The wellness industry isn’t just about treatments anymore—it’s all about connecting clinical results with a great customer experience. These days, if you’re running a busy spa or wellness center, you need more than just basic scheduling tools. The right spa management software turns into the brain of your whole operation. It handles everything: staff commissions, […] The post Orchestrating Excellence in Modern Aesthetic Environments appeared first on Tekedia.

A U.S. environmental regulator’s decision that Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, illegally operated methane gas turbines to power its Tennessee data centers marks a turning point not only for the company, but for the rapidly expanding AI infrastructure sector more broadly. The Environmental Protection Agency ruled on Thursday that the dozens of truck-sized gas […] The post US Regulator Ruling xAI Broke Clean Air Law With Gas Turbines Signals Tougher Scrutiny of AI Data Center Power Use appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI’s annualized revenue has climbed past $20 billion in 2025, more than tripling from $6 billion a year earlier, as surging user demand, expanding computing capacity, and new monetization strategies begin to reshape the economics of the world’s most closely watched AI company. In a blog post published on Sunday, Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar […] The post OpenAI Revenue Jumps Past $20bn as Computing Power, Ads, New Products Drive Push Toward Sustainability appeared first on Tekedia.

India’s LTIMindtree delivered a mixed set of third-quarter results, with profit taking a hit from sweeping labor law changes even as revenue growth and record order bookings underscored the underlying strength of demand for IT services. The country’s sixth-largest IT services firm said net profit fell 8.3% to 9.71 billion rupees ($106.76 million) in the […] The post Labor law overhaul dents LTIMindtree profit, but record deal wins signal resilience in India’s IT sector appeared first on Tekedia.

For all the money, hype, and strategic urgency surrounding artificial intelligence, most corporate leaders are still waiting to see it meaningfully pay off. The wait and the tension that came with it sit at the heart of PwC’s latest Global CEO Survey, released this week as business and political leaders gathered in Davos. After polling […] The post AI Payoff Still Elusive for Most Companies as CEOs Warn Returns Remain Uneven appeared first on Tekedia.

The 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Exhibition will host the prestigious Startup World Cup Regional Competition in Abuja, marking a significant milestone for Africa’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Applications are now officially open for startups interested in registering and participating in this globally recognized competition. Organised in partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures, the Startup World […] The post Startup World Cup Opens Applications for Abuja Regional Competition with $1M Global Prize appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Commit, an Israeli technology firm that delivers software solutions to high‑tech companies and enterprises, has acquired Savannah, a startup dedicated to recruiting and employing seasoned developers from across Africa. While the exact value of the all-cash deal was not officially disclosed, it is estimated to be in the millions of dollars. Founded in 2022 by […] The post Commit Acquires Savannah in Multi-Million Dollar Deal to Access African Tech Talent appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Shares of Europe’s major carmakers tumbled sharply on Monday, reflecting investor anxiety over U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to impose tariffs on multiple European countries in a bid to acquire Greenland. The Stoxx Europe Automobiles and Parts index fell 2.75% by mid-morning in London, extending losses from early trading and highlighting the sector’s acute vulnerability […] The post Stoxx Europe Automobiles Plunge as Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat Sparks Trade Fears appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold and silver extended their record-breaking rally on Monday, underlining how deeply investors are repositioning portfolios in response to escalating geopolitical tensions, intensifying trade disputes, and growing unease over monetary policy independence in the United States. U.S. gold futures for February delivery rose 1.71% to $4,674.20 per ounce, while spot gold climbed 1.6% to $4,668.14. […] The post Gold and Silver Power to Fresh Records as Trade Wars, Central Bank Buying, and Political Risk Reshape Investor Playbooks appeared first on Tekedia.

Paga, a Nigerian financial technology company that provides a mobile payment platform for sending money, paying bills, buying airtime, and enabling digital transactions, has labeled 2025 as an iconic year after hitting a major milestone. The company announced that in 2025, it processed N17 trillion across 169 million transactions, underscoring its rapid growth and expanding […] The post Paga Scales 17x in Four Years, Processes N17 Trillion in 2025 appeared first on Tekedia.

Dangote Group has signed a contract valued at over $350 million with India’s state-owned Engineers India Limited (EIL) to oversee the expansion of its flagship refinery and petrochemicals complex in the Lekki Free Zone, Lagos. Under the agreement, EIL will serve as Project Management Consultant (PMC) and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) consultant, replicating […] The post Dangote Group Signs $350m Deal with India’s EIL to Expand Refinery to 1.4mbpd Capacity appeared first on Tekedia.

The news is in: Nigeria has issued seven-year satellite permits to Amazon’s low-Earth-orbit broadband network, Amazon LEO (formerly Project Kuiper), expanding the frontier of space-based internet competition as the nation races to close its deep digital access gap. Beginning in February, Amazon will operate alongside Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink, whose footprint in Nigeria has grown […] The post The Amazon’s Grand Unification in Nigeria appeared first on Tekedia.

Shell Foundation is backing African climate startups at the riskiest stage, using grants and partnerships to bridge the gap before venture capital invests at scale

Senegal and Morocco have both been drawing attention lately – not only in sports, where Senegal defeated host Morocco in the dramatic 2025 AFCON final, but also in the tech arena. These two nations, one in West Africa and the other in North Africa, are emerging as startup powerhouses on the continent. Each country’s ecosystem […] The post Senegal vs. Morocco: A Tale of Two Startup Ecosystems appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The largest gains in crypto often don’t come from what’s trending today, they come from early access and structural advantage. With Bitcoin hovering just below $97,000 and Ethereum and Solana holding key levels, the broader market is beginning to stir. But for long-term positioning, it’s not just price that matters, it’s access, architecture, and timing. […] The post ZKP Crypto, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana: Which Is the Best Crypto for Long Term Gains? appeared first on Tekedia.

Question: Sir, could you reconcile passion and talent, and how both shape financial success for young graduates? My Response: I have a deep passion for football, but absolutely no talent for it. I love sports, but I am not good at any of them. In secondary school, I competed in long jump and the 100m […] The post Passion Inspires, Talent Pays: A Roadmap for Young Graduates appeared first on Tekedia.

The European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur have finally crossed a diplomatic threshold that had resisted compromise for a quarter of a century, signing a sweeping free trade agreement that now stands as Europe’s largest-ever external trade pact by market size. Yet even as officials celebrated the breakthrough in Asunción, Paraguay, the […] The post EU–Mercosur Seal Historic Trade Pact After 25 Years, Redrawing Global Trade Lines appeared first on Tekedia.

Kuda Bank, a Nigerian microfinance bank that offers convenient, fee-free digital banking services, has announced plans to expand to Tanzania and Canada, as part of a global rollout. This also follows after a successful 2025. The company’s CEO, Babs Ogundeyi, announced the expansion in a new year’s message to customers, while assuring them of more […] The post Kuda Announces Expansion Plan to Tanzania And Canada Amid Global Rollout appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s new tax laws are designed to move money faster from the economy to the government. But that process does not start with payment; it begins with self-assessment. Once a tax authority issues an assessment, a taxpayer must pay within 30 days or object

Summary of 2025 data law changes in Nigeria and South Africa, with key compliance steps, breach rules, fines, and startup guidance. The post Tech Policy 2025: New Data Laws in Nigeria and South Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The Kenyan government on Monday began selling a 65% stake in the state-owned Kenya Pipeline Company to raise $835 million for infrastructure in what would be its first IPO in over a decade.

Africa is undergoing a profound financial transformation driven by rapid technological advancements, with fintech and cross-border payments leading the charge. However, this digital surge heightens cybersecurity risks, with rising cyberattacks necessitating robust fraud prevention. Fintechs must prioritize compliance, identity verification, and advanced technologies like AI to safeguard sensitive data. AI is revolutionizing African banking by […]

M&A in Africa's tech sector rose 34% as VC funding fell—fintech led deals, consolidation accelerated, and secondary markets gained momentum. The post African Tech M&A Activity Rose 34% in 2024: What to Expect appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Levvy Box is using glossy, illuminated boxes mounted on vehicle roofs to transform ride‑hailing cars and other fleets into moving billboards.

Ozak AI ($OZ) is steadily gaining traction as a compelling alternative for crypto investors considering exit from established large-caps like SOL. Positioned as an AI-powered, DePIN-backed infrastructure project with tokenized growth potential, Ozak AI offers a contrasting value proposition blending predictive AI, decentralized infrastructure, and future-focused utility rather than relying solely on historical network effects. […] The post SOL Holders Are Flipping $200 Into Ozak AI After ROI Charts Show It Could Exceed Solana’s Gains appeared first on Tekedia.

The major cryptocurrencies are having difficulty regaining their momentum, and the cryptocurrency market is bearish. One project is rising, indicating a positive trend in the cryptocurrency market, while the majority of cryptocurrencies are slowing down and declining. During the bear market, Ozak AI, an early-stage token in its presale phase, is displaying enormous presale funding. […] The post Crypto Momentum Is Weak, Yet Ozak AI Rockets Forward — Investors Say It’s Becoming the Sector’s Strongest Outlier appeared first on Tekedia.

At the beginning of 2025, China looked like the global market almost everyone wanted to avoid. The investment case appeared broken on multiple fronts at once. A protectionist Trump administration was returning to Washington with renewed threats of tariffs and technology controls. China’s property sector, long the backbone of household wealth and local government finances, […] The post From Investable to Indispensable Again: How China Defied Investor Fears and Delivered Outsized Returns in 2025 appeared first on Tekedia.

Libya is attempting to reset the narrative around its fragile economy by anchoring growth in trade, logistics, and manufacturing, as it prepares to sign a strategic partnership with international firms to expand and develop the Misurata Free Zone in a deal expected to attract about $2.7 billion in foreign investment. Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah said […] The post Libya Bets on Misurata Free Zone to Break Oil Dependence With $2.7bn Foreign Investment Drive appeared first on Tekedia.

The AI disruptions of the past few years have only been the prologue to what’s coming in 2026: AI’s full integration into data center processes and builds. It’s a moment we’ve been building up to ever since OpenAI’s ChatGPT brought Artificial Intelligence into the mainstream in late 2022, sending shockwaves through everything from academia and […]

McDonald’s South Africa is pleased to announce its certification as a Top Employer for 2025 by the Top Employers Institute. This marks the third consecutive year that McDonald’s South Africa has received this accolade, coinciding with three decades of the company’s presence in the country. The recognition underscores the strength of McDonald’s South Africa’s human […]

The strategy targets 10 macro-influencers and 20 micro-influencers, who would be paid quarterly retainers of KES 100,000 ($775) and KES 50,000 ($387.6), respectively, to support the campaign. Macro-influencers typically command audiences of over 100,000 followers, some reaching into the millions, while micro-influencers have followings of between 10,000 and 100,000.

The great irony of the current regulatory wave is that it aims to make digital tokens safe by making them look exactly like the banking system people were trying to avoid.

South African organisations are prioritizing meetings and events more than ever—whether hosting them locally or across the globe—while international companies increasingly recognize the country’s unique creative capabilities and world-class event infrastructure. Global travel management company FCM has appointed Lance Nkwe as Business Leader for FCM Meetings & Events South Africa, responding to unprecedented demand from […]

Safaricom has appointed Sylvia Anampiu as director of fixed business as Kenya’s biggest telco moves closer to rolling out pay-as-you-go fiber broadband for Kenyan homes and offices. The appointment comes as Safaricom prepares to upend how fixed internet is sold, shifting from rigid monthly plans to daily, weekly and monthly options that mirror mobile data […]

In today's edition: Nigerian SEC’s capital requirements || MAX gets funded || Kuda rekindles expansion plans

In most digital asset sales, speed and wallet size decide everything. Large buyers enter early, absorb supply fast, and influence pricing before smaller participants even appear. This pattern often leads to fast swings, uneven distribution, and fragile price formation. Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) takes a very different path. Its presale auction is not built for […] The post With Whales Capped at 50K, ZKP’s Presale Auction Attracts Analysts Predicting 200x to 10,000x ROI appeared first on Tekedia.