South Africans have a long tradition of doing more with less, and that resourcefulness may be our greatest competitive advantage in the coming decade. Unlike global superpowers that invest heavily in sheer computing capacity, South Africa doesn’t need to be the largest computing market to lead in innovation. What matters today is how we apply […]

Iress, a financial services tech and software company, has appointed Dominic Rey as Managing Director of its Wealth Management business in South Africa, effective February 2026. Dominic Rey brings more than 30 years of experience across wealth and investment management, financial markets, and financial services technology, spanning senior leadership roles at Investec, Freedom Capital, and […]

CWG, a Nigerian information technology services and infrastructure firm, grew its profit by 84.22% in 2025, driven by a sustained growth in software sales and IT infrastructure services, which rose by 54.05%

PwC has taken control of Koko Networks after the Kenyan clean-cooking fuel startup entered administration and laid off 700 employees.

Uber Eats and the Gauteng Department of Economic Development celebrated a township economy partnership that has generated more than R1 billion in revenue for township-based businesses, exceeded every target set in its three-year MOU, and done so with four months remaining. In 2023, Uber Eats signed a three-year partnership with the Gauteng Department of Economic […]

In today's edition: South Africa's biggest banks are going cashless || Onafriq and PAPSS pilot Naira wallet transfers from Nigeria to Ghana || South Africa just got a new rand-denominated stablecoin

In today’s ever-changing work setting, businesses are always in search of methods to improve productivity, maintain security, and achieve compliance. To that end, it is very much put forth by employee monitoring software. This technology allows companies to track employee actions, report time, and improve workflows at the same time; it must stay within ethical […]

Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is undergoing a significant digital transformation, with its payment ecosystem playing a central role. Over the past decade, the country’s fintech landscape has grown from a handful of startups into one of Africa’s most vibrant innovation ecosystems. As the West African country witnesses the rise of fintech companies, greater smartphone penetration, […] The post Peak Period Pressure: How Transaction Surges Expose Weaknesses in Nigeria’s Fintech Payment Rails appeared first on Tekedia.

Table of contents How to check your 2025 NECO results on the official NECO website How to check your 2025 NECO results on your phone How to check your 2025 NECO results offline What to do if your result is not showing On Tuesday, the National Examinations Council (NECO) released the 2025 Senior Secondary Certificate […]

Crypto can feel mysterious if you’re a beginner. What’s a hardware wallet? And what on earth are all these different ‘keys’? But with millions of Americans now using digital assets, it’s clear that you don’t need to be a tech expert to participate in crypto. What trips people up in the early days is the […] The post Understanding digital assets: A simple guide to help first-time crypto users build their confidence appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria has emerged as one of Africa’s leading fintech ecosystems, driven by progressive regulatory reforms, robust digital payments infrastructure, and a rapidly growing innovation community. The country has long been a pioneer in digital financial innovation. As far back as 2011, Nigeria implemented a nationwide, real-time interoperable payments system, making instant interbank transfers a standard […] The post AI Takes Center Stage in Nigerian Fintech as Fraud Detection Leads Adoption appeared first on Tekedia.

Rafiki Works has introduced petl pay, a new fintech platform now available in private beta. Designed for modern, project-driven teams working both domestically and internationally, petl pay addresses the challenges faced by these teams in managing payroll, banking, and payments. Born from over two years of experience running Rafiki Works and handling numerous client projects […] The post Rafiki Works Launches petl pay: A New Fintech Solution for Project-Based Teams appeared first on Tech In Africa.

KeepAm, a Nigeria-based tax record and filing app, is built for remote workers, creators, and small operators who have historically earned first and thought about tax later. 

The sharp drop in cryptocurrencies has become part of a broader wave of investor withdrawal from risky assets following U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements about his intention to impose new trade duties on eight European countries. In the Asian session, Bitcoin dropped below $92,000, while the Ethereum price fell by more than 5% and Solana […] The post Why Trade Policy Shocks Are Hitting Cryptocurrencies First appeared first on Tekedia.

As remote work becomes the norm, businesses worldwide are rethinking how they hire, manage, and pay international talent. While platforms like Remote have gained popularity for global employment solutions, many companies actively explore Remote alternatives to find better pricing, broader country coverage, faster onboarding, or more flexible compliance support. Choosing the right Remote alternative can […] The post How to Choose the Best Remote Alternatives for Global Hiring appeared first on Tekedia.

Preventive maintenance issues in manufacturing rarely arise due to missing schedules or poorly defined tasks. Most plants know what needs to be done and when. Problems arise when planned work reaches execution and cannot be completed because the required spare parts are unavailable, incorrect, or not accessible at the time of work. When this happens […] The post Aligning Spare Parts Planning With Preventive Maintenance in Manufacturing appeared first on Tekedia.

As the European Union grapples with intensifying competition from subsidized Chinese imports, EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné has rallied over 1,100 CEOs and business leaders in a high-profile op-ed calling for a bold “Made in Europe” strategy to prioritize local production in strategic sectors. Published across major European newspapers on February 1, 2026, the piece […] The post Europe Pushes “Made in Europe” Strategy to Shield Industries from Chinese Imports appeared first on Tekedia.

Oracle’s shares rose 5% in premarket trading on Monday after the company disclosed plans to raise as much as $50 billion to expand data center capacity. The company said it aims to raise between $45 billion and $50 billion in gross proceeds during the 2026 calendar year through a combination of debt and equity. The […] The post Oracle’s Shares Rise 5% Following Plan of $50bn Capital Raise for Data Centers appeared first on Tekedia.

Anyone who is a crypto enthusiast; beginner or expert must know what USDT is. It is one of the most widely used stablecoins in crypto. Because of its popularity, users prefer to send it on the TRON network (TRC20) mostly for its speed and low fees. This works well for people and businesses who regularly […] The post 7 Best Apps to Create a USDT TRC20 Wallet in Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Since the beginning of the year, severe flooding has devastated communities across southern and central Mozambique. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the most recent floods have displaced more than 400,000 people. Provinces such as Gaza, Maputo, and parts of central Mozambique have been among the hardest hit, with rapidly rising […]

Bed Bath & Beyond has signed an agreement to acquire Tokens.com, indicating a massive push into real estate finance and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). As more tokens crash in the market, smart investors are accumulating DeepSnitch AI. Now in Stage 5 with a price of $0.03830, DeepSnitch AI has surged more than 153% from its […] The post Deepsnitch AI Price Prediction: Bed Bath & Beyond Pivots to RWA and Top Coins Crash, But Smart Investors Are Buying DeepSnitch AI for Maximum Alpha appeared first on Tekedia.

Growthpoint Properties has commenced a major redevelopment of its high-performing Paarl Mall in the Western Cape as part of its ongoing asset management strategy to enhance core retail assets across its South African portfolio, adding value and supporting long-term performance growth. “Paarl Mall’s extensive upgrade and extension project is the result of a deliberate strategy […]

Good People, if you truly believe you have the best products and services, then silence is not humility; it is neglect. Not telling people about them is not modesty; it is unfairness. I carry a simple business philosophy: when you have something that improves human welfare, you have a moral obligation to let the world […] The post Rethink Sales appeared first on Tekedia.

Brain injuries can change a person’s life in ways that are difficult to predict. Even a mild injury can affect memory, concentration, and emotional health. Severe injuries can lead to long-term physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. Beyond medical recovery, brain injuries often involve complex legal matters, especially when the injury was caused by another person’s […] The post Steps Brain Injury Victims Should Take to Protect Their Rights appeared first on Tekedia.

Truck accident litigation is rarely decided by sympathy or surface facts. In reality, these cases rise or fall on evidence—what is preserved, what is documented, and what can withstand scrutiny. In Austin, Texas, where commercial trucking traffic moves through crowded highways, construction zones, and fast-growing urban corridors, the aftermath of a serious truck crash becomes […] The post How Evidence Shapes Truck Accident Litigation in Austin, TX appeared first on Tekedia.

India’s manufacturing sector showed modest signs of recovery in January, with factory activity inching higher as domestic demand improved, but the rebound was too mild to restore business confidence or trigger a meaningful pickup in hiring, according to a private survey released on Monday. The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P […] The post India’s Factory Growth Ticks Up in January, but Weak Confidence and Hiring Signal a Cautious Manufacturing Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.

GoCab was founded in 2024 to address a fundamental challenge across Africa: limited access to ethical financing and vehicle ownership for gig-economy workers. By combining mobility, technology, and inclusive finance, the company enables drivers and delivery couriers to generate stable income while progressively gaining ownership of their vehicles. By 2025, GoCab had taken a leading […] The post GoCab Raises $45M to Scale Vehicle Ownership Platform for African Gig Workers appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Beta Glass Plc posted one of its strongest financial performances in recent years, recording a 154.5% year-on-year surge in profit before tax to N50.66 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, up sharply from N19.90 billion in 2024. The results, contained in the company’s unaudited financial statements released to the Nigerian Exchange on Friday, […] The post Beta Glass Delivers Breakout Year as PBT Jumps 155% on Pricing Power and Operational Stability appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Treasury yields exhibited minimal movement on Monday, February 2, 2026, as investors parsed President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair. The decision has injected a dose of hawkish uncertainty into monetary policy outlooks while simultaneously offering some reassurance on central bank independence. The 10-year Treasury yield eased less […] The post Treasury Yields Stable As Investors Adopt Wait And See Attitude Toward Fed Leadership Uncertainty appeared first on Tekedia.

Hong Kong is taking a decisive step toward regulated digital assets as the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) prepares to issue its first stablecoin issuer licenses in March, according to a Reuters report. The announcement arrives during a turbulent period for the crypto market, where declining prices and uncertainty have pushed major assets like Solana […] The post DeepSnitch AI Bonus: Hong Kong Announces Stablecoin Licenses Amid Crypto Downturn As SOL Hovers Around $100 While DeepSnitch AI Attracts ADA Whales With Impressive 300x Bonus Offers appeared first on Tekedia.

As the South African National Treasury explores new regulatory frameworks and tax structures for the iGaming sector, global technology provider SOFTSWISS has unveiled its Strategic Vision 2026. The 2026 strategy is built on four central priorities: expanding across regulated markets, advancing product maturity, accelerating delivery cycles for partners, and scaling innovation through a dedicated focus […]

From boardrooms to back offices, South African companies are moving beyond AI hype and into execution. But as pressure builds to show tangible ROI, business leaders are looking for practical, proven AI use cases they can deploy today, not three years from now. The good news, says Nazia Pillay, Managing Director: Southern Africa at SAP, […]

In today's edition: Uber exits Tanzania, again || Canal+ is cutting costs at MultiChoice || Airtel Africa hits 81,500km fibre network || Google launches speech database for African languages

Bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, clawed back modest gains on Monday, February 2, 2026, trading around $77,926 at 8:37 a.m. ET—up about 1% on the day per CoinMetrics data—following a sharp weekend plunge that saw it dip below $80,000 for the first time since April 2025. The asset bottomed at $74,876 amid thin liquidity, capping […] The post Bitcoin Stages Modest Rebound After Weekend Tumble Below $80K, Erasing $200B in Value appeared first on Tekedia.

Three major subsidiaries of the Dangote Group have moved to strengthen long-term gas supply arrangements with units of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, marking how central gas has become to Nigeria’s industrial and energy transition ambitions. The agreements, disclosed at the launch of the Nigeria Gas Master Plan 2026 in Abuja on Friday, involve […] The post Dangote Major Subsidiaries Deepen Gas Ties with NNPC as Nigeria Bets on Execution to Unlock Industrial Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

Alibaba has escalated competition in China’s fast-heating artificial intelligence market, pledging 3 billion yuan ($431 million) to drive user adoption of its Qwen AI app during the Lunar New Year holiday, a period long regarded as the country’s most intense digital marketing battleground. The spending commitment, announced on Monday, dwarfs similar efforts by rivals Tencent […] The post Alibaba Raises the Stakes in China’s AI Battle With 3 Billion Yuan Lunar New Year Campaign Push appeared first on Tekedia.