom Fuels Rising Hidden Debt Among Cloud Giants
The artificial intelligence race has triggered one of the largest infrastructure investment cycles in modern technology history. Cloud computing giants, commonly referred to as hyperscalers, are spending unprecedented amounts on data centers, graphics processing units (GPUs), networking equipment, and energy infrastructure to secure dominance in the AI economy. While investors often focus on the impressive […] The post Nvidia’s AI Boom Fuels Rising Hidden Debt Among Cloud Giants appeared first on Tekedia.
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Paystack Launches Small Business Launchpad for Nigerian SMEs
Paystack, one of Africa’s leading payments technology companies, has launched Small Business Launchpad, a four-week growth programme for active Paystack merchants running small and medium-sized businesses in Nigeria. The first cohort opens on August 27, 2026 and will admit up to 50 selected businesses. Participants will work through practical clinics, expert office hours and direct […]
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Sedna Africa helps mining companies turn fragmented operational data into a single source of truth
As mining companies accelerate investment in automation, artificial intelligence and digital transformation, access to trusted operational data has become a strategic priority. Yet many operations continue to rely on fragmented reporting processes involving spreadsheets, messaging platforms, emails and manual data consolidation that were never designed to work together. These disconnected systems delay access to critical […]
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Telkom Enhances Digital Mobile Contract Sign-Up with End-to-End Online Journey
As more South Africans embrace digital channels for everyday transactions, Telkom has enhanced its online mobile postpaid platform, allowing new customers to complete the entire contract application process digitally without human intervention. The new capability forms part of Telkom’s broader digital transformation strategy and is designed to simplify what has traditionally been a complex, agent-assisted […]
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African venture capital is backing fewer founders than ever
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Airtel Money Kenya chief exits months before planned London listing
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Zedcrest Group acquires Leatherback in push for global fintech expansion
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Zedcrest Group acquires cross-border payments startup Leatherback in global fintech push
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Unlicenced Kenya’s digital lenders cannot recover loans after court ruling
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The Next Wave: Africa’s payment rails have a participation problem
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Tech Routine for Better Sleep in 2026: How to Use Technology to Rest Better
Tech Routine for Better Sleep in 2026: How to Use Technology to Rest Better Technology often gets blamed for poor sleep. Late-night scrolling, endless notifications, and “just one more video” can easily… TechCity
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5G Nigeria 2026: What’s Actually Available and What’s Just Marketing?
5G Nigeria 2026: What’s Actually Available and What’s Just Marketing? When Nigerian telecom operators began launching 5G services, the promise was exciting: blazing-fast download speeds, smoother video streaming,… TechCity
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VARTA Seeks Preliminary Insolvency Protection to Secure Long-Term Future
German battery manufacturer VARTA has confirmed that it has filed for preliminary insolvency under self-administration, marking a significant step in its efforts to stabilize the business and secure its long-term future. The company announced the decision on Friday, explaining that the legal process is intended to provide the financial flexibility needed to restructure operations while […] The post VARTA Seeks Preliminary Insolvency Protection to Secure Long-Term Future appeared first on Tekedia.
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Where To Watch Big Brother Naija
Where To Watch Big Brother Naija is the single most important question every fan asks the moment Africa’s most explosive and addictive reality TV show returns to television screens. With thrilling drama, late-night alliances, and pulse-pounding live Sunday evictions hosted by the iconic Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, staying connected is an absolute necessity. If you are eager […]
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Why A Detailed Project Scope Improves Mobile App Development Outcomes
A detailed project scope is a foundation for custom mobile app development. It defines goals, requirements, timelines and outcomes before work starts. Development teams without a structured scope are at risk of unclear priorities plus changing requirements – this document helps businesses and developers understand the application purpose but also creates a shared direction for […] The post Why A Detailed Project Scope Improves Mobile App Development Outcomes appeared first on Tekedia.
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How Cloud Storage Helps Businesses Handle Increasing Data Volumes
Businesses create more and more digital information every day. From customer files to financial documents, from marketing materials to video and project files, records of all sorts proliferate, growing as the companies evolve and offer more and more services. With all this data to hold on to, storage can become a problem. How can one […] The post How Cloud Storage Helps Businesses Handle Increasing Data Volumes appeared first on Tekedia.
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Your Product Is No Longer The Moat. Your Distribution Is.
Something has shifted in the last three years, and most of us have not caught up. The advantage that used to come from being able to build something has quietly evaporated. A founder today ships in six weeks what used to take a funded team six months. Code is cheaper. Design is cheaper. Features are […] The post Your Product Is No Longer The Moat. Your Distribution Is. appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why Credit Card Chargeback Fraud Is Becoming a Major Retail Threat, Even as Brands Invest to Improve Products
The rapid expansion of online shopping has transformed the retail industry, making purchases faster and more convenient than ever before. Alongside this growth, however, a troubling trend has emerged: friendly fraud. Despite its harmless-sounding name, friendly fraud is a costly form of chargeback abuse in which consumers dispute legitimate credit card transactions to recover their […] The post Why Credit Card Chargeback Fraud Is Becoming a Major Retail Threat, Even as Brands Invest to Improve Products appeared first on Tekedia.
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Visa Stablecoin Platform Brings Innovation to Payments
Visa has taken another major step into the digital asset economy with the launch of the Visa Stablecoin Platform, a unified infrastructure designed to help banks, fintech companies, payment providers, and crypto firms issue, manage, transfer, and redeem stablecoins through a single system. The initiative reflects the growing convergence between traditional finance and blockchain technology, […] The post Visa Stablecoin Platform Brings Innovation to Payments appeared first on Tekedia.
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Deadfellaz Unveils The God Pull While Christie’s Hosts Art + Tech Summit
The intersection of blockchain technology, digital art, and cultural innovation continues to evolve as major industry players introduce new initiatives aimed at expanding participation and redefining ownership in the digital economy. Two recent developments highlight this momentum: Deadfellaz co-founder Betty’s announcement of The God Pull, a free-to-mint collectible experience for NFT holders, and Christie’s ninth […] The post Deadfellaz Unveils The God Pull While Christie’s Hosts Art + Tech Summit appeared first on Tekedia.
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Sam Altman-Backed World Raises $52.5m Through Crypto Token Sale To Expand Digital Identity Network
World, the digital identity and online verification project co-founded by OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman, has raised $52.5 million through a private sale of its WLD cryptocurrency token, securing fresh capital as it seeks to expand a platform designed to distinguish humans from AI-generated accounts in an increasingly automated internet. The fundraising was completed through […] The post Sam Altman-Backed World Raises $52.5m Through Crypto Token Sale To Expand Digital Identity Network appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic Launches Cheaper Claude Opus 5 As AI Pricing War Intensifies
Anthropic on Friday unveiled Claude Opus 5, its newest flagship artificial intelligence model, positioning it as its strongest balance of performance and affordability as competition among leading AI developers increasingly shifts from raw capability to commercial value and cost efficiency. The San Francisco-based AI startup said Opus 5 outperforms its previous flagship, Claude Fable 5, […] The post Anthropic Launches Cheaper Claude Opus 5 As AI Pricing War Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.
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Executive Briefing: The Executive’s Guide to Rapid Upskilling in the Age of AI Disruption
There is a shift taking place within the boardrooms and executive suites of organizations across the globe. For decades, the primary focus of senior leaders has been on developing and executing a solid strategic plan. They would spend countless hours poring over data and crafting a three-year plan to achieve the company’s objectives. The majority […] The post Executive Briefing: The Executive’s Guide to Rapid Upskilling in the Age of AI Disruption appeared first on Tekedia.
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Verizon Lands Over $1bn Google Fiber Deal, Expands Push Into AI Infrastructure Boom
Verizon Communications has signed a dark fiber agreement worth more than $1 billion with Alphabet’s Google, marking one of its largest artificial intelligence infrastructure contracts to date and positioning the U.S. telecom giant to capitalize on the multitrillion-dollar investment wave reshaping the technology sector. The agreement, announced Friday during Verizon’s second-quarter earnings call, will see […] The post Verizon Lands Over $1bn Google Fiber Deal, Expands Push Into AI Infrastructure Boom appeared first on Tekedia.
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The $120 Billion LLM Economy Faces Its Biggest Test Yet
The rapid rise of large language models has transformed artificial intelligence from a research frontier into one of the world’s fastest-growing commercial industries. According to economist Callum Williams, the global LLM market is now generating revenue at an estimated annualized run rate of approximately $120 billion. The figure underscores just how quickly AI has evolved […] The post The $120 Billion LLM Economy Faces Its Biggest Test Yet appeared first on Tekedia.
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Europe’s Diversified Energy Strategy Shields It from Iran War Disruptions
The stability of oil supplies across Europe has become one of the most closely watched economic issues following the sharp escalation of the conflict involving Iran. Although crude oil prices have surged as markets react to geopolitical uncertainty, economists in Germany argue that Europe is not currently facing an immediate supply crisis. Instead, the continent’s […] The post Europe’s Diversified Energy Strategy Shields It from Iran War Disruptions appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anduril Reportedly Targets $100bn Valuation As AI-Driven Defense Boom Fuels Investor Demand
Defense technology startup Anduril Industries is reportedly seeking fresh capital in a funding round that could value the company at approximately $100 billion, underscoring investors’ growing appetite for companies developing artificial intelligence, autonomous weapons and next-generation military systems. According to Reuters, citing people familiar with the matter, the company is in discussions to raise new […] The post Anduril Reportedly Targets $100bn Valuation As AI-Driven Defense Boom Fuels Investor Demand appeared first on Tekedia.
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Oil Rally Triggers Heavy Losses as Traders Double Down on Bearish Bets
Volatility has returned to the global oil market with remarkable force, leaving leveraged traders scrambling as crude prices continue their upward climb. Fresh data shared by blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain highlights just how costly the latest rally has become for traders attempting to bet against oil. One of the most notable casualties is a trader […] The post Oil Rally Triggers Heavy Losses as Traders Double Down on Bearish Bets appeared first on Tekedia.
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Until the Referee Calls It, It Ain’t a Foul – Crime, State Capture and Sustainable Development in Africa
by Chux Gervase Iwu1 & Nnamdi O. Madichie2  1University of The Western Cape, South Africa 2Woxsen University, Hyderabad, India  In any organised sport, players do not stop playing until the referee blows the whistle – whether because of a foul, an injury or the end of the game. Basically, the referee decides when to blow […] The post Until the Referee Calls It, It Ain’t a Foul – Crime, State Capture and Sustainable Development in Africa appeared first on Tekedia.
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AI as a Tool, Place and Way of Being in Transport Systems
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the dominant narrative in discussions about the future of transport. Across aviation, logistics, maritime shipping, autonomous vehicles, road safety and even space transportation, AI is portrayed as the technology that will optimise routes, predict maintenance, improve safety, automate decisions and redefine mobility. This narrative is particularly visible on professional social […] The post AI as a Tool, Place and Way of Being in Transport Systems appeared first on Tekedia.
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How to Add a Website Link to the Start Menu
Below is a trick for you to add a favorite website link to the start menu in Windows 7. Right click on START and click on EXPLOREAfter Windows Explorer opens, in the wide right pane, RIGHT CLICK and select NEW/SHORTCUT In the “Type the location of the item” box, enter the Website URL you want […]
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