The US House of Representatives passed a major spending package, to end a partial government shutdown that had lasted about four days. The bill, a roughly $1.2 trillion appropriations measure, passed the House by a narrow bipartisan vote of 217-214. It included: Full-year funding through September 30, 2026 for most federal agencies and departments, such […] The post Implications of U.S House of Representative Spending Package  appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s electric vehicle sector, long a global growth engine, showed clear signs of strain in January 2026, with leading player BYD reporting its lowest monthly domestic sales in nearly two years amid weakening consumer demand, policy shifts, and intensifying price competition. The slowdown reflects broader challenges in the world’s largest auto market, where overcapacity, subsidy […] The post China’s EV Market Faces Sharp Slowdown as BYD Hits Nearly Two-Year Low in January Sales appeared first on Tekedia.

The viral AI agent OpenClaw, previously known as Clawdbot and later Moltbot, is gaining rapid traction in China, where major technology companies have begun integrating the tool into their cloud and workplace ecosystems, accelerating its adoption among developers and everyday users. Its fast-growing adoption in China, backed by integrations from some of the country’s largest […] The post Alibaba, Tencent, and Volcano Engine integrate OpenClaw as Big Tech Embraces Always-On AI Agents appeared first on Tekedia.

Last year, fraud in South Africa resulted in financial losses approaching three billion rand. Recognising the scale of this challenge, cross-industry collaboration between the mobile, banking and technology sectors is providing critical defences against financial crime South Africa is the second country to launch the Scam Signal, following its successful deployment in the UK to […]

UAC of Nigeria Plc has listed its N54.03 billion Series 1, seven-year, 17.35% fixed-rate bond on the FMDQ Securities Exchange, marking a significant step in the conglomerate’s push to secure long-term funding from Nigeria’s domestic debt capital market at a time of tight liquidity and elevated interest rates. The decision is believed to carry wider […] The post UAC Lists N54.03bn Bond on FMDQ as It Pivots to Long-Term Funding and FMCG Integration appeared first on Tekedia.

As market participants look ahead to 2026, attention is shifting toward best presale coins right now that combine AI use cases, fintech tools, and real-world demand. Several early-stage projects are gaining traction by solving specific problems across privacy, analytics, deal discovery, and payments. These include Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP), DeepSnitch AI, IPO Genie, and Digitap, […] The post Best Presale Coins Right Now That Could Deliver Huge Gains: ZKP Crypto, DeepSnitch AI, IPO Genie, & Digitap appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. stocks closed mostly lower on Wednesday as a sharp sell-off in technology and artificial intelligence-linked names rekindled concerns that Wall Street’s powerful AI-driven rally may be losing momentum. Losses in Advanced Micro Devices, Palantir, and Nvidia dragged on the broader market, with investors increasingly uneasy about lofty valuations and growing signs of divergence between […] The post Wall Street Retreats as AI Trade Falters, Valuation Fears Trigger Rotation Out of Big Tech appeared first on Tekedia.

Picture the grand opening of the decade’s most anticipated store. The line stretches around the block, excitement buzzes through the crowd, and people check their watches in nervous anticipation. Everyone knows that what waits inside could change their financial future. Then a sleek car arrives at the side entrance. A velvet rope lifts, and a […] The post How VIP Holders Can Unlock 9-Hour Early Access Ahead of BlockDAG’s February 16 Launch! appeared first on Tekedia.

Polymarket, the crypto-based prediction market platform that it’s launching “The Polymarket,” billed as New York City’s first free grocery store. This is a limited-time pop-up initiative, not a permanent store. Grand opening on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at noon ET. It will run for about 5 days through Sunday, February 15, based on reports. A […] The post Polymarket is Launching New York City’s First Free Grocery Store  appeared first on Tekedia.

Brastorne Enterprises is bringing its lightweight web platform for farmers using entry-level smartphones to Côte d’Ivoire in 2026.

Elon Musk recently revived his long-standing and mostly tongue-in-cheek promise to literally send Dogecoin (DOGE) to the moon via SpaceX. This stems from a 2021 tweet where he said: “SpaceX is going to put a literal Dogecoin on the literal moon.” On February 3, 2026 an X account (Tesla Owners Silicon Valley) resurfaced that old […] The post Elon Musk Revives Promise to Literally send Dogecoin (DOGE) to Moon appeared first on Tekedia.

Traditional market giants like FanDuel and Caesars have long commanded massive audiences with deep pockets, broad offerings, and well?established digital presences. FanDuel consistently reports industry?leading revenue and a dominant share in U.S. online sports betting and iGaming. It continues to drive billions in annual handle and monthly users, underscoring its scale and entrenched market position. […] The post 33% CashRake Is Rewriting Top Online Gambling Rules: Why Spartans Is Pulling Ahead of FanDuel and Caesars appeared first on Tekedia.

Adedeji Olowe is the founder of Lendsqr, a fintech infrastructure company that provides tools for financial institutions to build and scale digital credit products.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani are pushing a familiar but increasingly consequential argument in India’s financial discourse, that the country’s vast household savings would be better deployed in equity markets than locked away in gold. Their intervention comes at a moment when market signals are mixed, investor sentiment is uneven, […] The post Fink and Ambani Urge Indians to Bet on Equities Over Gold as Financialization Deepens appeared first on Tekedia.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Program. This three-month hybrid accelerator program is designed for growth-stage technology startups. It aims to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people, and technology to communities across Africa. Program Details A Global Series of Programs: Each cohort of 10-15 startups collaborates to […] The post Google Accelerator Africa Returns with Equity-Free Support, Cloud Credits, and Early Access to AI Products for Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped below $70,000, currently trading around $64,225 amid a sharp sell-off in the cryptocurrency market. This marks a significant decline from its all-time high. Bitcoin is trading around $67,000 to $68,000 today with intraday lows dipping to approximately $66,500–$69,000 across exchanges like Coinbase, CoinMetrics, and others. This represents a roughly 7–9% drop […] The post Crypto Rails Experiences Massive Liquidations Amid Lingering Price Decline appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold and silver prices fell sharply on Thursday, unwinding much of a short-lived rally as investors locked in profits amid persistent volatility, a firmer U.S. dollar, and a cooling of geopolitical tensions that had briefly revived demand for safe-haven assets. Spot gold slid 2% to $4,864.36 per ounce by 0920 GMT, after falling more than […] The post Gold and Silver Slide Sharply as Speculators Exit, Dollar Strength and Calmer Geopolitics Sap Safe-Haven Appeal appeared first on Tekedia.

Software equities particularly SaaS and enterprise software stocks have experienced a significant crash/selloff in early February 2026, driven primarily by escalating investor fears that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) could disrupt or even cannibalize traditional software business models. The selloff intensified around early February 2026, with a major catalyst being Anthropic’s release of new […] The post AI No Longer Hype, It’s Forcing Darwinian Reckoning in Software  appeared first on Tekedia.

Tesla is expanding its lower-cost offerings with the introduction of a pared-down all-wheel-drive version of the Model Y, while also simplifying how it names its vehicles — a move that underscores the company’s broader effort to reset its product strategy after months of softening demand. The decision points to a tension at the heart of […] The post Tesla Introduces Cheaper Model Y as Musk Pushes Sales Reset While Pivoting the Company Toward Robotics appeared first on Tekedia.

Table of contents How to remove private number on your Android How to remove private number on your iPhone (iOS) What to do if your number still shows as Private The first time I realised my number was showing as Private, it wasn’t because I changed anything. It was because people stopped answering my calls. […]

Artificial intelligence has transformed many different industries, from improving efficiency in online retail to providing improved outcomes in healthcare. Over the last few years, AI has been integral in delivering more personalized experiences for consumers too. With the greater technology capabilities and data monitoring provided by AI, businesses have been able to curate content and […] The post AI and Personalization in iGaming: What Slots Teach Us About Customer Engagement appeared first on Tekedia.

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z crypto) recently published an article titled “AI needs crypto — especially now.” The piece, from the a16z crypto editorial team, argues that as AI systems become increasingly capable of generating indistinguishable content (text, voice, video) and coordinating at scale, they’re straining the trust foundations of the current internet, which was built for […] The post AI Needs Crypto Especially Now— A16Z appeared first on Tekedia.

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he will not intervene in the escalating contest between Netflix and Paramount Skydance to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), marking a stark reversal from his December 2025 assertion that he would personally review and influence the deal’s outcome. In an interview with NBC News, Trump stated, “I haven’t […] The post Trump Steps Back from Netflix-Paramount Battle Over Warner Bros. Discovery, Reversing Earlier Pledge to Intervene appeared first on Tekedia.

Running an equipment-heavy business, whether in construction, agriculture, logistics, energy, or manufacturing, is quite different from managing a service-based or digital business. In the latter, value is often delivered through time, expertise, or software, but in equipment-centric industries, value is delivered through machines, uptime, and reliability. Operational excellence is therefore not just about managing people: […] The post Operational Basics for Equipment-Heavy Businesses appeared first on Tekedia.

Returns look harmless on a weekly dashboard. A rate ticks up, a few units come back, customer service says “handled,” and the business moves on. Quietly, margin slips through cracks that normal outbound KPIs never see, because the reverse flow has different physics, different costs, and different failure modes. With Innovecs supply chain teams, the […] The post Reverse Logistics Analytics: The Profit Leak Most Teams Never Measure appeared first on Tekedia.

Picking a blockchain development company can feel oddly similar to hiring a builder for a house you have never seen constructed before. Everyone promises speed, security, and “expert Web3 talent,” but the gap between a nice pitch and a reliable delivery can be huge. And because blockchain products often deal with assets, identity, and irreversible […] The post How to Choose a Blockchain Development Partner in 2026 Without Getting Burned appeared first on Tekedia.

"In 2026, South Africa will see a rapid acceleration of digital payments adoption, both in retail and enterprise." - Ephraim Modise

"After a decade of asset-light evangelism, 2026 will mark the return of the balance sheet as a competitive advantage." - Olivia Gao

"In 2026, Africa’s tech ecosystem will see a further acceleration of strategic mergers and acquisitions." - Lola Masha

"In 2026, AI will make organisational failure arrive faster." - Adia Sowho

"In 2026, Nigeria’s fintech regulators are likely to deepen support for interoperable QR and instant funds transfer at merchant points of acceptance." - Emmanuel Ojo

Prediction In 2026, the most valuable AI deployments in African tech will shift away from experimentation toward data-accurate, production-grade systems embedded in enterprise, financial services, and government workflows. Competitive advantage will come less from novel models and more from data quality, context-specific accuracy, and reliability at scale. Supporting Evidence As AI tooling becomes commoditised, organisations […]

"In 2026, cybersecurity will emerge as a standalone investment category in African tech." - Uwem Uwemakpan

"In 2026, I expect AI tutors to evolve into fully capable multimodal learning companions" - Boye Oshinaga

"In 2026, I expect public health and development systems to accelerate the shift away from labour-intensive, level-of-effort-driven models" - Scott Dubin

"In 2026, African regulators will stop tolerating scale without operational control across critical digital infrastructure sectors..." - Nikolai Barnwell