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Apple Names John Ternus CEO As Tim Cook Becomes Chairman
Apple has announced its first leadership transition in more than a decade, naming John Ternus as chief executive officer, succeeding Tim Cook, who will become executive chairman on September 1. The move closes a defining chapter in Apple’s history and opens a more uncertain one, as the company confronts intensifying competition in artificial intelligence, geopolitical […] The post Apple Names John Ternus CEO As Tim Cook Becomes Chairman appeared first on Tekedia.
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U.S. Supreme Court Tests SEC’s Power to Seize Illegal Profits in High-Stakes Disgorgement Case
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to examine the reach of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s authority to strip illegal profits from wrongdoers, in a case that goes to the core of how the agency polices financial markets. At issue is not whether the SEC can seek disgorgement, a remedy long recognized by courts and […] The post U.S. Supreme Court Tests SEC’s Power to Seize Illegal Profits in High-Stakes Disgorgement Case appeared first on Tekedia.
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Wall Street Stumbles After Record Run as Hormuz Disruptions Reignite Oil and Inflation Risks
U.S. equities pulled back on Monday, interrupting a powerful rally that had pushed major indexes to record highs, as renewed instability in the Strait of Hormuz forced investors to reassess assumptions around energy supply, inflation, and geopolitical risk. The retreat followed a sharp shift in the Middle East narrative. Markets had surged late last week […] The post Wall Street Stumbles After Record Run as Hormuz Disruptions Reignite Oil and Inflation Risks appeared first on Tekedia.
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Dangote Sugar Targets N500bn Rights Issue in Bid to Rebuild Balance Sheet and Fund Expansion
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc is seeking to raise up to N500 billion through a Rights Issue, one of the largest equity offerings in Nigeria’s corporate history, as it moves to repair its balance sheet and position for a new phase of expansion under recently installed leadership. The plan, approved by shareholders at the company’s 20th […] The post Dangote Sugar Targets N500bn Rights Issue in Bid to Rebuild Balance Sheet and Fund Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.
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USA Rare Earth Strikes $2.8bn Deal for Brazil’s Serra Verde, Aiming to Loosen China’s Grip on Critical Minerals
USA Rare Earth, the Oklahoma company racing to build a Western alternative to China’s grip on critical minerals, has agreed to buy Serra Verde, one of Brazil’s few producing rare-earth mines, in a $2.8 billion cash-and-stock deal that marks one of the most ambitious attempts yet to diversify supply chains for the materials that power […] The post USA Rare Earth Strikes $2.8bn Deal for Brazil’s Serra Verde, Aiming to Loosen China’s Grip on Critical Minerals appeared first on Tekedia.
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Marvell Shares Surge About 5% on Report Google Is Turning to It for New AI Chips
Marvell Technology shares shot up nearly 5 percent on Monday after a report that Alphabet’s Google is in serious discussions to team up with the chip designer on two new custom processors aimed at squeezing more performance and lower power bills out of the massive AI models that now dominate Silicon Valley’s spending. According to […] The post Marvell Shares Surge About 5% on Report Google Is Turning to It for New AI Chips appeared first on Tekedia.
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Earth Week: The E-Waste Crisis Nobody Wants to Talk About
Earth Week: The E-Waste Crisis Nobody Wants to Talk About The e-waste crisis is growing quietly. Every year, millions of old phones, laptops, and gadgets are thrown away.… TechCity
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Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO: John Ternus Takes Over September 2026
Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO: John Ternus Takes Over September 2026 After fifteen years running the most valuable company on earth, Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple’s CEO.… TechCity
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KCB set up Kenya Pipeline semi-final clash at African Club Championship
“We are happy with how the team has performed so far because everyone has stepped up when needed. We respect Kenya Pipeline because we know each other very well, but we are ready for the challenge. Our target remains the final and ultimately the title,” said captain Mercy Moim.
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UAE says dismantled Iran-linked group plotting 'terror' operations
The arrests came as Gulf states clamped down on cells linked to Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah after Tehran struck its Gulf neighbours in the ongoing Middle East war.
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Mwaura: Fuel protests will push country deeper into crisis
Mwaura noted that the country is still recovering from the KSh6 billion in losses incurred during last year’s demonstrations. 
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KPA edge Lakeside to extend winning run
“The result was good, of course the win was needed. It was a bit weird playing the match without shot clock which made us be limited in possession but that was not an excuse,” Mugabe added.
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EU to gauge member states' willingness to punish Israel
Foreign ministers from the 27-nation bloc are expected to discuss the matter at a meeting in Luxembourg Tuesday after a call from Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
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Cafu says 2026 World Cup is perfect time for Brazil to win again
Cafu, who was a right-back, said Brazil already had strength in midfield and attack, so Ancelotti had focused on strengthening the defence for this year's tournament to be held in the US, Mexico and Canada.
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Singer D4vd charged with murder over teen's body found in Tesla
The 21-year-old, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, was expected to appear in court Monday to face multiple charges over the horrifying death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found in September, days after what would have been her 15th birthday.
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Senegal’s Faye calls for African-led security and resource control at Dakar peace forum
In his opening address in Dakar, Faye said Africa must stop being “the centre of rivalries between major powers” and instead become an active player in shaping global balances.
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Ruto meets Mattarella, Meloni in Rome as Kenya and Italy sign new agreements
Ruto’s official programme began with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Piazza Venezia, a tradition observed by visiting heads of state.
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AXIAN’s Benjamin Toulouze says CVCs can move faster than VCs
AXIAN's corporate VC has backed 33 African startups in four years with at least $100,000 each. Its head explains why and how.
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Powerhouses KPC to battle KCB in all-Kenyan African Championships semis
 The encounter, dubbed the “Nairobi Derby,” lived up to expectations, but it was KPC who ultimately stamped their authority with a composed and tactically superior performance.The Oilers set the tone early, showcasing disciplined defence and well-coordinated attacking play to claim the opening set. Their serving pressure consistently unsettled DCI’s reception line, allowing KPC to dictate the tempo of the match.
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Football Fan Culture: Identity, Passion, and Philosophy Behind the World’s Most Devoted Communities
Football is often described as more than just a game, and nowhere is this more evident than in the culture of its fans. Across continents, football supporters form communities that go far beyond simply watching matches. They create traditions, develop shared identities, and express deep emotional connections to their teams. This culture has evolved over […] The post Football Fan Culture: Identity, Passion, and Philosophy Behind the World’s Most Devoted Communities appeared first on Tekedia.
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CAC restores services after maintenance, introduces 2FA security
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | April 20, 2026 Key Points Main Story The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced the successful completion of its scheduled system maintenance, restoring full access to its digital registration and compliance services nationwide. In a public notice issued on April 20, 2026, the Commission confirmed that all online services — including […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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Rupee, Bonds Steady as Oil Retreats, but Hormuz Disruption and Iran Deadline Keep India on Edge
India’s currency and bond markets are entering the week with a measure of relief from softer oil prices, but the underlying picture remains fragile as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz persists and a ceasefire deadline between Washington and Tehran approaches. The Indian rupee closed at 92.9250 per dollar on Friday, down modestly on the […] The post Rupee, Bonds Steady as Oil Retreats, but Hormuz Disruption and Iran Deadline Keep India on Edge appeared first on Tekedia.
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US to host more G20 talks on food, fertilizer as war fallout bites
The United States is the current rotating chair of the Group of 20, which represents 85 percent of the global economy.
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Kenyan double-double as Korir, Lokedi defend Boston Marathon crowns
"I really wish I had (Hellen) there, but she texted me yesterday and said 'I know you can do it, I believe in you - just go out there and show them who you are'," Lokedi said.
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China’s Rare-Earth Magnet Exports Edge Lower Year-on-Year, U.S. Shipments Extend Decline
China’s exports of rare-earth magnets posted a modest annual decline in March while extending a monthly rebound, underscoring a market increasingly shaped by geopolitics as much as industrial demand. Figures from the General Administration of Customs show outbound shipments reached 5,238 metric tons in March, down 1.6% from a year earlier but up 10.5% from […] The post China’s Rare-Earth Magnet Exports Edge Lower Year-on-Year, U.S. Shipments Extend Decline appeared first on Tekedia.
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QXO to Acquire TopBuild in $17bn Deal that Signals High-Stakes Bet on Scale, Data Center Boom
QXO has agreed to acquire TopBuild in a $17 billion cash-and-stock transaction, accelerating a rapid consolidation strategy that is reshaping the U.S. construction supply chain and testing whether scale can unlock durable pricing power in a traditionally fragmented industry. The deal will create the second-largest publicly traded building products distributor in North America, with more […] The post QXO to Acquire TopBuild in $17bn Deal that Signals High-Stakes Bet on Scale, Data Center Boom appeared first on Tekedia.
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Fortune Sacco coach Nyaberi delights in NSL weekend win over Kisumu
Nyaberi and his squad will now shift focus to their upcoming fixtures, knowing that consistent performances and better finishing could make the difference in their push for promotion as the season enters its decisive stage.
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Google Eyes Custom AI Chips With Marvell as It Presses Challenge to Nvidia’s Dominance
Google is in discussions with Marvell Technology to develop a new set of custom AI chips, a move that reflects a broader shift among hyperscalers toward tighter control over the infrastructure underpinning artificial intelligence. According to The Information, the collaboration would focus on two components: a memory processing unit designed to work alongside Google’s tensor […] The post Google Eyes Custom AI Chips With Marvell as It Presses Challenge to Nvidia’s Dominance appeared first on Tekedia.
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Microsoft’s ‘Agent Seats’ Vision Challenges Narrative of AI Disrupting Software Industry
Fears that agentic artificial intelligence could dismantle the traditional software industry are prompting a strategic response from incumbents, with Microsoft advancing a framework that would fold AI agents into the same commercial logic that has underpinned enterprise software for decades. The argument, articulated by Microsoft Executive Vice President Rajesh Jha, is that AI systems will […] The post Microsoft’s ‘Agent Seats’ Vision Challenges Narrative of AI Disrupting Software Industry appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin Drops Below $74,000 as Iran Rejects Second Round of US Peace Talks Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Bitcoin erased its recent weekend gains and briefly dipped below the $74,000 level on Sunday evening, as escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran triggered a risk-off sentiment across global markets. The price of the crypto asset dipped after the US military seized an Iranian cargo ship, putting pressure on a ceasefire between […] The post Bitcoin Drops Below $74,000 as Iran Rejects Second Round of US Peace Talks Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions appeared first on Tekedia.
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Konate says he is close to signing new Liverpool deal
The France centre-back's current deal expires this summer, five years after he joined from RB Leipzig for £35m.
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Ongwae hails impact of substitutes in Shabana win over Homeboyz
Ongwae emphasized that the team’s approach after the break was deliberate and calculated, especially in light of unexpected personnel challenges.
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Africa’s Startup Funding Holds Strong at The Top, But Early-Stage Deals Show Signs of Strain – Report
Africa’s startup ecosystem continues to project resilience, with funding totals holding firm and signaling sustained investor confidence. Yet beneath these strong headline figures lies a more fragile reality. A recent report by Africa: The Big Deal reveals that capital is increasingly concentrated in larger, later-stage deals, while the early-stage segment, where future industry leaders are […] The post Africa’s Startup Funding Holds Strong at The Top, But Early-Stage Deals Show Signs of Strain – Report appeared first on Tekedia.
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MTN Nigeria faces renewed backlash over alleged rapid data depletion
Key points Main story A Nigerian subscriber has publicly criticised MTN Nigeria on social media platform X over what he described as unusually rapid data depletion, reigniting debate about billing transparency in the country’s telecommunications sector. In a complaint that has gained traction online, the customer alleged that his weekly data subscription was exhausted in […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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Muyoti hails tactical discipline after Police famous victory over Leopards
Looking ahead, Muyoti challenged his forwards to maintain their sharpness in front of goal, emphasizing consistency in the final stretch of fixtures.
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Businessman Yagnesh Devani revives Triton Petroleum Company receivership case
The court has certified the matter as urgent and directed the respondents to file their responses within seven days.
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