Franco-Tunisian biotechnology startup nextProtein is facing a major operational crisis in Tunisia after a fire destroyed its new production facility and authorities suspended operations at its existing factory. The developments have disrupted the company’s expansion plans and raised concerns about regulatory uncertainty, environmental oversight, and the future of foreign-backed climate technology projects in the country. […] The post Tunisia’s nextProtein Faces Major Setback Following Factory Fire and Regulatory Shutdown appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Angolan financial technology startup CYTO has secured $40,000 in angel funding through Catalytic Africa’s co-investment programme to expand its financial automation platform and strengthen support for businesses managing invoices, transactions, and tax compliance. The funding combines $20,000 from investors affiliated with the African Business Angel Network (ABAN) and a matching $20,000 contribution from timbuktoo, a […] The post Angolan Fintech CYTO Secures $40,000 to Expand Financial Automation Solutions appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Grey says it has built direct currency conversion routes to help African businesses pay suppliers without first changing their money into US dollars.

The Federal Government’s proposed ?70,000 monthly transport allowance for federal workers has generated debate among labour organisations, public-sector stakeholders and economic analysts, with calls for broader interventions to address rising transportation costs and declining workers’ purchasing power. The debate centres on whether the allowance provides sufficient relief to workers or represents a temporary response to […] The post ?70,000 Allowance Sparks Debate Over Workers’ Welfare appeared first on Tekedia.

French telecom group Orange is partnering with Mistral AI to integrate a cybersecurity-focused version of the startup’s latest artificial intelligence model into its digital security business, as European companies seek to strengthen their defenses against sophisticated AI-assisted attacks. The agreement gives Orange Cyberdefense, one of Europe’s largest cybersecurity providers, access to a European-developed AI model […] The post Orange Cyberdefense Partners With Mistral AI to Expand European AI Security Capabilities appeared first on Tekedia.

Michael Saylor, the prominent Bitcoin advocate and executive chairman of Strategy, recently pushed back against a growing concern in crypto circles that advances in artificial intelligence make holding Bitcoin too risky because AI could more easily hack crypto applications. In a post on X, Saylor wrote, “There’s no reason to own Bitcoin because AI can […] The post Michael Saylor Says AI Hacking Crypto Apps Is No Reason to Abandon Bitcoin appeared first on Tekedia.

Samsung Electronics reported a 15-fold increase in quarterly operating profit from its semiconductor business, driven by surging demand for chips used in artificial intelligence infrastructure. However, its shares fell sharply on Thursday as investors looked for stronger guidance on the duration of the memory-chip shortage and clearer commitments to shareholder returns. The market reaction highlighted […] The post Samsung Shares Fall 6% Despite 15-Fold Jump in Chip Profit as SK Hynix Raises the Bar appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence is expanding beyond traditional conversations and content generation, creating new opportunities for people to investigate events, analyze complex information, and reconstruct real-world scenarios. With the latest developments in the Model Context Protocol (MCP), users can increasingly ask AI agents to assist with building detailed reconstructions of events by connecting models to external tools, […] The post How the Latest MCP Server Enables AI Agents to Reconstruct Real-World Events appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia, the semiconductor giant at the center of the artificial intelligence revolution, is experiencing a changing of the guard within its sales and marketing leadership as new faces gain influence. The transition reflects the company’s rapid expansion, evolving business priorities and growing need to strengthen relationships with customers across an increasingly competitive technology industry. As […] The post Nvidia’s Changing Leadership and Its Impact on AI Market Dominance appeared first on Tekedia.

Strategy, the world’s first Bitcoin Treasury Company and largest institutional holder of Bitcoin, reported third-quarter (Q3) 2026 results that were dominated by unrealized gains on its digital asset holdings. Operating income reached $20.91 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $3.89 billion a year earlier. Nearly the entire figure came from […] The post Strategy Posts Record $21 Billion Operating Income as Bitcoin Holdings Drive Massive Q3 Gains appeared first on Tekedia.

At Moonshot by TechCabal 2026, the Nigeria AI Scaling Hub (NAISH) showcased five organisations developing artificial intelligence solutions for healthcare, agriculture, and local languages, underscoring how shared digital infrastructure and institutional partnerships can transition local research into widespread commercial adoption. The initiative brought together digital health provider mDoc, agritech platform Extension Africa, research enterprise Data […]

For a small manufacturer, hardware startup, or local fabrication shop, preparing a 3D model for prototyping can involve more friction than the design itself. A supplier may send a STEP file while the local print shop asks for STL. A customer may provide a mesh that opens correctly but contains the wrong scale. A prototype […] The post How Browser-Based 3D Tools Can Help Small Manufacturers Prepare Models for Prototyping appeared first on Tekedia.

A wallet tracker watches a crypto address and alerts you after it trades, while a copy trade places the same buy for you at your own size. Banana Gun turns a tracked Solana or Robinhood Chain wallet into a copy trade with your size and your exit. Tracking is the cheap part: four tools below […] The post Wallet Tracker for Crypto: Track Any Wallet, Then Copy Its Trades on Banana Gun appeared first on Tekedia.

Cirquu has opened its AI-powered business management platform to public sign-ups, offering African companies tools for sales.

Raenest wants users to do more than receive money from abroad, its co-founder and CEO, Richard Oyome, said at Moonshot 2026.

Interswitch says consumer education is the biggest hurdle to making tap-to-pay a mainstream payment method in Nigeria.

Africa’s creative industries have no shortage of talent or stories to tell. What they lack is the commercial infrastructure to distribute their work, reach audiences and get paid for it. That was the central argument at a Creative Economy Stage panel at Moonshot by TechCabal on Thursday where executives from film, live entertainment, payments and […]

Tencent and Visa are expanding their partnership in cross-border payments and artificial intelligence-powered commerce, as the US payments company moves closer to entering China’s domestic bank card market following fresh regulatory approvals. The agreement, announced on Thursday, will focus on improving payment services for international travelers, expanding cross-border money transfers and exploring new ways to […] The post Tencent and Visa Expand China Payments Partnership as Beijing Opens Financial Sector to US Firms appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese artificial intelligence developers DeepSeek and Moonshot AI relied heavily on outputs from OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra model to train their latest systems, according to a report by The Information, intensifying concerns among leading AI companies over the use of model distillation to replicate advanced capabilities at a lower cost. The report, published on Wednesday and […] The post DeepSeek, Moonshot AI Reportedly Used OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra to Train Latest Models appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s Z.AI has developed an artificial intelligence model capable of executing complex cyberattacks in controlled simulations, while separate tests found it repeatedly disregarded explicit instructions, raising concerns about the security implications of sophisticated open-weight AI systems. The company’s GLM-5.3 model successfully completed three of 13 multistage cyberattack scenarios at least once, according to a report […] The post China’s Z.AI Model Completes Simulated Cyberattacks and Repeatedly Ignores Instructions, Study Finds appeared first on Tekedia.

European stocks and government bonds rallied on Thursday as investors assessed the European Central Bank’s next policy move and awaited earnings from Amazon and Intel, with mounting concerns over the cost of artificial intelligence infrastructure weighing on technology shares. The STOXX 600 rose 0.5%, holding up despite a roughly 1% decline in Nasdaq futures and […] The post European Stocks and Bonds Rally as Lagarde Steps Down, Investors Weigh ECB Policy Against AI Spending Risks appeared first on Tekedia.

Shell and TotalEnergies reported sharply higher third-quarter profits on Thursday as soaring energy prices and near-record refining margins boosted earnings, allowing both oil majors to increase shareholder payouts despite disruptions to their production and infrastructure from the war in the Middle East. Shell raised its quarterly share buyback programme to $5 billion from $3 billion, […] The post Shell, TotalEnergies Boost Buybacks as War-Driven Energy Profits Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

Elon Musk’s ongoing dispute with Ukraine over Starlink highlights the complicated relationship between private technology companies, national security and modern warfare. Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Musk’s SpaceX, has played a crucial role in maintaining communications for Ukrainian military units, government agencies […] The post Elon Musk’s Starlink Dispute With Ukraine Deepens Over Military Communications appeared first on Tekedia.

Families should keep at least three days’ worth of essential supplies at home as governments warn that disasters, geopolitical tensions and unexpected emergencies could disrupt everyday life. The United Kingdom has renewed attention on household preparedness, encouraging citizens to take practical steps to protect themselves against situations that could interrupt electricity, water supplies, communications, transportation […] The post UK Emergency Preparedness Advice Amid Global Disasters and War appeared first on Tekedia.

Safaricom dismissed 118 employees for fraud in the year to March, even as fraud incidents fell 82%, pointing to a declining insider threat amid an intensified crackdown at Kenya’s largest telecoms operator.  The figure, disclosed in the company’s 2026 Sustainable Business Report released on Tuesday at its Nairobi headquarters, is more than four times the […]

Meta Platforms has lost its appeal against interim measures imposed by French regulators in a dispute over payments to news publishers for the use of their content, strengthening regulatory pressure on the Facebook and Instagram owner to negotiate compensation agreements with media organizations. The Paris Court of Appeals rejected Meta’s challenge on Thursday, upholding measures […] The post Meta Loses French Court Appeal in Dispute Over Payments for News Content appeared first on Tekedia.

Merck raised its adjusted earnings outlook for 2026 after third-quarter revenue and profit exceeded Wall Street expectations, supported by stronger-than-anticipated sales of its cancer immunotherapy Keytruda and growing demand for a newer injectable version of the blockbuster drug. The pharmaceutical company now expects adjusted earnings of $2.77 to $2.82 per share, up from its previous […] The post Merck Raises 2026 Profit Forecast as Keytruda Sales Beat Estimates and New Injection Gains Ground appeared first on Tekedia.

These are the best TVs to buy this holiday season at every budget Six TVs worth buying this holiday season, sorted into four budgets. Our price-per-inch math shows the 65-inch TCL QM6K gives the most screen for the money, and we flag which picks are worth holding for Black Friday on Nov 27. TechCity

Cryptocurrency is changing how people interact with online betting platforms. Digital wallets, blockchain-based transactions, and international sports coverage have created another set of considerations for bettors comparing online sportsbooks. Yet a platform that accepts Bitcoin is not automatically the best option. The quality of its markets, transparency of its rules, payment procedures, and regulatory position […] The post Best Crypto Sports Betting Site: What Matters Beyond the Odds? appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia is facing scrutiny from the US Department of Justice over its nearly $13 billion acquisition of Hugging Face, as regulators examine whether the deal could affect competition in the artificial intelligence industry and the ability of rival companies to access a widely used platform for developing and sharing AI models. CNBC confirmed the inquiry […] The post Nvidia Faces DOJ Scrutiny Over $13 Billion Hugging Face Acquisition appeared first on Tekedia.

The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Wednesday after the Bank of Canada raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years, while government bond yields climbed as investors assessed the prospect of further monetary tightening amid rising energy costs. The loonie was also supported by a broad-based decline in […] The post Canadian Dollar Rises as Bank of Canada Hikes Rates, US Dollar Weakens After Fed Decision appeared first on Tekedia.