Zoho has released new research highlighting significant gaps in workforce password security across South Africa, underscoring growing risks as organisations contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access.  The findings from the State of Workforce Password Security 2026 report reveal a significant cybersecurity gap, with 36% of organisations […]

Huawei has appointed Corey Deng as Chief Cybersecurity and Privacy Officer (CSPO) for its Middle East and Central Asia Region, underscoring its continued focus on strengthening cybersecurity and privacy governance across the region. In this role, Corey Deng will lead Huawei’s regional cybersecurity and privacy strategy, overseeing frameworks spanning cybersecurity, data protection, AI security, and […]

By Boluwatife Oshadiya Key Points Main Story Nigeria’s telecommunications sector recorded continued growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, with active voice subscriptions rising to 179.64 million and internet subscriptions climbing to 148.17 million, according to the latest telecom data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report, which was compiled using data […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Both phones sit below the Nord 6 in terms of price and hardware, giving buyers more entry points into the Nord series.

African start-ups recorded a modest rebound in funding activity in April 2026, securing a combined $110 million across 32 deals valued above $100,000, according to report by Africa:The Big Deal. While the figure represented an improvement from the slow pace seen in March, when only 22 deals were announced, it still fell significantly below the […] The post African Start-ups Raised $110m in April as Funding Market Remains Under Pressure appeared first on Tekedia.

Fincra, a Nigerian payment infrastructure provider, has officially secured an Enhanced Payment Service Provider (EPSP) license from the Bank of Ghana, marking a significant step in its West African expansion strategy. The company noted that Ghana remains a key hub for cross-border trade, remittances, payroll processing, vendor payments, digital commerce, and one of Africa’s most […] The post Nigerian Payment Provider Fincra Secures Enhanced Payment Service Provider License in Ghana appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. stock futures were little changed Wednesday night after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed at fresh record highs, as investors balanced optimism over a possible end to the Iran war against renewed warnings from President Donald Trump that military strikes could resume if negotiations collapse. Futures tied to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq […] The post U.S. Futures Pauses Near Record Highs as Investors Weigh Iran Peace Prospects and Trump’s Fresh Threats appeared first on Tekedia.

A senior Google scientist has issued a sharp warning to European Union antitrust regulators, claiming that the bloc’s proposal to force the company to share sensitive search engine data with competitors like OpenAI could expose European users’ private information to serious re-identification risks. Sergei Vassilvitskii, a distinguished scientist at Google since 2012 and a recognized […] The post Google Scientist Delivers Stark Privacy Warning to EU Regulators Over Search Data Sharing Mandate appeared first on Tekedia.

Wall Street roared to fresh record highs on Wednesday as investors brushed aside geopolitical anxiety and doubled down on the artificial intelligence trade, betting that the global race to build AI infrastructure will continue to fuel corporate profits, economic expansion, and equity market gains. The rally marked another decisive shift in investor sentiment after weeks […] The post AI Mania, Easing Iran Tensions Power Wall Street to Record Highs as Chip Stocks Extend Historic Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

A little-watched inflation signal absent from the U.S. economy for roughly six decades is flashing again, adding to mounting concern on Wall Street that the artificial intelligence boom and surging energy costs could reignite a broader inflation cycle just as policymakers struggle to regain price stability. Strategists at Stifel say technology-related prices are now rising […] The post AI Boom Sparks Rare Inflation Signal Not Seen in Decades, Raising Fears US Economy Is Running Too Hot – Stifel appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Treasury yields fell sharply on Wednesday as mounting expectations of a potential end to the Middle East war sparked a steep decline in oil prices, easing fears of a prolonged global inflation shock and reviving investor optimism around possible Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year. The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield dropped about […] The post Treasury Yields Sink as Iran Peace Hopes Trigger Oil Selloff and Revive Fed Rate-Cut Expectations appeared first on Tekedia.

Elon Musk pushed to transform OpenAI into a for-profit company and demanded full control because he needed to raise massive sums of money, including $80 billion, to colonize Mars. OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified Tuesday in a high-stakes California trial that could reshape the future of one of the world’s most valuable artificial intelligence companies. […] The post Musk Wanted Full Control of OpenAI to Fund $80bn Mars City, Brockman Testifies appeared first on Tekedia.

Samsung Electronics crossed the $1 trillion market capitalization threshold on Wednesday, becoming only the second Asian company after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company to achieve the milestone, as investors continue pouring money into companies seen as central to the artificial intelligence infrastructure boom. The rally marks a dramatic turnaround for Samsung, whose shares have surged alongside […] The post Samsung Joins Trillion-Dollar Club as AI Chip Frenzy Reshapes Global Semiconductor Power Map appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin surged past the $82,000 mark on Wednesday, hitting its highest level in over three months as improving global risk sentiment and reports of a potential U.S.–Iran peace framework boosted broader markets. The cryptocurrency climbed as high as $82,791, marking a strong continuation of its recent upward momentum. The rally comes amid reports that the […] The post Bitcoin Surges Past $82K as Institutional Buying Fuels Momentum, Eyes $90K Next appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple has strengthened its position among the world’s most valuable assets, officially surpassing silver to become the fourth largest asset globally by market valuation. According to report, Apple’s market capitalization climbed to approximately $4.17 trillion following a strong trading session where shares rose about 2.6% to close at $284.18. This briefly pushed Apple ahead of […] The post Apple Surpasses Silver to Become 4th Largest Asset in the World appeared first on Tekedia.

The rapid expansion of the global private credit market is drawing intensifying scrutiny from regulators, with the Financial Stability Board warning that opaque structures, rising leverage, and deepening ties to banks and insurers could transmit stress across the broader financial system during an economic downturn. In a sweeping report released Wednesday, the Financial Stability Board […] The post Global Watchdog Warns Private Credit Boom Could Amplify Financial Risks Across Banking System appeared first on Tekedia.

Startup Funding News Today: Biggest Deals And Trends Today’s startup funding landscape is being shaped by huge AI and deep tech rounds, record venture activity, and a more selective investor market. Founders, especially in Africa and other emerging markets, need stronger traction and clearer positioning to stand out. TechCity

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The launch of Hyperliquid’s HIP-4 event contracts marks a notable evolution in the decentralized derivatives landscape, blending prediction markets with high-performance on-chain trading infrastructure. On its first day live, the platform recorded over $6 million in trading volume for these event-based contracts—an early signal of strong market appetite for speculative instruments tied to real-world or […] The post Hyperliquid’s HIP-4 Event Contracts Marks Notable Evolution in Derivative Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

The emerging compromise between traditional banks and crypto companies over stablecoin yield provisions in the CLARITY Act marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of digital finance. For years, tension has defined the relationship between these two sectors. Banks, operating within tightly regulated frameworks, have expressed concern that yield-bearing stablecoins resemble unregulated deposit accounts. Meanwhile, […] The post Traditional Banks and Crypto Companies make Compromise over Stablecoin Yield Provisions appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency market is no stranger to sudden reversals and unexpected shifts in momentum, yet the recent development in which Zcash has surpassed Solana in trading volume on Hyperliquid offers a particularly revealing snapshot of current market dynamics. Accompanied by a 15% weekly gain in ZEC, this underscores how quickly attention and capital can rotate […] The post Zcash Overtaking Solana in Hyperliquid Trading Volume Illustrates Dynamics and Unpredictable Nature of Digital Assets appeared first on Tekedia.

Agentic artificial intelligence—systems capable of autonomous reasoning, planning, and execution—is rapidly reshaping the private sector in Dubai, positioning the emirate as one of the most advanced experimental grounds for next-generation enterprise automation. Unlike traditional AI models that respond to prompts, agentic AI systems act with a degree of operational independence, orchestrating workflows, interacting with software […] The post Dubai is Reshaping the Private Sector with Agentic Artificial Intelligence Systems appeared first on Tekedia.

The filing of a rule change by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to enable tokenized security trading represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of global financial markets. Long regarded as a cornerstone of traditional finance, the NYSE’s move signals a growing convergence between established capital markets and blockchain-based infrastructure. This development reflects not […] The post NYSE filing to Enable Tokenized Security Trading Represents a Shift in Rulemaking appeared first on Tekedia.

Morgan Stanley’s recommendation that clients allocate 2–4% of their portfolios to Bitcoin marks a notable shift in the institutional framing of digital assets. Once viewed as a speculative fringe instrument, Bitcoin is increasingly being positioned as a strategic portfolio component—albeit a modest one—within diversified investment strategies. This guidance reflects both the maturation of the crypto […] The post Morgan Stanley’s 2-4% Allocations to Bitcoin Investment Reflects a Turning Point in Global Finance appeared first on Tekedia.

The recent surge of the Art Blocks collection Gift of Time to over 1 ETH after minting at just 0.02 ETH offers a compelling case study in the evolving dynamics of the NFT market. It encapsulates the interplay of scarcity, cultural signaling, speculative momentum, and the enduring appeal of on-chain generative art within the broader […] The post Art Blocks’ Gift of Time NFT Surges from 0.02 ETH to 1 Ether appeared first on Tekedia.

The fact that roughly 20% of companies in the S&P 500 are reporting earnings within a single week highlights the intensity and importance of the corporate earnings season in shaping financial market sentiment. This concentrated reporting window is not merely a routine corporate exercise; it serves as a critical pulse check on the health of […] The post 20% S&P Companies are Reporting Earnings within a Single Week appeared first on Tekedia.

Luxury hotels in Dubai often speak in the language of scale. Bigger views, louder launches, larger lobbies, and restaurants designed for instant attention have become part of the city’s hospitality rhythm. Mileo Dubai on Palm West Beach takes a more controlled path. It presents luxury as something guests can use every day, not just something […] The post How Yasam Ayavefe’s Mileo Dubai Turns Practical Comfort Into Premium Hospitality appeared first on Tekedia.

The Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility, a USD 4M pilot investment facility managed by Village Capital with funding from the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), has announced its first two investments in Ghana. The Facility is deploying capital into Rivia Clinics, a tech-enabled primary healthcare startup, and VDL Fulfilment, an […] The post Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility Announces Initial Investments in Ghana-Based Startups Rivia Clinics and VDL Fulfillment appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Village Capital has deployed $350,000 from its latest fund into two Ghanaian startups, Rivia Clinics and VDL Fulfilment.

“People my age did not know what they wanted to be,” she says, reflecting on the period before she found her niche. 

When Tosin Eniolorunda, the CEO of Moniepoint, noted that the company’s decision to hire exclusively from Nigeria in 2024 “came at a cost” in 2025, the statement quickly triggered a familiar debate. Some interpreted it as evidence of a talent gap in Nigeria. Others saw it as a commentary on compensation, training investment, and organizational […] The post What Nigeria’s Talent Debate Gets Right and Wrong appeared first on Tekedia.

The recent 30% surge in the value of TON has drawn significant attention across the cryptocurrency ecosystem, not merely for its price action but for the structural shift underpinning it. At the center of this development is the decision by Telegram to assume a more direct stewardship role over the TON ecosystem, effectively replacing the […] The post TON Surges 30% after Telegram Replaced TON Foundation to a more Stewardship Role appeared first on Tekedia.

In April, expectations among German carmakers deteriorated further, signaling deepening unease within one of Europe’s most critical industrial sectors. Long regarded as the backbone of Germany’s export-driven economy, the automotive industry is now facing a convergence of structural and cyclical pressures that are eroding business confidence. This decline in sentiment is not merely a short-term […] The post German Auto Sector Deteriorated Further in April, But Startups Recorded 6% Increase in VC Funding in Q1 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector continues to grapple with the legal and operational complexities that arise when blockchain-based systems intersect with traditional judicial frameworks. A recent development involving Aave highlights this tension, as the protocol has filed a motion to vacate a restraining notice placed on approximately $71 million in funds connected to the Kelp […] The post Aave Files Restraining Notice on $71M tied to Kelp DApp Exploit appeared first on Tekedia.

The decision by CME Group to launch futures contracts tied to Sui (SUI) and Avalanche (AVAX) marks another significant milestone in the institutionalization of digital assets. As one of the world’s largest and most influential derivatives marketplaces. CME Group’s expansion into these newer blockchain ecosystems reflects both rising investor demand and the maturation of the […] The post CME Group to Launch Futures Contracts tied to Sui and AVAX appeared first on Tekedia.

The global oil market has once again been thrust into turmoil as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalate sharply. Recent attacks by Iran targeting petroleum infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have triggered a significant surge in oil prices, underscoring the fragile nature of global energy supply chains. These developments highlight how quickly […] The post Global Oil Price Thrust into Turmoil as Geopolitical Tensions in the Middle East Escalate appeared first on Tekedia.