African banks spent 2025 consolidating, shoring up capital, tightening risk controls, and investing in digital infrastructure, following years of macroeconomic volatility marked by currency depreciation, inflation, and regulatory tightening. 

The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) launched a new phase of their partnership aimed at scaling co-financing, mobilising private capital, and accelerating Africa’s economic transformation. The High-Level Consultation Meeting convened at the AfDB’s headquarters in Abidjan, established a common platform to move from fragmented cooperation toward programmatic, large-scale co-investment […] The post Arab Coordination Group and African Development Bank Group Launch a Structured Strategic Partnership to Scale Co-Financing and Investment in Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Every sector of the global economy is racing to integrate Artificial Intelligence to automate functions, boost productivity, and accelerate growth. Thus, the health sector has been deepening its integration as the results trickle in. AI is moving decisively from the margins to the core of drug discovery, as pharmaceutical and biotech companies seek to shave […] The post Converge Bio Raises $25m as AI Drug Discovery Race Accelerates appeared first on Tekedia.

Paystack, the African fintech best known for its online and offline payment solutions, has formally entered Nigeria’s banking sector following its acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank. The move marks a strategic shift from being a pure payments infrastructure provider to offering deeper financial services, including deposits, credit, and banking-as-a-service solutions for businesses. Through the acquisition, […] The post Paystack Steps Into The Nigerian Banking Space With Ladder Microfinance Bank Acquisition appeared first on Tekedia.

Comment: “It’s time for African entrepreneurs to start figuring things out and to stop sitting on the fence waiting for governments to provide solutions. Governments can support later, but the momentum and direction must first come from African entrepreneurs.” My Response: To address this, it is important to classify entrepreneurs into two groups: typical entrepreneurs […] The post Nations Rise When Platforms Rise: The Missing Link in African Entrepreneurship appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple Picks Google Gemini to Power Siri In a joint announcement this January 2026, Apple and Google confirmed a multi-year partnership that makes Google Gemini… TechCity

Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) represents a significant evolution in the field, enabling systems to operate independently without requiring constant human intervention. Unlike traditional AI, which relies on predefined instructions, agentic AI can make decisions, take actions, and learn in real time. This autonomy allows it to adapt to changing circumstances, optimize workflows, and achieve complex […]

Convincing guardians of culture that preservation requires sharing, not secrecy, captures the essence of Afegbua's current mission. 

Axis Communications has signed the United States Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Secure by Design pledge, signaling the company’s commitment to upholding and transparently communicating the cybersecurity posture of its products. A voluntary pledge that focuses on enterprise software products and services and complements existing software security best practices, the pledge calls on manufacturers to […]

Pnet, South Africa’s online recruitment platform, has released its Job Market Trends Report for December 2025, including the Pnet Job Guide for the year ahead. Pnet analyzed thousands of job listings across the South African recruitment market over the past year. The focus was on identifying consistent, sustainable demand across roles that offer lasting employment […]

Global central bankers have issued a striking and unusual public statement defending U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell following the launch of a criminal investigation into the Fed chief over the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank’s Washington, D.C., headquarters and his related testimony to Congress. The move has sent ripples through financial markets […] The post Global Central Bankers Rally Behind Fed Chair Jerome Powell Amid Criminal Probe appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted surged 6% on Tuesday after a U.S. federal court cleared the company to resume work on its nearly completed Revolution Wind project, delivering a crucial legal victory that eases fears of multibillion-dollar losses and offers a reprieve to an industry under growing political and financial strain. The ruling […] The post Court Ruling Revives Ørsted’s Revolution Wind Project, but Political Risk Still Looms Over U.S. Offshore Wind appeared first on Tekedia.

NALA, a pan-African payments company operating in 18 countries, has teamed up with UK-based payments infrastructure provider Noah to launch a new cross-border settlement network linking Africa and Asia. The network will allow businesses in emerging markets to accept payments in stablecoins and convert them instantly into local currencies, cutting down the time and cost […] The post NALA Partners Noah, Unveils Stablecoin Settlement Network to Power Instant Payments Across Africa And Asia appeared first on Tekedia.

After three years of relentless gains that have pushed U.S. equities to record territory, Wall Street is once again confronting an uncomfortable question: how much further can this rally realistically go? Morgan Stanley’s answer is unambiguous. The market, in its view, is not nearing exhaustion but entering a fresh phase of expansion, one defined by […] The post Markets Signal a Fresh Growth Cycle as Morgan Stanley Sees U.S. Stocks Running Hotter Before Cooling appeared first on Tekedia.

Want to protect your business before disaster strikes? Most founders wait until they’re knee-deep in a lawsuit to think about legal assistance. By that point, it’s already too late. The money’s been lost, clients are filing lawsuits, and stress levels are high. But here’s the thing… 70% of all businesses will face some form of […] The post Why Smart Founders Build Legal Relationships Before They Need Them appeared first on Tekedia.

Ever feel stuck in the game because rare Pokémon are far away or raids don’t fit your schedule? A Pokémon Go hack is often what players search for when the game starts feeling slow, limited, or frustrating. Walking miles, missing events, or being locked out of region-exclusive Pokémon can take the fun out of playing. […]

Vaping in 2025 has shifted from being a bold statement to a source of comfort in daily life. Many adults now see it not as a hobby or an experiment but as a regular and reliable part of their routine. What was once new and ever-changing has transformed into a calmer practice, focusing on consistency, […] The post Vaping in 2025 and the Quiet Shift Toward Comfort, Routine, and Nicotine Salts appeared first on Tekedia.

The ARP marks Lebara Nigeria’s latest pre-launch move as the company seeks to build brand presence, distribution capacity, and market readiness while its network launch timeline stretches into 2026. 

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled an industry-first, multi-platform digital advertising campaign created using Hybrid AI. The fusion of human-led creative disciplines, including live action, CGI, and photography, with cutting-edge generative AI, and featuring the world’s largest AI digital twin for a single object. Production partner nmatic.ai, one of the world’s first Hybrid AI creative production […]

As global organisations race to embed AI, redesign operating models and introduce new digital capabilities, South African enterprises are confronting a more complex reality. The technology exists, the ambition is high, but execution, and more specifically, human behaviour, remains the hardest and most underestimated part of transformation. This is the view of Anton Hingeston and […]

Airtel’s planned overdraft would break Safaricom’s monopoly in the mobile money credit, bringing competition into a product that has become embedded in users' everyday spending.

Shares of MTN Nigeria Plc delivered one of the strongest performances on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Tuesday, as renewed investor confidence drove the stock to a new all-time high. The telecom heavyweight gained N55 per share, closing the trading session at N605, a level that represents both a 52-week high and the highest market […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Paystack Inc. has entered Nigeria’s banking sector with the acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank.

In today's edition: Uber Kenya discontinues Visa card option || US Reps vote for AGOA comeback || Uganda’s telecom kill-switch || NALA deepens stablecoin payments play

The digital asset market has hosted thousands of token launches, yet identifying the best crypto presale requires moving past social media hype to scrutinize the underlying technology, the team’s commitment, and the real-world problems being solved. In January 2026, one project is successfully meeting every metric used to define a top-tier opportunity: Zero Knowledge Proof […] The post Here’s Why Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Is Being Labeled a 600x Crypto Presale for 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Dogecoin saw movement again during the week. The price climbed close to 5.4%, moving from around $0.077 to nearly $0.081 after renewed social chatter online. At the same time, Bitcoin and Ethereum remained mostly unchanged, and overall trading activity followed a familiar cycle. Interest rose fast, then cooled just as quickly. This behavior has become […] The post Dogecoin’s Meme Era Is Slowing Down, Yet Zero Knowledge Proof’s Presale Auction Begins to Heat Up! appeared first on Tekedia.

Brazil’s competition authority has ordered WhatsApp to suspend a controversial policy that prevents third-party artificial intelligence companies from offering chatbots on the messaging platform, opening a new front in a growing global regulatory challenge to Meta’s AI strategy. The order, issued by the Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica (CADE), also launches a formal investigation into […] The post Brazil Antitrust Watchdog Moves Against WhatsApp Over AI Chatbot Ban, Raising Fresh Pressure on Meta appeared first on Tekedia.

Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) is a privacy-focused Layer 1 blockchain created to address a major barrier slowing artificial intelligence use and enterprise blockchain growth. The challenge is simple but serious: how can systems process sensitive data without revealing that data to anyone at any time? This question has blocked many real use cases, and Zero […] The post What Is Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP)? A Full Overview of the $100M Privacy Blockchain Project appeared first on Tekedia.

Every crypto cycle has a quiet chapter that only becomes obvious in hindsight. Long before headlines, price charts, or widespread conviction, a small group of participants notices something subtler: structure forming, systems running, and participation increasing without spectacle. Those moments are rare, but they tend to precede the most outsized outcomes the market has ever […] The post Early Crypto Turned $100 Into Millions Once — Is Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Entering That Phase in 2026? appeared first on Tekedia.

As Binance Coin (BNB) prepares for another $1.2 billion token burn and Monero (XMR) surges on privacy narratives, traders are once again trying to find the best crypto to buy now. BNB leans on exchange-led supply control, while Monero sees renewed momentum from its resistance to surveillance. Both seem promising, but their progress depends on […] The post Zero Knowledge Proof’s 300x Potential Points to Next Crypto Breakout While BNB and Monero Rely on Limits appeared first on Tekedia.

As January 2026 progresses, three specific assets are defining the market conversation. The Shiba Inu coin price is stabilizing near $0.0000085 after a period of volatility, while the Ethereum price today remains close to $3,113 as institutional funds navigate mixed ETF flows. Both tokens are maintaining their positions, yet they currently lack the “ground-floor” entry […] The post BlockDAG’s 1,566% ROI Potential Captures Global Interest; Shiba Inu & Ethereum Face Near-Term Hurdles appeared first on Tekedia.

In a technology industry defined by constant alerts, instant replies, and the expectation of permanent availability, Parker Harris is making a blunt assessment about the cost. He notes that sustained thinking is becoming harder to protect, even for the people building the tools that power modern work. Harris, chief technology officer of Slack and a […] The post Slack’s CTO on Fighting the Attention Economy: Why Turning Everything Off Is Sometimes the Only Way to Think appeared first on Tekedia.

Salesforce is making a renewed and more assertive push to embed generative artificial intelligence into the daily rhythms of office work, betting that Slackbot — once a modest helper — can evolve into a central intelligence layer for modern enterprises struggling with information overload. The company said its AI-powered Slackbot is now rolling out to […] The post Salesforce Pushes Deeper Into Workplace AI with the release of updated Slackbot powered by Anthropic’s AI model appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia has sought to quell concerns about its sales practices for the H200 artificial intelligence chips, confirming that it does not require full upfront payment from customers, particularly in China, where regulatory approval for imports remains uncertain. The clarification, provided to Reuters on Tuesday, comes after a January 8 report suggested that Nvidia was imposing […] The post Nvidia Clarifies H200 AI Chip Payment Terms Amid China Export Uncertainty appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple has announced a decision to use Google’s Gemini models to power its long-awaited Siri overhaul, marking a strategic pivot that tightens one of Silicon Valley’s most lucrative partnerships, and reshuffles competitive hierarchies in artificial intelligence. Announced on Monday, the multi-year deal, which also raises fresh questions about market concentration, privacy, and the future role […] The post Apple Taps Google’s Gemini for Siri, Cementing the Duo’s Alliance for the AI Industry appeared first on Tekedia.

President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s carbon market framework, marking a decisive turn in how Africa’s 4th-largest economy plans to finance its climate ambitions and reposition itself in global capital flows. Framed as both an environmental policy and an economic strategy, the move signals Abuja’s intent to turn emissions reductions into a tradable asset class […] The post Nigeria Bets on Carbon Trading as Tinubu Clears Framework Aimed at $3bn a Year by 2030 appeared first on Tekedia.