SunFintech, a Mauritius-incorporated payment intermediary, has partnered with Flutterwave to enhance cross-border payments, foreign exchange liquidity, and treasury operations across Africa. By leveraging Flutterwave’s pan-African payment infrastructure, the company aims to eliminate settlement delays, enable seamless multi-currency transactions, and build a robust treasury ecosystem to support its expansion across the continent. The partnership comes as […] The post Flutterwave Teams Up With SunFintech to Simplify Cross-Border Payments And FX Across Africa appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia has reportedly cut by more than half the number of Asian customers authorized to purchase its advanced artificial intelligence chips after introducing a stringent “white list” approval system. The move highlights the growing impact of U.S. export controls on the global AI supply chain and intensifies pressure on cloud providers operating across Asia. The […] The post Nvidia Cuts Asia’s AI Chip Customers In Half As U.S. Export Crackdown Squeezes Access appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese humanoid robotics startup LimX Dynamics is preparing to go public just four years after its founding, marking the extraordinary pace at which China’s embodied artificial intelligence industry is evolving as investors pour billions into one of the country’s fastest-growing technology sectors. Founder and Chief Executive Will Zhang said an initial public offering is no […] The post China’s Robotics Startup LimX Dynamics to Go Public, Joining the Country’s Humanoid Robotics Race Toward IPO appeared first on Tekedia.

TYLSemi, a semiconductor startup founded by former AlphaWave executives shortly after Qualcomm acquired the company, has raised $43 million in seed funding to develop modular chip technology aimed at helping companies build custom artificial intelligence processors more quickly and at lower cost. The fundraising comes as demand for custom AI chips accelerates beyond hyperscalers such […] The post Semiconductor Startup Tylsemi Raises $43m in Seed Fund To Develop Modular Chip Tech appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese AI firm DeepSeek is preparing to file for an initial public offering (IPO) as soon as this year, according to reports. The move marks a significant milestone for one of China’s most prominent AI startups, which has rapidly risen to prominence through its development of high-performance, cost-efficient large language models. Reactions on X suggest […] The post DeepSeek Eyes 2026 IPO: China’s AI Powerhouse Gears Up For Public Debut appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s smartphone market contracted for a fifth consecutive quarter in the second quarter of 2026 as rising memory chip prices, fueled by the global artificial intelligence boom, pushed handset prices higher and dampened consumer demand. The slowdown underlines that soaring AI infrastructure investment is reshaping the consumer electronics industry, with component inflation weighing on smartphone […] The post China’s Smartphone Shipments Extend Decline As Higher AI-Driven Chip Costs Lift Prices: Huawei And Apple Gain Market Share appeared first on Tekedia.

South Korea’s central bank is widely expected to deliver its first interest rate increase in more than three years on Thursday, marking the beginning of a new monetary tightening cycle as persistent inflation, stronger economic growth and a booming semiconductor industry reshape the country’s economic outlook. A Reuters poll conducted between July 7 and July […] The post South Korea Set for First Rate Hike in Over Three Years as Inflation, AI Boom Strengthen Case for Tightening appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s leading memory chipmaker, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), is set to make its long-awaited debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s STAR Market on July 27, according to two people familiar with the matter cited by Reuters. The debut will mark the biggest semiconductor listing in mainland China since SMIC’s blockbuster IPO in 2020. It comes […] The post China’s CXMT Set For $4.35bn Shanghai Debut As Beijing Accelerates Semiconductor Ambitions appeared first on Tekedia.

South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party has proposed legislation that would make it easier for SK Hynix to establish joint ventures with outside investors to finance new semiconductor manufacturing plants, underscoring Seoul’s determination to strengthen its position in the global artificial intelligence supply chain. The proposed amendment follows President Lee Jae Myung’s broader strategy to transform […] The post South Korea Moves To Ease Funding Rules, Make It Easier For SK Hynix To Establish Joint Ventures With Outside Investors appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a permanent fixture in modern workplaces. From drafting reports and analyzing data to generating code and streamlining administrative tasks, AI tools are transforming how employees work. Companies across industries increasingly encourage, and in some cases require, workers to integrate AI into their daily routines in pursuit of higher productivity and […] The post The Hidden Career Risks of Workplace Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Tekedia.

As Osun State approaches the August 15, 2026 governorship election, the campaign atmosphere has moved beyond the familiar rhythms of Nigerian electoral politics. What is unfolding is not simply a contest between parties; it is a referendum on competing ideas of governance, economic management, and political legitimacy. Analysts increasingly describe the election as an “epochal […] The post Osun 2026: This Election Is More Than a Governorship Race appeared first on Tekedia.

Switzerland’s Competition Commission (COMCO) has launched a preliminary investigation into Google’s removal of a feature that allowed Android users to choose their preferred default search engine during device setup, adding to mounting regulatory pressure on Big Tech across Europe. The watchdog said on Tuesday it is examining whether Google’s decision to disable the “Choice Screen” […] The post Swiss Watchdog Probes Google Over Android Search Choice As Europe’s Tech Crackdown Widens appeared first on Tekedia.

SoftBank Group Chief Executive Masayoshi Son has delivered one of his boldest forecasts yet on the future of artificial intelligence, noting that global investment in AI infrastructure will reach an unprecedented $5 trillion annually by 2040. He also dismissed concerns about an AI bubble as a fundamental misunderstanding of the technology’s transformative potential. The projection […] The post SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son Predicts $5tn Annual AI Investment by 2040, Dismisses Bubble Fears appeared first on Tekedia.

Taiwan’s United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has begun mass production of silicon photonics wafers at its manufacturing facility in Singapore, marking a significant step in the race to build the next generation of AI infrastructure as demand for faster and more energy-efficient data transmission accelerates. The company, Taiwan’s second-largest contract chipmaker after TSMC, said Tuesday that […] The post Taiwan’s Second-Largest Contract Chipmaker UMC Begins Mass Production of Silicon Photonics In Singapore appeared first on Tekedia.

Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, has appointed Bernard Beya as Chief Executive Officer for its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), effective 1 April 2026. Cassava Technologies operates in more than 40 markets across Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. Through Liquid Intelligent Technologies, the group has built one […]

The way people live at home has changed for good. Amidst remote work skyrocketing, smart devices dominating living rooms and homeowners investing more money than ever into renovations… home life has changed drastically over the past 5 years. Enter the one room that combines all three of these trends- The home office. Home office cabinets […] The post The Intersection of Technology, Design, and Home Improvement in Today’s Market appeared first on Tekedia.

African SaaS Leader Becomes Seamless Technologies, Unveils AI and Financial Solutions SeamlessHR, a leading African HR technology company, today announced its evolution into Seamless Technologies, a strategic transition driven… TechCity

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it is rapidly becoming the backbone of modern business and society. Yet the conversation cannot stop at ChatGPT and other chat-based tools. The next wave of innovation lies in agentic AI and fully integrated applications, systems capable of autonomous decision-making and seamless orchestration across industries. For […]

Deepfakes have moved past being a novelty — they’re now a hidden danger in everything from social posts to phone calls. Surfshark’s study reveals that to this day, people have lost at least $3.7B to deepfake fraud. An investigation into the origins of these scams reveals social media is the leading threat, accounting for 47% […]

South African organisations are facing a growing cybersecurity challenge at a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating technological change across every sector of the economy. The country was already one of the most targeted cyber environments in Africa before the latest advances in AI. According to industry research, local organisations experienced a sharp increase […]

Samsung Electronics on Tuesday denied a report that it is exploring a U.S. listing through American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), pushing back against speculation that South Korea’s largest company could follow rival SK Hynix into American capital markets after the latter’s record-breaking Nasdaq debut. “Samsung Electronics is not reviewing the possibility of issuing American Depositary Receipts,” […] The post Samsung Rejects Report It Is Exploring U.S. ADR Listing After SK Hynix’s Record Nasdaq Debut appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Tuesday while oil prices extended their sharp rally and gold recovered modestly, as investors positioned for a potentially more hawkish Federal Reserve amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose shipping fees on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and reinstate a blockade of […] The post Treasury Yields Climb, Gold Edge Higher, Oil Extends Rally as Trump’s Hormuz Measures Stoke Inflation Fears appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese regulators have instructed some banks not to conduct bill re-discount transactions below an interest rate of 0.5%, stepping up efforts to curb aggressive trading activity in the country’s commercial paper market as weak demand for loans continues to distort credit conditions. The guidance, disclosed to Reuters by sources familiar with the matter on Tuesday, […] The post China Moves to Curb Ultra-Low Bill Rates As Weak Loan Demand Distorts Credit Market appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s trade growth accelerated sharply in June, as the global artificial intelligence investment boom and a rush to beat looming U.S. tariffs power the country’s export engine even as its domestic economy continues to struggle with weak consumption, falling investment and a prolonged property downturn. Exports posted their strongest growth in nearly four years, driven […] The post China’s Exports Surge to Nearly Four-Year High in June as AI Boom and Tariff Rush Mask Weak Domestic Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

How to Protect Children’s Data Online in 2026: A Parent’s Complete Guide Your child’s first digital footprint may have been created before they could even speak. From baby photos shared… TechCity

5 Phone Habits Ruining Your Sleep in 2026 (And How to Fix Them) You’re tired. You know you should be asleep. But before putting your phone down, you decide to check… TechCity

Private credit has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of global finance, expanding far beyond its traditional role of lending to middle-market companies. Increasingly, private credit firms are turning their attention to consumer debt, including credit card receivables, personal loans, auto loans, and buy-now-pay-later financing. This shift reflects investors’ search for higher yields in […] The post The Rising Risks of Consumer Debt in the Private Credit Market appeared first on Tekedia.