Tesla is preparing to close a defining chapter in its history, ending production of its Model S and Model X vehicles and repurposing the Fremont, California, factory to build Optimus humanoid robots. The decision, which marks a sharp strategic turn away from Tesla’s oldest passenger cars and deeper into robotics and artificial intelligence, is seen […] The post Tesla to Retire Models S and X as Musk Moves to Convert Fremont Factory for Optimus Humanoid Robots Production appeared first on Tekedia.

Samsung Electronics has warned that a worsening global chip shortage is likely to persist this year and beyond, as the explosive build-out of artificial intelligence infrastructure continues to absorb vast amounts of memory supply, reinforcing the company’s dominance in semiconductors while creating growing strains across its broader electronics empire. The South Korean tech giant said […] The post Samsung Warns of Prolonged Chip Shortage as AI Boom Supercharges Profits but Squeezes Smartphones and Displays appeared first on Tekedia.

Spotify is taking another deliberate step away from being just a passive streaming service, rolling out group chats that allow users to talk to one another while sharing the podcasts, playlists, and audiobooks they are listening to. The feature, announced this week, expands on the messaging tools Spotify introduced last August and strengthens the company’s […] The post Spotify Deepens Social Push With Group Chats as It Edges Toward a Music-Centric Social Platform appeared first on Tekedia.

IBM closed out the year with a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter, reinforcing the company’s narrative that its long-running reinvention around software, artificial intelligence, and hybrid cloud is gaining traction, even as growth moderates from last year’s pace. The technology giant reported adjusted earnings per share of $4.52 for the quarter, ahead of analysts’ expectations of $4.32, […] The post IBM Beats Estimates, Leans on AI, Mainframes, and Quantum Ambitions to Extend Turnaround appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft Corp. delivered a solid earnings beat for its fiscal second quarter ended December 31, 2025, with adjusted earnings per share of $4.14, surpassing the Wall Street consensus of $3.97 and revenue of $81.27 billion, which exceeded the expected $80.27 billion. Yet the stock plunged as much as 7% in extended trading on Wednesday, reflecting […] The post Microsoft Shares Tumble 7% After Hours as Azure Growth Slows Despite Earnings Beat and Massive OpenAI Backlog appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in November, highlighting the uneven and often contradictory effects of President Donald Trump’s tariff-driven trade strategy as it continues to work its way through the economy. According to data released Thursday by the Census Bureau, the overall trade shortfall jumped to $56.8 billion in November, a 94.6% increase from […] The post U.S. Trade Deficit Surges in November as EU Imbalance Widens, Underscoring Limits of Tariff-Led Rebalancing appeared first on Tekedia.

EV24.africa, a top platform for sourcing and delivering electric vehicles across Africa, has entered into a strategic partnership with ZEMIA (Zambia Electric Mobility Initiative Association), an organization dedicated to advancing electric mobility in Zambia, to speed up the adoption of electric vehicles and sustainable transportation solutions nationwide. The collaboration marks a significant step in Zambia’s […] The post EV24.africa and ZEMIA Join Forces to Drive Electric Mobility Adoption in Zambia appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Starlink is barred in South Africa today; EEIPs and a R2.5bn investment could permit legal licensing under ICASA by late 2026–27. The post Is Starlink Legal in South Africa? Full ICASA Rules, Licensing, and What Changes in 2026 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Mesh, a cryptocurrency payments network, has successfully raised $75 million in a Series C funding round, achieving unicorn status with a valuation of $1 billion. The round was led by Dragonfly Capital, with participation from prominent investors including Paradigm, Moderne Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, SBI Investment, and Liberty City Ventures. This brings Mesh’s total funding to […] The post Mesh Network Raises $75M in a Series C Funding Round  appeared first on Tekedia.

The global football transfer market surged to unprecedented levels in 2025, underlining how the sport’s economic engine continues to accelerate across professional and amateur levels, according to FIFA’s Global Transfer Report published on Wednesday. Clubs completed a record 24,558 international transfers in men’s football during the year, pushing total spending to $13.08 billion. The volume […] The post Global Football Transfer Market Hits New Peak as Spending, Player Mobility Surge to $13.08bn in 2025 appeared first on Tekedia.

Tesla delivered a mixed set of fourth-quarter results that once again captured the tension at the heart of the company, which has recorded a downward spiral of revenue in the past several quarters. The EV giant’s latest earnings offered investors a familiar contradiction: short-term financial outperformance paired with deeper signs of strain in the company’s […] The post Tesla Beats Earnings but Faces First-Ever Revenue Decline as Musk Doubles Down on AI, Robotaxis, Robots appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta delivered a stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter performance on Wednesday, beating Wall Street estimates on both earnings and revenue and issuing an upbeat sales outlook that sent its shares jumping as much as 10% in after-hours trading. The results capped a year in which the social media giant tightened its grip on the global digital advertising market […] The post Meta Shares Surge After Blowout Q4 as Advertising Strength and Massive AI Spending Plan Reset Investor Expectations appeared first on Tekedia.

As January 2026 draws to a close, the spotlight on early-stage markets is intensifying. Investors are moving away from scattered bets and focusing on projects that offer real momentum, visible results, and clear pricing plans. This trend is particularly obvious when looking at the top presale cryptos, where hitting the right window is now just […] The post From AI Tools to Skill-Based Gaming: Your Guide to the Top 4 Presale Cryptos of 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), a U.S.-listed company known for its business intelligence and mobile software offerings, has maintained a disciplined, Bitcoin-focused treasury approach that has consistently delivered measurable Bitcoin yield since 2020. In a post shared on X, the company disclosed that it has achieved steady BTC yield growth over multiple market cycles. The post, which […] The post Saylor’s Strategy Has Consistently Delivered Bitcoin Yield Since 2020 appeared first on Tekedia.

Big partnerships don’t always translate into strong charts, and the market is being reminded of that again. Recent Hedera news highlights a high-profile McLaren partnership, yet HBAR continues to lose technical support. At the same time, Zcash is trading within a bearish structure that points to deeper downside despite selective whale accumulation. Against that uneven […] The post ZKP’s 300x Potential Steals the Spotlight as Zcash Weakens and Hedera Wobbles appeared first on Tekedia.

Papermap.ai, a Ghanaian startup operating across Africa and the US, is building an AI agent that understands how business users actually talk.

Briter Intelligence's report shows that funding in the agritech sector declined by over 18%, falling to $168.1 million in 2025 from $206.9 million in 2024.

Ozak AI, with its token $OZ, keeps coming up in talks about crypto projects that might actually stick around for the long haul instead of just fading after some quick buzz. It’s this mix of AI and something called DePIN, which is a decentralized physical infrastructure network, and that puts it right where two big […] The post Projections Show That a Simple $100 Ozak AI Position Could Grow Into Tens of Thousands if Trendlines Hold appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin extended its recent pullback on Thursday, briefly dipping below the $88,000 mark after falling about 1.5% over the past 24 hours. The decline came amid rising geopolitical tensions and growing uncertainty across global financial markets, prompting investors to rotate away from risk crypto assets. The broader crypto sell-off coincided with renewed tensions between the […] The post Bitcoin Slips Below $88,000 as Geopolitical Tensions and Bearish Signals Weigh on Crypto appeared first on Tekedia.

Tesla said on Wednesday it will invest $2 billion in xAI, the artificial intelligence startup founded by its chief executive, Elon Musk, reinforcing the company’s strategic pivot away from being viewed primarily as an electric vehicle maker and toward an AI and robotics-driven future. The move underscores how much of Tesla’s $1.5 trillion valuation is […] The post Tesla Doubles Down on AI Bet With $2bn xAI Investment as Robotaxi Promises Face Fresh Scrutiny appeared first on Tekedia.

A Market in Transition The global automotive industry is undergoing a profound reconfiguration, driven by changing consumer behaviour, rising price sensitivity, and a technological transition that is unfolding unevenly across regions. Against this complex backdrop, several emerging markets are showing clear signs of recovery after years marked by financial pressure, supply-chain disruptions, and subdued demand. […]

The door looks closed. Everyone can see it. But over time, I have learned that many closed doors are not locked. They are simply unattended. No one is inside waiting to respond to a knock. In such moments, knocking endlessly is an exercise in frustration. What is required is a push. Life has many of […] The post When Knocking Fails, Push: The Strategy of Entering Closed Doors appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft Corp. has posted strong second-quarter results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with net income surging 60% on a GAAP basis to $38.5 billion, driven in large part by its strategic investments in OpenAI. Diluted earnings per share similarly rose 60% to $5.16, reflecting the company’s growing influence in the cloud and […]

Launching a mobile money platform can open new revenue streams, expand financial inclusion, and strengthen your institution’s digital footprint.  But success doesn’t just depend on offering payments through a mobile app. The real challenge lies in building a platform that fits your market, scales reliably, stays compliant, and supports the operational ecosystem behind it. Many […]

TripDesk, the AI-powered enterprise travel platform, has already crossed $2.3 million in revenue within just 120 days of its public launch, according to its founder, Mark Essien. The startup also reached profitability by its second month of operation—a rare feat in Africa’s startup ecosystem and a sign of strong demand for localized B2B solutions. Founded […]

China has authorized three of its largest technology firms—ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent—to purchase Nvidia’s high-performance H200 AI chips, signaling a careful balancing act between meeting domestic AI demand and promoting homegrown semiconductor development. According to sources familiar with the matter, who spoke to Reuters, the approvals cover more than 400,000 units, though the licenses are […] The post China Grants Conditional Nvidia H200 Chip Approvals as U.S.-China AI Chip Race Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft South Africa and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) have announced a new partnership to deliver artificial intelligence (AI) fluency and digital skills training to millions of South Africans through the public broadcaster’s digital platform, SABC Plus. The collaboration was unveiled at the 2026 Microsoft AI Tour Johannesburg and forms part of Microsoft Elevate, […]

BYD South Africa has confirmed that two of its models, the BYD Shark 6 and the BYD Dolphin Surf, have been selected as finalists for the 2026 South African Car of the Year (COTY) awards. The announcement places both vehicles in the final round of judging, where they will be assessed by an expert panel […]

South Korea’s SK Hynix is deepening its commitment to artificial intelligence with a major strategic pivot toward the United States, announcing plans to establish a new U.S.-based company dedicated to AI solutions and to commit at least $10 billion to the effort. The move underscores how central AI has become to the chipmaker’s growth strategy, […] The post SK Hynix To Make $10 Billion AI Investment in U.S. as Memory Shortages and Trade Politics Converge appeared first on Tekedia.

Autonomous vehicle startup Waabi has secured $1 billion in fresh capital and struck a landmark partnership with Uber, marking its first major push beyond self-driving trucks and into passenger robotaxis. The move is expected to place the company at the center of the next phase of the global autonomy race. The funding comprises an oversubscribed […] The post Waabi Raises $1bn, Teams Up With Uber to Take Autonomous AI From Trucking to Robotaxis appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has issued a blunt warning to his peers in the artificial intelligence industry over their perception of the technology and attitude toward it. In his warning, Amodei challenged his peers to dismiss public anxiety about AI at [your] peril, or risk triggering a political and social backlash that could reshape the […] The post Amodei Warns AI Elite of Impending Backlash, as Wealth Concentrates in the Age of Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Tekedia.

In the two years since Moniepoint last publicly shared its transaction figures, the Nigerian fintech unicorn has nearly tripled transaction volume across its subsidiaries.

AfricAI Secures Exclusive Continental Rights to Deploy Advanced Robotics Platforms Across Africa in Landmark Deal with Micropolis Robotics AfricAI has signed a multi-year exclusive distribution and deployment agreement with Micropolis Robotics, granting AfricAI sole and exclusive… TechCity

Kuda Microfinance Bank plans to open more experience centres for customer support and community engagement after it received a licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate as a National Microfinance Bank.

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Crypto markets entered late January with total capitalization near $3 trillion, while daily volumes topped $100 billion amid uneven sentiment. XRP news shows tight consolidation at support, and Pudgy Penguins price action stays volatile, but can either deliver outsized profit now? That uncertainty fuels attention toward ZKP, which researchers describe as a privacy-first AI network […] The post As XRP and Pudgy Penguins Trade Sideways, ZKP Crypto’s Supply Crunch Sets the Stage for a Surge appeared first on Tekedia.