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Kenya’s I&M Bank hits 98% digital usage as growth shifts to revenue per user
Kenya’s tier-1 banks have largely exhausted the pool of new digital users, and I&M Group’s disclosure that 98% of its customers now transact digitally shows the next phase of growth will come from extracting more revenue from existing users rather than bringing new ones online. I&M Group serves more than 727,000 customers across five markets […]
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Apple Opens Apple Maps to Advertisers in U.S. and Canada This Summer, Bundling Business Tools Under Single “Apple Business” Brand
Apple announced Tuesday that it will begin showing ads on Apple Maps in the United States and Canada later this summer, giving businesses of any size the chance to appear in search results for the first time. The ads will be available to any company with a physical location that already has a listing on […] The post Apple Opens Apple Maps to Advertisers in U.S. and Canada This Summer, Bundling Business Tools Under Single “Apple Business” Brand appeared first on Tekedia.
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Who controls Nigeria’s only communications satellite? Inside a growing $11.4m dispute with China
A dispute over $11.4 million in unpaid fees has put Nigeria's only operational communications satellite at risk of losing the technical support keeping it in orbit
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Tekedia Capital Q2 Investment Cycle: Key Dates and Access
Hello, Greetings! Please find below the key dates for the upcoming Tekedia Capital investment cycle: Duration: April 6 – May 11, 2026 Startups Unveiled on Portal: April 6 Startups Review Day: Saturday, April 18 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM WAT We are sharing this early to support your planning. Fifteen companies will be featured, each […] The post Tekedia Capital Q2 Investment Cycle: Key Dates and Access appeared first on Tekedia.
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Arm Breaks With Tradition, Targets $25bn Future Revenue on Back of In-House AI Chip in 2031
Arm Holdings has laid out its boldest transformation in decades, pairing an aggressive long-term financial forecast with a decisive move into manufacturing its own chips, a strategy that could redraw competitive lines across the semiconductor industry. The British chip designer said it expects annual revenue to reach $25 billion by 2031, a more than sixfold […] The post Arm Breaks With Tradition, Targets $25bn Future Revenue on Back of In-House AI Chip in 2031 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Euro Zone Growth Stalls as Iran War Drives Energy Shock, Rekindling Stagflation Fears
Economic activity across the euro area is losing momentum at a pace that is beginning to alarm policymakers, as the fallout from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran feeds through energy markets into prices, supply chains, and household demand. Fresh survey data from S&P Global, published by Reuters, show the bloc’s private sector barely expanded in […] The post Euro Zone Growth Stalls as Iran War Drives Energy Shock, Rekindling Stagflation Fears appeared first on Tekedia.
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How Artificial Intelligence Transforms Professional Development Programs in American Universities in 2026
Professional development in American universities is no longer being treated as a side activity that happens a few times a year. In 2026, artificial intelligence is pushing it much closer to the centre of institutional planning. The change is not only about teaching people how to use new tools but helping faculty rethink decision-making and […] The post How Artificial Intelligence Transforms Professional Development Programs in American Universities in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Whogohost Launches Nigeria’s Most Affordable .com.ng and .ng Domains at ₦3,000 and ₦9,200
Whogohost Launches Nigeria’s Most Affordable .com.ng and .ng Domains at ₦3,000 and ₦9,200 If you have a business or a business idea you are serious about, the smartest move you can… TechCity
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How a 3D Art Outsourcing Company Improves Game Production Quality
Anyone who has worked on a game long enough eventually runs into the same situation. The project starts small– a few characters, maybe a couple of environments, or some props here and there. The early builds look good, and the team feels confident. At some point, though, teams begin thinking about game development outsourcing as […] The post How a 3D Art Outsourcing Company Improves Game Production Quality appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why Car Accident Claims Aren’t Always Straightforward
The paperwork sits on the desk, the forms are signed, and yet, the path to receiving compensation can suddenly feel tangled. Car accident claims rarely move in a straight line, even when everything seems simple on the surface. Injuries, insurance rules, and unclear responsibility can quietly complicate a case, making what seemed like a routine […] The post Why Car Accident Claims Aren’t Always Straightforward appeared first on Tekedia.
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How Bankruptcy Can Help Stop or Delay Foreclosure in Ohio
Foreclosure in Ohio follows a structured legal process that progresses through several stages rather than happening immediately. During this timeline, certain legal options may be available to pause or delay the process. Bankruptcy is one such option, as it can provide legal protection that temporarily stops foreclosure actions. Many homeowners are not aware of how […] The post How Bankruptcy Can Help Stop or Delay Foreclosure in Ohio appeared first on Tekedia.
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Symptoms of Vision Impairments in Babies and Young Children
The early months of a child’s life are filled with quiet milestones that parents learn to recognize over time. A baby begins to look at faces, react to light, follow movement, and slowly become more aware of the world around them. These moments may seem small, but they play a major role in growth and […] The post Symptoms of Vision Impairments in Babies and Young Children appeared first on Tekedia.
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How Misdiagnosis Can Turn into a Legal Case
A single overlooked symptom or a misread test can change a life in ways most people never expect. Medical mistakes don’t always show their impact immediately, and what seems like a minor error at first can later reveal serious consequences. Misdiagnoses often lead to delayed treatments, unnecessary procedures, or worsening of an existing condition, leaving […] The post How Misdiagnosis Can Turn into a Legal Case appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Legal Consequences of Drunk Driving Accidents
One reckless decision behind the wheel can shake the entire legal system into action. Drunk driving accidents do not stop at damaged vehicles or hospital visits. They often open the door to serious legal consequences that affect the driver, the victims, and even the insurance companies involved. Courts treat these crashes with strong attention because […] The post The Legal Consequences of Drunk Driving Accidents appeared first on Tekedia.
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Kaspersky and African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation conduct joint cybersecurity training for African law enforcement
As part of a joint initiative with AFRIPOL, Kaspersky provided cybersecurity training courses for law enforcement representatives from 23 African countries, unfolding the fundamentals of Security Operations Center (SOC) activities and advanced threat-hunting techniques. As cyberthreats continue to grow in scale and complexity, strengthening the technical capabilities of law enforcement agencies has become an important […]
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Tuberculosis has a last-mile delivery problem in Africa. A new logistics platform is trying to fix it.
Tuberculosis is curable. Yet,  for many patients across developing countries, survival depends less on medicine and more on logistics. In 2024, the disease became the world’s leading infectious disease killer, with  10.7 million people falling ill globally, according to the World Health Organisation. Africa accounts for a significant share of cases and deaths. Weak infrastructure, […]
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Latest Fintech Trends In Nigeria: What’s Shaping 2026
Latest Fintech Trends In Nigeria: What’s Shaping 2026 Nigeria’s fintech market is moving beyond payments into AI, open banking, contactless cards, compliance, cross-border rails, and embedded finance. The biggest winners will be the companies that combine trust, interoperability, and practical utility for consumers and SMEs. TechCity
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How to Choose an Australian Proxy Server
Choosing an Australian proxy server isn’t about ticking boxes on a feature list. It’s more like picking the right vehicle for a long journey  –  the wrong choice might move, but it won’t get you far without problems. If you’ve ever dealt with slow connections, unstable IPs, or setups that look great on paper but […]
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Future 50 Expands Business Growth across South Africa
Future 50, powered by FNB Business, has entered its third season, marking an important milestone in the evolution of a program that is a well-recognized platform for accelerating high-growth South African businesses. Over the past two seasons, more than 100 entrepreneurial success stories have been showcased, with businesses profiled weekly on East Coast Radio’s Breakfast […]
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Bitcoin as Public Infrastructure: How Bhutan Plans to Build a City on BTC
In December 2025, the Royal Government of Bhutan announced something with no clear precedent in sovereign finance: a Bitcoin Development Pledge committing up to 10,000 BTC toward the development of Gelephu Mindfulness City, a new special economic zone in southern Bhutan designed to operate with digital assets at the core of its financial architecture. The […]
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Optasia takes interest in banks
In today's edition: Optasia wants to sell its technology to banks || NBK posts profit after Access Bank purchase || Namibia rejects Starlink || Circle, Cassava partner to bring stablecoin payments || Plus: World Wide Web 3 and Opportunities for you
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SWIFT Announces Swift Payments Scheme for Consumer and SME Cross-border Payments
SWIFT announced a new Swift Payments Scheme, a framework for consumer and SME cross-border payments with over 50 banks signed on globally. More than 25 banks have committed to going live with it by June 2026. This targets faster, more predictable, transparent, and full-value international transfers across corridors involving the US, UK, Australia, India, Germany, […] The post SWIFT Announces Swift Payments Scheme for Consumer and SME Cross-border Payments appeared first on Tekedia.
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Indian Stocks Rebound on Iran De-escalation Hopes, Rupee Stable, but Oil Risk Keeps Markets on Edge
Indian equities staged a sharp rebound on Tuesday, tracking a broader global rally after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed a planned strike on Iran’s power infrastructure, offering markets a temporary reprieve from the geopolitical shock that has dominated trading through March. The benchmark Nifty 50 climbed 1.78% to 22,912.40, while the BSE Sensex gained 1.89% […] The post Indian Stocks Rebound on Iran De-escalation Hopes, Rupee Stable, but Oil Risk Keeps Markets on Edge appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin Network Experiences a Rare Two-block Chain Reorganization
Bitcoin’s network experienced a rare two-block chain reorganization (reorg) on March 23, 2026, around block height 941,880–941,882. This event involved competing chains from major mining pools, but the network resolved it quickly according to its standard consensus rules, with no impact on users, funds, or transaction security. At block 941,881, AntPool and Foundry USA (the […] The post Bitcoin Network Experiences a Rare Two-block Chain Reorganization appeared first on Tekedia.
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Iran Denies Requesting a Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Calls for Descalation
Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, have repeatedly denied requesting a ceasefire or direct negotiations, insisting instead on a permanent end to hostilities with guarantees against future attacks and compensation for damages. These demands—drawn from Hebrew media reports and indirect talks via mediators—include security guarantees against future attacks, Iranian control or dominance over the […] The post Iran Denies Requesting a Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Calls for Descalation appeared first on Tekedia.
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Amazon Buys Into Humanoid Robotics With Fauna Acquisition, Expanding Beyond Warehouses
Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, a young developer of compact humanoid machines, in a deal that signals a widening of the company’s robotics strategy beyond warehouses and into everyday environments. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the rationale was clear. Amazon is looking to combine its long-standing expertise in automation with emerging advances in artificial […] The post Amazon Buys Into Humanoid Robotics With Fauna Acquisition, Expanding Beyond Warehouses appeared first on Tekedia.
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MoonPay Has Officially Open-Sourced the Open Wallet Standard Designed for AI Agents 
MoonPay has open-sourced the Open Wallet Standard (OWS), a universal wallet layer designed specifically for AI agents in the emerging “agent economy.” What is the Open Wallet Standard (OWS) It’s an MIT-licensed, open-source framework that gives AI agents a secure, consistent way to: Hold value (funds), Sign transactions, Make payments across major blockchains, Interact without […] The post MoonPay Has Officially Open-Sourced the Open Wallet Standard Designed for AI Agents  appeared first on Tekedia.
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CFTC Releases FAQ for Crypto Assets for Registered Entities
The CFTC’s Market Participants Division (MPD) and Division of Clearing and Risk (DCR) released a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) addressing registrant and registered entity activities involving crypto assets and blockchain technologies under the Commodity Exchange Act. The FAQs clarify and expand on two prior staff letters: Staff Letter 25-39 — Tokenized Collateral Guidance. […] The post CFTC Releases FAQ for Crypto Assets for Registered Entities appeared first on Tekedia.
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Wintermute Outlines BTC Scenario tied Directly to Developments around the Strait of Hormuz 
Wintermute, a major crypto market maker, has outlined Bitcoin (BTC) price scenarios tied directly to developments around the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Iran, the US, and Israel. If shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz resumes normally and oil prices stabilize around $100 per barrel, BTC could test resistance in the […] The post Wintermute Outlines BTC Scenario tied Directly to Developments around the Strait of Hormuz  appeared first on Tekedia.
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France’s Recovery Falters as Demand Slumps, War Disruptions Stoke Costs
France’s private sector slid into a deeper contraction in March, with business activity shrinking at its fastest pace since October as weakening demand, geopolitical disruptions, and rising cost pressures combined to stall momentum in Europe’s second-largest economy. Preliminary data from S&P Global showed the Flash France Composite PMI Output Index fell to 48.3 in March […] The post France’s Recovery Falters as Demand Slumps, War Disruptions Stoke Costs appeared first on Tekedia.
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Gold Has Now Fallen $1000 From Peak All-Time High
Gold has fallen sharply from its all-time peak, though the exact drop is closer to $1,100–$1,200 per ounce at its deepest point rather than precisely $1,000 depending on the exact peak and through dates All-time high: Approximately $5,595–$5,608 per ounce, hit in late January 2026 various sources peg it around Jan 28–29. Recent price: Hovering […] The post Gold Has Now Fallen $1000 From Peak All-Time High appeared first on Tekedia.
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Over $250M Worth of Shorts get Liquidated in 15 Mins as Trump Postpones Strikes on Iran
President Trump announced via Truth Social that, following what he described as “very good and productive” conversations with Iranian officials aimed at a “complete and total resolution” of hostilities including issues around the Strait of Hormuz, he had instructed the U.S. military to postpone any strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five […] The post Over $250M Worth of Shorts get Liquidated in 15 Mins as Trump Postpones Strikes on Iran appeared first on Tekedia.
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U.S. Stock Futures Slip as Iran Rift Clouds Trump’s Overture, Forcing Markets to Reprice Risk
U.S. equity futures retreated early Tuesday, erasing part of the previous session’s sharp gains as doubts over Washington’s claims of backchannel engagement with Tehran unsettled investors and revived the geopolitical risk premium that has gripped markets for much of the past week. The pullback followed a rapid shift in narrative. President Donald Trump said on […] The post U.S. Stock Futures Slip as Iran Rift Clouds Trump’s Overture, Forcing Markets to Reprice Risk appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI Scraps Sora Video App in Strategic Shift Toward Robotics and Core AI Systems
OpenAI is shutting down its Sora video platform in its current form, abandoning both the consumer app and API in a decisive pivot that reflects the mounting cost pressures and strategic trade-offs shaping the artificial intelligence industry. The company confirmed the move in a statement, saying it would discontinue Sora as it reallocates resources toward […] The post OpenAI Scraps Sora Video App in Strategic Shift Toward Robotics and Core AI Systems appeared first on Tekedia.
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Oracle Overhauls Fusion Cloud Software to Let AI Agents Handle Routine Tasks, Freeing Humans for Higher-Value Decisions
Oracle is reshaping its Fusion cloud software so that AI agents can take over the drudgery of data entry and routine execution, leaving human workers to focus on the judgment calls that actually move the business forward. The overhaul, unveiled Tuesday at an event in London, is the latest sign that makers of heavyweight corporate […] The post Oracle Overhauls Fusion Cloud Software to Let AI Agents Handle Routine Tasks, Freeing Humans for Higher-Value Decisions appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bootstrapping Guide: No Investor Needed
Bootstrapping Guide: No Investor Needed Not every successful company was built on a VC cheque and a Silicon Valley pitch deck. Mailchimp bootstrapped… TechCity
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