Equity Group, Kenya’s second-largest lender by assets, is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to forecast staff departures.

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Gold prices advanced on Monday as a weaker US dollar and falling crude oil prices eased some concerns about inflation, giving investors reason to reassess the outlook for interest rates ahead of key US economic reports this week. The recovery came as Treasury yields moved higher following stronger-than-expected employment figures, leaving markets caught between expectations […] The post Gold Rises 1% as Lower Oil Prices Ease Inflation Fears, Treasury Yields Climb Ahead of US CPI Data appeared first on Tekedia.

Elon Musk has revealed a major update on Grok 4.8, offering a glimpse into the extensive engineering work taking place behind the next generation of his artificial intelligence model. Unlike a conventional model upgrade focused primarily on improving performance, Grok 4.8 represents a fundamental rebuilding of the infrastructure responsible for training, reinforcement learning and inference. […] The post Elon Musk Reveals Major Grok 4.8 Overhaul as SpaceX Rebuilds AI Infrastructure From Scratch appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta has introduced Muse Ember, a lightweight artificial intelligence model designed to handle repetitive, high-volume tasks at lower cost, as the company expands its range of models for AI agents and enterprise applications. Released on Monday by Meta Superintelligence Lab, Ember is positioned as the company’s most cost-efficient model yet. It is designed for tasks […] The post Meta Releases Muse Ember, a Low-Cost AI Model Designed to Handle High-Volume Agent Tasks appeared first on Tekedia.

PesaLink has a less convenient last mile because funds received through the service are deposited into a bank account. Spending it may require a debit card, an ATM withdrawal, or another transfer to a mobile wallet.

The European Commission is proposing fines of up to 6% of a company’s annual global turnover for digital businesses found guilty of using manipulative online designs to pressure consumers into spending more or targeting children with personalized advertising. The penalties form part of the proposed Digital Fairness Act (DFA), a new regulatory framework intended to […] The post EU Proposes Fines of Up to 6% of Global Revenue for Digital Platforms Using Manipulative Sales Tactics appeared first on Tekedia.

Goldman Sachs Chief Executive David Solomon said demand for financing artificial intelligence infrastructure remains strong, even as investors reassess the returns from the industry’s massive spending commitments and political opposition raises questions about the pace of new data center construction in the United States. Solomon told CNBC on Monday that Goldman had been “very active” […] The post Goldman Sachs CEO Says AI Infrastructure Financing Demand Remains Strong Amid Market Selloff appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic has released two new artificial intelligence models, Claude Fable 5.2 and Claude Mythos 5.2, strengthening its position in the high-end AI market as the company prepares for a potentially historic initial public offering that could take place as soon as next week. The new models are the company’s most advanced offerings and deliver outputs […] The post Anthropic Releases Claude Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2 Ahead of Potential $1.5tn IPO appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s economic outlook is showing signs of improvement after the World Bank raised its growth forecast for the country to 4.3% in 2026, up from 4.0% in 2025. The international financial institution expects the economy to expand by an average of 4.4% annually in 2027 and 2028, suggesting that Nigeria could be entering a period […] The post World Bank Raises Nigeria’s 2026 Economic Growth Forecast to 4.3% appeared first on Tekedia.

SoftBank Group faces growing investor scrutiny ahead of its quarterly earnings on Tuesday, as a sharp selloff in artificial intelligence stocks and China’s decision to block its $5.4 billion acquisition of ABB’s robotics business raise questions about the Japanese investment company’s financial exposure and ability to sustain its ambitious technology strategy. Investors will be looking […] The post SoftBank Earnings Face Scrutiny As AI Selloff And China Deal Setback Raise Debt Concerns appeared first on Tekedia.

Prediction-market traders are assigning relatively low odds to Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang leaving the company in the near term, even as the chipmaker’s board investigates reports that he was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation involving an alleged Chinese spy. Huang acknowledged on Sunday that he had an extramarital relationship with a woman identified […] The post Prediction Markets see Limited odds of Jensen Huang Leaving Nvidia Amid Board Investigation appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia shares fell approximately 5% on Monday as reports surrounding chief executive Jensen Huang’s personal relationship with a woman linked to a suspected Chinese intelligence operation continued to generate scrutiny of the chipmaker’s leadership and corporate oversight. The decline followed a statement from Nvidia’s board a day earlier that it was investigating reports that Huang […] The post Nvidia Shares Fall 5% as Reports of China Spy Probe and Jensen Huang’s Personal Ties Deepen Scrutiny appeared first on Tekedia.

Venmo can now split a dinner bill from a photo of the receipt. Here’s how it works Venmo now reads a receipt, lets you assign items and adds tax and tip to each request. Here is how to use it and what to check. TechCity

Instagram will now spot teens who lied about their age, anywhere in the world Instagram is using AI worldwide to move teens with fake adult birthdays into Teen Accounts. Here is what changes and what parents can do. TechCity

CPA firms often look outside their own teams when bookkeeping starts taking time away from client work. The decision deserves more attention than comparing task lists or turnaround promises. Firms need to know what work they can delegate, who will handle it, and how reviews will happen. They should also check software compatibility, information security, […] The post What Should CPA Firms Look for in an Outsourced Bookkeeping Service? appeared first on Tekedia.

Every week, founders across Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt come up with AI product ideas that never get built. The reason is rarely the idea itself. It is usually the same bottleneck: finding and paying developers before there is any proof that customers want the product. That bottleneck is real. According to a Boston Consulting […] The post No Developers? No Problem: How Non-Technical Founders Can Build AI Products Visually appeared first on Tekedia.

Android Auto now needs Android 11. Here’s how to check your phone in 30 seconds Google now lists Android 11 as the minimum for Android Auto. Here is how to check your phone and what to do if it is older. TechCity

Amazon’s latest report finds that 86% of surveyed South African small businesses sell online, but only 32% use major marketplaces. The company wants to close that gap through its marketplace, logistics network and seller support tools.

Investing in the stock market has become increasingly accessible to people worldwide. Investors can now research companies and purchase shares through various online platforms. Some businesses attract particular attention because of their size, reputation and growth potential. Technology companies have become especially popular among investors in recent years. However, interest also extends towards businesses operating […] The post The Most Popular Stocks Among Investors appeared first on Tekedia.

By Emmanuella Opara | November 10th 2026 KEY POINTS MAIN STORY Telecommunications operators could expand their revenue beyond voice and data services by providing platforms that help businesses and consumers access and manage artificial intelligence tools, according to the Global System for Mobile Communications Association. The industry body said the growing use of AI applications, […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

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A review’s 96% figure can stick in your memory. Open the slot elsewhere, though, and its rules might show 94%. The loaded game needs its own check. Knowing how to play chicken road game doesn’t necessarily identify the exact version being used. The full game title and studio name provide a more reliable basis for […] The post How to recognise different RTP versions of a slot appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s Ministry of Youth Development, through the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA), and Cascador have awarded ₦5 million ($3,711) each to eight Nigerian founders to help grow their businesses.

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TechCabal reported that technical checks of postcode.gov.ng’s public domain name system (DNS) records pointed to Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure in the United States. The finding raised questions about whether a critical public digital asset was hosted abroad, just as Nigeria strengthens its push for data sovereignty.

Nominal, an Austin-based artificial intelligence startup developing software for engineering and testing complex hardware, has raised $240 million in a Series C funding round that triples its valuation to $3 billion, highlighting growing investor interest in AI applications beyond conventional software and consumer services. The four-year-old company announced on Monday that Lightspeed Venture Partners led […] The post Nominal Raises $240m At $3bn Valuation As AI Investment Expands Into Industrial Engineering appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial Intelligence company Anthropic, has officially launched Claude Fable 5.2 and Claude Mythos 5.2, its latest pair of frontier models designed for the most demanding technical challenges. Announcing the launch, the company noted that the upgraded models are designed to tackle the most daunting technical challenges. The two systems Claude Fable 5.2 and Claude Mythos […] The post Anthropic Unveils Claude Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2, Its Most Powerful Models Yet appeared first on Tekedia.

British venture capital increasingly resembles a cruel dating game, where ambitious founders spend months trying to attract investors who often appear interested but rarely commit. For entrepreneurs seeking funding, the process can be emotionally exhausting, financially demanding and frustratingly unpredictable. Much like modern dating, securing investment involves making introductions. Creating the right impression, managing expectations […] The post How Higher Interest Rates Are Changing Britain’s Startup Investment Market appeared first on Tekedia.

Nous Research has introduced an official Security plugin for Hermes Agent, expanding the capabilities of its artificial intelligence platform with automated code security reviews. The new plugin, called hermes-security, is designed to help developers identify vulnerabilities, investigate potential attack paths and improve software security through AI-powered analysis. The announcement, published on November 8, 2026, represents […] The post Nous Research Adds Official Security Plugin to Hermes Agent, Expanding AI-Powered Code Protection appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance France is preparing to shut down customer accounts on December 31 after failing to secure the authorization required under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The development represents another significant regulatory challenge for the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange as European authorities tighten oversight of digital asset businesses and demand stricter compliance from […] The post Binance France to Shut Customer Accounts on December 31 After Missing MiCA Authorization appeared first on Tekedia.

The artificial intelligence industry is entering another phase of competition as technology companies race to develop increasingly powerful image-generation systems. ByteDance, the Chinese technology giant behind TikTok, is strengthening its position in the generative AI market with the rollout of Seedream 5.5, its latest image-generation model. The release highlights the company’s ambition to compete with […] The post ByteDance Rolls Out Seedream 5.5 Image Model as AI Image Generation Competition Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.

Two contrasting developments are reshaping U.S. crypto: tougher enforcement against platforms accused of illicit finance and deeper integration of established digital-asset companies into regulated markets. The U.S. Treasury’s action against MEXC Global and Coinbase’s national trust charter illustrate how regulation is separating businesses viewed as risks from those seeking institutional legitimacy for crypto. On November […] The post US Treasury Cuts MEXC Off From Financial System as Coinbase Secures Full Banking Charter appeared first on Tekedia.