When Uber chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi spoke about artificial intelligence at the World Economic Forum in Davos, his message cut against the celebratory tone that often dominates conversations about corporate AI adoption. The real divide, he argued, is no longer between companies that use AI and those that do not, but between those willing to […] The post How to unlock AI’s full potential – Uber’s CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi appeared first on Tekedia.

One of the most visible attempts to build an alternative iOS app marketplace under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act is coming to an end, underscoring how difficult it remains for developers to operate outside Apple’s App Store, even after regulatory intervention. Ukrainian software firm MacPaw is shutting down Setapp Mobile in a decision seen […] The post Setapp Mobile Shuts Down, Raising Hard Questions About the Viability of Apple’s DMA-Era App Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

African fintech Paystack has reached a pivotal moment in its growth trajectory, announcing profitability alongside the creation of a new holding company structure as payment volumes have multiplied twelvefold since its 2020 acquisition by Stripe. The Stack Group (TSG), established as the parent entity for Paystack and its expanding portfolio of financial technology brands, represents […] The post Paystack Launches Holding Company After Hitting Profitability, Payment Volumes Surge 12x Since Stripe Acquisition appeared first on Tech In Africa.

MyCredit, a Kenyan digital lender and non-deposit-taking microfinance institution, has successfully raised USD 3 million in senior debt from an international microfinance lender. This marks a significant milestone as MyCredit celebrates a decade of operations. The transaction brings the total debt capital raised by the institution to approximately USD 13.6 million, with Noblestride Capital providing […] The post MyCredit Secures $3 Million in Senior Debt to Strengthen Balance Sheet and Expand Lending Capacity appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The programme is offering grants of up to $150,000 for organisations operating in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, and Mozambique. 

The Tekedia CEO & Director Program is crafted for leaders who shape industries: CEOs, board members, directors, and C-suite executives (CFOs, CMOs, CTOs, CIOs, etc.). It equips them with the frameworks and mastery required to build category-leading companies, drive innovation, accelerate growth, and architect modern enterprises. The program blends pre-recorded sessions with personalized, high-touch live […] The post The CEO Listener: Join Tekedia CEO and Director Program appeared first on Tekedia.

In Africa, women make up 38% of investment professionals, which exceeds the global average, where women account for about 35% of investment teams, as well as the regional average in Europe (24%). 

In the last few years, Africa dazzled global capital with flashes of brilliance with young founders building billion-dollar companies, cities buzzing with innovation, and the continent showing glimpses of its latent greatness. But in 2025, that momentum slowed. The unicorn engine, once roaring, began to sputter. And the message from the market was unmistakable: Africa […] The post Africa’s Unicorn Momentum: Why the Engine Stalled and How We Reignite It appeared first on Tekedia.

Payfast by Network, part of Network International, a fintech company in Africa and the Middle East, has launched the fifth edition of its State of Pay report, providing an in-depth look into South Africa’s digital payments landscape. Under the theme of ‘Powering Economic Growth Through Evolving Payments,’ the 2025 edition explores how digital payment methods […]

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FairMoney Delivers Over ₦7bn in Interest to Savers as Loan Disbursements Cross ₦150bn Milestone FairMoney has announced that over the past year, it disbursed over ₦150 billion in loans. During the same period, the leading… TechCity

Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) on Monday approved a landmark 65 billion baht ($2.08 billion) investment by a joint venture led by Taiwan’s Zhen Ding Technology (ZDT), the world’s largest printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, in partnership with Thailand’s Saha Pattana Interholding. The approval highlights Thailand’s strategic push to attract large-scale foreign direct investment (FDI) […] The post Thailand secures $2 billion PCB investment as it courts foreign capital to revive growth appeared first on Tekedia.

African fintech giant Paystack has announced the launch of The Stack Group (TSG), a new parent holding company that oversees Paystack and a family of ventures focused on building the technology to drive African ambition. These ventures include Paystack, Zap, Paystack Microfinance Bank (MFB), and TSG Labs, a venture studio focused on emerging technologies such […] The post Paystack Launches Holding Company The Stack Group (TSG), to Power African Ambition appeared first on Tekedia.

The end of 2024 felt like a turning point for Africa’s startup ecosystem. With two unicorns Moniepoint and Tyme minted in the final quarter, optimism surged with predictions that the continent had entered a new era of rapid scale and significant investors funding. It was the first time since early 2023 that more than one […] The post From Boom to Pause: How Africa’s Unicorn Momentum Stalled in 2025 appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s economy is expected to grow by 4.4% in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).  If achieved, it would mark the country’s fastest annual growth rate in over a decade (outside the 5% growth recorded in Q2, 2021) and reinforce optimism that Africa’s most populous country may be turning a corner.

How Industry Standards and Regulations Make SMS More Valuable for Brands and Customers In an age where true attention has become one of the scarcest commodities in customer engagement, the decades-old SMS channel continues to command exceptionally high open rates and high perceived importance. It’s largely thanks to tight regulations and industry oversight that SMS […]

Customers know what they want and deserve from their experiences when interacting with organisations. They are also the first to know when the bar is raised in CX. The CX trends that will shape the industry in 2026 are also the ones that customers will be building expectations on.  For organisations looking to 2026, the […]

The enterprise translation challenge isn’t “bad wording”, it’s costly mistakes hiding behind fluent text. MachineTranslation.com’s SMART feature introduces verification-first translation through multi-engine consensus, reducing AI errors by up to 90% and reshaping how African enterprises approach multilingual content. For African enterprises navigating global business, the question has shifted from whether to use AI translation to […]

Ozak AI ($OZ) is rapidly emerging as one of the most closely watched AI-powered crypto projects as investors search for real utility-driven growth in this market cycle. Built as a fusion of artificial intelligence and decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN), Ozak AI blends predictive intelligence, decentralized compute networks, and tokenized economic incentives into a single scalable […] The post From $0.014 to a Potential $20 by 2029: Why Ozak AI’s Post-Listing Outlook Has Analysts Excited appeared first on Tekedia.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Informa Markets, a global leader in live and on-demand events and data services. Africa CDC Director-General Dr Jean Kaseya and Informa Markets President for Middle East, India, Türkiye & Africa, Mr. Peter Hall, signed the agreement, which […]

Yango's platform enabled partners across Africa to earn $4B in 2024 via ride-hailing, delivery, in-app loans, vehicle financing and digital skills programs. The post The Gig Economy: Yango Partners Earned $4B in 2024 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Francophone Africa’s startup ecosystem is moving beyond experimentation. Drawing lessons from 2025, this edition examines how founders can navigate small markets, balance debt and equity, and build for credible exits while attracting institutional and venture capital.

NWU becomes first African university with official AI policy The North-West University (NWU) in South Africa has become the first African university to adopt an official artificial… TechCity

EIRS takes centre stage at Digital Insurance MENA  to shape Africa–Middle East industry dialogue Dubai’s Digital Insurance MENA conference is opening today, a key platform for cross-regional knowledge exchange this January,… TechCity

Paystack Launches Holding Company, The Stack Group (TSG) Paystack, a company solving payments problems for ambitious businesses in Africa, today announces the launch of The Stack Group (TSG),… TechCity

nCino paid $75M for DocFox, rebranding it as nCino KYC Africa to speed KYC/AML onboarding, cut compliance costs, and scale RegTech across Africa. The post nCino Acquires DocFox for $75M: A Win for African Compliance Tech appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Have you ever picked up your iPad and realized you forgot iPad passcode, leaving the device completely locked? This situation can be stressful, especially when you need quick access to your files, photos, or apps. Many users face this problem after entering the wrong code too many times or not using their iPad for a […]

Paymentology today announced the appointment of Kesheni Moodley as Regional Director for Africa, further strengthening its regional leadership as demand for modern, cloud-first issuing infrastructure accelerates across African markets. Kesheni brings more than 20 years of experience across the ICT, payments, and enterprise technology sectors, spanning client relationship development, commercial leadership, business development, and operational transformation. […]

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday called a snap general election for February 8, seeking a fresh mandate for a sweeping agenda that combines higher public spending, targeted tax cuts, and a faster military build-up amid rising regional security tensions. Takaichi said she would dissolve parliament on Friday, triggering a nationwide vote for all […] The post Japan’s PM, Takaichi, Calls Snap Election to Secure Mandate for Tax Cuts and Defense Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of Reliance Industries fell sharply on Monday after the conglomerate posted a third-quarter profit that missed market expectations, reinforcing concerns that its key growth engines are losing momentum at a time when investors are already uneasy about the pace of its long-promised shift away from hydrocarbons. The stock dropped as much as 2.7% in […] The post Reliance Shares Slide After Q3 Profit Miss as Retail Growth Slows and Energy Weakness Persists appeared first on Tekedia.

European stocks fell sharply on Monday as investors assessed the economic and financial fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose escalating tariffs on several European countries if they oppose Washington’s bid to acquire Greenland. The sell-off reflected growing concern that geopolitically driven trade measures could translate into real damage for some of Europe’s […] The post European Markets Slide as Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat Exposes Deep Trade and Profit Risks Across Key Sectors appeared first on Tekedia.

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, today announces the appointment of Khaled Salah, 37 years old, as Vice President of Africa. In this new role, he will be responsible for about 30 employees to ensure the successful implementation of AVEVA’s growth strategy. Khaled Salah will report directly to Jesus […]

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Several investors have become inclined to contemplate the top players as well as the emerging faces, such as Little Pepe, that have been garnering attention lately as part of the quest for the best crypto to hold long-term. While the overall market remains highly volatile, long-term investments are typically recognizable by their solid fundamentals, large-scale […] The post Which Crypto to Buy Today for Long-Term: 4 Best Picks to Consider appeared first on Tekedia.

The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for Nigeria’s economic growth in 2026 to 4.4%, up from an earlier estimate of 4.2%, signaling growing confidence that Africa’s 4th-largest economy is beginning to stabilize after a prolonged period of strain. The Fund’s decision to raise Nigeria’s 2026 growth forecast may appear incremental, but analysts believe […] The post IMF lifts Nigeria’s 2026 Growth Outlook to 4.4% as Reform Bets Strengthen appeared first on Tekedia.

Paystack is transitioning into TSG, a holding company housing its different businesses, after hitting group profitability.