You can tell something has changed the moment you log in and hesitate. Not because you’re unsure what to play—but because there’s already something happening. A chat scrolling. A tournament ticking down. Someone celebrating a win you didn’t see but somehow feel part of. It’s subtle, but it shifts the mood entirely. Online casinos used […] The post From Entertainment to Ecosystems: When Online Casinos Start Feeling Like Places appeared first on Tekedia.

Xiaomi Corp. confirmed on Wednesday that the mysterious AI model Hunter Alpha — which appeared anonymously on the OpenRouter platform on March 11 and quickly sparked widespread speculation it was a stealth test of DeepSeek’s anticipated next-generation system — is in fact an early internal test build of Xiaomi’s flagship MiMo-V2-Pro model. The announcement came […] The post Xiaomi Unveils Hunter Alpha as Early Test Build of MiMo-V2-Pro, Confirming Chinese Origin After Viral Speculation Linked It to DeepSeek V4 appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigerian payments infrastructure company, Nomba, has officially launched its Global Payout API. This developer-friendly solution is designed to simplify one of the biggest pain points in African cross-border payments: fragmented liquidity, manual FX sourcing, and high operational friction. The new API allows fintechs, remittance platforms, payment operators, and other cross-border businesses to collect funds in naira […] The post Nomba Launches Global Payout API Enabling Nigerian Fintechs to Handle Cross-Border Disbursements Without FX Complexity appeared first on Tekedia.

Germany has recently urged the European Union to intensify its efforts to support Syria’s economic recovery and stabilization following the prolonged civil war and the fall of the Assad regime in late 2024. According to a position paper from Berlin addressed to the European Commission, Germany is pushing for expanded economic relations with Syria. Key […] The post Germany Urges European Union to Intensify Support Towards Syria’s Economic Recovery appeared first on Tekedia.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated on Wednesday that Germany would have advised against the current course of action in the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran if Berlin had been consulted beforehand. In a government statement to the Bundestag (German parliament) ahead of an EU summit, Merz emphasized that Washington had not consulted Germany or deemed […] The post Europe Wants an END to the Ongoing Escalations in the Middle East  appeared first on Tekedia.

At GTC Conference 2026, Jensen Huang did more than outline product roadmaps. He sketched a shift in how computing itself is valued, arguing that the future of artificial intelligence will revolve around a single unit of measurement: tokens. The Nvidia chief executive described a world where computers function less like personal tools and more like […] The post “Tokens will define the next economy”: Nvidia’s Huang Recasts AI as a Metered Industrial Resource appeared first on Tekedia.

South Africa stands at a decisive moment for its mining industry, shaped not only by rising global demand for critical minerals but also by leveraging the knowledge, skills and research capacity required to extract them responsibly, efficiently and competitively. As artificial intelligence, automation and digital systems reimagine mining worldwide and the industry undergoes a promising […]

Six weeks after the Central Bank of Nigeria published its landmark fintech blueprint, the ecosystem is already moving. Here is why founders and investors across Africa should be paying attention.

Here are my thoughts on the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to take the tournament trophy from Senegal and award it to Morocco. Good People, there is no ambiguity here: CAF is wrong, completely and unequivocally. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of its Africa Cup of Nations title […] The post CAF Got It Wrong: Why Senegal Rightfully Deserves the Trophy appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the retail industry by delivering innovative solutions to enhance customer experiences, optimize processes, and increase profitability. Here are some main ways. AI will change the retail landscape: 1. Hyperpersonalization By analyzing massive volumes of client data, AI enables merchants to provide highly tailored shopping experiences. This includes purchasing histories, internet […]

Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecoms operator, plans to extend data minimisation across its mobile money service M-PESA by late 2026, expanding controls that limit the exposure of customer phone numbers in mobile money transactions.

Tencent has delivered a headline earnings beat for 2025, but the more consequential story lies beneath the surface: a deliberate and capital-intensive shift toward artificial intelligence that is beginning to reshape how the company generates and defends revenue. The group reported full-year revenue of 751.8 billion yuan ($109 billion), narrowly ahead of analyst estimates of […] The post Tencent Delivers $109bn Full-Year Revenue, But It Masks a Deeper Pivot as AI Spending Surge Redraws Its Growth Playbook appeared first on Tekedia.

Complete Online Security Checklist Every 39 seconds, a cyberattack happens somewhere on the internet. According to cybersecurity research, global cybercrime costs are… TechCity

Google is pushing a new concept into the fast-evolving AI lexicon—“vibe designing”—as it deepens its challenge to traditional software and design tools with updates to its experimental Stitch platform. Unveiled by Google Labs, the feature signals a shift from structured design workflows toward a more intent-driven approach, where users describe outcomes, emotions or business goals […] The post Google bets on “vibe designing” as AI reshapes the future of software creation appeared first on Tekedia.

Accenture delivered a solid quarterly beat driven by accelerating demand for artificial intelligence and cloud transformation services, yet its tempered full-year outlook points to a more complex phase ahead—one where structural growth in AI collides with tighter client budgets and geopolitical uncertainty. Revenue rose 8.3% to $18.04 billion in the quarter ended February 28, ahead […] The post Accenture Rides AI Spending Wave to Strong Quarter, but Signals a More Uneven Path as Clients Rebalance Tech Budgets appeared first on Tekedia.

Visa has recently released Visa CLI, an experimental command-line interface (CLI) tool from Visa Crypto Labs. Announced, by Cuy Sheffield, this marks the division’s first public and experimental product. It enables AI agents, bots, scripts, and automated workflows to make secure, programmatic Visa card payments directly from the terminal and command line. Eliminates the need […] The post Visa CLI Enables AI Agents and Bots to Make Secure Visa Card Payments  appeared first on Tekedia.

The financial industry is rapidly advancing into a new digital era—more dynamic, intelligent, and interconnected than ever before. However, it brings not only rapid operational processes, highly personalized customer experiences, and limitless scalability, but also opens a door for cyber risks to slip through. The expanding threat landscape While innovation drives growth, it simultaneously amplifies […]

Tesla is confronting a convergence of pressures that cut across its core business and its most important future bets, raising fresh questions about whether its premium valuation can be sustained in a more demanding market environment. Shares have already fallen 17% year-to-date, and analysts at UBS see further downside, maintaining a Sell rating with a […] The post Tesla Faces Mounting Pressure As Delivery Slows Down, Robotaxi Doubts And Safety Probe Converge: UBS Cuts Q1 Estimate appeared first on Tekedia.

Polymarket has announced plans to launch “The Situation Room,” a bar, more precisely, a pop-up venue in Washington, D.C., themed around real-time “situation monitoring.” This is the world’s first bar dedicated to tracking live global events, data feeds, and prediction markets rather than traditional sports. It’s described as “a sports bar but just for situation […] The post Polymarket to Launch “The Situation Room”, a Pop-Up Venue in Washington DC appeared first on Tekedia.

Global fintech company Wise has secured its long-awaited International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO) license in Nigeria, marking a major milestone in its expansion across Africa’s largest remittance market. The approval positions the global fintech to offer faster, more transparent cross-border transfers directly to Nigerian users, strengthening competition and advancing financial inclusion in the country’s payments […] The post Wise Secures Long-Awaited IMTO License in Nigeria appeared first on Tekedia.

In discussions about business growth, attention is often placed on digital transformation, customer acquisition, and market positioning. However, one foundational factor continues to shape outcomes behind the scenes: operational infrastructure. For small and medium-sized businesses operating in Melbourne and across Australia, the reliability of essential systems is no longer just a maintenance concern, it has […] The post Why Operational Infrastructure Is Becoming a Core Business Strategy in Melbourne’s Growing Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

Rwanda's Ministry of ICT and Innovation launched Innovate Rwanda, a digital platform designed to connect startups, investors, and talent in the country.

Social Commerce Trends for 2025: Platforms, Strategy, Growth This article explains social commerce trends for 2025, covering live shopping, AI personalization, shoppable short-form video, creator-driven commerce, embedded payments and measurement. It gives quick wins, mid-term plays and strategic investments for brands and startups. TechCity

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a license passporting framework for payment service providers (PSPs) operating between Kenya and Rwanda. The framework is intended to facilitate the mutual recognition of PSP licenses issued in each of the two jurisdictions […]

Online commerce is no longer new to the South African market, with research from World Wide Worx indicating that e-commerce surpassed R130 billion in 2025 and captured close to 10% of total retail sales. Smartphone users are driving a significant portion of that growth, with around 55% of users reporting that they use their phones […]

Over the past several years, Ibukun has worked across lending, payments, commerce, and investments business areas, building and scaling digital products in complex, high-volume environments. Before Moniepoint, he held product leadership roles at companies including Flutterwave, Sabi, and Lupiya in Zambia, where he worked on credit, payments, and investment products serving emerging markets. 

In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Ibukun Adedeji || Wise secures regulatory approval from Nigeria || Luno launches prediction markets || Who secured the bag? 💰

CSXN is the stablecoin ticker code for ContiSX Naira. It is reserved for ISO classification. Do not use CSXN as it is not available and already used and registered. This is to avoid any confusion in the market, across tokens, stablecoins, and broad digital assets The post Reserved Ticker: CSXN appeared first on Tekedia.

Uber Technologies Inc. and Rivian Automotive Inc. announced Thursday a landmark strategic partnership under which Uber will invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian to accelerate the deployment of 10,000 fully autonomous Rivian R2 SUVs as robotaxis on the Uber platform beginning in 2028. The deal includes an initial $300 million investment from Uber, with […] The post Uber Commits Up to $1.25bn to Rivian for 10,000 Autonomous R2 Robotaxis Starting 2028 appeared first on Tekedia.

A sweeping sell-off across metals markets is exposing a deeper shift in investor thinking, as the fallout from the U.S.-Iran war begins to ripple through inflation expectations, monetary policy outlooks, and growth forecasts. What initially appeared to be a standard geopolitical shock—one that would typically lift safe-haven assets—has instead triggered an unusual unwind. Gold fell […] The post Gold’s Safe-Haven Status Falters as Oil Shock Forces Markets to Reprice Inflation, Rates, and Global Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta Platforms is accelerating a major shift in how it polices its platforms, deploying more advanced artificial intelligence systems to handle content enforcement while reducing its reliance on third-party moderation vendors. The move signals a structural change in how the company manages some of its most sensitive responsibilities—ranging from detecting terrorism-related material to tackling scams […] The post Meta Turns to AI for Content Policing as it scales Back Human Moderators appeared first on Tekedia.

US gas prices have surged dramatically in March 2026, reaching levels not seen in several years, with the national average for regular unleaded gasoline hitting around $3.884 per gallon per AAA data. This marks a sharp climb from earlier in the year and pre-conflict levels. The national average has jumped significantly in recent weeks, with […] The post US Gas Prices Surge to Level Not Seen in Several Years appeared first on Tekedia.

The FTX Recovery Trust has officially announced that it will begin distributing approximately $2.2 billion to eligible creditors starting March 31, 2026. This marks the fourth major distribution under the exchange’s Chapter 11 reorganization plan, following its collapse in November 2022. ~$2.2 billion in total. Eligible creditors should expect funds within 1–3 business days after […] The post FTX Recovery Trust to Distribute $2.2B to Eligible Creditors Starting March 31st appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto.com has announced layoffs affecting approximately 12% of its workforce, explicitly citing the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) for greater efficiency and operational restructuring. The Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange made the announcement on March 19, 2026. CEO Kris Marszalek stated that the company is adopting “enterprise-wide AI” across its operations, emphasizing that firms failing to adapt […] The post Crypto.com Cuts 2% of Workforce Citing AI Efficiency and Operational Restructuring  appeared first on Tekedia.

Kraken, the cryptocurrency exchange, officially under parent company Payward, has paused its plans for an initial public offering (IPO) due to challenging market conditions. Kraken confidentially filed a draft S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in November 2025, signaling intentions for a potential public listing as early as the first […] The post Kraken Confidentially Pauses its Plans for an Initial Public Offering  appeared first on Tekedia.

EIB Global has committed €40 million ($46 million) to Speedinvest’s Africa-focused investment vehicle, according to an announcement on March 17, 2026 The Speedinvest Africa Fund has a target size of €200 million (approximately $230 million), according to EIB information. The EIB’s €40 million commitment is designed to catalyze additional fundraising from other institutional investors and […] The post European Investment Bank Commits €40 Million to Speedinvest Africa Fund appeared first on Tech In Africa.