Starlink is a satellite-based internet service created by SpaceX. It serves as a point of technological evolution: for the first time, remote villages, farms, and communities far from network towers and fiber infrastructure have access to fast internet with low latency— for a price.  But as adoption grows, so do the major concerns: Is Starlink […]

African start-ups have reached a significant milestone in 2025, raising more funding this year than they did in 2023, according to a report by Africa: The Big deal. Observers of the ecosystem note that this growth comes after two consecutive years of decline, with fundraising dropping 35% in 2023 and a further 25% in 2024. […] The post Africa’s Start-Up Ecosystem Hits Record $3 Billion Funding, Surpassing 2023 appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple’s iPhone 17, Google’s Pixel 10, and Samsung’s S25 are all pushing boundaries in performance, AI, and camera technology. But which smartphone is the best to buy in 2025? For this article, we have analysed their specs, design, displays, battery life, and AI features.  Design and display Verdict — Winner Performance  Verdict — Winner Camera […]

Many companies make critical mistakes when expanding internationally. They treat global markets as one uniform entity. Success in international business requires adapting products, services, and messaging to meet the needs of each local market. The word “global” often misleads businesses into thinking that standardization equals better results. In reality, standardization without local adaptation creates a […] The post Global Isn’t Generic: The Art of Making Localization Your Superpower appeared first on Tekedia.

For years, the process of finding a speaker for a conference, corporate event, or podcast followed a familiar, often frustrating, script. An organizer would tap their personal network, scroll endlessly through LinkedIn, send a flurry of emails, and make countless phone calls, hoping to stumble upon the perfect voice. It was a time-consuming game of […] The post The Most Convenient Way to Discover Speakers for Conferences and Podcasts: How Digital Platforms Are Replacing Social Media in the Speaker Hunt appeared first on Tekedia.

Despite a decade of growth that has made the BRVM one of Africa’s fastest rising stock exchanges, startups and SMEs across francophone West Africa remain hesitant to go public. In this interview, BRVM director Corinne Ormon explains why: a mix of cultural resistance, governance gaps, misaligned incentives, and an ecosystem still wired for private exits over local listings. She breaks down what the BRVM has learned from working directly with founders, why investor appetite is not the problem, and how new initiatives, such as a regional IPO task force and upcoming ETFs could help build a real pipeline of SME and startup listings.

Deloitte’s confirmation provides independent assurance that the price sits within acceptable valuation ranges for Safaricom.

Nigerian food delivery company Chowdeck has reached a major milestone, surpassing 2 million userson its platform, just one year after hitting 1 million users. The achievement underscores the company’s rapid ascent in the region’s on-demand delivery space, fueled by technology and scalability. Commenting on the milestone, Femi Aluko, co-founder of Chowdeck, expressed gratitude and pride […] The post Chowdeck Surpasses 2 Million Users Signalling Strong Market Dominance appeared first on Tekedia.

In today’s world, where we’re constantly plugged in, it’s easy to think that truly unwinding means putting our devices down completely. But the truth is, you don’t have to go offline entirely to find peace and relaxation. The challenge is learning how to switch off from the constant buzz of notifications, emails and social media […] The post How to unwind in a hyperconnected world appeared first on Tekedia.

Ampersand's open battery swap network aims to drive global EV adoption among electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers worldwide.

Out of over 21,000 submissions to one of the world’s toughest artificial intelligence conferences, one of the standout papers this year came from an African-based institution. Daniel Rajaonarivelomanantsoa, a 27-year-old PhD student from Madagascar who honed his skills through Google’s AI for Science program at AIMS, has co-authored a paper ranked among the top 0.3% […]

At the 2025 Brands and Marketing Conference hosted by the Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN), Dr. Cherry Eromosele, Executive Vice President and Group Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Interswitch Group, emphasised the need for marketers and journalists to adopt a balanced, collaborative approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Her keynote address was delivered on her […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

As South Africans prepare for the December holidays, the annual wave of online shopping, travel bookings, and digital gift-giving is met by an equally predictable surge in cybercrime. Global data consistently shows the year’s final quarter sees a spike in phishing and payment fraud. With online shopping in South Africa projected to grow significantly, the […]

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BNP Paribas is preparing a major reshuffle of its insurance footprint in Belgium, announcing a €3 billion two-part transaction that will lift its stake in Ageas — the country’s largest insurer — to 22.5% from 14.9%. The move, confirmed by both companies on Monday, positions Europe’s biggest bank by assets as the dominant anchor shareholder […] The post BNP Paribas Moves to Lift Stake in Ageas to 22.5% in €3bn Deal, Tightening Grip on Belgium’s Insurance Market appeared first on Tekedia.

A new study has cast a sharp beam of cold light onto the auto industry’s runaway enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, warning that almost all of today’s aggressive spending will fade long before the end of the decade. The report, released Monday by technology research firm Gartner, says only a handful of manufacturers have the structure, […] The post Automakers Face Harsh AI Reality Check as New Study Warns Only a Small Elite Will Sustain Investment by 2029 appeared first on Tekedia.

Netflix’s sweeping bid for Warner Bros. Discovery has taken on an unmistakable political undertone, after co-CEO Ted Sarandos revealed he personally pitched President Donald Trump on the deal before it was announced. Sarandos, speaking Monday at the UBS media conference, said Netflix and the White House had found unusual alignment, even as analysts warn that […] The post Netflix Leans on Trump Alignment as $82.7bn Warner Bros. Bid Collides With Paramount’s Hostile Counteroffer appeared first on Tekedia.

India’s push to become a serious semiconductor force gained a major boost as Tata Electronics secured Intel as a prospective customer for its upcoming chip facilities, a development that suggests the U.S. chipmaker sees potential in India’s attempt to build a large-scale manufacturing base. The electronics-manufacturing arm of the 156-year-old Tata Group is investing about […] The post Tata’s $14bn Semiconductor Bet Wins Intel Interest, Raising India’s Hopes for a Bigger Slice of the Global Chip Market appeared first on Tekedia.

The global dash toward humanoid robots is moving from sci-fi fantasy to a corporate arms race, and the heat around it keeps rising. A new research note from Morgan Stanley earlier this month placed a spotlight on the companies that stand to shape — and profit from — what it says could become a market […] The post Why the $5tn Humanoid Robot Race Is Accelerating and 25 Companies Likely to Succeed – Per Morgan Stanley appeared first on Tekedia.

The European Union has issued its first major enforcement blow under the Digital Services Act, hitting Elon Musk’s X with a €120 million fine on Friday — about $140 million — and setting off a diplomatic and corporate firestorm that now spans Brussels, Washington, and Silicon Valley. The penalty marks the first time any platform […] The post DSA €120m Fine Against X is Escalating Transatlantic Tensions as Washington Threatens Retaliation: But the EU is Defiant appeared first on Tekedia.

Paramount Skydance jolted Hollywood and Wall Street on Monday with a stunning $108.4 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery, an all-out attempt to topple Netflix’s leading offer and pull one of the world’s biggest entertainment libraries into its orbit. The move blew open what had seemed, as of late last week, like a […] The post Paramount Skydance Launches $108.4bn Hostile Bid for Warner Bros Discovery, Escalating Industry-Shaking Battle With Netflix appeared first on Tekedia.

African startups raised $162 million in November 2025 (excluding exits), with equity accounting for 79% of the total. The month ranks fifth in 2025 for total funding and sits between November 2024’s $181 million and November 2023’s $267 million—solidly mid-range. Thirty-two ventures raised $100,000 or more, including 16 deals above $1 million. Six companies secured […] The post Two African Fintechs Raise $427M in First IPOs Since 2019 as 2025 Funding Set to Match 2023 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The licences, effective from November 27, were granted across Tier 1 and Tier 2 categories, with the CBN stating that only BDCs listed on its website are authorised to operate going forward.

IBM has announced a definitive agreement to acquire data streaming pioneer Confluent in a massive $11 billion all-cash transaction. The deal, which will see IBM pay $31 per share for all issued and outstanding common shares, represents one of IBM’s largest acquisitions since its 2019 purchase of Red Hat, confirming the company’s aggressive strategy under […] The post IBM Acquires Confluent for $11bn to Anchor Enterprise AI with Real-Time Data appeared first on Tekedia.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued the first batch of final licences to 82 Bureau De Change operators under its 2024 Regulatory and Supervisory Guidelines, part of its move for a tighter FX market, aimed at shrinking the space for unregulated operators and restoring confidence after years of parallel-market distortions.

Palantir is rolling out a new fellowship designed for neurodivergent individuals, a move that grew out of a viral moment involving CEO Alex Karp and has quickly evolved into a broader statement about how the company sees the future of talent, creativity, and national problem-solving. The idea was announced on Sunday in a post on […] The post Palantir Unveils Neurodivergent Fellowship After Alex Karp’s Viral DealBook Appearance appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s exports posted a robust and unexpected surge in November, driven by manufacturers successfully deepening trade ties with the rest of the world to counter the severe headwinds created by President Donald Trump’s prohibitively high tariffs. The customs data, released Monday, confirms that the world’s second-largest economy is executing a major strategic pivot to diversify […] The post China’s Export Defies Trump Tariffs, Posting a 5.9% YoY Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s federal government has ordered all ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to deploy point-of-sale (PoS) terminals by January 2026, stepping up its ban on cash collections in a bid to close long-running revenue leakages.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. economy is finishing the year with unexpected strength, a narrative that has grown louder as fresh data shows American growth holding firm even after months of gloomy forecasts from economists. His comments on Sunday came as part of a broader attempt by the administration to push back against […] The post Bessent Says U.S. Economy on Track for Strong Year-End Finish, Even as Economists Remain Unconvinced appeared first on Tekedia.

First City Monument Bank (FCMB Group) Plc has delivered a strong financial performance for the first nine months of 2025, buoyed by rapid expansion across its digital businesses and sustained improvements in core banking operations. The group recorded significant growth in revenue, profitability, and margins, underscoring the success of its digital transformation strategy and its […] The post FCMB Group Reports Solid Nine Months 2025 Performance Driven by Digital Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

At the African Prosperity Summit 2025, held from November 12 to 14, 2025, founders, fund managers, policymakers, and investors gathered to discuss the state of capital in the continent’s technology system The main event, held on November 13, 2025, featured a plethora of conversations with key players in the African business ecosystem and African private […]

The recent controversy surrounding the $300 billion OpenAI deal between Oracle and Microsoft highlights a paradox within the AI economy: despite the tech industry’s massive investment in computing infrastructure, the financial risks and structural weaknesses may be building up even faster than the promised gains. Oracle’s significant investment in OpenAI — through its Stargate data […] The post AI Infrastructure Buildout Is Pushing Costs Higher Than Its Market Can Guarantee appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Treasury yields opened the new week in a steady posture as investors leaned further into expectations that the Federal Reserve will deliver a year-ending rate cut on Wednesday. The bond market’s calm tone showed just how firmly traders believe the central bank is preparing to change direction after nearly two years of aggressive tightening. […] The post Markets Brace for a Major Pivot as Fed Rate-Cut Odds Surge Following Treasury Steady Posture appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says China holds a structural infrastructure advantage that the U.S. can no longer ignore, warning that the next phase of the AI race will hinge not only on chips but also on construction speed and energy supply. His comments add a sharper edge to a debate already intensifying inside Washington and […] The post Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Warns China Has Massive AI Infrastructure Edge Over the U.S., Citing Energy Capacity and Building Speed appeared first on Tekedia.

In recent years, digital platforms have changed the way fans interact with college football. Fans no longer have to wait until game day to place bets or track odds. Everything is now accessible with a few taps on a smartphone or clicks on a website. These platforms provide real-time updates on playoff odds, team statistics, […] The post NCAAF Playoff Odds: How Digital Platforms Shape Fan Behavior appeared first on Tekedia.

In today’s fast-moving hiring landscape, competition is higher than ever. Candidates often feel pressure to present themselves as extraordinary or overly polished, but the truth is simpler: you don’t need to reinvent yourself to be noticed. You only need clarity, relevance, and consistency. Standing out isn’t about being flashy. It’s about being easy to understand, […] The post How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market Without Overcomplicating Things appeared first on Tekedia.