OpenAI’s long-anticipated move into consumer hardware is no longer just an experiment in design or form factor. It is emerging as a strategic response to a harder reality facing the company: how to convert unprecedented scale and investor confidence into durable, long-term profit. After months of speculation following its acquisition of Jony Ive’s startup, io, […] The post OpenAI’s Hardware Gambit Takes Shape as First Device Nears Launch appeared first on Tekedia.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released its February 2026 grant payment schedule amid battling a wave of misinformation on social platforms.

Energy costs are fast becoming the decisive factor in which countries lead the global artificial intelligence race, according to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, who warned that cheap, reliable power will increasingly determine whether AI translates into real economic growth or remains an expensive technological promise. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, […] The post Energy Economics, Not Algorithms, Will Decide the AI Race, Microsoft CEO Says appeared first on Tekedia.

As the prospect of a renewed U.S.–Europe trade war sharpens, the International Monetary Fund has delivered one of its bluntest assessments yet of Europe’s economic position, warning that the continent risks entering a volatile geopolitical phase without the economic cohesion needed to defend its interests. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, IMF Managing […] The post IMF to Europe: Fix Your Economy or Lose Leverage as Trump’s Tariff Threats Test Transatlantic Ties appeared first on Tekedia.

State-owned China Telecom has unveiled what it describes as the country’s first large-scale artificial intelligence models built with the Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture and trained entirely on domestically developed chips from Huawei Technologies, according to SCMP. The TeleChat3 models, developed by China Telecom’s Institute of Artificial Intelligence (TeleAI), span an unusually wide range of sizes, from […] The post China Telecom Trains Frontier AI Models Entirely on Huawei Chips, Marking a Milestone in Beijing’s Push for Tech Self-Reliance appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. equity markets opened the week on a sharply lower note on Tuesday, with technology shares bearing the brunt of investor unease over President Donald Trump’s escalating rhetoric on acquiring Greenland and his threats of punitive tariffs against European allies. The sell-off reflected broader concerns about renewed transatlantic trade tensions, just as global leaders converged […] The post Tech Stocks Drag Markets Lower as Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threats Spark Trade War Fears appeared first on Tekedia.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday urged Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to stay away from upcoming Supreme Court arguments tied to President Donald Trump’s effort to remove one of the central bank’s governors, warning that Powell’s presence could further politicize an already volatile dispute over the Fed’s independence. Speaking to CNBC’s Joe Kernen on […] The post Bessent Warns Powell Against Supreme Court Appearance as Trump–Fed Standoff Deepens appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has confirmed that President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are beginning to affect consumer prices, marking a turning point in the trade policy’s impact on one of the world’s largest online marketplaces. His comments, made Tuesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos during an interview with CNBC’s Becky Quick, highlight the […] The post Amazon CEO Admits Rising Prices as Trump’s Tariffs Begin Reshaping Retail Dynamics appeared first on Tekedia.

Netflix has revamped its acquisition proposal for Warner Bros. Discovery, moving from a cash-and-stock deal to a cash-only offer, signaling a strategic push to reassure shareholders and accelerate the approval process. While the price per share remains unchanged at $27.75, valuing WBD’s movie studio and streaming assets at $82.7 billion, the shift simplifies the transaction, […] The post Netflix Sweetens Takeover Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery with Cash Only appeared first on Tekedia.

Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of Dalu Ajene as Chief Executive Officer for the bank’s operations in Africa, with dual responsibilities as Head of Coverage for the continent. Ajene previously served as CEO of Standard Chartered Nigeria, a role he assumed in April 2024. During his tenure, he steered the bank to strong year-on-year […]

Ozak AI ($OZ) has quickly become one of the most closely watched AI–crypto projects of 2026, especially among Solana traders actively running ROI simulations for the new cycle. As an advanced ecosystem built at the intersection of AI technologies and DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks), Ozak AI is being positioned as a breakthrough model capable […] The post SOL Traders Run ROI Simulations Showing That Flipping $150 Into Ozak AI Could Outperform a Full Year of Solana by 300× appeared first on Tekedia.

The Nigerian government is pushing to expand off-grid electricity, with mini-grids emerging as a central pillar of its response.

Chipper Cash, an African fintech that offers consumer payments, cross-border transfers, and US dollar virtual cards, stopped burning cash in the final quarter of 2025.

“I had prepared my entire life for [studying medicine],” he says. “[But] that first meeting point with tech actually changed a lot. I think my mind started shifting.”

Argentina’s economic activity likely expanded by 1.7% year-on-year in November, according to the median estimate from analysts surveyed by Reuters. This points to a second consecutive month of decelerating growth and underscores signs that the country’s post-stabilization rebound is losing pace. The forecast comes after a stronger performance earlier in the year, when economic activity […] The post Argentina’s Growth Slows Again as November Activity Signals Cooling Recovery appeared first on Tekedia.

In a funding round that underscores the relentless investor fervor for artificial intelligence ventures, three-month-old startup Humans& has secured $480 million in seed capital, catapulting its valuation to $4.48 billion. The deal, announced on January 20, 2026, positions the company as a “human-centric frontier AI lab” dedicated to reimagining AI as a tool that amplifies […] The post Nvidia-backed AI Startup Humans& Raises Massive $480M Seed at $4.48B Valuation, Betting on Human-Centric AI appeared first on Tekedia.

One year into President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, a palpable tension is building between the administration’s aggressive economic interventions and the traditional pillars of American business. With tariffs expanding, government stakes in private sectors deepening, and immigration enforcement escalating, executives are increasingly voicing measured concerns, signaling a shift from the cautious optimism […] The post Corporate America Navigates Uneasy Waters as Trump’s Second Term Intensifies Scrutiny on Free Enterprise appeared first on Tekedia.

Every new year brings a fresh wave of predictions about where streaming is headed, with experts peering into their crystal balls (or smart screens, for that matter) to try to foretell where audiences will go. As South Africa celebrates 50 years of broadcasting in 2026, we’re rapidly becoming one of the most dynamic markets in […]

Wicrypt has deployed over 2,000 hardware routers across Africa and in other international markets, such as China, serving individuals, small businesses, campuses, and estates. Africa’s router and switch infrastructure market was valued at $9.7 billion in 2025, according to research firm Cognitive, and is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.92%. The market is projected to reach $16.5 billion by 2033.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially licensed six new Internet Service Providers (ISPs), effective January 1, 2026, as part of an aggressive push to deepen broadband penetration. The licensing update, confirmed on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, brings the total number of authorized ISPs in Nigeria to 231. This expansion comes as the sector faces […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Q-KON, an African-based provider of satellite communication solutions, announced a strategic partnership with SISTEC—Sistemas, Tecnologias e Indústria S.A., a prominent Angolan IT and telecommunications provider, delivering cutting-edge Smart Satellite Services to the Angolan market. This partnership marks a significant milestone for Q-KON, signaling the company’s return to Angola after its last activities concluded in 2010. […]

Acer today unveiled the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 and Acer Chromebook 311, its first 2 education Chromebooks powered by the newly available MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor. The new Acer Chromebooks have the features and performance technology students need to embrace a tech-forward curriculum and develop crucial 21st-century skills. Packaged in durable designs that can handle […]

Kaspersky has detected a scam tactic leveraging the OpenAI platform. Attackers are abusing OpenAI’s organization creation and team invitation features to send spam emails from legitimate OpenAI addresses, potentially tricking users into clicking scam links or calling fraudulent phone numbers. The spam campaign begins with attackers registering an account on the OpenAI platform. During registration, […]

Corr-Serve, a South African value-added distributor of cybersecurity solutions, has strengthened its long-standing partnership with Seceon, a provider of advanced cybersecurity technology, expanding local access to AI-driven threat detection and response capabilities. The enhanced agreement builds on more than seven years of collaboration between the two companies in Southern Africa and positions Corr-Serve as Seceon’s […]

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When Uber chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi spoke about artificial intelligence at the World Economic Forum in Davos, his message cut against the celebratory tone that often dominates conversations about corporate AI adoption. The real divide, he argued, is no longer between companies that use AI and those that do not, but between those willing to […] The post How to unlock AI’s full potential – Uber’s CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi appeared first on Tekedia.

One of the most visible attempts to build an alternative iOS app marketplace under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act is coming to an end, underscoring how difficult it remains for developers to operate outside Apple’s App Store, even after regulatory intervention. Ukrainian software firm MacPaw is shutting down Setapp Mobile in a decision seen […] The post Setapp Mobile Shuts Down, Raising Hard Questions About the Viability of Apple’s DMA-Era App Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

African fintech Paystack has reached a pivotal moment in its growth trajectory, announcing profitability alongside the creation of a new holding company structure as payment volumes have multiplied twelvefold since its 2020 acquisition by Stripe. The Stack Group (TSG), established as the parent entity for Paystack and its expanding portfolio of financial technology brands, represents […] The post Paystack Launches Holding Company After Hitting Profitability, Payment Volumes Surge 12x Since Stripe Acquisition appeared first on Tech In Africa.

MyCredit, a Kenyan digital lender and non-deposit-taking microfinance institution, has successfully raised USD 3 million in senior debt from an international microfinance lender. This marks a significant milestone as MyCredit celebrates a decade of operations. The transaction brings the total debt capital raised by the institution to approximately USD 13.6 million, with Noblestride Capital providing […] The post MyCredit Secures $3 Million in Senior Debt to Strengthen Balance Sheet and Expand Lending Capacity appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The programme is offering grants of up to $150,000 for organisations operating in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, and Mozambique. 

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In Africa, women make up 38% of investment professionals, which exceeds the global average, where women account for about 35% of investment teams, as well as the regional average in Europe (24%). 

In the last few years, Africa dazzled global capital with flashes of brilliance with young founders building billion-dollar companies, cities buzzing with innovation, and the continent showing glimpses of its latent greatness. But in 2025, that momentum slowed. The unicorn engine, once roaring, began to sputter. And the message from the market was unmistakable: Africa […] The post Africa’s Unicorn Momentum: Why the Engine Stalled and How We Reignite It appeared first on Tekedia.

Payfast by Network, part of Network International, a fintech company in Africa and the Middle East, has launched the fifth edition of its State of Pay report, providing an in-depth look into South Africa’s digital payments landscape. Under the theme of ‘Powering Economic Growth Through Evolving Payments,’ the 2025 edition explores how digital payment methods […]

I tried out EyeGuide, a navigation app designed to help blind people move independently in Nigeria, and this is how it went.