The funding comes as Ethiopia positions itself as one of Africa’s most aggressive electric vehicle market.

It is the first time the regulator has advertised roles specifically dedicated to VASPs, a sign that it is assembling capacity ahead of what could be an imminent regulatory rollout.

Rack Centre, a Lagos-based Tier III carrier and cloud-neutral data centre facility, is launching a structured training programme for university students and engineering graduates to expand Nigeria’s technical workforce

FNB has announced the enhancement of its virtual assistant platform, NAVi, as part of a broader move to strengthen advisor-led banking and improve how customers experience servicing in real time. NAVi was launched as a virtual assistant on the FNB Banking App late last year to enhance everyday banking for customers. This latest evolution represents […]

By Lerato Lamola & Anél De Meyer, Partners at Webber Wentzel Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment options have strutted onto South Africa’s financial runway with the swagger of innovation—offering interest-free installments, bypassing traditional credit checks, and boasting sleek user interfaces that make old-school layaways look prehistoric. For consumers, it feels like a dream: swipe […]

Bootstrapped companies operate under a constraint that funded competitors do not face: every hour of operational overhead is an hour that cannot be spent on the work that generates revenue. The funded competitor can hire an operations team to manage their tool stack, a project coordinator to maintain their tracking systems, and an IT team […]

Binance today highlighted the continued scaling of the Binance Card into Africa. The initiative represents a step forward in enabling users to seamlessly integrate digital assets into everyday transactions, reinforcing Binance’s commitment to advancing accessible and practical crypto payment solutions globally.  The Binance Card allows users to make purchases and access funds using cryptocurrencies at […]

Key points Main story Lagos became the epicenter of Africa’s digital evolution on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as OPay took center stage as the headline sponsor of the inaugural BusinessDay Fintech Summit. Held at the Oriental Hotel, the event—themed “The Next Financial Frontier: Intelligence, Infrastructure & Inclusion”, served as a high-level forum for the continent’s […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

In today's edition: Starlink roaming blocked in the Central African Republic || Nokia to open regional tech hub in Egypt || Absa Bank Kenya and Airtel Money partner || Moov Africa expands 5G network in Benin

China Just Blocked Meta From Buying an AI Company. Here’s What That Actually Means for You. Most outlets are reporting this as a business story. However, it is not really a business story. It… TechCity

Energy systems are changing in ways that are no longer limited to large power plants or utility networks. Today, energy is increasingly generated, stored, and used at the household level, creating what is known as distributed energy systems. These systems include technologies like rooftop solar, battery storage, and solar-powered hot water, solutions that are quietly […] The post How Distributed Energy Systems Are Reshaping Everyday Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

The Most Underrated Tech Skill You Can Learn in 2026 for Free Everyone talks about coding, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. They are valuable skills, no doubt. However, one skill gets… TechCity

Botswana Tech Fund wants to invest at least $135,000 in 1000 startups in Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, and other overlooked Southern African markets.

A marquee hedge fund launch is changing course less than two years after its debut, with Jain Global set to return external capital and run money solely for Millennium Management—a move that highlights the growing pull of large, centralized trading platforms over standalone firms. The arrangement, outlined in an internal memo from Millennium and confirmed […] The post Hedge Fund, Jain Global, Returns Capital, Strike Exclusive Mandate with Millennium in Shift Toward Platform Model appeared first on Tekedia.

Spotify has struck a wide-ranging partnership with Peloton Interactive to bring more than 1,400 instructor-led classes onto its platform, marking a deliberate expansion into the global wellness market as it looks to reduce reliance on music and podcast revenues. The integration will give Spotify Premium users access to Peloton’s catalogue of workouts, including strength training, […] The post Spotify Moves Into Digital Fitness With Peloton Partnership, Testing New Revenue Model Beyond Streaming appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s top economic planner has ordered the reversal of a high-profile cross-border acquisition involving Meta and Singapore-based startup Manus, in a move that further marks Beijing’s expanding oversight of outbound technology transfers and foreign participation in sensitive sectors. The directive from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) requires both parties to unwind the transaction […] The post China Blocks Meta’s Manus Deal, Escalating Control Over AI Talent and Cross-Border Tech Flows appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI is moving beyond software and chat windows into the physical world, quietly laying the groundwork for its own smartphone designed from the ground up around AI agents rather than the familiar grid of downloadable apps, according to a detailed new analysis by veteran supply-chain forecaster Ming-Chi Kuo. The project, still in early stages, would […] The post OpenAI Reportedly Plots a Bold Hardware Leap with Qualcomm: An AI-First Smartphone Built to Shatter App Store Limits appeared first on Tekedia.

Three organisations have signed a formal agreement to build what they describe as Egypt’s first artificial intelligence campus, pairing physical innovation infrastructure with a structured programme to grow the next wave of AI-native companies. Orange Egypt has signed a memorandum of understanding with smart urban developer Paragon Adeer and global innovation platform Plug and Play […] The post Orange Egypt and Partners Open the Country’s First AI Campus, with a Target of 100 Startups by 2030 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Egypt has unveiled one of the most ambitious urban development projects in its history, a sprawling mixed-use district east of Cairo built around artificial intelligence and designed to function as both a business hub and a showcase for what the country’s next economic chapter could look like. The project, called The Spine, was unveiled by […] The post Egypt Launches $27 Billion AI-Powered Cognitive City in New Cairo appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Japanese technology giant NEC has taken a formal step into Africa’s startup ecosystem, launching a structured program designed to bridge the gap between Japanese corporate innovation capacity and the field-driven problem-solving emerging from African founders. NEC Corporation has launched the Africa Corporate Innovation Program, an initiative to strengthen collaboration with African startups tackling social challenges […] The post NEC Launches Africa Corporate Innovation Program to Connect Japanese Technology with African Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

United States President Donald Trump recently disclosed that he has an obligation to ensure the cryptocurrency industry thrives, describing it as a major, mainstream sector vital to U.S. global competitiveness. Speaking to reporters on the tarmac at Palm Beach International Airport before boarding Air Force One, Trump said, “As a president, I have to be […] The post President Trump Declares Obligation to Ensure The Crypto Industry Thrives appeared first on Tekedia.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it wants to eliminate fees on transactions below ₦5,000 ($3.68) and reduce charges on mid-tier payments to drop the cost of cashless payments.

In today's edition: South Africa’s AI policy row || Mastercard’s 10-year agreement with Nedbank || Kenya establishes gambling monitoring unit || Nigeria’s plan to upgrade Internet connection

Airtel Money, Kenya’s second-largest mobile money wallet, has integrated with Absa Bank Kenya, giving small businesses a way to move money between mobile wallets and bank accounts without the manual steps that often delay settlement.

Tekedia Capital offers a specialty investment vehicle (or investment syndicate) which makes it possible for citizens, groups and organizations to co-invest in innovative startups and young companies in global markets [we invest in global startups, not just in African startups]. Capital from these investing entities is pooled together and then invested in a specific company or […] The post Join Tekedia Capital Syndicate and Co-invest in 18 Global Startups appeared first on Tekedia.

1win bookmaker has been operating in the African market for several years and during this time has managed to attract the attention of both sports betting enthusiasts and casino fans. In 2026, the platform was nominated for the SiGMA Awards Africa in two categories at once – “Best Casino Operator” and “Best Bookmaker”, which confirms […] The post 1win Kenya: a Detailed Overview of the Betting Platform appeared first on Tekedia.

Walk around Singapore today, and it becomes clear very quickly that money no longer behaves the way it used to. There are no wallets opening at hawker centres. No coins exchanged at convenience stores. No physical counting of change after a purchase. Instead, everything moves through screens – fast, silent, and almost automatic. A commuter […] The post When Money Became Invisible in Singapore appeared first on Tekedia.

Key points Main story A technology strategist and cybersecurity consultant, Olorunfemi Agoye, has called for the adoption of a unified cybersecurity framework to protect Nigeria’s critical infrastructure amid rising cyber threats. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Agoye warned that recent cyber incidents affecting institutions such as the Corporate Affairs […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Venture Capital Trends In The UK: What Investors Need Now UK venture capital is stabilizing after a difficult reset, with AI attracting a growing share of equity funding and public institutions still helping drive the market. Regional investment, institutional capital, and strategic sectors are all becoming more important to the UK startup ecosystem. TechCity

A draft Financial Consumer Protection Framework released in March 2026 would require lenders to assess and document a borrower’s ability to repay before issuing a loan.

Breaking earth observation data barriers across Southern Africa Imagine trying to manage water resources for millions of people without an accurate view of the ​ water… TechCity

Infinix NOTE 60 Ultra Ushers in New Premium Era Thanks to powerful partnerships with industry leaders, NOTE 60 Ultra represents Infinix’s boldest entry in the flagship tier.… TechCity

A high-level convergence of Nigeria’s opposition political actors in Ibadan has moved a step closer to presenting a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, in what is increasingly being interpreted as the most coordinated challenge yet to the ruling party ahead of the next electoral cycle. The resolution, reached at a national opposition […] The post Nigerian Opposition Coalition Agrees on a Single 2027 Candidate, Raising Stakes for Ruling Party Amid Electoral Trust Concerns appeared first on Tekedia.

Alphabet Inc. is committing up to $40 billion to Anthropic in one of the largest capital deployments yet in artificial intelligence, marking the industry’s gradual shift from model development to infrastructure dominance. The agreement is structured in stages. Google will invest $10 billion upfront at a $350 billion valuation, with a further $30 billion tied […] The post Alphabet Commits Up to $40bn to Anthropic in High-Stakes Bet on AI Infrastructure and Coding Dominance appeared first on Tekedia.

A spike in fuel prices triggered by the Iran war is accelerating a shift already underway in the global auto industry, pushing more consumers toward electric vehicles and giving Chinese manufacturers fresh momentum in overseas markets. BYD, which overtook Tesla last year as the world’s largest EV seller and is now struggling to keep up […] The post As Fuel Price Shock Drives Global EV Demand, Accelerating China’s Carmakers Overseas Expansion, BYD Says it Doesn’t Need U.S. Market appeared first on Tekedia.

A growing cohort of employees at Palantir Technologies is questioning the company’s role in U.S. government operations, exposing a widening internal divide over how its software is being deployed in immigration enforcement and military campaigns. The disquiet has sharpened during the second term of U.S. President Donald Trump, as Palantir expands contracts tied to border […] The post Palantir Faces Internal Revolt as Staff Question Role in Immigration Crackdown and Wartime AI appeared first on Tekedia.