Waymo’s robotaxis may drive themselves on U.S. roads, but many of their most critical decisions are still made by human operators sitting thousands of miles away in the Philippines. Waymo has long been held up as the gold standard of autonomous driving, a symbol of how far artificial intelligence has progressed beyond human control. Yet […] The post Waymo Admits Its Robotaxis Are Often Controlled By Workers In The Philippines appeared first on Tekedia.

Talk360, a South African calling app that enables worldwide calls without internet connection, has raised $1.4 million in a secondary investment.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have proposed that subscribers receive instant refunds—within 30 seconds—for failed airtime and data purchases, in a move aimed at addressing persistent billing complaints in the telecommunications sector. The proposal is contained in the Exposure Draft of the Joint CBN–NCC Framework for the Resolution […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

What Is Fintech Regulation in Ghana: Practical Guide for Startups and SMEs This guide explains what fintech regulation in Ghana means for startups and SMEs. It covers the main regulators, key laws like the Payment Systems and Services Act and the 2025 VASP Act, the role of regulatory sandboxes, and practical compliance steps. TechCity

DuxNet, the in-house brand of Duxbury Networking, has launched its new DuxNet Premium managed switching range, introducing free built-in cloud-based network management designed to give South African SMBs real-time visibility, control, and optimization across single and multi-site environments. The Premium range marks DuxNet’s move beyond hardware-only networking into platform-led operations. Instead of managing switches and […]

NCBA disclosed the assurances in a Monday notice of additional information, saying its staff would play a central role in Nedbank’s regional expansion strategy.

In today's edition: Nigeria's Raenest plants flag in Asia || NCC and CBN want 24-hour refunds for airtime mistakes || Paratus plugs DRC into the internet coast with new fibre route || Kenyan Stock Exchange launches stock trading via M-Pesa

By threatening interim measures against Meta, EU regulators are signaling that access to dominant platforms like WhatsApp will be treated as a frontline competition issue in the AI era, not one to be settled years later. European Union competition regulators have taken a decisive step against Meta Platforms, warning that they may order the U.S. […] The post EU Moves to Rein In Meta’s AI Strategy on WhatsApp, Threatens Interim Measures appeared first on Tekedia.

Alphabet’s AI spending spree is reshaping its balance sheet, risk profile, and core business model, marking a turning point in how even Big Tech funds and manages growth. Alphabet is turning again to the debt market to help bankroll one of the most aggressive artificial intelligence investment drives in corporate history, while simultaneously flagging fresh […] The post Alphabet Returns to Debt Markets as AI Spending Soars, Warning of New Risks to Ads and Excess Capacity appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto funds record over $1.5B worth of outflows last week refer to recent reports on digital asset investment products including spot Bitcoin ETFs and broader crypto ETPs, amid a sharp market correction in early 2026. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw significant outflows, with reports citing around $1.5 billion in net outflows over a multi-day streak. […] The post Crypto Funds Recorded Over $1.5B Outflows Last Week  appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has experienced its largest single downward adjustment since China’s 2021 mining crackdown, with a drop of approximately 11% specifically around 11.16% in the most recent reports. This adjustment took effect recently, at block height ~935,424, reducing the difficulty from over 141.67 trillion to about 125.86 trillion. This marks one of the steepest […] The post Bitcoin Hashrate Faces Largest Single Downward Adjustment  appeared first on Tekedia.

South Korean regulators have launched an investigation into Bithumb following a major operational error where the cryptocurrency exchange accidentally distributed approximately 620,000 Bitcoin worth around $40–44 billion at the time, or up to $60 billion in some reports to users as part of a promotional rewards campaign. The incident occurred on February 6, 2026, during […] The post Bithumb’s 2000 BTC Fat-finger Drags Probe from Investigators appeared first on Tekedia.

CyberKongz is launching the $DEATHSTR token today. This is an experimental on-chain “strategy token” protocol, evolving from models like those pioneered by Token Works. It’s designed as a perpetual flywheel that uses token taxes to buy NFTs from rotating collections; voted on by holders every 3 days, then relists them at ~20% below the lowest […] The post CyberKongz’s $DEATHSTR Token Goes Live Today  appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Treasury yields edged higher at the start of the week on Monday, as investors positioned themselves ahead of a critical slate of delayed economic data, including the January nonfarm payrolls report, amid lingering uncertainty over Federal Reserve leadership and the trajectory of interest rates. At 2:48 a.m. ET, the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield climbed […] The post U.S. Treasury Yields Rise Modestly as Markets Brace for Delayed January Jobs Report and Packed Economic Calendar appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigerian CEOs are entering 2026 with increased confidence, supported by improving macroeconomic conditions. This confidence is emerging amidst a changing threat landscape. As these businesses navigate an increasingly digital landscape, CEOs are prioritizing the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to secure a competitive edge this year. Industry leaders are reportedly leveraging AI to streamline operations, […] The post AI Adoption Leads Nigerian CEOs’ Push For Competitive Advantage in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, is undergoing a significant transformation and expanding its operations far beyond its core stablecoin business. Recent reports, particularly from the Financial Times describe Tether as accelerating its evolution from a primarily crypto-focused infrastructure provider into a more diversified holding company-like entity. Tether’s headcount has grown to […] The post Tether is Expanding Into a Holding Company-like Entity  appeared first on Tekedia.

Jon Radoff argues that software development has progressively democratized over time, evolving from highly specialized, resource-intensive work to something more accessible and “creator-like”—where individuals or small teams can build, distribute, and monetize tools with far less friction. It’s framing a major shift in the software industry, accelerated by AI advancements. The invention of the compiler; […] The post Jon Radoff: “Software’s Creator Era Has Arrived” appeared first on Tekedia.

Markets treated Sanae Takaichi’s landslide election victory as a green light for a renewed, more assertive version of Japan’s growth-first economic experiment. Japanese equities surged to fresh record highs on Monday, leading gains across Asia after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a decisive election victory that markets swiftly interpreted as a mandate for aggressive pro-growth […] The post Japanese Stocks Surge to Record Highs as Takaichi’s Election Landslide Supercharges Market Optimism appeared first on Tekedia.

S&P’s latest downgrade points to a property crisis that has shifted from a cyclical downturn into a structural constraint on China’s economy, with mounting risks for growth, developers, banks, and local governments. China’s property slump is deepening into what ratings agency S&P Global now describes as a prolonged and entrenched downturn, one that shows little […] The post China Property Slump Deepens as S&P Cuts 2026 Sales Outlook, Warns of Entrenched Oversupply appeared first on Tekedia.

African VC is beginning to look more like credit underwriting than long-term experimentation.

The warning from AlixPartners highlights a major potential shift in the enterprise software landscape. According to analysis detailed in their 2026 Enterprise Software Technology Predictions report and related discussions, AI agents—autonomous, agentic AI systems capable of handling complex tasks, workflows, and decision-making—threaten to disrupt traditional software models significantly. They estimate that up to $500 billion […] The post AI Could Destroy $500B in Enterprise Software Revenue appeared first on Tekedia.

A founder who can describe the product they want to build, and have AI agents construct it, test it, deploy it, and scale it: that person is speaking a world into existence. It’s the ultimate act of creation—turning vision into reality with AI as your infinite apprentice. We’re edging closer to that every day, where […] The post Founder’s Who Can Describe, Build, and Have AI Agents Will Scale  appeared first on Tekedia.

Traditional compilers took us from low-level machine code ? assembly ? higher-level languages like Fortran, C, Python, etc., by letting humans express intent in more human-friendly abstractions while guaranteeing deterministic translation to executable instructions. Now large language models (LLMs) are adding another layer on top: Natural language intent ? LLM “compilation” ? executable code (or […] The post LLMs Are Probabilistic Interpreters for Natural Language Intent  appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of Shanghai-based interconnect chip designer Montage Technology Co. Ltd. surged more than 64% in their Hong Kong trading debut on Monday, February 9, 2026, closing at HK$175 ($22.39) after pricing at the top of the range at HK$106.89. The IPO raised HK$7.02 billion ($902 million), marking one of the strongest listings in the Chinese […] The post Montage Technology Soars 64% in Hong Kong Debut, Raising $902m as Chinese Chip Firms Ride AI and Self-Reliance Wave appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s telecom and financial regulators are moving to mandate 24-hour refunds for everyday airtime and data mistakes, from over-purchases to wrong-number transfers.

Oil’s retreat reflects a temporary easing of geopolitical anxiety rather than a fundamental shift in supply risks, leaving prices highly exposed to fresh shocks. Oil prices fell more than 1% on Monday as traders dialed back risk premiums tied to the Middle East, encouraged by signs of continued diplomacy between the United States and Iran […] The post Oil Slips as U.S.–Iran Talks Cool Supply Fears, but Geopolitical Risks Linger appeared first on Tekedia.

AI is no longer a distant efficiency tool for private credit portfolios; it is emerging as a direct threat to the revenue foundations of one of the market’s most heavily financed borrower classes. Private credit markets are confronting a new and potentially structural risk as artificial intelligence tools begin to encroach on the core business […] The post AI Threatens Private credit’s $3 trillion market amid pressures on software firms appeared first on Tekedia.

Raenest, a Nigerian cross-border payments company offering multicurrency accounts for freelancers and businesses, has launched its services in India and the Philippines.

In the past two years, Equinix has moved beyond the cable landing itself. It has built a modular cable landing station, rolled out roughly 250 kilometres of new terrestrial fibre linking Akwa Ibom to Rivers State

Silicon Valley’s reputation centers on technology companies and innovation, but the region’s success depends equally on service infrastructure supporting tech workers. Engineers, executives, and entrepreneurs working intense schedules need reliable services handling life’s necessities – accommodation for business travelers, meals for those working late, transportation between offices and homes, and various personal services they lack […] The post Silicon Valley’s Service Economy: The Infrastructure Supporting Tech Workers appeared first on Tekedia.

The service is targeted at African companies that have raised under $1 million and need focused, fast-turnaround communications support.

Taiwan’s Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun delivered a firm rejection on Sunday, declaring that relocating 40% of the island’s semiconductor production capacity to the United States is “impossible,” directly countering repeated demands from U.S. officials amid escalating geopolitical tensions over critical technology supply chains. In an interview broadcast on Taiwanese television channel CTS, Cheng stated she […] The post Taiwan Firmly Rejects U.S. Push to Relocate 40% of Semiconductor Capacity, Citing “Impossible” Logistics and Strategic Roots appeared first on Tekedia.

Musk’s lunar pivot is not just about speed, but about anchoring SpaceX’s commercial, AI, and geopolitical ambitions closer to Earth before attempting the harder leap to Mars. Elon Musk has redrawn the roadmap for SpaceX’s interplanetary ambitions, elevating the Moon from a stepping stone to a strategic destination in its own right. The billionaire founder […] The post Musk Reorders SpaceX’s Spacefaring Ambitions, Puts Moon City Ahead of Mars appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold’s return above $5,000 and silver’s outsized surge underscore how macro uncertainty and systematic hedge-fund strategies are now reinforcing each other in the precious metals market. Gold and silver extended their rally on Monday, with bullion reclaiming the psychologically important $5,000-per-ounce level as a softer U.S. dollar and expectations around future interest rate cuts continued […] The post Gold and silver extended rally on Monday, with gold reclaiming $5,000-per-ounce appeared first on Tekedia.

In recent years, Nigeria has quietly become one of Africa’s most active retail trading markets. What began as interest in forex and crypto speculation has evolved into something more structured: a growing number of Nigerian traders are now pursuing a prop trading career through international prop firms. The appeal is obvious. Instead of risking personal […] The post Prop Trading Career in Nigeria: Market Reality, Income Potential, and Long-Term Outlook appeared first on Tech In Africa.

In recent years, global ecommerce giants such as Shein and Temu have aggressively pursued market share in Africa. Their low prices and vast product assortments have captured attention — but for local retailers, the rise of these entrants presents both a challenge and an opportunity. The reality is clear: competing head-to-head on price with global […]