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Cramer Urges Investors to Buy Into Fear as Sell-Off in Tech Heavyweights Deepens
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday urged investors not to abandon fundamentally strong stocks in the face of a market slide he says is being driven more by fear than by any real deterioration in corporate performance, warning that panic selling often creates some of the best buying opportunities. Speaking on Mad Money, Cramer sought to […] The post Cramer Urges Investors to Buy Into Fear as Sell-Off in Tech Heavyweights Deepens appeared first on Tekedia.
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A Break in Bitcoin Price Towards $64k Would Likely Fuel a Cascade via Forced Selling
Bitcoin is trading around $66,200–$66,700, down roughly 2% in the last 24 hours and well off its recent highs near $71k–$72k earlier in March. Key Levels Breakdown $64,100: This is the major long liquidation cluster with ~$3.55 billion in cumulative long leverage stacked there. It represents a huge portion around 84% in some snapshots of […] The post A Break in Bitcoin Price Towards $64k Would Likely Fuel a Cascade via Forced Selling appeared first on Tekedia.
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Kenyan AI startup bets on local dialects as proof gap remains
A Kenyan startup is building an AI model for local dialects, but questions remain around data, performance, and whether it can scale before global rivals move in.
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Still at $0.0005: BlockDAG Activates Early Trading FINALTRADE Code! Bittensor Price Surges & Mantle Crypto Dips 7.81%
The Bittensor price recently surged over 20% following an endorsement from NVIDIA’s CEO, while Mantle (MNT) crypto has dipped 7.81%, struggling to find steady ground near its support levels. While these coins react to market shifts, BlockDAG (BDAG) is rewriting the rules of the industry. By activating the FINALTRADE code, BlockDAG is allowing early buyers […] The post Still at $0.0005: BlockDAG Activates Early Trading FINALTRADE Code! Bittensor Price Surges & Mantle Crypto Dips 7.81% appeared first on Tekedia.
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How a startup built Nigeria’s  digital map in nine months
Milsat Technologies, a Nigerian data infrastructure company built a mapping tool capable of digitally mapping the entire country in just nine months.
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For crypto startups, breaking Kenya’s advertising rules could cost $26,000 in fines
The National Treasury is also proposing fees on transactions and token offerings. Virtual asset companies would not only need permission to promote their services, but would also pay each time users trade or invest. Together, these measures would increase compliance requirements and operating costs for crypto businesses in the country.
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Jerome Powell Sounds Alarm: US Debt Growing “Substantially” Faster Than Economy – “It Will Not End Well”
Chairman of U.S Federal reserve, Jerome Powell has issued a stark warning about the trajectory of America’s finances, cautioning that the nation’s debt is expanding at a pace far exceeding economic growth. The Federal Reserve chief stressed that such an imbalance is unsustainable, signaling potential long-term risks for economic stability if urgent fiscal measures are […] The post Jerome Powell Sounds Alarm: US Debt Growing “Substantially” Faster Than Economy – “It Will Not End Well” appeared first on Tekedia.
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Treasury Yields Slide as Traders Weigh Jobs Data Against Fresh Trump Threats in Fifth Week of Iran War
U.S. Treasury yields eased Monday morning as bond investors braced for the first major employment readings since the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran began and kept a nervous eye on escalating rhetoric from President Donald Trump. The benchmark 10-year note yield dropped more than 6 basis points to 4.374 percent, the 30-year bond fell more than […] The post Treasury Yields Slide as Traders Weigh Jobs Data Against Fresh Trump Threats in Fifth Week of Iran War appeared first on Tekedia.
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Novastar Ventures closes $147 million fund for African startups
Novastar Ventures has closed its third fund, raising $147 million for its Africa People and Planet Fund III (NVIII), seeing backing from international DFIs and Japanese institutions.
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AfDB Backs Breega Africa Seed Fund with €7.5M to Boost Early-Stage Startups
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a €7.5 million investment in the Breega Africa Seed I Fund, signaling a strategic push to strengthen Africa’s early-stage startup ecosystem and unlock innovation-led growth across the continent. The commitment includes €5 million in direct equity from AfDB and an additional €2.5 million junior tranche provided on […] The post AfDB Backs Breega Africa Seed Fund with €7.5M to Boost Early-Stage Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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WTO E-Commerce Moratorium Expires After Deadlock in Cameroon as Brazil Blocks U.S. Push for Long-Term Extension
The long-standing global ban on customs duties for electronic transmissions, everything from software downloads and music streaming to cloud services and digital books, officially lapsed early Monday after World Trade Organization ministers failed to bridge deep divisions between the United States and Brazil at a contentious four-day meeting. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala confirmed the moratorium […] The post WTO E-Commerce Moratorium Expires After Deadlock in Cameroon as Brazil Blocks U.S. Push for Long-Term Extension appeared first on Tekedia.
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Ghana’s Ci-Gaba Fund Hits $35M First Close, Targets $91M for West Africa SME Investments
Ghana’s Ci-Gaba Fund of Funds has reached a GHS 383 million (USD 35 million) first close, positioning itself as West Africa’s first domestically domiciled private fund of funds. Managed by Savannah Impact Advisory and targeting GHS 1 billion (USD 91 million), the fund will channel local institutional capital into private equity, venture capital, and private […] The post Ghana’s Ci-Gaba Fund Hits $35M First Close, Targets $91M for West Africa SME Investments appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Bank of Namibia sets June 2026 rollout for instant payment system
The Bank of Namibia has set June 2026 for the rollout of its national instant payment system, a platform designed to enable real-time digital transfers and expand access to financial services across the country, according to local media reports. The project, which was launched in 2024, forms part of the central bank’s broader strategy to […]
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Why Businesses Are Paying Closer Attention to Crypto Infrastructure
Crypto is no longer defined by speculative cycles or retail-driven narratives. What is gaining traction instead is the underlying architecture that enables digital value to move, settle, and be governed across borders. For many organisations, the real opportunity lies not in the asset itself, but in the systems reshaping how financial operations are executed at […] The post Why Businesses Are Paying Closer Attention to Crypto Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.
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How PAPSS is fixing Africa’s cross-border payments, four years on
When the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) launched in January 2022, it aimed to address one of Africa’s most persistent trade barriers: the high cost and complexity of cross-border payments
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World Foundation Completes OTC Sales of WLD Tokens to Fund Ecosystem Growth
World Foundation via its subsidiary World Assets, Ltd has completed $65 million in over-the-counter (OTC) sales of WLD tokens last week, selling roughly 239 million tokens at an average price of about $0.2719 each. The sales involved four counterparties, with the first settlement on March 20, 2026. About $25 million worth of the tokens roughly […] The post World Foundation Completes OTC Sales of WLD Tokens to Fund Ecosystem Growth appeared first on Tekedia.
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Kenyan workers report higher incomes but lean more on credit, side hustles
Kenyan workers report higher incomes but rely on loans, side hustles and informal finance to manage rising financial pressure.
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Mistral Secures $830m Debt to Build Paris AI Hub, Deepening Europe’s Push for Tech Sovereignty
French artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI has raised $830 million in debt financing to fund a major data center project outside Paris, marking one of the most significant infrastructure bets yet by a European AI firm seeking to close the gap with U.S. rivals. The financing, backed by a consortium of seven global banks including […] The post Mistral Secures $830m Debt to Build Paris AI Hub, Deepening Europe’s Push for Tech Sovereignty appeared first on Tekedia.
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How Academic Profiles Are Evaluated in UK University Admission
A lot of students think universities only check their final marks. But that is not how it works. Universities actually look at your full academic record to understand how you study and whether you can handle the course. During UK university admission, admission teams review things like your grades, transcripts, subjects, predicted scores, and academic […] The post How Academic Profiles Are Evaluated in UK University Admission appeared first on Tekedia.
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CNN Fear and Greed Index Sits in Extreme Fear Territory 
The CNN Fear & Greed Index currently sits in Extreme Fear territory, registering around 11–14 as of late March 2026 with readings as low as 10 recently reported. This composite gauge 0 = maximum fear, 100 = maximum greed incorporates seven indicators, including stock price momentum, volatility, put and call ratios, junk bond demand, and […] The post CNN Fear and Greed Index Sits in Extreme Fear Territory  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Francophone Africa’s ‘Amazon moment’ is arriving. The conditions aren’t.
Digital marketplaces are emerging in Francophone Africa. They are still developing, have both promise and challenges, and while early hype has cooled, the long-term opportunity is still significant.
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Beat Tekedia Mini-MBA Early Bird Registration To Solve Equations of Markets
Let us solve the equations of the market at Tekedia Mini-MBA. Tekedia Mini-MBA is a leading 12-week online innovation management program designed to equip professionals and business leaders with the capabilities to succeed in a rapidly evolving world. Delivered 100% online, the program features a global faculty of industry experts and combines videos, flash cases, […] The post Beat Tekedia Mini-MBA Early Bird Registration To Solve Equations of Markets appeared first on Tekedia.
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We Need Action: Nigerians React to Tinubu’s Jos Killings Statement
Public reaction to President Bola Tinubu’s condemnation of recent killings in Nigeria’s Plateau and Kaduna states has exposed a widening gap between official government messaging and citizen perceptions, as social media debates reveal anger, distrust and competing narratives about the country’s worsening security crisis. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the State House, President […] The post We Need Action: Nigerians React to Tinubu’s Jos Killings Statement appeared first on Tekedia.
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Implications of Iran’s Attacks on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia 
Iran launched a combined missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, which hosts U.S. forces. This is part of the ongoing 2026 Iran conflict now over one month in. Reports indicate Iran fired six ballistic missiles and up to 29 drones or at least one missile plus several drones in […] The post Implications of Iran’s Attacks on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Jos Killings and Digital Conflict Entrepreneurs
The recent killings in Jos have once again exposed the fragility of communal peace in parts of Nigeria. Beyond the tragic loss of lives, the aftermath of the violence has unfolded in another arena that is increasingly shaping conflict dynamics in the country. That arena is social media. In the hours following the attacks in […] The post Jos Killings and Digital Conflict Entrepreneurs appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin’s Volatility is A Gift Not a Risk, Most Will Regret Not Stacking Sooner Says Saylor
Strategy CEO Michael Saylor has once again doubled down on his ultra-bullish stance on Bitcoin, arguing that volatility often seen as a major risk, is actually one of the greatest advantage of the crypto asset. According to him, Bitcoin’s price swings create rare opportunities for long-term investors to accumulate the asset at favorable levels. In […] The post Bitcoin’s Volatility is A Gift Not a Risk, Most Will Regret Not Stacking Sooner Says Saylor appeared first on Tekedia.
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Africa’s Aviation Rebound Gains Altitude as Airline Capacity Climbs Above 24 Million Seats
Africa’s aviation sector extended its recovery in March 2026, with total airline capacity rising to 24.8 million seats, a 10.4 per cent increase from the same period last year. This comes as stronger cross-border travel demand and expanding domestic networks lifted activity across the continent. Fresh data from OAG’s monthly African aviation market update shows […] The post Africa’s Aviation Rebound Gains Altitude as Airline Capacity Climbs Above 24 Million Seats appeared first on Tekedia.
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India’s Markets Reel as Iran War, Oil Shock, and Foreign Selloff Deliver Worst Fiscal Year Since Pandemic
India’s financial markets closed the fiscal year on a deeply fragile note on Monday, with benchmark equities recording their weakest annual performance in six years as the widening Iran war, surging crude prices, and an unprecedented foreign investor exodus combined to batter sentiment across Dalal Street. The benchmark Nifty 50 and Sensex ended the 2025-26 […] The post India’s Markets Reel as Iran War, Oil Shock, and Foreign Selloff Deliver Worst Fiscal Year Since Pandemic appeared first on Tekedia.
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Ethereum Foundation Stakes 22,517 ETH Via the Treasury’s Multisignature Wallet 
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has staked 22,517 ETH, worth approximately $46–46.25 million at current prices around $2,050–2,075 per ETH, in its largest single-day deposit to date. This occurred via the treasury’s multisignature wallet, split across 11 deposits of roughly 2,047 ETH each into the Ethereum Beacon Chain deposit contract. On-chain trackers like Arkham Intelligence flagged […] The post Ethereum Foundation Stakes 22,517 ETH Via the Treasury’s Multisignature Wallet  appeared first on Tekedia.
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DeepSeek Suffers Longest Outage Yet, Raises Questions Over Scale, Reliability, and the Race for V4
China’s fast-rising artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek suffered its longest service disruption yet on Monday, a seven-hour outage that rippled across offices, developer communities, and social platforms. This outage exposed the growing dependence of hundreds of millions of users on generative AI tools and sharpened focus on the company’s delayed next-generation model. According to the company’s […] The post DeepSeek Suffers Longest Outage Yet, Raises Questions Over Scale, Reliability, and the Race for V4 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigerians used 1.26 million terabytes of data in February, down from January
Nigerians consumed a total of 1.26 million terabytes of Internet data in February 2026, averaging about 45,000 terabytes per day
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A Look into CoinShares Weekly Digital Asset Fund Flows Report 
According to the latest CoinShares weekly digital asset fund flows report, investment products tracking cryptocurrencies recorded $414 million in net outflows for the week ending March 27, 2026. This marked the first weekly outflow in five weeks, ending a streak of inflows that totaled about $2.2 billion. Ethereum (ETH) led the outflows with approximately $222 […] The post A Look into CoinShares Weekly Digital Asset Fund Flows Report  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Savanna Fibre sparks price war in Kenya’s stagnant broadband market
Savanna Fibre, a Kenyan ISP, is attempting to upend Kenya’s internet sector by offering high-speed data at a fraction of the cost of established rivals.
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Houthi (Ansar Allah) Officially Enters Ongoing US-Israel Conflict Against Iran, Pakistan to Host Talks between the United States and Iran
The Houthis (Ansar Allah), the Iran-backed militant group controlling much of northern Yemen, have played a supporting role as part of Iran’s Axis of Resistance. They officially entered the 2026 Iran war on or around March 28, 2026—about one month into the conflict—by launching attacks on Israel. Houthi Actions in the Current Conflict Missile and […] The post Houthi (Ansar Allah) Officially Enters Ongoing US-Israel Conflict Against Iran, Pakistan to Host Talks between the United States and Iran appeared first on Tekedia.
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President Trump Notes Cuba is Next In Line While Touting U.S Military Actions in Venezuela 
President Donald Trump has repeatedly said Cuba is next in recent days. Trump echoed this statements in Miami speech at the Future Investment Initiative / FII Priority Summit: While touting U.S. military actions in Venezuela and Iran, Trump said: “I built these great Armed Forces. I said, You’ll never have to use them, but sometimes […] The post President Trump Notes Cuba is Next In Line While Touting U.S Military Actions in Venezuela  appeared first on Tekedia.
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After TechCabal report, UTME candidate who had never used a computer gets new laptop, smart phone
When TechCabal first spoke with Tamunotonye, the 16-year-old United Tertiary Matriculation Examination candidate from Borokiri in Bonny Island, Rivers State, southern Nigeria, his fear had a shape. It was not the exam itself; it was the machine. He had never used a laptop.  The UTME, Nigeria’s gateway into universities and other tertiary institutions, has been […]
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