In a raw display of the high-stakes financial maneuvers driving the global Artificial Intelligence race, SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son on Monday addressed the controversial decision to sell the conglomerate’s entire stake in Nvidia, confirming the necessity of the move to fund his massive, integrated AI ecosystem. Speaking at the FII Priority Asia forum in […] The post SoftBank’s Painful Pivot: Masayoshi Son ‘Cries’ Over Nvidia Sale to Fuel $500bn AI Vision appeared first on Tekedia.

Black Forest Labs, the German AI startup that has quickly become a global leader in foundational models for visual intelligence, announced on Monday that it has secured a massive $300 million Series B funding round, catapulting its valuation to $3.25 billion. The significant capital injection, which is earmarked primarily for accelerating its cutting-edge research and […] The post AI Investment Boom: German AI Star Black Forest Labs Hits $3.25bn Valuation with $300M Series B appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s economy grew at a steady clip in the third quarter of 2025, with real GDP rising by 3.98 percent year-on-year, slightly above the 3.86 percent recorded in the same period of 2024. Fresh figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics show that Q3 delivered broad-based improvements across segments of the economy, even as […] The post Nigeria’s GDP Grew 3.98% in Q3 2025 – NBS appeared first on Tekedia.

In 1970, just months after the Biafra War ended, the elders of the Igbo Nation gathered across our communities to confront an existential question: What future awaits a people whose land has been reduced to rubble? Schools were gone. Hospitals destroyed. Markets burnt. Bank balances wiped out. No support was coming from the federal government. […] The post The Big Reconstruction: Equipping Abia Youth for a New Era appeared first on Tekedia.

Shiba Inu is beginning to regain strong momentum as the meme-coin market shows signs of revival and broader crypto liquidity rotates back toward high-volatility assets. With retail traders returning, Shibarium development progressing, and market sentiment improving, analysts believe SHIB could be gearing up for a sizable rebound. Yet even with SHIB’s potential for a powerful […] The post SHIB’s Rebound Could Be Big; Ozak AI Price Projection Indicates Larger Multipliers appeared first on Tekedia.

While African tech headlines focus on Nigerian fintechs raising $90 million and Kenyan unicorns, Angola quietly built the strongest startup ecosystem in Central Africa without a single mega-round. The country now ranks first in the region, ahead of Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025. The […] The post Angola’s Startups Are Winning Without the Hype—Here’s How appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Apple has filed a constitutional challenge against an amendment to India’s competition law, seeking to block antitrust proceedings that could expose the company to a colossal penalty of up to $38 billion. The legal challenge, submitted to the Delhi High Court, targets a provision in the Competition Act 2024 that allows the regulator to calculate […] The post Apple Fights $38 Billion Fine Threat, Challenges India’s Global Turnover Penalty Law appeared first on Tekedia.

Zazu, a neobank for African SMEs, offering seamless banking tools, cash flow automation, and real-time insights, has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding. The funding round saw participation from Plug and Play Ventures and a notable lineup of angel investors and fintech leaders, including Zachariah George of Launch Africa Ventures, Axel Peyriere (Co-founder of AUTO24.africa), […] The post Zazu Raises $1 Million Pre-Seed to Expand Pan-African Digital Banking For SME appeared first on Tekedia.

Stellantis expects production at its French factories to fall by about 11 percent over the next three years, marking one of the most significant adjustments to its industrial footprint in the country since the merger that created the automaker in 2021. Trade unions said the company shared internal estimates last week showing that output across […] The post Stellantis Forecasts 11% Decline in French Production as Overcapacity Fears Deepen appeared first on Tekedia.

Money Without Exposure: The New Privacy in the Digital Age Rachel was never just a journalist; she was the kind of investigative reporter whose work threatened oppressive governments in Africa. One day, while trying to verify an upcoming transaction, she noticed some discrepancies in her accounts. At that point, it dawned on Rachel that her […] The post Money Without Exposure: The New Privacy in the Digital Age appeared first on Tekedia.

We use WhatsApp every day, yet there’s so much we don’t know. We chat, send pictures, mute groups, delete chats, and move on. But once in a while, you stumble on a feature you never knew existed, and it completely changes how you use the app. That was my experience recently, and it made me […]

Business model is the logic of a firm, and the engine room that determines how companies capture value in the marketplace. When new technologies emerge, history has shown that the winners are not always the inventors of the pure technology. Instead, victory goes to those who redesign business models, anchoring innovation on fresh pathways through […] The post The Circular AI Business Model: A New Playbook for the AI-Driven Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

Though Ridelink began in Kampala, its headquarters now sits in San Francisco. The team spans roughly 14 people, a lean crew operating across key trade corridors globally.

Bill Gates did not become wealthy simply because he co-invented Microsoft technologies; he became a legend because he pioneered a new business model, one where software could be sold and licensed at scale. At a time when IBM bundled software with hardware at no explicit cost, Gates rewrote the economics of computing. That business model, […] The post OpenAI’s New Playbook: Turning AI Partnerships Into Enterprise Wealth appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple has announced the most significant change to its Artificial Intelligence (AI) group since the 2024 launch of Apple Intelligence, confirming that long-serving AI chief John Giannandrea is stepping down. The move comes as the company faces increasing pressure and criticism for falling behind its major tech rivals in the AI race. Giannandrea, who has […] The post Giannandrea Steps Down, Subramanya Steps In: Apple Shakes Up AI Leadership Amid Criticism and Project Delays appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI has added a fresh layer to its fast-expanding web of strategic deals, announcing on Monday that it is taking an ownership stake in Thrive Holdings — a company launched in April by Thrive Capital, one of OpenAI’s biggest and most influential backers. The move widens OpenAI’s ongoing push to diversify its revenue streams at […] The post OpenAI Deepens Its Circular Investment Strategy With New Stake in Thrive Holdings appeared first on Tekedia.

Wise, the British financial technology company, has officially received conditional regulatory approval to operate in South Africa, marking its first expansion into Africa. The company expressed excitement about entering the market, noting that millions of South Africans will soon benefit from faster, cheaper, and more transparent international money transfers. The approval comes shortly after UK […] The post British Fintech Wise Secures Approval to Launch in South Africa, Marking Its First Entry Into Africa appeared first on Tekedia.

Several early-stage projects continue gaining traction as users search for platforms built around utility and structured development. Mono Protocol, Nexchain, WeWake, and Maxi Doge now appear in multiple tracking lists due to steady raises and active updates. These entries remain visible across the crypto presale market as interest shifts toward practical solutions. 1. Mono Protocol […] The post Four Crypto Presales Drawing Attention in Early December: Why Mono Protocol Leads Developer and User Interest appeared first on Tekedia.

Early-stage markets remain active as users review infrastructure projects gaining traction during ongoing raises. Mono Protocol, Nexchain, and WeWake continue leading discussions due to their technical roadmaps and stage-based growth. These platforms attract users watching the crypto presale market for systems focused on utility rather than short-term hype cycles. 1. Mono Protocol – Unified Cross-Chain […] The post Top 5 Crypto Presales to Watch This Week: Why Mono Protocol, Nexchain, and WeWake Lead Early-Stage Interest appeared first on Tekedia.

India collected 1.70 trillion rupees ($18.98 billion) in gross GST revenues in November, rising just 0.7% from a year earlier, even as cess-inclusive revenues fell 4.2%. The softer showing suggests that large parts of the economy have not fully absorbed the impact of the government’s September 22 tax cuts on hundreds of goods, particularly in […] The post India’s GST Revenues Inch Up Despite Sweeping Tax Cuts, But Weakness Appears Across Key Sectors appeared first on Tekedia.

L–R: Ademola Adeniran, Divisional Head, Product Management and Solution Delivery, Verve International; Elliott Sangoleye, Divisional Head, e-Business and Digital Banking, Providus Bank; Paul Ohakim, Vice President, Issuing and Acquiring Management, Africa, Verve International; and Lanre Ogundare, Group Head, e-Business and Digital Banking, Providus Bank, at the launch of the ProvidusVerve Travel Card, held recently. Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Africa Data Centres, a subsidiary of the tech and telecom infrastructure company Cassava Technologies, has signed a strategic partnership with CSSi South Africa, a cloud provider and distributor of off-the-grid data centre equipment in Africa, to provide better data storage capabilities for local enterprises.

Did you know that investing in IT writing skills can double your effectiveness as a developer? While many programmers focus exclusively on improving their coding abilities, they often overlook the powerful productivity boost that comes from strong technical writing practices. Technical documentation isn’t just busywork that slows you down. Rather, it’s a productivity multiplier that […] The post How Technical Writing Skills Double Your Developer Productivity appeared first on Tekedia.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is rolling out a new framework to tackle rising fraud in the banking sector: customers must now report fraudulent transactions within 72 hours, while banks, including fintechs, are bound by a 16-working-day cycle to investigate and issue refunds.

Black Swan, a Mauritius-based FinTech startup, has been crowned the winner of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025, following an electrifying Grand Finale held at Innovation City, Cape Town on November 26, 2025. Organized by the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) and powered by Absa Group, the MEST Africa Challenge is one of […] The post Mauritian Startup Black Swan Wins the MEST Africa Challenge 2025 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Accenture is equipping tens of thousands of its IT professionals with ChatGPT Enterprise under a sweeping new partnership with OpenAI, a move that immediately lifted Accenture’s shares by more than 2.8% in premarket trading and signaled a deeper shift in how major consulting firms are restructuring their service models around AI. Both companies said on […] The post Accenture to Deploy ChatGPT Enterprise to Staff in Expanded Partnership With OpenAI appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is hitting the books again — not for a management course or a new technical certification, but to understand how tiny, fast-moving startups are outpacing giants like his own company in the AI era. Speaking on the MD MEETS podcast with Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner, Nadella said he has spent […] The post Nadella Admits Microsoft’s Size Is Now a “Massive Disadvantage” as He Studies Startup Tactics to Compete in the AI Race appeared first on Tekedia.

A major development just hit Nigeria’s e-commerce and logistics space. Retail giant Temu has entered into a delivery partnership with Lagos-based logistics startup Dellyman. Since its launch in 2020, Dellyman has become one of Nigeria’s go-to platforms for same-day and last-mile delivery. In November 2025, it hit an impressive milestone of 10,000 monthly orders, bringing […]

The BRVM is positioning itself as a regional hub for SME growth in Francophone Africa, offering new pathways to capital and aiming to reduce reliance on foreign buyers for exits. With dedicated programs like the 3rd Compartiment and Elite BRVM Lounge, the exchange seeks to help smaller businesses prepare for public listing, attract investors, and strengthen governance. Despite challenges around readiness, liquidity, and institutional support, the BRVM’s push could reshape how local SMEs access long-term capital and drive regional economic growth.

If you thought raves were just about losing yourself to the bass drop and questionable 3 a.m. decisions, think again. Across Lagos, a new breed of partygoer is turning up: the tech bros. 

In the Igbo Nation, the elders will say “when a man prepares food for his kinsmen, and they show up, it is a huge respect”. Good People, for the 18th time, Tekedia Mini-MBA continues to attract learners and professionals who come to “eat” our “food” of business knowledge. Thank you. As we round up this edition […] The post Growth Journey and Winning Markets – A Tekedia Mini-MBA Graduation Week Lecture appeared first on Tekedia.

The 12 Warner Bros. Discovery channels that could be affected are Discovery Channel, CNN International, TLC, Discovery Family, Real Time, TNT Africa, Food Network, HGTV, Investigation Discovery, Cartoon Network, Cartoonito, and Travel Channel.

ABC is currently listed in South Africa (Johannesburg Stock Exchange and A2X Markets), Namibia (NSX), the US (OTCQB), and Germany, with additional African listings planned in Botswana and Kenya. The company says expanding abroad early helps it gain access to well-capitalised pension funds and family offices looking for indirect exposure to Bitcoin through regulated equities, rather than holding the digital asset directly.

Swiss federal prosecutors have filed an indictment against UBS-owned Credit Suisse, accusing the bank of failing to prevent money laundering linked to the infamous Mozambique ‘Tuna Bonds’ scandal that plunged the African nation into a severe economic crisis a decade ago. The charges, filed by Switzerland’s Office of the Attorney General (OAG), allege that Credit […] The post UBS-Owned Credit Suisse Charged by Swiss Prosecutors Over Mozambique ‘Tuna Bonds’ Scandal appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is having its strongest run in years as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contribution increased by 21.49% in Q3, 2025. This is as overall economic growth continued its rebound after years of slow growth, according to new data from the National Bureau of Statistics.

NVIDIA and Synopsys, Inc. announced an expanded, strategic partnership to revolutionize design and engineering across industries. R&D teams across industries like semiconductors, aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors face big challenges, from more complex workflows to rising development costs and tighter time-to-market demands. This new partnership combines NVIDIA’s AI and accelerated computing with Synopsys’ top engineering solutions, giving […]