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SoftBank Plans $50bn Malaysia Investment as Country Expands AI and Data Centre Ambitions
SoftBank Group plans to invest $50 billion in Malaysia, with potential projects spanning artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and data centres, according to a Bloomberg report citing Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said on Saturday that SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son had identified potential locations in Kuching, in the Malaysian state of Sarawak, and in peninsular […] The post SoftBank Plans $50bn Malaysia Investment as Country Expands AI and Data Centre Ambitions appeared first on Tekedia.
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SpaceX Secures $40 Billion in GPU Financing as Musk Expands AI Infrastructure Spending
SpaceX has closed $40 billion in debt financing to purchase graphics processing units (GPUs), Elon Musk said, highlighting the growing reliance on borrowing to fund the artificial intelligence infrastructure race as the company expands beyond satellite internet and rocket launches into large-scale computing. Musk said the financing was primarily callable debt for GPU purchases scheduled […] The post SpaceX Secures $40 Billion in GPU Financing as Musk Expands AI Infrastructure Spending appeared first on Tekedia.
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US Judge Approves $535m Talc Settlement Involving Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Unit Despite Objections
A US bankruptcy judge has approved a $535 million settlement involving a defunct talc supplier and Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance unit, rejecting objections from claimants who argued that the agreement would provide insufficient compensation for lawsuits alleging that asbestos-contaminated talc caused cancer. US Bankruptcy Judge Michael Kaplan in New Jersey ruled on Thursday that the settlement […] The post US Judge Approves $535m Talc Settlement Involving Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Unit Despite Objections appeared first on Tekedia.
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Egypt’s Turuq Innovations Attracts Seed Investment from Den VC to Strengthen E-commerce Logistics
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UK Gambling Regulation Is Becoming a Test of Digital Trust and Onboarding
For digital businesses, the hardest part of compliance is often not obtaining permission to operate. It is building a customer experience that remains competitive after all the required checks are in place. The UK gambling sector offers a particularly clear example of that challenge. Online operators serving consumers in Great Britain work under a licensing […] The post UK Gambling Regulation Is Becoming a Test of Digital Trust and Onboarding appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tanzanian Healthtech Startup Medikea Secures $1.2 Million to Expand Healthcare Services
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179 ports on paper, seven days at the gate: Inside Africa’s cargo bottleneck
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The brutal financial reality behind government AI adoption in Africa
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DPI closes $112 million Nclude fund with 93% of capital from Africa
DPI Venture Capital has reached a final close of over $112 million for its Nclude Fund. Here's how it will invest it.
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The Most Valuable Introduction in Your Network May Be in Another Country
Entrepreneurs often know established companies in London, Johannesburg, Toronto or Houston. One well-placed, honest introduction can matter more than a thousand cold leads. Entrepreneurs tend to undervalue their own networks. A former employer now running a 300-person firm in London. A long-standing customer in Johannesburg. A university friend who became chief operating officer of a […] The post The Most Valuable Introduction in Your Network May Be in Another Country appeared first on Tekedia.
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How Interactive Features Are Transforming Online Entertainment
What’s interesting here is that online amusement has acquired far beyond following traditional videos or plots. To break this down, novel digital programs now volunteer interactive experiences permit exploiters to participate, communicate and search substance in an approach. This is actually quite simple, from multiplayer environs to personalized amusement, synergistic technology transfers the means citizenry […] The post How Interactive Features Are Transforming Online Entertainment appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Next Wave: The high cost of cutting out the middleman
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DStv slashes Kenya prices as Canal+ tries to revive subscriber growth
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Raenest expands beyond cross-border payments with stablecoins and savings
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The Arc browser stops working on Dec. 22. Here is how to save your tabs and move on
The Arc browser stops working on Dec. 22. Here is how to save your tabs and move on Arc stops working on Dec. 22 and account data is deleted after. Here are the key dates and how to move your tabs and logins. TechCity
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Some iPhone Duo screens are cracking at the fold. Here is what to do in the first 14 days
Some iPhone Duo screens are cracking at the fold. Here is what to do in the first 14 days Some iPhone Duo inner screens are cracking at the fold. Here is what Apple charges, the 14-day return window and what to do first. TechCity
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Beyond the $5,000: How Can Her Startup’s Model Help African Women Build Lasting Businesses?
Innov8tiv Innov8tiv - Tech news, AI, apps, and startups from Africa and beyond Applications are open again for Her Startup’s second cohort, which aims to back up to ten women-led… Beyond the $5,000: How Can Her Startup’s Model Help African Women Build Lasting Businesses? Felix Omondi
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South African banks could lose their grip on fintech payments
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China’s Moonshot AI Restricts Kimi K3.1 Pro’s Cyber Capabilities Ahead of Open-Weight Release
Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot AI has reduced the cyber-offensive capabilities of its latest model ahead of its planned open-weight release, highlighting growing efforts to balance the benefits of powerful AI systems with concerns that they could make sophisticated cyberattacks easier to execute. Beijing-based Moonshot announced the safeguards on Saturday alongside the introduction of Kimi […] The post China’s Moonshot AI Restricts Kimi K3.1 Pro’s Cyber Capabilities Ahead of Open-Weight Release appeared first on Tekedia.
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China Seeks to Claim 61,800 Bitcoin Seized by the UK in Major Fraud Case
China is seeking to claim approximately 61,800 Bitcoin, valued at more than $5 billion, seized by British authorities from fraudster Zhimin Qian. The dispute has drawn international attention because of the enormous value of the cryptocurrency involved and the complex legal questions surrounding ownership, criminal proceeds and the recovery of assets across national borders. The […] The post China Seeks to Claim 61,800 Bitcoin Seized by the UK in Major Fraud Case appeared first on Tekedia.
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OCC Stablecoin Rewards Rule and Trump’s Iran Warning Shake Financial Markets
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued a final rule addressing stablecoin rewards, intensifying debate over how cryptocurrency companies can offer incentives while complying with the GENIUS Act. At the same time, President Donald Trump’s latest comments on Iran have added pressure to financial markets, with Nasdaq 100 futures extending their […] The post OCC Stablecoin Rewards Rule and Trump’s Iran Warning Shake Financial Markets appeared first on Tekedia.
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AI Boom Looks Healthier Than Dot-Com Bubble, but Investor Warns of Pricing Pressure and Shifting Demand
The artificial intelligence boom shares important similarities with the dot-com bubble of the late 1990s, but fears of an imminent market collapse and widespread unemployment remain premature, according to veteran technology investor Paul Wick. Wick, chief investor at Seligman Investments, part of Columbia Threadneedle Investments, told Business Insider that the current surge in AI startups […] The post AI Boom Looks Healthier Than Dot-Com Bubble, but Investor Warns of Pricing Pressure and Shifting Demand appeared first on Tekedia.
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Cataract Surgery Recovery: Dr. David Robinson on How Long It Takes
Most people see well enough for everyday tasks within a few days of cataract surgery. The eye usually finishes settling at around four to six weeks, and a minority take two to three months. Where someone lands in that range depends mostly on the health of the cornea and the surface of the eye. The […] The post Cataract Surgery Recovery: Dr. David Robinson on How Long It Takes appeared first on Tekedia.
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Keno Odds Explained: Picks vs Payouts, Hit by Hit
Every keno screen shows you two things and asks you to treat them as one. There is the board, where you choose your numbers, and there is the paytable, which tells you what each hit count returns. Most players stare at the first and glance at the second. The money is decided almost entirely by […] The post Keno Odds Explained: Picks vs Payouts, Hit by Hit appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigeria to get two new AI-ready data centres in a $1 billion investment
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Tanzania’s Medikea raises $1.2 million to expand integrated healthcare network
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – OPay wants $336 million
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Jane Street and Rivals Battle for AI Power Alongside Trading Speed
Jane Street and its rivals are entering a new phase of competition in financial markets, where artificial intelligence is becoming as important as trading speed. For decades, quantitative trading firms have invested heavily in sophisticated algorithms, advanced mathematics and powerful computing systems to gain an advantage over competitors. Now, the rapid development of AI is […] The post Jane Street and Rivals Battle for AI Power Alongside Trading Speed appeared first on Tekedia.
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Shoprite Nigeria Plans Neighborhood Stores as Retailer Restructures After Financial Strains
Shoprite Nigeria plans to expand through smaller standalone neighborhood stores as it restructures its business to contain costs, restore operations and reduce its dependence on large shopping malls, according to Adekunle Adebiyi, Executive Director, Investments at MBO Capital Management Limited. The shift marks a potential change in the retailer’s operating model as it attempts to […] The post Shoprite Nigeria Plans Neighborhood Stores as Retailer Restructures After Financial Strains appeared first on Tekedia.
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Berkshire Hathaway Erases Buffett Exit Losses as Investors Seek Shelter from AI Stock Selloff
Berkshire Hathaway shares have recovered all the ground they lost following Warren Buffett’s surprise announcement in May 2025 that he would step down as chief executive, with the recovery accelerating in October as investors reassess the risks of heavily valued technology and artificial intelligence stocks. Both classes of Berkshire shares have climbed above their pre-announcement […] The post Berkshire Hathaway Erases Buffett Exit Losses as Investors Seek Shelter from AI Stock Selloff appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tesla Begins Optimus Robot Production at Fremont Factory While Cutting Capital-Spending Forecast
Tesla has confirmed that production of its Optimus humanoid robot has begun at its Fremont factory, marking an important milestone in the electric vehicle manufacturer’s ambition to expand beyond automobiles and establish itself as a major player in robotics and artificial intelligence. The announcement comes alongside a reduction in the company’s capital-spending forecast following its […] The post Tesla Begins Optimus Robot Production at Fremont Factory While Cutting Capital-Spending Forecast appeared first on Tekedia.
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Standard Chartered Moves to Acquire 100% of Crypto Custodian Zodia Custody
Standard Chartered has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Zodia Custody, marking a significant development in the growing relationship between traditional banking and the digital asset industry. The proposed transaction highlights the increasing importance of cryptocurrency custody services as institutional investors, financial institutions, and corporations seek secure ways to manage digital assets. It demonstrates […] The post Standard Chartered Moves to Acquire 100% of Crypto Custodian Zodia Custody appeared first on Tekedia.
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Arcus Mobile Launches on iOS and Android, Expanding Access to Stock Tokens and Perpetual Trading
Arcus Mobile has officially launched on iOS and Android across supported Asia-Pacific regions, marking a significant step in expanding access to digital trading through mobile technology. The new application brings Arcus’ self-custodial trading experience directly to users’ smartphones, allowing eligible customers to trade Stock Tokens and perpetual contracts without relying exclusively on a desktop platform. […] The post Arcus Mobile Launches on iOS and Android, Expanding Access to Stock Tokens and Perpetual Trading appeared first on Tekedia.
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China’s CSI 300 Enters Bear Market as Stocks Fall 20% From June High
China’s CSI 300 Index has entered bear market territory after falling 20% from its June peak, highlighting growing pressure on the country’s equity markets and raising concerns about investor confidence in the world’s second-largest economy. The decline comes as Chinese stocks face persistent selling pressure, with the benchmark heading toward what could become its longest […] The post China’s CSI 300 Enters Bear Market as Stocks Fall 20% From June High appeared first on Tekedia.
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Germany’s Construction Boom Contrasts With Pharmaceutical Industry Challenges
Germany’s economy is experiencing contrasting developments as a record surge in construction orders offers a rare sign of strength, while the pharmaceutical industry prepares for declining output and sales amid escalating trade tensions with the United States. The latest figures highlight the uneven recovery of Europe’s largest economy, where opportunities in infrastructure development coexist with […] The post Germany’s Construction Boom Contrasts With Pharmaceutical Industry Challenges appeared first on Tekedia.
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Black October: AI-Enhanced Cyberattacks Trigger a Global Technology Crisis
The growing use of artificial intelligence in cybercrime has raised serious concerns about global cybersecurity, as an unprecedented surge in AI-enhanced exploits has reportedly disrupted operations across multiple industries. Dubbed Black October by risk management teams, the crisis highlights how rapidly evolving attack methods can overwhelm traditional security systems and threaten critical digital infrastructure. The […] The post Black October: AI-Enhanced Cyberattacks Trigger a Global Technology Crisis appeared first on Tekedia.
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