Consumer prices rose just 0.2% year-on-year in January, while factory-gate deflation stretched into a fourth year, reinforcing concerns that domestic demand remains too weak to generate sustained price momentum. China’s consumer inflation rose less than expected in January, and producer prices continued to contract, underscoring persistent deflationary pressure in the world’s second-largest economy at a […] The post China’s Inflation Misses Forecast as Producer Deflation Extends, Spotlighting Fragile Demand appeared first on Tekedia.

At the Africa Tech Summit (ATS) in Nairobi on Wednesday, Wole Ayodele, chief executive of payments company Fincra, offered an alternative assessment that the continent’s next phase will depend on infrastructure and not optimism.

Google is pushing WAXAL, an open-source speech dataset from Google Research Africa, that speak multiple African native languages

Nigeria’s gross external reserves have climbed above $47 billion for the first time in nearly eight years, marking a symbolic and strategic milestone for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as it rebuilds external buffers amid ongoing macroeconomic adjustments. Latest data show reserves rising to $47.025 billion, the highest level since August 3, 2018, when […] The post Nigeria’s External Reserves Hit $47bn High as States’ Foreign Debt Service Surges 26% appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick delivered a firm message to Nvidia Corp. on Tuesday, stating that the company “must live with” the detailed licensing conditions attached to sales of its H200 artificial intelligence chip to China. His statement underscores the Trump administration’s determination to enforce strict end-use controls on advanced semiconductors amid the ongoing U.S.-China […] The post U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick: Nvidia “Must Live With” Strict H200 Licensing Terms in China Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial Intelligence is poised to disrupt SaaS companies with the same ferocity that e-commerce leveled against brick-and-mortar retail. Market shifts are traditionally driven by two levers: the optimization of marginal costs and the hyper-personalization of services. AI achieves both at an unprecedented scale. The victors in this new era will be “full-stack” AI companies, those […] The post The Great SaaS Unbundling: Why Full-Stack AI is the New Frontier appeared first on Tekedia.

Digital gaming spaces have evolved into carefully structured environments where design, technology, and player control shape the experience. Today’s platforms focus less on spectacle and more on usability, fairness, and variety. This shift allows users to approach online casino fun as a form of structured entertainment rather than a high-pressure activity. Within the NG market, […] The post Elevate your entertainment: get ready for an unforgettable online casino experience appeared first on Tekedia.

In Filipino culture, playing games goes beyond entertainment, rooted in traditions and communal activities that emphasize togetherness. Among these traditions, the perya, a vibrant carnival held during town fiestas, serves as one of the most enduring cultural symbols. For decades, perya games have brought people across all ages and walks of life together, transforming fiestas […] The post Peryagame Unrivaled Appeal to Filipino Adults appeared first on Tekedia.

inDrive has introduced a new in-app advertising platform (inDrive Ads) designed to generate revenue outside of ride commissions in South Africa. The platform allows brands to reach users at high-attention moments, such as after a ride is requested, while passengers wait for their driver, and during the trip. Ads appear across multiple in-app screens in […]

Altron Technology Group has strengthened its leadership team with 2 strategic appointments that underscore its focus on driving Transformative Growth across its portfolio: Yolanden Moodley as Managing Director of Altron Document Solutions and Warren Mande as Chief Operating Officer of Netstar.  Both appointments reflect Altron’s commitment to placing proven leaders in roles where they can maximize business performance and accelerate growth—a cornerstone […]

Latest African Tech Startup Funding Rounds: 2026 Trends Funding across African tech startups rebounded in 2025 with larger rounds and record venture debt, while deal counts tightened into early 2026. This article summarizes the macro trends, notable rounds, sector winners, and a practical fundraising playbook founders can use now. TechCity

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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