In recent years, Africa’s crypto ecosystem has expanded rapidly, driven by youth adoption, mobile-first finance, and demand for alternatives to fragile banking systems. Yet a recurring sentiment among some African crypto founders is that global exchanges, particularly Binance, are slower to list African-origin tokens compared to projects emerging from Asia, Europe, and North America. This […] The post Why African Blockchain Startups Struggle to Get Listed on Major Exchanges appeared first on Tekedia.

The artificial intelligence investment frenzy is increasingly shifting away from the companies building large language models and toward the firms supplying the infrastructure that allows those models to operate at scale. That trend was underscored this week when California-based AI startup Baseten announced a $1.5 billion funding round that values the company at $13 billion, […] The post AI startup Baseten Announces $1.5bn Round, hits $13bn valuation appeared first on Tekedia.

Oracle has reduced its workforce by about 21,000 employees over the past year, underscoring how artificial intelligence and an aggressive push into cloud infrastructure are reshaping one of the world’s largest enterprise software companies. The workforce reduction, disclosed in Oracle’s latest annual report, comes as the company embarks on one of the most ambitious expansion […] The post Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs as AI Reshapes Operations While Company Bets Big on Data Centers appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria is currently facing a talent crisis, and this is no surprise as successive administrations have chosen to neglect education which should yield economic growth and shift towards mundane things. The job talent pool is currently saturated with mid-level to low yield thinkers; especially people whose primary goal is survival and not development. In every […] The post Cracks in the Foundation: The Early Warnings of Nigeria’s Educational Crisis appeared first on Tekedia.

Manchester United have taken a major step toward delivering one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in world football after securing the bulk of the land required for a proposed 100,000-seat stadium that could transform both the club’s finances and the wider Trafford area. The Premier League club announced on Monday that it had acquired […] The post Manchester United Secures Land For New £2 Billion 100,000-Seater Stadium appeared first on Tekedia.

Africa Tech Festival  the continent’s longest running and most influential technology gathering, will return to the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 16 to 19 November 2026, bringing together key stakeholders driving the next phase of Africa’s digital growth. Now in its 29th edition, Africa Tech Festival, originally launched as AfricaCom, has evolved alongside the continent’s […] The post Africa Tech Festival 2026 returns as Africa’s defining platform for digital transformation, investment and innovation appeared first on Tech In Africa.

G Capital, the fintech powering small businesses in Africa, today announced a major milestone: more than US$1 billion in loans disbursed to entrepreneurs across Kenya and Uganda. Since 2013, 4G Capital has supported around 800,000 customers through over 7.6 million working capital loans, helping business owners access the finance and business skills they need to […] The post 4G Capital hits US$1 Billion in Loans Disbursed to African Entrepreneurs appeared first on Tech In Africa.

U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an aggressive new effort to accelerate the development of quantum computing and strengthen America’s cyber defenses, signaling that Washington increasingly views the emerging technology as a strategic battleground that could reshape economic competitiveness, military capabilities, and global technological leadership. Trump on Monday signed two executive orders aimed at speeding […] The post Trump Signs Executive Orders to Accelerate U.S. Quantum Computer Push, Racing with China for Next Technological Breakthrough appeared first on Tekedia.

The House Energy and Commerce Committee announced Monday that lawmakers had reached an agreement on the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), a sweeping package that would establish new federal rules governing how social media platforms interact with children and teenagers. The agreement, brokered by committee chairman Brett Guthrie and ranking member Frank […] The post Congress Pushes Landmark Child Online Safety Bill as Global Momentum Builds for Tougher Social Media Restrictions appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s ambition to power its rapidly expanding artificial intelligence industry with renewable energy is colliding with a difficult reality: the country’s electricity grid may not yet be equipped to handle the unpredictable demands of AI-driven data centers. As Beijing races to establish itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence, policymakers are discovering that building […] The post China’s AI Data Centre Boom Tests Power Grid as Push for Green Energy Runs Into Difficult Reality appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic is preparing to require some Claude users to upload government-issued identification documents, including passports or driver’s licenses, along with selfies and facial geometry data, according to an updated privacy policy that reflects the company’s deepening efforts to balance rapid AI deployment with intensifying regulatory and political pressures. The change, set to take effect on […] The post Anthropic Tightens Checks for Claude Users, Now Requires Govt.-Issued Identity Documents appeared first on Tekedia.

SpaceX shares fell more than 3% in premarket trading on Monday, extending a selloff that has punctuated one of the most extraordinary stock market debuts in modern history and highlighting the growing debate over whether investor enthusiasm has run ahead of the company’s financial fundamentals. The decline follows consecutive losses of 5% and 3.6% in […] The post SpaceX’s Post-IPO Reality Check: Shares Drop Again as Investors Weigh Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Vision appeared first on Tekedia.

Tesla has taken another significant step in its expanding artificial intelligence and infrastructure ambitions by filing a trademark for the term MEGAPOD, a name believed to be associated with a new generation of modular AI data centers. The move highlights the company’s growing focus on AI computing power, an area that has become increasingly important […] The post Tesla Expands Beyond EVs with MEGAPOD Modular AI Data Center Initiative appeared first on Tekedia.

A reader in Lagos opens a new casino account and is asked for a BVN, an NIN, a utility bill, and a selfie holding the ID. The same user, signing up from London, hits a GDPR consent screen plus a passport scan plus a proof of address. From Manila, the same operator may want only […] The post The Verification Trap: How Different Countries Treat Your Online Data appeared first on Tekedia.

As Nigeria approaches the August 2026 governorship election in Osun State, the political landscape is being defined not by developmental debate, but by a disturbing surge in coordinated violence. In the seven months leading up to June 2026, at least six lives have been lost and numerous citizens injured in daylight attacks spanning the state’s […] The post Osun 2026: Confronting the Crisis of Election Security in Osun State appeared first on Tekedia.

The global artificial intelligence race continues to intensify as a Japanese AI research laboratory recently announced that its latest model, Fugu Ultra, has achieved performance levels comparable to two of the industry’s most advanced systems, Fable and Mythos. The claim has generated significant interest across the technology sector, as it suggests that the competitive landscape […] The post Fugu Ultra and The Growing Competition in Advanced AI Development appeared first on Tekedia.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced he would step down as Labour leader and prime minister, capping a turbulent period that saw his government move from commanding political authority after a landslide election victory to confronting internal rebellion, weakening public support, and mounting economic anxieties. The resignation opens a new chapter in British […] The post Starmer’s Exit Throws Britain Into Political Uncertainty as Markets Brace for Labour Leadership Battle appeared first on Tekedia.

Beltone's first-quarter results show how its bet on cross-border growth is paying off. Rather than expand market by market, the company acquired Baobab, a pan-African lender with operations across seven countries. 

In this blog post, I want to share with you, Tecno Pop 20 Price In Nigeria, Features, Specifications and Everything You Need to Know. The Tecno Pop 20 is an entry-level Android smartphone launched globally by TECNO Mobile. The smartphone is designed for students, first-time smartphone users, social media enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a […]

Smart cities are no longer being judged by exhibition halls, glossy renders or isolated pilot schemes in one carefully chosen district. The real test is whether everyday urban systems now work better across whole neighbourhoods, towns and regions. A connected streetlight that reports its own fault, a water meter that detects abnormal consumption, a traffic […]

Samsung has not announced the Galaxy Watch 9 yet, but there is enough information to already compare it to the Galaxy Watch 8.

The regulatory approval comes seven months after Yellow Card discontinued its retail trading business to focus on its business-to-business infrastructure operations. 

The rapid narrowing of the capitalization gap between Alphabet and Nvidia is becoming one of the most significant signals of the current transformation of the technology sector. Alphabet’s approach to the $4.7 trillion mark against the backdrop of Nvidia’s slowing growth indicates a shift in investor focus from computing power providers to companies capable of […] The post Alphabet vs Nvidia: The Shift from Compute to Monetization appeared first on Tekedia.

As AI continues to accelerate cyber risk globally, a new generation of frontier AI models is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, reducing the time organisations have, to prepare for AI-powered cyberattacks. In response to this rapidly evolving threat environment, Microsoft has announced a new multi-model, AI-driven vulnerability discovery system embedded with more than 100 individual agents. Codenamed […]

The way South Africans plan holidays is changing. Search engines gave us lists of links. AI agents give us answers, plans and bookings. Local platform FindMy Travel is betting that the next December holiday will be planned in a conversation, not a search bar. The ten-tab problem Every South African traveller knows the ritual. It […]

Through a blockchain-based fan token, SAFA is attempting to build a digital economy around Bafana Bafana.

Sensitive electrical loads need stable voltage, clean power, and enough backup time to operate safely during interruptions. Equipment such as automation panels, control systems, medical devices, servers, and communication units can malfunction when power dips, surges or shuts down suddenly. Even a short disturbance can affect performance, damage components or stop critical processes. So, why […]

Master Power Technologies, a pan-African leader in turnkey data center and critical power solutions, has opened its high-tech Customer Experience Centre, which also serves as its new regional headquarters in Midrand. Founded in 1999 by electrical engineer Menno Parsons, MPT has grown from its origins as a Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) provider into a diversified […]

For many entrepreneurs, the biggest challenge is not having a great product or service. It is finding customers, building credibility, managing operations, and growing a business with limited resources. Increasingly, South African SMEs are solving these challenges using a tool they already have in their pocket: WhatsApp. What started as a messaging platform has evolved […]

The launch is a part of Paystack's effort to strengthen its relationship with the businesses that use its payment infrastructure.

Key points Main story In a move aimed at preparing young Nigerians for the rapidly evolving digital economy, DecisionSpaak Group and the Gbenga Fawehinmi Foundation have entered into a strategic partnership to expand access to artificial intelligence (AI), digital literacy, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education across secondary schools. The partnership was formalised […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Capital.com announced dual regulatory approval from South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). The global financial group, which operates a technology-led trading platform, has been authorized as an Over-the-Counter Derivatives Provider (ODP) and Category 1 Financial Services Provider (FSP). Capital.com South Africa plans to onboard clients and provide access to contracts for difference (CFDs) across […]

The move reflects a growing market for companies that provide the technology powering digital finance services.