Gavriel Landau, founder and CEO of Charm Impact, talks about the limits of current climate finance and the economics of small-ticket lending.

A Kenyan Tax Appeals Tribunal ruling that income earned from projects abroad can still be taxed locally could ripple through Nairobi’s fast-growing pool of remote tech workers, freelancers, and back-office teams working for global companies from Kenya.

Most people assume a life insurance policy only has value when someone passes away. But certain policies can be sold during retirement and converted into liquid financial assets. Fintech has made that process faster, more transparent, and more accessible than ever before. Digital Marketplaces Create a True Secondary Market Fintech has formalized and expanded the […] The post How Fintech Is Turning Traditional Insurance Policies into Liquid Financial Assets appeared first on Tekedia.

Africar Group has launched Koto.rw, Rwanda’s first and only dedicated platform for comparing new car prices. The platform is the first of its kind in the country, offering a centralized resource for pricing data that did not previously exist in the Rwandan market. The platform lists 10 car brands and over 40 models at launch, […] The post Koto.rw Launches as Rwanda’s First New Car Price Comparison Platform appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Duplo has partnered with Ozow, South Africa’s premier payment gateway, to transform how businesses in South Africa manage their end-to-end financial operations. While thousands of South African businesses, including market leaders like Takealot, Mr D Food, and Superbalist, that rely on Ozow for secure, instant Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments, this integration marks a significant evolution. […]

As climate pressures intensify and energy demand grows, Africa must cut carbon emissions while expanding access to reliable, affordable power that supports development, jobs and digital inclusion. Yet many sectors—from telecommunications and healthcare to mining, logistics and manufacturing—still depend on carbon-intensive, costly diesel generators due to weak grid infrastructure and unreliable electricity supply. Vodacom Group […]

Sixty60 has launched a smart AI shopping assistant tailored to each user. Pixie, created entirely in-house by ShopriteX, predicts what customers need and when they’ll need it. Pixie learns from how each customer shops, based on individual purchase habits, restocking patterns, and preferences; it surfaces only relevant product recommendations, making it easier to find and […]

Over the past decade, HISA has become the continent’s leading platform for reimagining healthcare through technology, policy, and collaboration. This flagship event brings together healthcare leaders, tech innovators, policymakers, and investors to reimagine the future of healthcare on the continent. Here are 10 compelling reasons why you should be there: Direct Access to Decision- Makers: […]

The global pivot toward digital-first customer engagement is driving the rapid adoption of AI-powered call centers and cloud-based communication platforms. According to Precedence Research, the global call center AI market is valued at USD 3.98 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 4.89 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 30.69 billion by […]

Kenyan ag-tech startups are chasing new systems while ignoring cooperatives that already solve trust, distribution, and financing at scale.

In today's edition: Project BRIDGE gets $200 million || South Africa wants data from telcos || Banks bet on Optasia || Amazon Leo to launch mid-2026 || Plus: World Wide Web 3 and Events in tech

Amazon is quietly writing one of the most important business playbooks of our time, a cascading virtuoso of what I have called the One Oasis Strategy and its extension, the Double Play (click here to read how I explained both in Harvard Business Review). At the center of Amazon’s rise was a simple oasis: ecommerce. […] The post Amazon’s One Oasis Strategy with Cascading Double Play appeared first on Tekedia.

German transport associations are calling on the government, particularly Friedrich Merz, to take urgent steps against sharply rising operational costs in the sector. Major industry groups representing freight forwarders, logistics companies, road haulage, buses, taxis, and related services have highlighted a cost crisis driven mainly by surging diesel prices which recently hit record highs above […] The post German Transport Associations Calling for Urgent Steps Against Sharply Rising Operational Costs  appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of CoreWeave rose more than 13%, extending an already strong run for the stock as investors welcomed another major customer win just a day after the company unveiled a $21 billion expansion of its cloud partnership with Meta Platforms. The agreement with Anthropic, whose financial terms were not disclosed, will bring fresh compute capacity […] The post CoreWeave Shares Jump 13% After Landing Multi-Year Cloud Deal With Anthropic appeared first on Tekedia.

The price of Bitcoin slipped below the $72,000 mark as geopolitical tensions resurfaced following the collapse of high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran, wiping out optimism that had recently fueled a market rally The crypto asset traded as low as $71,254  on Saturday after U.S. Vice President JD Vance confirmed that marathon negotiations […] The post Bitcoin Breaks Below $72,000 as US-Iran Deal Collapses appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic’s beta launch of Claude for Word marks a fresh escalation in the enterprise AI battle, moving Claude deeper into the heart of daily office workflows and directly challenging Microsoft’s dominance in document software, legal tech, and knowledge work automation. Anthropic has opened a new front in the enterprise AI war with the beta launch […] The post Anthropic Takes Aim at Microsoft’s Core Franchise With Claude for Word, Betting Big on Legal and Enterprise Workflows appeared first on Tekedia.

Michael Burry, the investor made famous by “The Big Short,” has delivered one of his most detailed and scathing critiques yet of the AI-driven stock market, arguing that headline earnings for many Nasdaq 100 companies are badly overstated because of the way they account for stock-based compensation. In a lengthy Substack post published this week, […] The post Michael Burry Warns Nasdaq Valuations Are Far Richer Than They Appear, Blaming “Earnings Illusion” From Stock-Based Compensation appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI announced on Friday that it had identified a security issue related to a compromised third-party developer tool, prompting the company to rotate its macOS application signing certificates and require users to update their desktop apps to the latest versions. The company said there is no evidence that user data was accessed, internal systems or […] The post OpenAI Rotates macOS App Certificates After Axios Supply-Chain Attack, Says No User Data Was Breached appeared first on Tekedia.

The market’s flashing some green across both crypto and equities right now, with a classic short squeeze providing fuel in digital assets and a mix of institutional signals plus bullish calls supporting stocks. A wave of liquidations hit crypto derivatives recently, with over $248 million in positions wiped out in a short window heavily skewed […] The post Global Markets Flashing Green Across Both Crypto and Equities appeared first on Tekedia.

Tokyo’s latest multibillion-dollar funding injection into Rapidus underpins the scale of Japan’s strategic bet on rebuilding a domestic advanced semiconductor industry, as the country races to secure supply chains, regain technological leadership, and reduce dependence on overseas foundries. Japan has sharply escalated its semiconductor ambitions, approving an additional ¥631.5 billion, or about $3.96 billion, in […] The post Japan Doubles Down on Chip Sovereignty With Fresh $4 Billion Lifeline for Rapidus appeared first on Tekedia.

When analysts talk about South Asian fintech, the conversation usually orbits around India’s UPI miracle or Bangladesh’s bKash dominance. Nepal rarely makes the headline. Yet the small Himalayan economy of roughly 30 million people is quietly running one of the most interesting digital payments experiments in the region, and the lessons coming out of Kathmandu […] The post Digital Payments and Fintech Growth in South Asia: What Nepal Tells Us About the Region’s Next Frontier appeared first on Tekedia.

Marie-Louise Eta has become the first woman appointed to manage a men’s team in one of Europe’s top five leagues after being named interim head coach of Bundesliga side Union Berlin. Her appointment until the end of the season follows the dismissal of Steffen Baumgart, whose team lost 3-1 to bottom side FC Heidenheim on […]

The Accra Open Championships took place at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, organised by Ghana Athletics as part of preparations for the upcoming CAA Senior African Athletics Championships. The competition brought together U18, U20, and senior athletes from secondary schools, universities, and various security services, who competed across several track and field disciplines. In the boys’ […]

Bawa Fuseni has expressed optimism about Ghana’s preparations for the upcoming African Athletics Championshipsfollowing the conclusion of the CAA Open Championships in Accra. The competition, organised by Ghana Athletics, served as a key selection and preparation platform for athletes ahead of the continental event scheduled to be hosted in the Ghanaian capital next month. Speaking after the event, Fuseni said […]

British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has refused to accept Tyson Fury’s challenge to a duel this year, despite saying he will ”probably fight” the boxer. Joshua had a front row seat as Fury comfortably dispatched Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday evening. After the fight, the Gypsy King called out Joshua to […]

Tyson Fury marked his return to the heavyweight mix with a composed points win over Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, before immediately turning ringside to call out long-time rival Anthony Joshua. The 37-year-old Briton – out of his latest retirement after 15 months – was far from Fury in full flow, but had enough […]

The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has rejected claims that he has neglected poor roads in his constituency in favour of entertainment activities.

Vice President JD Vance said the US and Iran failed to strike a peace deal to end the six-week war rocking the Middle East, blaming Tehran’s refusal to give up its nuclear ambitions — leaving uncertainty over whether fighting will resume.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced the commencement of Phase Two of the government’s Transformer Replacement and Upgrade Programme, targeting the Lashibi Primary Substation.

Operations at Ghana’s ports could grind to a halt this Tuesday, April 14, as the Joint Association of Port Transport Drivers (JAPTU) prepares for a massive sit-down strike.

The final (third) estimate for US Q4 2025 real GDP growth came in at 0.5% annualized, a sharp slowdown from 4.4% in Q3 2025 and well below earlier expectations. Advance estimate (February 2026): 1.4% already below consensus forecasts around 2.5–3.0%. Second estimate (March 2026): Revised down to 0.7%. Third/final estimate (April 9, 2026): Further revised […] The post The Final Third Estimate for US Q4 2025 Real GDP Growth Came in at 0.5% appeared first on Tekedia.

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has officially inaugurated the 150th-anniversary celebrations of Mfantsipim School, describing the institution as a vital pillar that has reinforced the intellectual foundations of Ghana for over a century.

The official journey towards the sesquicentennial anniversary of Ghana’s oldest secondary school commenced on Saturday, 11th April 2026, with a grand launch in Accra that celebrated a century and a half of "shaping minds and moulding character".

The Knights and Ladies of Marshall, a prominent Catholic-friendly society, has formally declared its unwavering support for the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) on human dignity, family values, and the ongoing national discourse on legislative reforms.

In 2019, writing in Harvard Business Review, I made a clear argument: Africa cannot industrialize by copying China’s path because that playbook has already expired. China’s rise was anchored on a global system where Western Europe and the United States exported manufacturing jobs in search of cheaper labor. Many assumed that as wages rose in […] The post When the China Playbook Expired: AI, Not Wages, Will Shape Africa’s Industrial Future appeared first on Tekedia.

I have been inundated with messages from all quarters following my earlier article on the issue of the Damang mine controversy. After my appearance on Newsfile today, the messages spiked.