A severe disruption to global oil supplies stemming from the intensifying Middle East conflict could push U.S. equities into a sharp correction this year, analysts at Goldman Sachs warned, highlighting how the war involving Iran is emerging as a major risk for global financial markets. In a downside scenario where oil supply shocks intensify and […] The post Goldman Sachs Warns Iran War Oil shock Could Trigger a Sharp Correction, S&P 500 May Fall to 5,400 appeared first on Tekedia.

TrafficGuard, a platform in AI-powered digital ad verification and invalid traffic (IVT) prevention, has appointed Scott Thomson as Head of AI. The appointment comes at a critical inflection point for the industry. The rapid proliferation of agentic AI—autonomous bots capable of browsing, clicking, filling out forms, and mimicking genuine user behavior—is fundamentally reshaping the threat landscape […]

A draft AI Bill, 2026 proposes that “a person shall not develop, deploy or operate a high-risk artificial intelligence system without the approval of the commission,” introducing fines of up to KES 5 million or jail terms of up to three years. 

American Technology company Strategy, has once again reinforced its aggressive commitment to Bitcoin, announcing a massive 22,337 BTC for $1.57 billion. The latest acquisition significantly expands the company’s already substantial digital asset portfolio, pushing its total holdings to a record 761,000 BTC, valued at approximately $57.61 billion with an average acquisition cost of $75,696 per […] The post Strategy’s Bold Bitcoin Bet: $1.57B Acquisition Pushes Holdings to Record 761,000 BTC appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria remains one of the most active crypto markets globally, with increasing demand for tools that combine simplicity and transparency. The market operates daily with clearly defined rules and settlement periods, offering customers structured, time-bound opportunities to act on their conviction. Luno has launched a structured Crypto Prediction Markets product in Nigeria. By introducing Prediction […]

The federal government of Nigeria has launched the iDICE Startup Bridge, a nationwide programme designed to fund and nurture early-stage entrepreneurs, offering grants of up to N10 million ($7,215) for idea-stage founders and equity investments of $100,000 for startups that have already built minimum viable products. The initiative, implemented through the Bank of Industry under […] The post Nigeria Launches iDICE Startup Bridge to Fund Early-Stage Founders With N10m Grants and $100,000 Investments appeared first on Tekedia.

African gaming apps are growing fast, with millions of daily users playing every day. This is a trend that has cemented itself worldwide, but have you wondered why this is the case?  Here, we will explore the role of predictive algorithms in African gaming apps from a technological perspective. So join us as we focus […]

The social casino world has grown fast. And with that growth comes a problem most players never think about: how does the platform know where you are, and why does it even care? Turns out, geolocation technology is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle. Without it, social casino platforms can’t function properly, […] The post Why Geolocation Technology Matters for Social Casino Platforms appeared first on Tekedia.

MTN Group plans to connect between 20 million and 30 million homes across Africa over the next five years

Major DeFi lending protocols have experienced a significant contraction in total deposits; a key measure of capital locked in these systems, dropping approximately 36% from a peak of around $125 billion in October 2025 to about $79.6 billion recently. This represents a roughly $45 billion decline over roughly five months. This isn’t a sudden “collapse” […] The post DeFi Lending Collapses as Crypto Collateral Prices Fall appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto trading and liquidity provider BlockFills operated by Reliz Ltd has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The filing, announced on March 15, 2026, involves the parent entity and three affiliated companies seeking to restructure amid severe financial distress. The company, a Chicago-based institutional-focused platform […] The post BlockFills Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Following $75 Million in Losses appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin is trading in the $73,000–$74,500 range, with recent highs approaching $74,500 up roughly 3–4% in the last 24 hours in some reports. This follows a consolidation period after earlier volatility, with BTC pushing out of multi-week ranges and showing signs of upward momentum. Analysts note it’s nearing or testing resistance levels around $73,500–$75,000, with […] The post Bitcoin Inches Toward Breakout as DeFi and Altcoins Dry Up appeared first on Tekedia.

A senior Iranian official told CNN that Tehran is considering allowing a limited number of oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz — but only on the condition that the oil cargo is traded/settled/paid for in Chinese yuan rather than US dollars. This comes amid an ongoing regional conflict involving US-Israel-Iran tensions that […] The post Iran Proposal to Use Yuan for Oil Settlement is Big Blow on Petrodollar System appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently moved to retry Roman Storm, co-founder and developer of the Tornado Cash cryptocurrency mixer. This follows his August 2025 trial in the Southern District of New York (SDNY), where a jury convicted him on one count—conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money-transmitting business—but deadlocked (failed to reach a […] The post US Department of Justice to Retry Roman Storm for Operating Unlicensed Money-transmitting Operation appeared first on Tekedia.

Hua Hong Group has developed advanced chip manufacturing technology capable of producing processors at the 7-nanometre level, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters. The development marks an important step in China’s effort to build a domestic semiconductor ecosystem capable of supporting artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. The technology is being […] The post China’s Hua Hong Moves Into 7nm Chipmaking With Huawei Support, Marking New Step in Beijing’s Semiconductor Self-Reliance Drive appeared first on Tekedia.

The petrodollar arrangement—dating back to the 1970s—helped cement the US dollar as the world’s dominant reserve currency by ensuring oil is priced and traded primarily in dollars, creating perpetual global demand for USD and allowing the US “exorbitant privilege” of running large deficits. The Bretton Woods system (1944) and subsequent post-WWII order, including the dollar’s […] The post The Petrodollar Arrangement Helped Cement the US Dollar as World Dominant Reserve Currency appeared first on Tekedia.

As the NPI State of Enterprise IT Sourcing in 2025 report showed, 82% of companies are actively reducing their suppliers to reduce licensing complexity and optimize their procurement workflows. Vox, one of South Africa’s internet and communications companies, has announced a strategic partnership with Nymbis Cloud Solutions (Nymbis) to expand its cloud infrastructure, data protection, […]

This move comes as ride-hailing drivers in Ghana grapple with rising financial pressure. Fuel, maintenance, and platform commissions eat into their earnings, leaving little room for unexpected expenses.

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AfrexInsure, the wholly owned specialty insurance subsidiary of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has announced the appointment of Lesley Ndlovu as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 2026. He succeeds Jonas Mushosho at a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution. The appointment comes as AfrexInsure accelerates its mission to deliver tailored insurance solutions for trade […]

In today's edition: South Africans to get $0.30/share for MTN dividends || Optasia’s profitable 2025 || IHS clears out owing tenants || Shoprite acquires PoS company

Nvidia on Monday unveiled a new generation of computing platforms designed for orbital data centers, marking a significant step toward deploying artificial intelligence infrastructure in space as demand for computing power continues to surge. The announcement came during the company’s GTC 2026 conference, where CEO Jensen Huang described space-based computing as the next frontier for […] The post Nvidia Unveils Computing Platforms for Orbital Data Centers as AI Race Extends into Space appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia is expanding its presence in the autonomous vehicle industry through new partnerships with major global automakers, including Hyundai Motor, Nissan Motor, Isuzu Motors, China’s electric vehicle giant BYD, and automaker Geely, as the U.S. chipmaker seeks to position its technology at the center of the next phase of self-driving vehicle development. The new agreements […] The post Nvidia Expands Autonomous Driving Push With Hyundai, Nissan, BYD, and Geely as Robotaxi Race Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia said the revenue opportunity for its artificial intelligence chips could reach at least $1 trillion by 2027, as the company pivots more aggressively toward the rapidly expanding market for real-time AI computing. The forecast was outlined by CEO Jensen Huang during the company’s annual Nvidia GTC developer conference in San Jose, California, where the […] The post Nvidia Sees $1tn AI Chip Opportunity by 2027 as Race Shifts Toward Real-Time Inference appeared first on Tekedia.

As of the most recent data, the CNN Fear & Greed Index stands at 20, which falls squarely in the Extreme Fear category. The index ranges from 0 to 100:0–24: Extreme Fear, 25–44: Fear 45–55: Neutral, 56–75: Greed, 76–100: Extreme Greed. At 20, the market is already deep into Extreme Fear, not merely “on the […] The post CNN Fear & Greed Index Stands at 20 Which Falls Under Extreme Fear Category  appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin climbed above the $74,000 mark on Monday, reaching an intraday high of $74,471 as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East fueled renewed momentum in the cryptocurrency market. The rally comes as investors increasingly look to digital assets as alternative stores of value during periods of global uncertainty. According to a market note from […] The post Bitcoin Surges Past $74,000 as Geopolitical Tensions Rise, Market Eyes Further Upside appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent surveys and economic data confirm that German small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs, often called “Mittelstand”) are feeling a significant economic crunch from US trade policies, particularly the tariffs and unpredictable measures implemented under President Donald Trump’s second term starting in 2025. A fresh survey highlighted in reports from March 14, 2026 via dpa and […] The post German SMEs Feeling Economic Crunch from US Trade Policies  appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold prices edged lower on Monday as investors reassessed the economic consequences of surging oil prices triggered by the war involving Iran, with growing concern that the resulting inflation shock could force major central banks to keep interest rates higher for longer. Spot gold fell 0.3% to $5,001.61 per ounce by 11:10 GMT, while U.S. […] The post Gold Slips As Oil Shock From Iran War Fuels Inflation Fears And Complicates Central Bank Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia and Palantir Technologies announced a partnership to deliver what they’re calling a Sovereign AI Operating System Reference Architecture often referred to as an “AI operating system” or AI OS reference architecture. This is not a traditional consumer OS like Windows or macOS, but a reference blueprint for building complete, production-ready AI infrastructure—essentially a turnkey […] The post Nvidia and Palantir’s Partnership Delivers AI Operating System for Unbreakable Sovereignty  appeared first on Tekedia.

UniCredit SpA has announced that it intends to build its stake in Commerzbank AG above the critical 30% threshold that would trigger a mandatory offer for all remaining shares under German takeover law. The move positions UniCredit to gain significant influence over Germany’s second-largest commercial bank while carefully navigating the regulatory and capital implications of […] The post UniCredit Launches Offer to Cross 30% Threshold in Commerzbank, Signaling Potential Path Toward Greater Influence Without Full Takeover appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent data confirms that female founders in Germany continue to be significantly outpaced by male founders in startup funding, with a persistent and in some metrics widening gender gap in venture capital (VC) allocation. Female representation among founders remains low and has declined slightly. Women make up only about 19% of startup founders in Germany […] The post Female Founders in Germany Significantly Outpaced by Male Founders in Startup Funding  appeared first on Tekedia.

The US under President Trump and Israel initiated major military strikes on Iran starting February 28, 2026, which escalated into an ongoing war. In direct response, Iran effectively closed or severely restricted the Strait of Hormuz, the critical chokepoint through which roughly 20% of global oil and significant LNG supplies normally flow. Shipping traffic has […] The post Trump Victory Card in Iranian War Will Be Profound if Strait of Hormuz Aren’t Restricted to the West  appeared first on Tekedia.

Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2025 showed only a minimal decline, barely allowing the country to meet its national annual climate target under the Climate Protection Act (Klimaschutzgesetz), according to official data released by the German Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt, UBA). Emissions totaled around 649 million tonnes of CO? equivalents, down by just 0.1% from 2024 […] The post Germany Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2025 Showed Minimal Decline  appeared first on Tekedia.

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European equities opened lower on Monday as the intensifying conflict involving Iran and the surge in global oil prices unsettled investors, reinforcing concerns that geopolitical tensions could soon begin to ripple through the global economy. The pan-European STOXX Europe 600 fell 0.4% shortly after 9:40 a.m. in London, with most regional sectors and major stock […] The post European Stocks Slip As Middle East Conflict And $100 Oil Weigh On Investor Sentiment appeared first on Tekedia.