India’s banking sector has proposed a new foreign exchange hedging framework to the Reserve Bank of India that could pave the way for tens of billions of dollars in overseas borrowing, as policymakers intensify efforts to stabilize the rupee and attract fresh dollar inflows into the economy. According to sources familiar with the discussions cited […] The post RBI Weighs Forex Hedge Subsidy as India Battles Rupee Pressure and Dollar Outflows appeared first on Tekedia.

Renowned investor and author Robert has Kiyosaki issued a stark warning on Iran’s decision to accept Chinese Yuan for oil payments, including conditioning passage through the critical Strait of Hormuz. According to Kiyosaki via a post on X, the move away from the “petrodollar” system, where global oil transactions are largely conducted in U.S. dollars, […] The post Robert Kiyosaki Warns: Iran’s Yuan Oil Move Will Crash The US Dollar appeared first on Tekedia.

A senior executive at Anthropic warned on Monday that artificial intelligence development is moving too quickly and carries risks too profound to be left solely in the hands of technology companies, calling for stronger oversight from governments, religious institutions, and civil society groups. Speaking at the Vatican during the presentation of Pope Leo XIV’s first […] The post Anthropic Co-Founder Chris Olah Urges AI Regulation From Outside The Tech Industry appeared first on Tekedia.

Huawei Technologies declared on Monday that it will achieve industry-leading semiconductor performance within five years, unveiling a new technological principle aimed at overcoming persistent U.S. export restrictions that have severely limited China’s access to cutting-edge chipmaking tools. Reuters reports that at a semiconductor symposium in Shanghai, Huawei said its high-end chips will reach transistor density […] The post Huawei Sets Ambitious 1.4-Nanometer Chip Target by 2031 as China Pushes for Semiconductor Self-Sufficiency Amid U.S. Sanctions appeared first on Tekedia.

Schneider Electric expects its India data center business to grow significantly faster than its broader operations in the country over the next four to five years, as artificial intelligence adoption triggers a fresh wave of investment in digital infrastructure. The company said demand for AI-ready data centers, cloud computing capacity, and grid modernization is accelerating […] The post AI Boom Rewires India’s Data Center Race as Schneider Electric Bets on Explosive Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

The average retail crypto trade on serious on-chain platforms now sits at $635 (per Banana Gun platform analytics, Q1 2026), almost exactly where Robinhood retail clusters. That single number rewrites a persistent assumption: that self-custody crypto trading apps are for sophisticated traders who understand MEV (miner extractable value, the practice of bots front-running your transactions […] The post The On-Chain Trading Tools That Replaced Robinhood for Crypto Retail in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Africa Day 2026: African Tech Builders Solving Problems Global Tech Overlooked When people talk about innovation, they often point to Silicon Valley, China, or Europe. However, some of the… TechCity

The update covers three things: end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging (in beta), a new Suggested Places section in Apple Maps, and a customisable Pride Luminance wallpaper.

“Worth it” is a question about fit, not just quality. A platform can be well-built and still not be worth it for a specific user — and a platform that receives mixed reviews can be exactly right for someone else. That’s the lens worth applying to Wingtalks before deciding whether the feedback you’ll find in […] The post Is Wingtalks Worth It? Reddit Threads and User Insights appeared first on Tekedia.

The restoration reopens access to services such as “Borrow Me Credit” by Globacom and airtime advances that millions of subscribers rely on for emergency communication needs.

Launch Africa backed over 170 startups across 22 countries. Jeffery Akemu explains how the firm supports that many founders.

Gold climbed more than 1% on Monday as mounting expectations of a potential diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices and the dollar lower, easing fears that the Middle East conflict could lock the Federal Reserve into a prolonged period of high interest rates. Spot gold rose 1.1% to $4,559.69 an […] The post Gold Rebounds as Easing Iran Tensions Weaken Dollar and Oil, Reshaping Fed Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang has criticized corporate leaders who attribute layoffs to artificial intelligence, arguing that many executives are using AI as a convenient justification for broader cost-cutting and restructuring decisions rather than describing the technology’s actual impact on the workforce. Speaking in an interview with Singapore broadcaster CNA on Monday, Huang dismissed the […] The post “We’re Scaring People:” Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Rebukes CEOs Blaming AI For Layoffs appeared first on Tekedia.

Coking coal prices in China surged after a deadly gas explosion at a mine in Shanxi province triggered an aggressive round of safety inspections that traders fear could significantly disrupt near-term supply in the world’s largest steelmaking market. The most-active coking coal futures contract on the Dalian Commodity Exchange jumped as much as 8%, hitting […] The post Deadly Shanxi blast jolts China’s coal market, Shoots Prices Up, as safety crackdown threatens steel supply chain appeared first on Tekedia.

Indian equity markets opened the week on a strong note on Monday, with benchmark indices posting solid gains as global crude oil prices fell below the psychologically key $100-per-barrel level for the first time in more than two weeks. The rally was fueled by optimism surrounding potential progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations to end the conflict […] The post Indian Benchmarks Surge as Oil Prices Drop Below $100 on Renewed Hopes for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

Entrepreneurial leadership is not only about starting companies. It is about knowing which ideas deserve to become businesses, which markets require patience, and which systems must exist before growth can be trusted. Yasam Ayavefe’s business direction offers a clear example of leadership that places structure before scale, especially across hospitality, technology, consumer services, and investment-led […] The post How Yasam Ayavefe’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Centers on Structure Before Scale appeared first on Tekedia.

AI Is Not Free: Why the Cost of Staying Smart Is Breaking Company Budgets in 2026 Something unexpected is happening inside companies that were first to adopt AI. The tools are working. Users love… TechCity

We’re entering a strange moment in digital life where seeing, hearing, or reading something is no longer enough to trust it. AI can now clone voices, mimic writing styles, generate fake videos, and imitate human behaviour with unsettling accuracy. As these tools become more accessible, the real consumer challenge is no longer just spotting obvious […]

South Africa’s R495 billion digital economy could grow to R874.5 billion by 2035, according to new independent research that finds Meta’s platforms are contributing an estimated R16.5 billion in annual economic value today, with AI set to add a further R528 billion to GDP over the next decade. The “Meta’s Impact in South Africa” report, […]

Capital rested in Layer-1, but it has started shifting to the AI infrastructure, with Ozak AI gaining most of the attention. It has surpassed the major milestone of $7 million since the acceleration of capital rotation. Chances are the AI-powered crypto project will commence public trading at a higher pace as more capital is injected. […] The post Global Capital Is Rotating From Layer-1s Into AI Infrastructure — Ozak AI Crosses $7M as the Rotation Accelerates appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of Delivery Hero jumped more than 10% on Monday after reports that Uber Technologies is preparing an improved takeover offer for the German food delivery giant, intensifying what could become one of the most consequential consolidation battles in the global delivery industry. The rally followed a Financial Times report that Uber’s board met over […] The post Delivery Hero Shares Surge Over 10% as Uber Prepares Higher Takeover Bid appeared first on Tekedia.

Spotify, the global music streaming giant, believes Nigerian artists’ streaming earnings will grow not because subscription prices rise, but because more Nigerians begin paying for music.

bPOWERd's entry comes as Nigeria’s solar energy market expands amid unstable electricity supply and rising energy costs. 

The board of IHS Holding Limited has backed MTN Group’s plan to take the telecom tower company private, setting the stage for a shareholder vote that could reshape ownership of one of Africa’s largest digital infrastructure providers.

The upgrade, rolled out last week, raises Zuku’s entry-level package from 15 megabits per second (Mbps) to 30 Mbps at KES 2,799 ($22) a month. 

A motorcycle crash scene does not stay stable for long. Traffic resumes, people move around, and important details begin to fade even before anyone properly records them. What finally appears in a crash report is often only a partial snapshot of what actually unfolded on the road. That gap becomes even more serious in cases […] The post When the Road Becomes Evidence: What Most Motorcycle Crash Reports Fail to Capture appeared first on Tekedia.

Insurance coverage is supposed to provide financial protection after a serious car accident, especially in situations involving uninsured drivers. However, many uninsured motorist claims become more complicated than drivers expect once the claim process begins. Insurance companies often conduct detailed reviews of accident reports, medical records, injury claims, and policy terms before approving compensation. The […] The post Why Uninsured Driver Claims Often Become Fights With Your Own Insurance Company appeared first on Tekedia.

In healthcare, biomedical innovation, and media, organisations often assume that once a valuable service exists, people will automatically use it. Hospitals invest in advanced technologies. Researchers develop life-changing scientific breakthroughs. Media organisations create content with strong professional standards. Yet many of these services struggle to achieve impact.  The reason, according to Professor Ojebuyi’s research, is […] The post Ojebuyi’s Research: Why Great Products and Services Fail Without Communication appeared first on Tekedia.

Disconnected by Design: How Nigeria’s Digital Agricultural Revolution Will Leave Rural Farmers Behind Abubakar Saidu has never heard of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), the technology framework Nigeria is increasingly relying on… TechCity

People write about moonshots all the time in investing. In venture capital language, a moonshot refers to ambitious, exploratory, and breakthrough projects designed to solve massive problems using radical technologies and unconventional thinking. Today, I am happy to announce that Tekedia Capital has invested in a real moonshot. Yes, our position in GRU is connected […] The post Investing Beyond Earth: Tekedia Capital Backs a Real Moonshot, GRU appeared first on Tekedia.

Altron’s results cap a three-year turnaround that has reshaped the company while returning a substantial windfall to shareholders.

There is generally an agreement about the need to mobilise more local capital. So, the thinking goes, we can reduce dependency on foreign investors.

European enterprise software company ERP.net has introduced App Builder. A new Agentic AI-native platform that enables organizations to create custom business applications directly within the ERP environment. App Builder uses AI agents to help users rapidly develop applications, automations, and workflows using natural language commands – without coding or using external development teams. “That’s the next stage in the evolution of […]

Sentech SOC Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Flenk Mnisi as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 18 May 2026. ​ Mr Mnisi brings extensive experience and proven leadership to the role, having built a distinguished career within Sentech over nearly two decades. He was appointed Acting COO prior to his official appointment […]

The proposal in the Finance Bill 2026 tabled before parliament would allow the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to tax gains made by non-resident investors selling shares abroad if those shares derive their value from Kenyan assets or operations.

In today's edition: Branch lays off staff || Investec wants an Irish banking licence || SA rail transit agency eyes e-hailing || Orange’s subsea cable plans