MTN plans to expand into lending across key African markets, including Nigeria, as Africa’s biggest telco seeks regulatory approvals that would allow its fintech arm to offer a broader suite of financial services.

Three new studies show that Zipline’s autonomous logistics network is delivering measurable results across Africa, far beyond the public health use case that it’s best known for. The findings document a 22% reduction in child fatalities from severe acute malnutrition, a 68% direct return on investment for smallholder pig farmers, and $850 to $1,200 in additional annual […] The post Visible From Space: New Research on Zipline’s Impact in Africa Beyond Healthcare appeared first on Tech In Africa.

African tech and startup ecosystem recorded a notable rebound in investment activity, with **37 companies on the continent announcing deals that collectively raised around $135 million in funding from a mix of equity, debt instruments, and grants. This marks an increase compared with April’s $110 million total and a significant uptick in deal count from March, when […] The post African Startups Raise $135 Million in May 2026 as Equity and Debt Funding Balance Out appeared first on Tech In Africa.

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Nigerian insurtech startup Myka announced it has raised a pre‑seed funding round from a group of investors including Ventures Platform, TLcom, and notable industry founders such as Shola Akinlade of Paystack, Ridwan Olalere of LemFi, and Olumide Soyombo of Voltron Capital. The financial details of the round remain undisclosed. Founded in 2025 by serial entrepreneur […] The post Myka Secures Pre‑Seed Funding to Expand Insurance Access in Nigeria appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The move underscores a growing shift towards tokenisation in Nigeria's digital asset sector. Several crypto platforms, including Luno Nigeria, the subsidiary of the UK-based exchange, and Blockchain.com, introduced tokenised stocks in 2025 as they race to bring traditional financial assets onto blockchain networks.

The Trump administration has acknowledged that U.S. agencies moved to restrict the use of Anthropic’s artificial intelligence products after the company resisted Pentagon demands over military applications of its Claude chatbot but denied allegations of retaliation against the company. In a court filing submitted on Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice denied allegations that the […] The post DOJ Denies Allegations Of Retaliation Against Anthropic As Lawsuit Tests Limits Of Government Power Over AI appeared first on Tekedia.

The United States is escalating efforts to curb China’s access to advanced technology, with lawmakers seeking tighter restrictions on semiconductor manufacturing while the Pentagon broadens its list of Chinese companies deemed connected to Beijing’s military apparatus. The twin developments highlight how national security concerns continue to shape Washington’s technology and trade policies toward China, even […] The post US Senate Pushes for Tighter Chip Controls as Pentagon Includes Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD in Military-Linked Company List appeared first on Tekedia.

As SpaceX prepares for what could become the largest initial public offering in history, CEO Elon Musk is asking investors to look beyond rockets, satellites, and internet connectivity and consider a far more ambitious vision: moving artificial intelligence infrastructure into space. Speaking in a company-released video discussion on Monday, Musk sought to reassure investors that […] The post Musk Floats Orbital AI Data Centers as SpaceX Woos Investors Ahead of Historic IPO appeared first on Tekedia.

Algeria inaugurated its first dedicated national hub for virtual learning systems and artificial intelligence at the Scientific and Technological Hub “Abdelhafid Ihaddaden” in Sidi Abdellah, near Algiers. The launch, led by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, marks a major milestone in Algeria’s effort to modernize its education system and strengthen its digital […] The post Algeria Opens Its First National AI and Virtual Learning Centre, Eyes 20,000 Startups by 2029 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Africa’s AI boom has a supply problem. Developers and small agencies across the continent want to build and deploy artificial intelligence tools, but they routinely run into the same wall: high cloud costs, unreliable GPU access, latency issues connecting to overseas servers, and infrastructure complexity that demands in-house cloud engineering talent most startups simply do […] The post Yamify Secures Fresh Funding to Build Africa’s AI Infrastructure From the Ground Up appeared first on Tech In Africa.

On June 5, 2026, Fitch Ratings announced an upgrade of South Africa’s long-term foreign and local currency credit rating from BB- to BB, marking the first upgrade for the country in more than two decades. The decision comes after years of fiscal tightening and policy adjustments that have improved the country’s financial profile. Fitch highlighted […] The post Fitch Gives South Africa Its First Credit Upgrade in 21 Years appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Things have changed a lot in online trading over the last ten years. What used to need a desktop, multiple screens and complicated software now fits in your pocket. Now, you can trade or monitor your investments from almost anywhere with just a few taps. Online trading platforms have made financial markets more open and […]

Tekedia Nigeria Capital Market Masterclass is a practitioner-led, intensive program designed to deepen the human capabilities needed to power Nigeria’s modern capital market. The Masterclass blends applied knowledge, real-market processes, regulatory frameworks, technology infrastructure, and hands-on case studies covering the entire capital market value chain. The program will run for 8 weeks, with assignments, simulations, and […] The post Nigeria Capital Market Masterclass with Internship Opportunities Begins on Monday appeared first on Tekedia.

Google has officially launched Notebooks in Gemini, bringing the powerful, source-grounded research capabilities of NotebookLM directly into the Gemini app. With AI becoming an increasingly important tool for learning, research and productivity, Notebooks in Gemini transform the app into a powerful project and knowledge management partner. The feature combines Gemini’s advanced AI capabilities with NotebookLM’s trusted […]

In the first half of 2007, Nigerians processed ₦946.22 million ($695,469) in point-of-sale (PoS) transactions. In the first quarter of 2025, that figure grew to ₦10.51 trillion ($7.73 billion).  The growth was the product of a series of policy decisions by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which has spent nearly two decades trying to reduce the country's reliance on cash and build a digital payments ecosystem through successive Payment System Vision (PSV) frameworks.

Enterprise leaders and developers can end up talking about AI in a very abstract way, using phrases like “unlock our true potential” or “give us valuable insights into our business”. It’s true, AI can do those things. But when it comes to actually following through, the trick is to be as specific as possible. Enterprises […]

Hardware used to be brutal. Producing a hardware product required enormous funding, long lead times, and the sort of risk that scares off most entrepreneurs. The statistics confirm as much– CB Insights reports that 97% of hardware startups are late to market with their product, and 70% never launch at all. But something has changed. […] The post How On-Demand Fabrication Is Rewriting the Economics of Hardware Startups appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase’s deployment of USD Coin (USDC) on Hyperliquid marks a structural milestone in the ongoing convergence between centralized exchange infrastructure and high-performance decentralized derivatives markets. The integration extends the utility of the stablecoin within a venue that has rapidly gained traction among professional traders seeking deep liquidity and low-latency execution. By enabling native USDC settlement […] The post Stablecoin Infrastructure Is Transforming On-Chain Derivatives Markets and Crypto Liquidity appeared first on Tekedia.

Yuno, the global financial infrastructure platform, announced a strategic partnership with Onafriq to bring Africa’s most expansive payments infrastructure to merchants worldwide. Through this integration, Yuno’s clients gain instant access to Onafriq’s network spanning 43 African markets, nearly 1 billion mobile wallets, 500 million bank accounts, and 2,000 cross-border payment corridors, all through Yuno’s single, […]

Across MTN Group, the 2026 edition of 21 Days of Y’elloCare is anchored in a shared purpose: mobilizing employee volunteers to deliver meaningful, community-led impact where it matters most. This year’s campaign, themed Expanding Equitable Health for Every Community, brings employees together across markets to contribute their time, skills and resources towards improving lives – reinforcing […]

ABB and Samsung Electronics today announced a new integration between ABB Ability™ BuildingPro and Samsung SmartThings Pro, building on their existing partnership. The integration enables building owners and operators to access building data, insights and controls through a more connected environment. Building owners and operators are managing increasingly complex property portfolios while facing growing pressure to […]

The update comes with a rebuilt Siri, bigger AI tools across your apps, and a long list of upgrades to Photos, Messages, Wallet, and more. 

Manda leads timbuktoo, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-backed initiative that describes itself as the “world's largest platform supporting Africa's innovation ecosystem.”

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Creating balance between long-time supporters and new buyers remains one of the biggest challenges for digital asset projects today. Many platforms focus heavily on attracting fresh capital while overlooking existing holders, often resulting in community dissatisfaction and increased selling pressure after launch. When searching for the best long-term crypto, market participants should evaluate how well […] The post BlockDAG’s $0.00025 Holder Pipeline and $0.03 Buyback Show Why It’s the Best Long-Term Crypto for Stability appeared first on Tekedia.

The crypto market remains under pressure as several well-known assets face difficult trading conditions. Solana has moved closer to the lower end of its yearly range after a sharp weekly decline, while ZCash continues holding key levels despite dealing with a recent network issue. Both projects still have strong communities and long-term supporters, but their […] The post BlockDAG Dominates June Trends via $0.00000044 Entry and $0.03 Buyback Commitment While SOL and ZCash Struggle appeared first on Tekedia.

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South Korea has taken a major step toward implementing one of the largest overseas investment commitments ever undertaken by an American ally, approving a presidential decree that clears the way for $350 billion in investments in the United States under a bilateral trade agreement reached last year. The cabinet’s approval provides the legal and operational […] The post South Korea Approves Presidential Decree for $350bn U.S. Investment Pact appeared first on Tekedia.

The crypto derivatives and token governance landscape continues to evolve through parallel but related developments: the launch of Ondo’s perpetual futures markets and the TON community’s push to rebrand its native token to GRAM. Together, these events highlight two structural themes in digital assets—capital market sophistication on one side and identity reconfiguration on the other. […] The post Ondo Finance Perps Go Live as TON Community Votes to Rebrand to GRAM appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s electric vehicle giant BYD is betting that the country’s transition away from gasoline-powered vehicles is far from complete. The company expects EVs and hybrids to account for nearly 80% of new vehicle sales in China in the coming years, positioning itself on the opposite side of an increasingly heated debate over the future growth […] The post BYD Bets on 80% EV Penetration in China as Industry Divide Deepens Over Growth Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.

The Indian rupee strengthened modestly on Tuesday, rising 0.1% to 95.63 per dollar, as a decline in global crude oil prices and fresh policy measures to attract dollar inflows helped ease some of the intense pressure on the currency. The move comes after the rupee hit a record low of 96.96 on May 20, having […] The post India’s Rupee Gains Modest Relief as RBI Measures and Falling Oil Prices Ease Pressure appeared first on Tekedia.

Two separate corporate developments underscore the intensifying intersection of media consolidation, capital markets, and geopolitical risk: the reported IPO filing involving the parent of AOL, and the designation of Alibaba Group as a Chinese Military Firm by U.S. authorities. They highlight how legacy internet assets are being financialized while global tech giants face escalating regulatory […] The post AOL IPO vs Alibaba Blacklisting: Two Sides of Tech Market Fragmentation appeared first on Tekedia.

In a development that has reignited debates across the crypto and political landscape, reports indicate that Sam Bankman-Fried has formally submitted an application seeking a presidential pardon. The move, if confirmed, marks a dramatic turn in one of the most consequential financial fraud cases of the decade. Bankman-Fried, once celebrated as a leading figure in […] The post Sam Bankman-Fried Pardon Bid Sparks Debate Over Crypto Crime and Justice Reform appeared first on Tekedia.

A coordinated coalition of leading crypto protocols has escalated its policy engagement in Washington, submitting a joint letter to the United States Congress urging explicit developer protections in the proposed Clarity Act. The intervention reflects a maturing phase in the digital asset industry, where protocol builders are increasingly shifting from reactive compliance positioning toward proactive […] The post Crypto Protocols Urge U.S. Congress to Add Developer Safe Harbor Protections in Clarity Act Legislation appeared first on Tekedia.

Strategy shareholders have approved a shift toward a twice-monthly dividend schedule tied to STRC, marking another evolution in the company’s hybrid identity as both a corporate treasury vehicle and structured yield instrument issuer. The decision underscores the firm’s continued experimentation with capital distribution mechanisms that extend beyond traditional quarterly payouts. By anchoring returns to STRC, […] The post Strategy Shareholders Approve Twice-Monthly STRC Dividends appeared first on Tekedia.