With the IHS deal, MTN is reclaiming strategic control over assets it once sold and reshaping the economics of telecom infrastructure across its markets.

Kenya raised $1.04 billion in total startup funding in 2025 — the most capital any single African market has attracted since 2022. But the headline number hides a tension that the ecosystem cannot afford to ignore. According to Partech Africa’s 2025 VC Report, Kenya led the continent in total capital raised, growing 72% year-on-year. Africa: […] The post Kenya’s Billion-Dollar Year: Megadeal Magic or Ecosystem Strength? appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The Canadian online gambling market has never been this competitive. Every year, we see new platforms finding their ways into the space, and established brands don’t want to get fizzled out. Because of that, they are forced to upgrade their promotions every time to stay relevant. For players, this is a good thing. It means […] The post The Most Attractive Online Casino Offers in Canada appeared first on Tekedia.

For eight consecutive years, South Africa watched from behind as Nigeria, Kenya, and Egypt took turns leading Africa’s venture capital rankings. In 2025, that streak ended. According to Partech Africa’s 2025 Africa Tech VC Report, South Africa ranked first in both equity funding ($643M, +41% YoY) and equity deal count (85 rounds, +27% YoY), reclaiming […] The post South Africa Reclaims the Top Spot in African VC for the First Time Since 2017 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

One of the best things about NFTs is that they can often serve a purpose and allow people to own digital items. There’s an expectation that they will play a role in metaverses in the future, as people will be able to purchase anything from property to accessories in virtual worlds. The NFT horse racing […] The post How Can NFT Horse Racing Offerings Help Horse Racing Go Global? appeared first on Tekedia.

BasiGo, a Kenyan electric bus startup, is testing Jenga buses, a scheduled commuter service in Nairobi, the country’s capital, adding a new product line alongside its core electric vehicle supply business.

Cape Town-based venture capital firm HAVAÍC has announced the third close of its African Innovation Fund 3, securing over $30 million in commitments toward a $50 million target. The latest close follows an investment from E Squared Investments, a South African impact investor established by Allan Gray in 2007. E Squared joins existing investors Fireball […] The post HAVAÍC’s African Innovation Fund 3 Reaches Third Close at Over $30M appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Araxi Limited, formerly Capital Appreciation, has agreed to acquire an 80% stake in Pay@ Group for ZAR 1 billion ($62.3 million) through its subsidiary African Resonance. Pay@ Group, founded in 2007 by Johan Koornhof, operates over 9,000 retail payment points and 150,000 mobile point-of-sale devices across Southern Africa. The company processes over ZAR 60 billion […] The post Araxi Acquires 80% Stake in Pay@ Group for $62.3M appeared first on Tech In Africa.

WafR, a Casablanca-based retail fintech, has raised $4 million in an oversubscribed seed round co-led by LoftyInc Capital, Attijariwafa Ventures, and Al Mada Ventures. Founded in 2021 by Ismail Bargach and Reda Sellak, WafR operates a platform that enables small neighborhood stores to offer mobile top-ups, remittances, and cash-in/cash-out services. The company reports nearly 20,000 […] The post Moroccan Retail Fintech WafR Raises $4M Seed Round appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Glovo announced a landmark partnership with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to launch an innovative rider safety program centered around its new Road Safety feature. The launch event also brought together a broad coalition of institutional stakeholders, including representatives from the Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya, Nairobi County, and the Nairobi Police […]

The Pixel 10a, is a step down from the 10th generation released last year, both for your wallet and in the features it presents.

Terra Industries, a Nigerian defence-technology startup has entered an agreement with the Nigerian Armed Forces to localise the production of advanced security systems.

Now in its eighth edition, ATS  is usually held in February, when the Nairobi skies are bright, activities are agog, and traffic is a bit brutal. 

MicroStrategy has deepened its position as the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, amassing 717,131 BTC valued at approximately $48.7 billion as of February 22, 2026. However, the holdings, built through 99 acquisitions since 2020 at an average purchase price of $76,027 per coin, are currently reflecting a 10.6% unrealized loss following recent market pullbacks […] The post MicroStrategy’s Massive Bitcoin Holdings Slide Into Unrealized Loss Territory as BTC Slips appeared first on Tekedia.

Africa’s venture capital fundraising fell for the first time in four years as Africa-focused fund managers raised only $107 million across final closes in six funds in 2025.

School security has evolved beyond just keeping out unwanted visitors. Modern educational institutions need comprehensive access management that does more than lock doors but addresses multiple challenges—from controlling who enters premises and when to preventing theft, managing cashless payments, and giving parents peace of mind about their children’s safety.  Last July, the Department of Basic Education and the South African Police Service introduced […]

JUMO has appointed Paul Whelpton as CEO. Whelpton takes over from founder and chief executive Andrew Watkins-Ball, who has grown the start-up to serve Africa’s top banks and payments companies. During Paul’s nine years at JUMO, he has led the teams that have built the information management capabilities of the business, most recently as Chief […]

Nedbank Group has secured a Kenyan regulatory waiver that clears the way for its plan to acquire about 66% of NCBA Group, one of East Africa’s biggest lenders.

Tech News Updates Nigeria Today: Top Stories & Analysis 2026 This article summarizes the latest developments in Nigeria’s tech scene, focusing on fintech valuations, the funding environment, regulatory shifts and practical advice for founders and consumers. It highlights what matters now and where to watch next. TechCity

MTN Nigeria Plc has emerged as the most valuable listed company on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), achieving a market capitalisation of N16.373 trillion following a sharp rally in its share price. The telecommunications giant surpassed BUA Foods, which had led market capitalization rankings since 2025, and moved ahead of Dangote Cement to secure the top […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

In today's edition: PwC is selling Koko Networks || Nigerian telcos, banks end debt rift || Gaming payouts in Lagos are now taxed || MultiChoice's restructuring era continues

Cet article est aussi disponible en français First published 22 Feb, 2026 Airtel Africa’s triple play Image: TechCabal If you are a regular reader of financial publications, you know that the traditional telco business model is currently undergoing a midlife crisis. In the West, telcos are essentially utility companies with too much debt and too […]

An Anthropic engineer says AI agents that can operate computers are advancing quickly and could disrupt nearly every internet-based job in the U.S., with software engineering roles potentially changing as early as 2026. A senior engineer at Anthropic says a new class of artificial intelligence systems capable of operating computers like humans is developing fast […] The post Anthropic Engineer Says Computer-Using AI Agents Could Reshape Most Internet-Based Jobs appeared first on Tekedia.

India’s decision to delay high-level talks underscores how Washington’s abrupt shift to a 15% global tariff has reset the negotiating baseline and forced both sides back to strategic recalibration. India has postponed a planned visit by its top trade negotiators to Washington, D.C., after President Donald Trump moved swiftly to impose a 15% global import […] The post India Delays U.S. Trade Talks as Trump’s 15% Global Tariff Resets Negotiations appeared first on Tekedia.

The digital asset space is currently seeing a massive shift as people move past old patterns to find the next major breakout. Many are paying close attention to the Cardano price prediction 2026, hoping the coin can finally move past its difficult resistance levels. At the same time, the latest Hedera price prediction shows a […] The post Final Call for 12-Hour Early Access as BlockDAG Offers $0.000125 Entry! ADA & HBAR Face Unpredictable Market Outtakes appeared first on Tekedia.

President Donald Trump has lifted a temporary across-the-board tariff to 15% under Section 122 after the Supreme Court curtailed his earlier program, setting up a 150-day window that could redefine the limits of executive trade power. President Donald Trump said Saturday he will increase a temporary tariff on U.S. imports from 10% to 15% on […] The post Trump Raises Global Tariff to 15% After Supreme Court Blocks Emergency Authority appeared first on Tekedia.

The leadership overhaul places artificial intelligence at the center of Microsoft’s gaming strategy, signaling a structural shift rather than a routine executive transition. Microsoft has initiated one of the most consequential leadership changes in its gaming division in more than a decade, with Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer and Xbox President Sarah Bond departing the […] The post Microsoft Reshapes Gaming Leadership as AI Takes Center Stage appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s palm oil output has climbed to 1.57 million tonnes in 2025, with rising profits at Okomu and Presco signaling renewed commercial momentum even as the country faces a supply gap of over 1 million tonnes. Nigeria’s palm oil production has risen to 1.57 million tonnes in 2025, extending a five-year growth trend and reviving […] The post Nigeria’s Palm Oil Output Hits 1.57 Million Tonnes as Okomu, Presco Post Record Profits appeared first on Tekedia.

Roughly every decade, Nigeria’s business landscape experiences a structural shift, a reordering of market power that defines the era that follows. These shifts are rarely accidental; they are shaped by the interplay of technology, regulation, and entrepreneurial response. In the 1990s, the rise of the New Generation Banks redefined financial services by using VSAT and […] The post You’re Invited To Tekedia OPEN, hosted by Ndubuisi Ekekwe appeared first on Tekedia.

The head of Sparkasse Gelsenkirchen, a savings bank in the western German city of Gelsenkirchen, stated that 140 safe-deposit boxes remained unaffected by a major burglary that occurred over the Christmas period in late December 2025. Michael Klotz, the bank’s chief, made the comment during a town-hall discussion broadcast by public broadcaster WDR. He explained […] The post Michael Klotz States That 140 Safe-Deposit Boxes Remained Unaffected by Burglary appeared first on Tekedia.

France signaled the EU is prepared to deploy its most powerful trade defenses, including the anti-coercion “trade bazooka”, if Washington’s new 10% global tariff escalates into a broader confrontation. A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation is taking shape after President Donald Trump imposed a flat 10% global tariff, prompting France to warn that the European Union […] The post EU Weighs ‘Trade Bazooka’ as France Signals Readiness to Counter New U.S. Tariffs appeared first on Tekedia.

China has recently officially defined Real-World Asset tokenization and banned it for the private sector – it has created an exception for it on “state approved infrastructure.” Faisal Monai, CEO of droppRWA, posits that Beijing is clearly interested in RWA tokenization, and wants to execute it at the state level. “What most coverage is missing […] The post Implications of China’s Explicit Classification of Real World Assets  appeared first on Tekedia.

He believes the next phase is to become a true financial partner, with tools that not only record transactions but also guide smarter decisions in real time. 

Equinox’s $40,000-a-year “Optimize” membership has drawn a waiting list of more than 1,000 people, underlining how aggressively wealthy consumers are spending on longevity, diagnostics, and high-performance living. Demand for ultra-premium health programs is accelerating, with Equinox reporting that its $40,000-a-year “Optimize by Equinox” membership has attracted a waiting list of more than 1,000 prospective clients. […] The post Equinox’s $40,000 ‘Optimize’ Membership Draws 1,000-Plus Wait List as Luxury Wellness Market Surges Toward $10tn appeared first on Tekedia.

In a 6-3 decision on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as a legal basis for President Donald Trump’s sweeping import tariffs, delivering a major blow to the administration’s trade policy and opening the door to massive refunds for importers who paid duties under the challenged regime. Chief […] The post Supreme Court’s Ruling on Trump’s IEEPA Tariffs Paves Way for Potential $175–$179bn in U.S. Customs Refunds appeared first on Tekedia.

A federal judge has upheld a $243 million jury verdict against Tesla over a fatal 2019 Autopilot crash, sustaining the first federal jury award tied to a deadly accident involving the driver-assistance system. A federal judge has rejected Tesla’s attempt to overturn a $243 million jury verdict arising from a 2019 crash involving an Autopilot-equipped […] The post Judge Upholds $243m Verdict Against Tesla in Landmark Autopilot Fatality Case appeared first on Tekedia.