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In most accounts of Africa’s fintech revolution, the focus falls on payments: M-Pesa in Kenya, Flutterwave and Paystack in Nigeria, mobile money penetration across the continent. These are real and consequential innovations. But there is a parallel story that receives less attention – the emergence of infrastructure that allows skilled African traders to access institutional-scale […] The post How Fintech Platforms Like OneFunded Are Democratising Access to Institutional Trading Capital in Emerging Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

ARPU measures how much telecom operators earn per subscriber and is a key indicator of whether revenue is sufficient to cover operating costs and fund network investments. 

Have you ever had a million-dollar app idea strike you at the most inconvenient time, while waiting in line for coffee, riding the bus or wide awake at 2 AM? Usually, you’d jot it down in your notes app and forget about it. But what if you could start building that app right then and […]

It underscores how Africa has become one of the world's most active testing grounds for crypto payments and dollar savings products.

Danish shipping giant Maersk warned Thursday that the Iran war is inflicting mounting damage on global trade economics, with soaring fuel prices adding nearly $500 million to the company’s monthly costs and raising fears that a prolonged energy shock could eventually choke consumer demand worldwide. The warning from one of the world’s largest container shipping […] The post Maersk Warns Energy Crisis Will Not Automatically End if Iran War Ends appeared first on Tekedia.

Tesla posted its sixth consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth in China in April, with deliveries of vehicles produced at its Shanghai Gigafactory rising 36% from a year earlier, according to data released Thursday by the China Passenger Car Association. The company delivered 79,478 units of the Model 3 and Model Y built in Shanghai […] The post Tesla’s China-Made EV Sales Jump 36% in April, Extending Recovery Streak Amid Fierce Local Competition appeared first on Tekedia.

Google is beginning to dismantle one of Silicon Valley’s oldest traditions: the idea that elite software engineers should solve coding problems entirely on their own. The company is piloting a new interview process that will allow software engineering candidates to use artificial intelligence assistants during portions of the hiring process, a major acknowledgment that the […] The post Google Rewrites Tech Recruitment, Plans To Let Software Engineers Use AI Assistants In Job Interviews appeared first on Tekedia.

Prediction market platform Kalshi has raised $1 billion in a new funding round that values the startup at $22 billion, marking the explosive growth of event-based trading markets as institutional investors increasingly treat them as a new financial asset class. The Series F round, announced Thursday, doubles Kalshi’s valuation from the $11 billion mark it […] The post Kalshi Doubles Valuation to $22 Billion as Wall Street Rushes Into Prediction Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. crude oil and refined product inventories saw significant draws last week as the country continued to ramp up exports to offset major supply disruptions caused by the ongoing war with Iran, according to the latest weekly data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released on Wednesday. Crude oil stocks fell by 2.3 million barrels […] The post U.S. Oil Inventories Fall Sharply as America Steps Up as Global Supplier Amid Iran War Disruptions – EIA appeared first on Tekedia.

Online gambling operators are quietly accelerating their adoption of artificial intelligence to detect harmful play, prevent fraud and tighten security across their platforms — a shift industry analysts say is being driven less by altruism than by regulators who increasingly expect operators to spot at-risk customers before financial damage is done. Major behavioural-analytics suppliers including […] The post AI in Responsible Gambling: Enhancing Safety and Security in Online Casinos appeared first on Tekedia.

By BizWatch Nigeria Desk | May 8, 2026 Main story The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) to strengthen data protection and privacy frameworks across all states of the federation. The agreement, formalised at the NGF Secretariat, marks a key step in extending […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Nvidia is tightening its grip on the artificial intelligence infrastructure boom, striking another strategic partnership designed to extend its influence far beyond semiconductors and deeper into the physical backbone powering the global AI economy. Shares of Australian data center operator IREN surged 13% in extended trading on Thursday after the company announced a sweeping infrastructure […] The post Nvidia Deepens AI Infrastructure Push With Multibillion-Dollar Bet on Data Center Operator IREN appeared first on Tekedia.

By Boluwatife Oshadiya | May 8, 2026 Key Points Main Story Cloud platform Vercel has disclosed a cybersecurity breach that began with the compromise of a third-party artificial intelligence tool, exposing non-sensitive customer environment variables and highlighting vulnerabilities in AI supply-chain integrations. The incident, publicly detailed in April 2026, stemmed from attackers compromising Context.ai, an […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

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It marks Paga's first formal move into crypto since Tayo Oviosu transitioned to Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in April.

Getting healthcare in South Africa can often feel complicated, time-consuming and expensive.  Dis-Chem is aiming to change that with the launch of its new Melrose Arch Health Hub. Located in Melrose Arch, the new Health Hub is more than just a store. It brings together a clinic, pharmacy and health cover services under one roof, creating a one-stop destination […]

By Boluwatife Oshadiya Key Points Main Story The National Information Technology Development Agency has issued a fresh cybersecurity alert warning Nigerians about a dangerous AI-powered malware known as DeepLoad, which is actively targeting organisations and individuals across the country. In a critical advisory issued through the Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team, the agency disclosed […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecom operator, is expanding M-PESA's presence in retail investing after assets in its money market fund, Ziidi, more than doubled.

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Swiss pharmaceutical and diagnostics giant Roche is deepening its push into artificial intelligence-powered healthcare, agreeing to acquire U.S.-based PathAI in a transaction valued at up to $1.05 billion, as global drugmakers race to embed AI deeper into disease detection and personalized medicine. Under the agreement announced Thursday, Roche will pay $750 million upfront for the […] The post Roche Bets Bigger on AI-Driven Cancer Diagnosis With $1 Billion PathAI Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

The European Union is preparing a significant escalation in its drive for technological independence, with officials considering new rules that could restrict governments across the bloc from using American cloud providers to process sensitive public-sector data. The discussions, now taking place inside the European Commission ahead of a major “Tech Sovereignty Package” expected later this […] The post EU Moves to Curb Reliance on U.S. Cloud Giants in Major Push for Digital Sovereignty appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s central bank has fixed the yuan at its strongest rate against the US dollar in more than three years, underscoring Beijing’s determination to internationalize its currency and reduce reliance on the dollar amid growing global skepticism toward US assets. According to SCMP, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the yuan’s daily midpoint fixing […] The post Yuan Strengthens to Strongest Level in Over Three Years as Beijing Accelerates Currency Internationalization appeared first on Tekedia.

Peloton delivered a modest but symbolically important quarter on Thursday as the connected fitness company returned to profitability, beat Wall Street revenue expectations, and signaled that its long-running turnaround effort may finally be gaining traction after years of declining demand and financial pressure. The company reported fiscal third-quarter revenue of $630.9 million for the period […] The post Peloton Returns to Profit as Subscription Growth and New Partnerships Fuel Turnaround Push appeared first on Tekedia.

Tekedia Capital portfolio startup Corgi, an AI-native insurance company, has secured $160 million in a Series B funding round, pushing the company’s valuation to $1.3 billion. The round was led by TCV, with participation from a wide range of new and existing investors, bringing the company’s total funding to more than $268 million. Investors participating […] The post Tekedia Capital Portfolio Startup Corgi, Raises $160M Series B at $1.3B Valuation to Expand AI-Powered Insurance Platform appeared first on Tekedia.

SpaceX said Wednesday it has signed an agreement giving Anthropic access to Colossus 1, a massive artificial intelligence supercomputer platform, in a deal that underscores how the global AI race is rapidly evolving into a battle over computing power, energy supply, and physical infrastructure. Anthropic plans to use the additional compute capacity to expand services […] The post SpaceX and Anthropic Strike High-Stakes AI Infrastructure Deal as Compute Race Expands Beyond Earth appeared first on Tekedia.

Snap Inc. has terminated its high-profile partnership with AI search engine Perplexity, the company disclosed Wednesday as part of its first-quarter earnings report, marking the quiet end of a deal that was once positioned as a significant step in bringing advanced AI directly into Snapchat. The agreement, first announced last November, would have integrated Perplexity’s […] The post Snap Ends Partnership with Perplexity AI, Walks Away from $400 Million Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

FTMining’s new free mining service allows BTC, ETH, XRP and DOGE holders to easily earn passive income without expensive equipment or specialized technical skills. As cryptocurrencies gain popularity worldwide, more and more investors are beginning to focus on how to earn stable passive income without the need for expensive equipment or specialized skills. Recently, UK-based […] The post FTMining launches free mining service for BTC, ETH, XRP and DOGE holders, with daily earnings of up to $9,900? appeared first on Tekedia.

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African startup funding 2026 reached $887M in 4 months. Despite a 51% deal drop, debt is driving the ecosystem toward $1B.

African startups are securing larger funding rounds, but most still fail to reach Series A, according to a new State of Startup Funding in Africa report. The report found that fewer than 10% of African startups that raise seed funding go on to secure a Series A round. Condia, which hosted a launch webinar for […] The post African Startups Are Raising Bigger Rounds, But Few Make It To Series A appeared first on Tech In Africa.

African startups raised $110 million in April 2026, marking the lowest monthly funding total in more than a year, even as deal activity recovered slightly from March. According to the latest data, 32 startups across the continent announced funding rounds of at least $100,000 during the month. These included equity, debt and grant deals, but […] The post African Startup Funding Falls To 13-Month Low In April 2026 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

If you own a Galaxy phone released in the last three to four years, One UI 8.5 is most likely coming to your device.

Data revenue rose 14.4% to KES 83.4 billion ($646 million), compared with a 1.3% increase in voice revenue to KES 81.8 billion ($634 million).