The price of Bitcoin slipped below the $72,000 mark as geopolitical tensions resurfaced following the collapse of high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran, wiping out optimism that had recently fueled a market rally The crypto asset traded as low as $71,254  on Saturday after U.S. Vice President JD Vance confirmed that marathon negotiations […] The post Bitcoin Breaks Below $72,000 as US-Iran Deal Collapses appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic’s beta launch of Claude for Word marks a fresh escalation in the enterprise AI battle, moving Claude deeper into the heart of daily office workflows and directly challenging Microsoft’s dominance in document software, legal tech, and knowledge work automation. Anthropic has opened a new front in the enterprise AI war with the beta launch […] The post Anthropic Takes Aim at Microsoft’s Core Franchise With Claude for Word, Betting Big on Legal and Enterprise Workflows appeared first on Tekedia.

Michael Burry, the investor made famous by “The Big Short,” has delivered one of his most detailed and scathing critiques yet of the AI-driven stock market, arguing that headline earnings for many Nasdaq 100 companies are badly overstated because of the way they account for stock-based compensation. In a lengthy Substack post published this week, […] The post Michael Burry Warns Nasdaq Valuations Are Far Richer Than They Appear, Blaming “Earnings Illusion” From Stock-Based Compensation appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI announced on Friday that it had identified a security issue related to a compromised third-party developer tool, prompting the company to rotate its macOS application signing certificates and require users to update their desktop apps to the latest versions. The company said there is no evidence that user data was accessed, internal systems or […] The post OpenAI Rotates macOS App Certificates After Axios Supply-Chain Attack, Says No User Data Was Breached appeared first on Tekedia.

The market’s flashing some green across both crypto and equities right now, with a classic short squeeze providing fuel in digital assets and a mix of institutional signals plus bullish calls supporting stocks. A wave of liquidations hit crypto derivatives recently, with over $248 million in positions wiped out in a short window heavily skewed […] The post Global Markets Flashing Green Across Both Crypto and Equities appeared first on Tekedia.

Tokyo’s latest multibillion-dollar funding injection into Rapidus underpins the scale of Japan’s strategic bet on rebuilding a domestic advanced semiconductor industry, as the country races to secure supply chains, regain technological leadership, and reduce dependence on overseas foundries. Japan has sharply escalated its semiconductor ambitions, approving an additional ¥631.5 billion, or about $3.96 billion, in […] The post Japan Doubles Down on Chip Sovereignty With Fresh $4 Billion Lifeline for Rapidus appeared first on Tekedia.

When analysts talk about South Asian fintech, the conversation usually orbits around India’s UPI miracle or Bangladesh’s bKash dominance. Nepal rarely makes the headline. Yet the small Himalayan economy of roughly 30 million people is quietly running one of the most interesting digital payments experiments in the region, and the lessons coming out of Kathmandu […] The post Digital Payments and Fintech Growth in South Asia: What Nepal Tells Us About the Region’s Next Frontier appeared first on Tekedia.

Marie-Louise Eta has become the first woman appointed to manage a men’s team in one of Europe’s top five leagues after being named interim head coach of Bundesliga side Union Berlin. Her appointment until the end of the season follows the dismissal of Steffen Baumgart, whose team lost 3-1 to bottom side FC Heidenheim on […]

The Accra Open Championships took place at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, organised by Ghana Athletics as part of preparations for the upcoming CAA Senior African Athletics Championships. The competition brought together U18, U20, and senior athletes from secondary schools, universities, and various security services, who competed across several track and field disciplines. In the boys’ […]

Bawa Fuseni has expressed optimism about Ghana’s preparations for the upcoming African Athletics Championshipsfollowing the conclusion of the CAA Open Championships in Accra. The competition, organised by Ghana Athletics, served as a key selection and preparation platform for athletes ahead of the continental event scheduled to be hosted in the Ghanaian capital next month. Speaking after the event, Fuseni said […]

British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has refused to accept Tyson Fury’s challenge to a duel this year, despite saying he will ”probably fight” the boxer. Joshua had a front row seat as Fury comfortably dispatched Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday evening. After the fight, the Gypsy King called out Joshua to […]

Tyson Fury marked his return to the heavyweight mix with a composed points win over Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, before immediately turning ringside to call out long-time rival Anthony Joshua. The 37-year-old Briton – out of his latest retirement after 15 months – was far from Fury in full flow, but had enough […]

The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has rejected claims that he has neglected poor roads in his constituency in favour of entertainment activities.

Vice President JD Vance said the US and Iran failed to strike a peace deal to end the six-week war rocking the Middle East, blaming Tehran’s refusal to give up its nuclear ambitions — leaving uncertainty over whether fighting will resume.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced the commencement of Phase Two of the government’s Transformer Replacement and Upgrade Programme, targeting the Lashibi Primary Substation.

Operations at Ghana’s ports could grind to a halt this Tuesday, April 14, as the Joint Association of Port Transport Drivers (JAPTU) prepares for a massive sit-down strike.

The final (third) estimate for US Q4 2025 real GDP growth came in at 0.5% annualized, a sharp slowdown from 4.4% in Q3 2025 and well below earlier expectations. Advance estimate (February 2026): 1.4% already below consensus forecasts around 2.5–3.0%. Second estimate (March 2026): Revised down to 0.7%. Third/final estimate (April 9, 2026): Further revised […] The post The Final Third Estimate for US Q4 2025 Real GDP Growth Came in at 0.5% appeared first on Tekedia.

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has officially inaugurated the 150th-anniversary celebrations of Mfantsipim School, describing the institution as a vital pillar that has reinforced the intellectual foundations of Ghana for over a century.

The official journey towards the sesquicentennial anniversary of Ghana’s oldest secondary school commenced on Saturday, 11th April 2026, with a grand launch in Accra that celebrated a century and a half of "shaping minds and moulding character".

The Knights and Ladies of Marshall, a prominent Catholic-friendly society, has formally declared its unwavering support for the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) on human dignity, family values, and the ongoing national discourse on legislative reforms.

In 2019, writing in Harvard Business Review, I made a clear argument: Africa cannot industrialize by copying China’s path because that playbook has already expired. China’s rise was anchored on a global system where Western Europe and the United States exported manufacturing jobs in search of cheaper labor. Many assumed that as wages rose in […] The post When the China Playbook Expired: AI, Not Wages, Will Shape Africa’s Industrial Future appeared first on Tekedia.

I have been inundated with messages from all quarters following my earlier article on the issue of the Damang mine controversy. After my appearance on Newsfile today, the messages spiked.

Let bad behaviour fund order. You block a road, you pay. You dump waste, you pay. You violate zoning, you pay. No insults. No arguments. Just payment.

Charmain Speirs was 40 years old when she met prophet Eric Adusah.

Nearly 400 people have been sentenced in Nigeria for links with militant Islamic groups following mass trials.

Ghana’s economic recovery continues to show encouraging signs of resilience, supported by strong gold export performance and improving macroeconomic stability, even as rising global oil prices present new external challenges.

The Methodist Church Ghana has described the 150-year journey of Mfantsipim School as a profound testament to divine grace, likening the institution’s growth to the biblical mustard seed that has grown to provide shade for leaders across the world.

Chairman of the Grand Launch of Mfantsipim @ 150, renowned entrepreneur Nana Sam Brew-Butler, has outlined the impact of Mfantsipim School on national development.

Certainly, in light of its emphasis on probity and accountability, it takes extraordinary chutzpah to suggest that the Constitution was written to protect corruption by disabling the State.

Arizona has been actively advancing legislation for a state-level strategic Bitcoin or digital assets reserve, New Hampshire was the first state to enact a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve law in May 2025 (HB 302, signed by Gov. Kelly Ayotte). It allows the state treasurer to invest a portion of public funds up to 5% in Bitcoin […] The post Arizona and New Hampshire State-level Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Creates Loops for Global Template appeared first on Tekedia.

Businessman and Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Samuel Esson Jonah [Sam Jonah] has paid glowing tribute to Mfantsipim School, describing its 150-year legacy as extraordinary and central to Ghana’s development, while reflecting on the enduring rivalry between the school and Adisadel College.

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has officially launched the 150th anniversary celebration of Mfantsipim School, praising the institution’s historic contribution to Ghana’s education and leadership development over the past century and a half.

The government has committed GH¢400 million towards the completion of the long-awaited teaching hospital at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, with plans to commission the facility before the end of the year.

Barcelona moved nine points clear of rivals Real Madrid at the top of La Liga with a comfortable win over Espanyol in the Catalan derby.

The government will, from July 1, 2026, roll out free special education for persons with disabilities as part of efforts to deepen inclusion within Ghana’s education system.

First Lady Melania Trump delivered a rare, prepared public statement from the White House denying any personal or close ties to Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell. She called accusations linking her to them lies that need to end today, described them as mean-spirited and politically motivated attempts to defame her, and emphasized that she had […] The post Melania Trump Delivers Public Statement Denying Close Ties with Jeffrey Epstein  appeared first on Tekedia.