The One Oasis Strategy is a business concept built on a simple but powerful idea: when a company identifies and invests in its most strategic product, the “oasis” in its ecosystem, it can unlock growth and value across the entire organization. Like an oasis in a desert, this core product becomes the anchor that sustains […] The post Unlocking Growth with the One Oasis Strategy appeared first on Tekedia.

Oil markets head into the new trading week on edge after a sharp escalation in rhetoric between Washington and Tehran, with traders now forced to price in the possibility of a direct disruption to flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Crude has already staged a rapid climb, moving from about $70 a barrel to above […] The post Oil Set for Fresh Surge as U.S.–Iran Threats Raise Fears of Hormuz Shutdown and Wider Economic Fallout appeared first on Tekedia.

Ericsson today announces the appointment of Siseko Ngxola as Head of Ericsson South Africa. Ngxola has over 20 years of extensive experience in the telecommunications sector, having held various pivotal roles across different countries and industry segments. His career includes senior positions such as Head of Sales for Market Vertical and Enterprise, Sales Executive for […]

Moniepoint, a Nigerian fintech unicorn, has acquired ORDA, a vertically integrated restaurant software provider in Sub-Saharan Africa, in a move aimed at delivering specialised business solutions to the food service industry. Explaining the rationale behind the acquisition, Moniepoint reiterated that its mission is to create a world where every African can experience financial happiness. Over […] The post Moniepoint Acquires ORDA to Deepen Restaurant-Focused Financial And Business Solutions in Africa appeared first on Tekedia.

,Moniepoint Inc, Africa’s all-in-one financial ecosystem platform for individuals, businesses and their customers, today announced the acquisition of Orda Africa (“Orda”), a leading cloud-based restaurant management platform operating in Nigeria. Under the terms of this acquisition, Orda will become part of the Moniebook platform, Moniepoint’s all-in-one Point-of-Sale (POS) and business management platform. Since launching its business management tools product […] The post Moniepoint Acquires Orda Africa to Power Africa’s Fast-Growing Restaurant Economy appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Partech led the round, with participation from Futuregrowth Asset Management, 4Di Capital, E4E Africa, Equitable Ventures, and Felix Strategic Investments.

Nigerian artists have earned over ₦143 billion ($105.62 million) from Spotify since 2023, with annual revenues rising over the period. But that growth is beginning to stall, and the reason may lie in where the streams are coming from.

There are gaming events you watch for fun—and then there are those that leave a lasting impression. The GZone Tour falls into the latter category. It’s not just a tournament; it’s an immersive experience where every round feels intense, every decision matters, and every player carries a story worth following. From the moment the tournament […] The post What to Expect on the GZone Tour: A Complete Guide for Players and Fans appeared first on Tekedia.

FNB has launched a market-first home loan solution designed to help young South Africans enter the property market earlier by easing the financial pressures associated with the early years of homeownership. The solution allows qualifying graduates and young professionals under the age of 35 to pay interest only and this will be at a more […]

Shipping software with built-in rate comparison pulls live USPS, UPS, and FedEx rates into one dashboard before label generation. According to the 2024 Pitney Bowes Parcel Shipping Index, rising carrier costs remain a primary margin pressure for small eCommerce sellers. This guide is for small e-commerce businesses shipping more than 30 orders per week and […] The post Best Shipping Software With Built-In Rate Comparison for Small Businesses appeared first on Tekedia.

Financial emergencies usually strike at the worst possible times. Your car breaks down, a family member gets sick, or an urgent bill lands in your inbox days before payday. If you have a solid credit score, you can simply swipe a credit card or apply for an overdraft. But if you have never borrowed money […]

Best Budget Smartphones For Gaming: Top Picks That Deliver This article breaks down the best budget smartphones for gaming, focusing on real-world value, battery life, display quality, and performance. It also highlights practical buying tips so readers can choose a phone that fits both their gaming habits and their budget. TechCity

The agreement, announced on March 21, paves the way for the over 450,000 individuals and businesses across Amhara to pay taxes through M-PESA.

The M-PESA update won't stop all fraud; criminals are nothing if not adaptive. But it does raise the cost of entry for the average criminal.

In today's edition: M-PESA extends its number masking feature || NGX launches two new index futures || ICASA hikes telecom fees

The acquisition reflects Moniepoint’s growing ambition to evolve from a payments processor into a full-stack operating system for African businesses.

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp reported a 36.8% drop in net profit for 2025. This result points to deeper structural strains facing refiners as fuel demand softens and margins come under sustained pressure. The company posted net income attributable to shareholders of 31.8 billion yuan ($4.62 billion), according to its Shanghai filing. The scale of […] The post Sinopec 2025 Profit Slumps 37% as Energy Transition and Weak Margins Impact China’s Refining Giant appeared first on Tekedia.

North Carolina has recently introduced legislation to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve at the state level. This development aligns with a broader trend among several U.S. states exploring Bitcoin as a reserve asset amid growing institutional and governmental interest in cryptocurrency. The bill in question is Senate Bill 327 (SB 327), titled the North Carolina […] The post North Carolina Introduces Legislation to Establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve  appeared first on Tekedia.

DoorDash has launched a new standalone app called Tasks, aimed at its Dashers (delivery couriers). It allows them to earn extra money by completing short activities that generate real-world data for training AI and robotics models. TASKS INVOLVE FILMING THEMSELVES PERFORMING EVERYDAY HOUSEHOLD CHORES, SUCH AS: LOADING A DISHWASHER, HAND-WASHING DISHES, FOLDING CLOTHES AND MAKING […] The post DoorDash Launches Standalone App “Tasks”, an AI Agent Aimed at Dashers  appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent analyst projections for the global agentic AI / AI agents market by 2030 generally cluster in the $40–60 billion range, with CAGRs typically in the 40–47% band from mid-decade bases. The AI agents market is projected to grow from ~$5.2 billion in 2024 or ~$7.8 billion in 2025 to $52.6 billion by 2030, at […] The post With AI, Software Isn’t Just Learning, It’s Starting to Run Parts of the World on its Own appeared first on Tekedia.

The Indian rupee (INR) has hit a record low against the US dollar (USD), breaching the 93 level amid intense pressure from an ongoing global energy crisis triggered by the escalating war involving Iran in the Middle East. The USD/INR exchange rate has surged to around 93.71–93.7350 or higher intraday peaks near 93.48–93.81 in some […] The post Indian Rupee Hits Record Low Against the US Dollar  appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent reports confirm that the Pentagon has requested over $200 billion in supplemental funding from Congress to support the ongoing U.S. military campaign against Iran. The Pentagon submitted the request to the White House for approval, with the funds intended to cover operational costs, replenish depleted munitions stockpiles; precision-guided missiles and ammunition exhausted rapidly in […] The post Pentagon Submits $200B Request in Supplemental Funding to the Whitehouse  appeared first on Tekedia.

JP Morgan has highlighted Hyperliquid’s 24/7 perpetual futures (“perps”) in a recent report, noting significant traction among traders—particularly non-crypto ones—seeking continuous exposure to assets like oil during periods when traditional markets are closed. This comes amid escalating geopolitical tensions, such as the Iran conflict, which drove volatility in oil prices over weekends and off-hours. Hyperliquid’s […] The post JP Morgan Highlights Hyperliquid’s 24/7 Perp Futures in Recent Report  appeared first on Tekedia.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) initially filed registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in early January 2026 for spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded products, including the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (proposed ticker: MSBT, to list on NYSE Arca). This marked a significant step as the first major U.S. bank to pursue a direct […] The post Morgan Stanley Recently Added Fidelity to its S-1 Filing in Pursuit for a Direct Spot Bitcoin ETF  appeared first on Tekedia.

Major League Baseball (MLB) has officially named Polymarket as its exclusive prediction market exchange partner. This multi-year partnership, designates Polymarket as MLB’s “Official Prediction Market Exchange.” It grants Polymarket and its brokers exclusive rights to use MLB marks, logos, and official league data to create and resolve prediction markets related to baseball events. Polymarket will […] The post Major League Baseball Names Polymarket as Exclusive Prediction Market Partner appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold has experienced a significant sell-off in March 2026, dropping to 1-month lows amid a sharp correction from recent highs. Gold prices peaked around early March; above $5,200–$5,300 per ounce in the first week or so but have declined steeply over the past couple of weeks. As of March 19–20, 2026: Spot gold has traded […] The post Gold Experiencing a Significant Sell-off in March 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

South Korea’s main opposition party, the People Power Party (PPP), has recently introduced a bill to abolish the planned cryptocurrency capital gains tax. This tax, often referred to as a 20% rate; technically 20% national income tax plus 2% local surcharge, totaling up to 22%, targets annual gains exceeding 2.5 million Korean won roughly $1,665–$1,900 […] The post South Korea’s Opposition Party Introduced Bill to Abolish Crypto Capital Gains Tax  appeared first on Tekedia.

Nissan Motor is preparing to introduce a new hybrid system to the U.S. market that departs sharply from conventional designs, CNBC reports. The move positions the automaker as a middle ground between gasoline vehicles and full electric cars at a time when consumer demand is shifting more cautiously than expected. The system, branded “e-Power,” is […] The post Nissan Bets on Plug-Free Hybrid to Bridge EV Gap as U.S. Buyers Hesitate appeared first on Tekedia.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg has directed the U.S. military to designate Palantir Technologies’ Maven Smart System as an official “program of record,” a formal status that secures stable, long-term funding and accelerates its adoption across all branches of the armed forces, according to a March 9, 2026, letter reviewed by Reuters. In the […] The post Palantir’s Maven AI System Gains Official Program of Record Status at Pentagon, Locking in Long-Term Funding and Expanded Military Use appeared first on Tekedia.

The administration of Donald Trump has temporarily relaxed sanctions on Iran’s oil exports, allowing purchases at sea for 30 days in an effort to contain surging global energy prices driven by the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the waiver could inject about 140 million barrels of crude into global markets, offering short-term […] The post Trump Administration Temporarily Waives Sanctions on Iranian Oil to Ease Surging Prices Amid Iran War appeared first on Tekedia.

For decades, the American grocery aisle changed slowly, even as retail was reshaped by e-commerce and data. But that is beginning to shift, led by Walmart, which is rolling out digital shelf labels across its U.S. stores in what could become the most significant in-store pricing overhaul since the barcode, per CNBC. According to the […] The post Walmart Leads Digital Price Tag Shift, Redefining Grocery Aisles as Efficiency Gains Collide With Pricing Fears appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI is preparing to expand its workforce to about 8,000 employees by the end of 2026, a near doubling from current levels. The hiring plan, reported by the Financial Times, comes at a time when OpenAI is under pressure to convert rapid adoption of its tools into durable revenue streams. It is seen as a […] The post OpenAI Reportedly Plans to Nearly Double Its Workforce to 8,000 by the End of 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

President Donald Trump is signaling a possible wind-down of U.S. military operations against Iran, even as the conflict shows signs of entrenching, with Tehran continuing to absorb and respond to sustained strikes from U.S. and Israeli forces. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said: “We are getting very close to meeting our objectives as […] The post Trump Signals Possible Drawdown as War Against Iran Escalates, Energy Shock Deepens, and Allies Hold Back appeared first on Tekedia.

Elon Musk said he would step in to cover the salaries of U.S. airport security officers, inserting himself into a protracted federal funding crisis that has left tens of thousands of workers without pay and exposed growing stress across the country’s aviation system. “I would like to offer to pay the salaries of TSA personnel […] The post Musk Offers to Pay TSA Workers as Shutdown Strains Airports and Tests Limits of Private Intervention appeared first on Tekedia.

FedEx Corp., one of the world’s largest logistics companies with roughly 440,000 employees globally, is rolling out an enterprise-wide AI literacy program designed to make its workforce more knowledgeable, efficient, and better positioned for career advancement in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Launched in early December 2025 in partnership with Accenture, the initiative […] The post FedEx Embarks on Company-Wide AI Literacy Initiative to Prepare 440,000 Employees for an AI-Driven Future appeared first on Tekedia.

He built Lara.ng so Lagosians could navigate chaos with a chat. From the US, Samuel Odeloye is now using that data to wire Nigeria’s last‑mile delivery infrastructure.