The crypto market is showing signs of cooling investor sentiment in early 2026, based on the latest data from CoinShares’ weekly digital asset fund flows report covering the week ending around January 10-12, 2026. Digital asset investment products such as ETFs and ETPs from providers like Fidelity, Grayscale, and Ark recorded net outflows of approximately […] The post Digital Asset Products Record over $450M of Outflows Last Week appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria has introduced a new cryptocurrency taxation framework under the Nigerian Tax Administration Act (NTAA) 2025, set to take full effect in 2026. The law formally integrates digital assets into the national tax system by linking crypto transactions to Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) and National Identification Numbers (NINs), marking a significant step toward regulating the […] The post Nigeria Introduces Comprehensive Crypto Tax Framework to Formalize Digital Asset Market appeared first on Tekedia.

In 2025, Africa’s start-up ecosystem continues to tell a familiar story. The continent’s “Big Four” Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and South Africa still continue to command the lion’s share of venture capital. According to a recent report by Africa: The Big Deal, these four countries accounted for 82% of all start-up funding, a figure that has […] The post Africa’s Start-up Funding in 2025: The Big Four Still Dominate, Kenya Emerges as Top Destination appeared first on Tekedia.

ChatGPT became the fastest-growing app when it was launched in 2022, spearheading generative artificial intelligence on its way to becoming the most valuable chatbot. However, the meteoric rise of AI has been shadowed by controversies, including a surge of public anxiety. Fears about mass job losses, misinformation, and even civilizational collapse have dominated debates around […] The post Jensen Huang Pushes Back Hard Against AI ‘Doomerism,’ Warning Fear Is Undermining Innovation and Safety appeared first on Tekedia.

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has indicated that establishing price floors a form of minimum price for rare earth elements is under consideration as part of efforts to reduce global dependence on China, which dominates the supply chain. This came up during a meeting of finance ministers from the G7— US, Germany, Japan, Britain, France, […] The post German Minister Suggests Minimum Price Option for Rare Earths appeared first on Tekedia.

Green Pay, an Ivorian fintech that provides electronic payment terminals for merchants, has secured an equity investment from Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations de Côte d’Ivoire (CDC-CI), bringing the state-backed financial institution onto its cap table alongside Orange Côte d’Ivoire Participations, a subsidiary of the Orange Group. Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction marks […] The post CDC-CI Takes Equity Stake in Ivorian Fintech Green Pay, Joining Orange on Cap Table appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Hashgraph Ventures Manager Ltd (“Hashgraph Ventures”), a licensed and regulated venture capital fund under the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has announced a $1 million pledge to the Hedera Africa Hackathon, the continent’s largest Web3 innovation event focused on accelerating digital transformation and economic inclusion across Africa. Exceptional projects […] The post Hashgraph Ventures Pledges $1 Million to the Hedera Africa Hackathon to Accelerate Web3 and AI Innovation across Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

In a letter dated January 13 seen by TechCabal, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) said the measures would take effect from 6:00 pm local time on Tuesday and would remain in place until further notice.

Three Democratic senators have intensified pressure on Apple and Google to remove Elon Musk’s social media platform X and its associated AI app Grok from their app stores, citing the rampant generation of sexualized, nonconsensual images through XAI’s chatbot. In an open letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Senators Ron […] The post U.S. Senators Demand Apple and Google Remove X and Grok Amid Escalating Global Backlash Over AI-Generated Sexual Deepfakes appeared first on Tekedia.

Google is pushing its Gemini artificial intelligence more firmly into Gmail, turning the world’s most widely used email service into another frontline in the race to dominate generative AI. The company said Thursday that it is rolling out a new set of Gemini-powered features that will automatically summarize long email threads, suggest context-aware replies, and […] The post Google Integrates Gemini Into Gmail in a Bid to Leverage Inbox in AI Push appeared first on Tekedia.

The volatility across the cryptocurrencies with large market caps is high; however, there are alternatives emerging for investors to consider as a safety net. This includes Ozak AI, SHIB, and PEPE, with the AI-powered token leading at the top with the potential to generate higher ROI. OZ has notably achieved this feat before getting listed […] The post Top 3 Alternatives to Volatile Large Caps — Ozak AI Emerges as the Safest High-ROI Choice Before Listing appeared first on Tekedia.

Project Kuiper, the Amazon-owned ​​satellite internet initiative, has secured a landing permit from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to begin operations from 2026. 

Francophone Africa, stretching from Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire in the west, through Cameroon and central Africa, to Morocco and Tunisia in the north, is experiencing strong but uneven startup growth. While the region still trails Anglophone hubs like Nairobi and Lagos in total capital raised, innovation (mainly in fintech) is deeply embedded, and non-fintech segments are finally attracting attention from builders and investors alike.

Building on the March 2024 debut of its B2B payments platform, Rafiki, NALA is deepening its stablecoin payment rails, aiming to speed up dollar flows into emerging markets where SMEs face delays and high costs moving money. The new network, integrated into Rafiki, will allow global firms operating in Africa and Asia to collect funds in US dollars and pay out local currencies within minutes, using stablecoins as a settlement layer.

Silverbacks is now deliberately redirecting its gains into African sports, a less-invested sector.

SpaceX’s ambition to dramatically expand its Starlink cellular satellite network is drawing fresh resistance from rival satellite operators, environmental groups, and even fellow space companies, as U.S. regulators begin formally weighing the implications of one of the largest orbital buildouts ever proposed. The Federal Communications Commission has opened a public comment period on SpaceX’s request […] The post SpaceX’s 15,000-Satellite Starlink Push Triggers Industry, Environmental Backlash appeared first on Tekedia.

We are standing at the edge of a new cybersecurity frontier, shaped by quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the ever-expanding Internet of Things (IoT). It’s exciting, no doubt, but also a little daunting. Traditional perimeter-based defenses are no longer sufficient, so to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats, organisations must embrace a new paradigm […]

The Kaspersky Security Bulletin reviews what shaped telecom cybersecurity in 2025 and what is likely to persist in 2026. In 2025, telecom operators faced four broad threat categories. Targeted intrusions (APTs) continued to focus on gaining stealthy access to operator environments for long-term espionage and leverage through privileged network positioning. Supply chain vulnerabilities remained an […]

Uber has stopped accepting Visa cards in Kenya, cutting off a payment option once central to its pitch to business travellers and expatriates in East Africa’s biggest ride-hailing market.

Anthropic’s decision to roll out a new suite of healthcare and life sciences features for its Claude AI platform marks another decisive step in a fast-forming race among leading AI companies to embed their systems directly into how people understand, manage, and navigate their health. Announced on Sunday, the update allows users to securely share […] The post Anthropic Pushes Claude Deeper Into Healthcare as AI Giants Race to Become Patients’ Digital Navigators appeared first on Tekedia.

For years, the semiconductor industry has been defined by a familiar cycle: periods of oversupply, price collapses, and factory shutdowns, followed by rebounds driven by the next wave of consumer gadgets. That cycle has now been decisively broken. In 2026, the world will run short of memory, and this time the shortage is not being […] The post Memory Crunch: How AI’s Relentless Appetite Is Rewriting the Economics of Computing appeared first on Tekedia.

Ride-hailing drivers in San Francisco took to the streets on Friday to protest the growing presence of self-driving Waymo taxis, warning that autonomous vehicles threaten both public safety and the livelihoods of thousands of gig workers, even as history suggests the technological shift they oppose may be difficult to stop. About two dozen Uber and […] The post Ride-Hailing Drivers Protest Waymo as Robotaxis Loom Over the Gig Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) activity, supply-chain compromise, DDoS disruption and SIM-enabled fraud continued to pressure operators in 2025, while newer  technology deployments introduced additional operational risk. In 2025, telecom operators faced 4 broad threat categories. Targeted intrusions (APTs) continued to focus on gaining stealthy access to operator environments for long-term espionage and leverage through privileged […]

SIM swap scams are a major security concern worldwide, affecting an estimated 25% of mobile subscribers in some markets like Kenya, while surging by 1,055% in the UK last year, according to Cifas. At the same time, illegal, stolen, and counterfeit devices remain active on national networks due to limited oversight. Hayo, a global innovator […]

Studies indicate that up to 90% of strategies succeed when leaders genuinely believe they can execute them, reinforcing the idea that identity, not just tactics, is the blueprint for high performance. This time of year naturally makes us pause and reflect. We think about what went well, what fell short, and how we want to […]

Phyllis Migwi, Microsoft Kenya’s country director, will leave her role in February 2026. Microsoft has already opened applications for the position.

NCR Nigeria Plc began the new trading week with a strong showing on the Nigerian Exchange, extending its recent rally to fresh territory as investor sentiment and technical indicators converged in its favour. The ICT services provider closed Monday’s session at ₦87.90 per share, a level that aligns with both its 52-week high and its […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Terra Industries raises $11.75 million || Customers give Temu bad reviews in South Africa || Lagos and Abuja residents still can't use Starlink.

Tekedia Capital congratulates our portfolio startup, QFEX, the world’s only 24/7 exchange for U.S. equities, commodities, and FX, on raising $9.5M at a $95M valuation from General Catalyst and others. QFEX is building the future ahead of schedule. Well done, Team. The post Tekedia Capital Portfolio Startup, QFEX, Raises $9.5M appeared first on Tekedia.

Finding the most promising cryptos right now requires looking beyond hype and focusing on how projects show real movement and measurable activity. Market participants are becoming more careful, giving greater importance to platforms that demonstrate steady progress rather than ideas that only exist on paper. This shift has changed how people judge opportunities across the […] The post 4 Most Promising Cryptos Right Now for the Next Bull Run: Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP), DOGE, PEPE, & SHIB! appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. regulators have given SpaceX a significant green light to deepen its dominance of the satellite internet market, approving the launch of another 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites while stopping short of endorsing the company’s full vision for a vastly larger orbital network. In a decision announced Friday, the Federal Communications Commission said the approval brings […] The post FCC Clears SpaceX to Expand Starlink Fleet with 15,000 Satellites appeared first on Tekedia.

Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are preparing to formally join a U.S.-led initiative designed to secure artificial intelligence and semiconductor supply chains, a move that highlights how access to advanced technology is rapidly becoming a central pillar of global economic and geopolitical strategy. Jacob Helberg, the U.S. undersecretary of state for economic affairs, told […] The post Qatar and UAE to Join U.S.-Led Pax Silica Alliance as Washington Recasts AI and Chip Supply Chains as Strategic Assets appeared first on Tekedia.

As governments, regulators, and lawmakers close in on X over the abuses linked to its AI chatbot Grok, one technology chief executive has emerged as a rare and conspicuous defender of the platform. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney now appears to be the only major industry leader to publicly back X and its owner, Elon […] The post Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney Defends X and Grok as Political Pressure Mounts Over Nudity appeared first on Tekedia.

Explores Africa's ethical AI governance: regional strategies, national policies, tools like UNESCO RAM, and challenges in data sovereignty, bias and inequality. The post Ethical AI: Navigating Governance and Compliance in Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Terra Industries, Africa’s first defense prime focused on autonomous security systems, has officially emerged from stealth to raise $11.7 million in a funding round led by 8VC, the venture firm founded by Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale. The round also saw participation from Valor Equity Partners, Lux Capital, SV Angel, Silent Ventures, Leblon Capital, and angel […] The post From Stealth to Scale: Terra Industries Secures $11.7M to Protect Africa’s Critical Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

Introduction Running Kali Linux in VirtualBox can sometimes result in a black screen after boot. This issue is common among new Linux users and is usually caused by virtualization conflicts, BIOS/UEFI settings, or display initialization problems. This guide will help you quickly resolve the issue and get your virtual machine running. Prerequisites Before following this […] The post How to Fix a Blank Black Screen on Kali Linux (VirtualBox) appeared first on Tekedia.