In today's edition: Absa has poached M-Pesa's managing director || Onafriq partners with Conduit for stablecoin cross-border settlements || Delta40 raises $20M to build and back African startups || South Africa’s state signal distributor is in financial trouble

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is actively developing its own artificial intelligence chip and is in advanced discussions with Samsung Electronics to manufacture the processor and secure critical memory supplies, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday. The move is part of ByteDance’s strategic push to reduce reliance on restricted U.S. […] The post ByteDance Reportedly Advances In-House AI Chip Development, Secures Samsung Talks for Manufacturing appeared first on Tekedia.

Onafriq, a pan-African payments company which enables interoperable cross-border and domestic digital payments, has partnered with Conduit, a next-generation payment network to provide stablecoin-powered infrastructure for global payments. Under the agreement, Conduit will integrate its global stablecoin network with Onafriq’s extensive cross-border payment rails. The move aims to cut the time and cost of moving […] The post Onafriq Partners Conduit to Power Cross-Border Payments With Stablecoin Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

The departures of Tony Wu and Jimmy Ba reduce xAI’s founding team by half, pointing to mounting internal and competitive pressures as Elon Musk races to close the gap with OpenAI and Anthropic. Tony Wu and Jimmy Ba, two co-founders of Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture xAI, have resigned from the company less than three […] The post Two xAI Co-Founders Exit as Musk’s AI Ambitions Enter High-Stakes Phase appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto gambling sites are no longer just niche experiments riding the blockchain wave. They have transformed into sophisticated digital playgrounds where technical speed, open transparency, and clever game loops determine the winners. Giants like BC.Game and Lucky Block helped pave the way, proving that tokens could power global, real-time gaming with provably fair math. One […] The post BC.Game vs. Lucky Block vs. Spartans: Which One is Actually the Best Crypto Casino in 2026? appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin’s recent attempt at recovery appears to be losing momentum as bearish pressure creeps back into the market. After a brief period of optimism that saw prices stabilize trading above $72,000, the world’s largest cryptocurrency has resumed its downward trajectory, reflecting a sharp shift in investor sentiment. In the early hours on Wednesday, BTC traded […] The post Bitcoin Price Resumes Decline as Sentiment Turns Fearful Again – Is Another Massive Drop Imminent? appeared first on Tekedia.

Dassault’s historic share price plunge points to investor anxiety that slowing software revenues and modest guidance may undermine its long-term 7% annual growth ambition. Shares of Dassault Systèmes plunged as much as 21% in early Wednesday trading — the steepest intraday decline in the company’s history — after fourth-quarter results exposed a marked slowdown in […] The post French Dassault Systèmes Suffers Record Sell-Off as Slowing Software Growth and AI Uncertainty Shake Confidence appeared first on Tekedia.

Tony Elumelu, chairman of UBA Group, has provided a detailed explanation of why entrepreneurs frequently encounter stringent conditions when seeking loans from commercial banks, arguing that regulatory tightening — rather than unwillingness by lenders — sits at the core of the problem. Speaking at the 49th Governing Council meeting of the International Fund for Agricultural […] The post Elumelu Flags Regulatory Constraints as Key Barrier to SME Lending in Nigeria appeared first on Tekedia.

The scope of top online poker sites is shifting, and for those who value championship energy, the choice has never been clearer. While traditional giants like PokerStars and GGPoker lean on legacy prestige and massive tournament overlays, a new era of winners is gravitating toward a platform built on hustle, heart, and undeniable math. At […] The post Spartans Outranks PokerStars & GGPoker in 2026: The New Era of Culture, Transparency, & 33% Instant CashRake appeared first on Tekedia.

The crypto market is starting to split into two clear groups. Some coins are fighting to defend long-standing support levels, while others are gaining attention through early-stage growth. The Dogecoin current price is hovering close to $0.10, an area many traders see as critical. At the same time, Monero news points to rising selling pressure […] The post While DOGE and XMR Struggle for Momentum, ZKP Presale Auction Pulls in 1000x Seekers appeared first on Tekedia.

Moya represents a strategic shift in robotics from functional automation to emotionally proximate machines designed to occupy social and care roles. A Shanghai-based robotics company has taken humanoid technology into territory that goes well beyond efficiency or task completion, unveiling a robot engineered to look, move, and even feel human. The machine, known as Moya, […] The post Chinese Company DroidUp Launches $173,000 ‘Fully Biometric’ Social Partner Robot Moya appeared first on Tekedia.

Bittensor TAO price and Avalanche price continue trading inside established ranges, showing steady activity and ongoing adoption within their networks. While neither asset is seeing sharp breakouts, both remain useful markers for wider market direction and participant focus. BlockDAG (BDAG), in contrast, is drawing notable attention. Its last private allocation offers BDAG at $0.00025, with […] The post As Bittensor TAO and Avalanche Adjust, BlockDAG’s 200x Entry Nears Deadline appeared first on Tekedia.

Arone Technologies, founded in 2018 by AI engineer Emmanuel Ezenwere, is one of the few Nigerian startups attempting to manufacture drones and modular solar energy systems locally.

HARARE — Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has appointed former chief operating officer Fayaz King as chief executive of its newly created infrastructure subsidiary, Econet InfraCo, as the telecoms group accelerates a restructuring designed to unlock value from its network assets. King, who previously held senior leadership roles within Econet before departing in 2019, is set to […]

Kenya-based venture firm Delta40 has secured $20 million to scale financing for early-stage startups across Africa, with support from the Soros Economic Development Fund and the Rockefeller Foundation. The fund combines equity, debt, and grant capital and drew participation from 54 investors spanning 13 countries. Backers include development finance institutions, foundations, family offices, and 25 […] The post Delta40 Raises $20 Million to Expand Venture Studio–Led Startup Financing Across Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

JOHANNESBURG — Zimbabwe’s government has outlined an upbeat economic outlook as it seeks to bolster investor confidence, with Finance and Economic Development permanent secretary George Guvamatanga forecasting growth of at least 8.5 per cent. Addressing investors at the Mining Indaba, Guvamatanga said the expansion would be driven primarily by agriculture and mining, sectors that have […]

JOHANNESBURG — At the Investing in African Mining Indaba, Karo Mining managing director Bernard Pryor drew attention to what he described as a continuing disconnect between the operational strengths of Zimbabwean mining projects and how international lenders assess risk. Speaking during a panel discussion, Pryor argued that the central challenge facing developers is less about […]

Alibaba Group on Tuesday unveiled RynnBrain, an artificial intelligence model specifically engineered to power robotics by enabling machines to comprehend the physical world and accurately identify objects. The launch marks Alibaba’s formal entry into the rapidly expanding field of “physical AI”—a category encompassing intelligent systems that interact with the real world—and positions the Chinese tech […] The post Alibaba Launches RynnBrain AI Model for Robotics, Joining Global Race in Physical AI and Humanoid Development appeared first on Tekedia.

The jump in SoftBank shares reflects growing investor confidence that steady telecom cash flows and Arm’s accelerating AI-driven shift toward data centers can underpin the group’s long-term strategy. Shares of SoftBank Group Corp surged more than 10% after its telecom subsidiary, SoftBank Corp, raised its full-year profit outlook, while renewed optimism around Arm Holdings reinforced […] The post SoftBank Shares Rally as Telecom Upgrade and Arm’s AI Pivot Strengthen Group Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.

SpaceX is signaling a strategic shift away from headline lunar milestones toward building permanent, large-scale infrastructure on the moon. Elon Musk has signaled a reframing of SpaceX’s role in the renewed lunar race, saying the company is willing to lose the symbolism of being first to the moon if it helps secure what he now […] The post Musk said he Will Congratulate Bezos’ Blue Origin if it Lands on the Moon before SpaceX appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of Lyft tumbled 15% in extended trading on Tuesday after the U.S. ride-hailing company reported fourth-quarter results that fell short of expectations, signaling persistent challenges in growing its user base and maintaining profitability despite recent regulatory and operational changes. The sharp decline underscores investor skepticism that near-term policy changes and pricing adjustments will be […] The post Lyft Stock Plunges After Weak Q4 Results, Raising Questions About Growth and Profitability in Ride-Hailing appeared first on Tekedia.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has entered into an agreement with a US investment firm to provide AI-powered geological analysis aimed at improving the mapping of the country’s mineral resources. The five-year deal, signed at the Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town, will see Atlas Park review historical records on mineral deposits and conduct new […] The post DR Congo Signs AI-Powered Geological Mapping Deal With US Investment Firm appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Jumia’s international sales, largely driven by China, grew 82% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to its financial results.

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is no longer an IT choice; it’s the operating system of business itself.  From Salesforce to Workday and Microsoft 365 to Slack, the SaaS layer now underpins collaboration, analytics, and decision-making. Yet, while businesses enjoy the convenience, scalability, and cost-efficiency these platforms offer, many overlook the hidden web of interconnected risks beneath them. […]

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José Mourinho is back at Benfica. His resume reads like a map of footballing royalty: Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United, and beyond. Despite the inevitable ups and downs of a long career, the world refuses to stop believing in him. Why? Because he has the ultimate “ring” in the game, a Champions […] The post The Power of a “Big Ring”: Why Records Rule the Market appeared first on Tekedia.

By making S4 the sole gateway for primary auctions, the CBN has effectively rewired how Nigeria prices, allocates, and governs its sovereign debt. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed the full operational deployment of its Scripless Securities Settlement System (S4) as the exclusive infrastructure for primary market auctions of government securities, sealing a […] The post CBN Fully Activates S4 Platform, Redrawing Nigeria’s Primary Debt Market Architecture appeared first on Tekedia.

India is intensifying its global quest for critical minerals by engaging in high-level negotiations with Brazil, Canada, France, and the Netherlands for collaborative exploration, extraction, processing, and recycling projects, according to multiple sources familiar with the discussions, who spoke to Reuters. The talks, spearheaded by the Ministry of Mines, center on securing reliable supplies of […] The post India Accelerates Global Critical Minerals Hunt with Partners to Break China’s Supply Dominance appeared first on Tekedia.

Spitznagel argues markets are still climbing toward a euphoric peak, even as the foundations for what he sees as a once-in-a-century collapse quietly harden. Mark Spitznagel, the founder and chief investor of Universa Investments, says investors should brace for a paradoxical sequence: a powerful surge in stock prices, followed by what he believes could be […] The post A Black Swan Fund Chief Warns of Final Equity Melt-Up Before a Historic Crash appeared first on Tekedia.

BP’s suspension of share buybacks marks a decisive pivot toward balance-sheet repair as lower oil prices, investor pressure, and an impending leadership change converge. BP on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings that met market expectations but took the notable step of suspending share buybacks, a move that signals growing caution as weaker crude prices weigh on […] The post BP Halts Buybacks as Oil Slump Forces Strategic Reset Ahead of CEO Transition appeared first on Tekedia.

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Table of contents Why were the phones banned? List of mobile phone brands banned in Kenya What you need to know On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) issued a public notice prohibiting the sale and use of specific mobile phone brands. Director General David Mugonyi announced the notice to address […]

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CME Group has announced and launched futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM/Lumens). This marks a significant expansion of CME’s regulated cryptocurrency derivatives offerings, bringing these altcoins into the institutional-grade trading ecosystem alongside existing products like Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and Solana futures. Both standard (larger-sized) and micro-sized futures are available for greater […] The post Implications of CME Launching Futures Contracts for Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar  appeared first on Tekedia.

Onafriq has partnered with Conduit in an alliance that will change how Onafriq manages liquidity and pays partners abroad.