China’s General Administration of Customs, released a report stating that the country’s goods trade surplus for the first 11 months of 2025 reached approximately $1.08 trillion, surpassing the $992 billion full-year total from 2024 and marking the first time it has crossed the $1 trillion threshold. This surge occurred despite intensified U.S. tariffs under President […] The post The China’s Record-Breaking Trade Surplus, A $1 Trillion Milestone Amid U.S. Trade Tensions appeared first on Tekedia.

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into enterprise platforms heralds a new era of efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage for businesses. AI enterprise platforms are sophisticated software systems designed to leverage machine learning and data analytics to automate processes, enhance decision-making, and provide actionable insights. They play a pivotal role in transforming large amounts of […]

The recent announcement of Netflix’s $72 billion dollar deal with Warner Bros. has caused headlines across both global and local media. And now, with Paramount launching a hostile $108 billion bid of its own for Warner Bros Discovery, the picture becomes even more complex. However, the question remains: how might this deal and other similar […]

Before her name showed up on conference posters and hackathon judge lists, Amarachi Iheanacho was a student who simply did not want to forget what she was learning. She wrote everything down. “I did not start writing because I wanted to be a content creator,” she says. “I started writing because it was the simplest […] The post Africa’s Next Gen DevRel Engineers are Going Global, and Amarachi Iheanacho Is Already Setting the Pace appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Nvidia is poised to regain a foothold in the world’s largest AI market after securing U.S. government approval to sell its high-end H200 chips to China. The move marks a significant reversal from Washington’s earlier blanket restrictions that barred Nvidia from shipping advanced AI semiconductors to the country. Yet the question now is not whether […] The post Nvidia Gets Trump’s Nod to sell H200 chips to China — but Beijing’s Approval is Not Certain appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has already transformed many elements of our smartphone experience, from smart voice assistants that make it quick and easy to carry out tasks on your device to AI-enabled photography features such as AI noise reduction and smart High Dynamic Range (HDR). But we are still in the early stages of AI’s development. […]

Send App by Flutterwave has announced the launch of the Send App Travel Card, a new physical Naira card designed specifically for Nigerians in the diaspora returning home for the festive season. Developed in partnership with technology provider Odysy and powered by AfriGO, Nigeria’s domestic card scheme, the Travel Card aims to eliminate long-standing payment […] The post Send App by Flutterwave Launches Naira Travel Card For Nigerians in The Diaspora appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin has experienced a modest pullback after trading above $94,000, reaching a recent high of $94,583, as traders digest the effects of a rapid rally and await key signals from the Federal Reserve. While the digital asset managed to hold support above $91,000, selling pressure emerged near critical resistance levels, keeping BTC in a delicate […] The post Bitcoin Corrects After Rally Above $94,000 Amid Uncertainty Over Interest Rates appeared first on Tekedia.

As organizations adopt cloud platforms, remote work models, and connected devices, their digital footprint continues to grow—and with it, their exposure to cyber risk. With every new application, endpoint, and connection creating another potential entry point for attackers, organizations must understand their full environment to defend it effectively. This is the foundation of attack surface […]

USE.com is rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about new exchange projects of the year, and its presale has drawn significant attention from analysts and early-stage investors across global markets. As the cryptocurrency sector enters a new cycle defined by performance, compliance, and institutional-grade technology, USE.com is positioning itself as a next-generation trading platform capable […] The post Analysts Expect the USE.com Presale To Become One of the Strongest Early Opportunities appeared first on Tekedia.

From the smart, no-nonsense analysis of The Flip to the local development insights of CodeCast Zambia, here are our top 17 African tech podcasts of the year 2025.

In the architecture of modern commerce, a silent redesign is taking place, one that shifts power away from producers and hands it to digital platforms. I have called this redesign the Aggregation Construct, a foundational pillar for understanding how value is created, migrated, and captured in the digital economy. Before the Internet, the market equation […] The post The Aggregation Construct: How Digital Platforms Redesign Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and prominent philanthropist, has issued a stern warning that while Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the “most important thing going on” and will fundamentally reshape the world, the current investment landscape is leading to inflated valuations for many companies that are unlikely to be sustained. Thus, he predicts a fierce shakeout […] The post Bill Gates Warns of AI Investment Bubble, Citing Valuation Risks in “Hyper Competitive” Sector appeared first on Tekedia.

China recently announced that it generated a $1 trillion trade surplus in just 11 months, a staggering outcome that reinforces its dominance in global manufacturing and commerce. At the same time, India is stepping boldly into the global AI debate, proposing a landmark rule that would require companies like OpenAI and Google to pay royalties […] The post China Rises Globally and India on the Way, Message for Africa appeared first on Tekedia.

At Zipline, Juiet Oshagbemi is on a mission to seek out Africa's best talent and creating work environments that allow them thrive.

India has moved to the center of the global debate over AI training data with a sweeping proposal that would force companies such as OpenAI and Google to pay royalties for using copyrighted material — a move that could reshape how the world’s largest AI firms operate inside one of their most important growth markets. […] The post India Proposes AI Royalty Pay, Setting Up a Global Test Case for Copyright, Big Tech, and the Future of Model Training appeared first on Tekedia.

We’ve all been there: you’re scrolling through Instagram and stumble upon a video that stops you in your tracks. It might be a breathtaking travel clip, a hilarious meme, a crucial tutorial, or a precious memory shared by a friend. Your first instinct? Download Instagram video content to save it for later. Yet, as you […] The post Quick & Easy Ways to Download Instagram Videos You Love appeared first on Tekedia.

VanEck, a leading asset manager with over $116 billion in assets under management as of April 2025, has taken significant steps toward launching the first U.S.-based staked Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). The proposed product, named the VanEck Lido Staked Ethereum ETF, would provide investors with regulated exposure to stETH—the liquid staking token issued by the […] The post VanEck to Launch First U.S.-Based Staked Ethereum ETF  appeared first on Tekedia.

You use AI and if you want to understand how it is created, pick a seat at Tekedia AI Lab which begins Saturday, Jan 24, 2026. Over 4 weekends, I will teach you how to create your own mini-AI. Yes, on your laptop, and personal web server, you will have your own ChatGPT: KunleGPT, MusaGPT, […] The post Registration Opens for Tekedia AI Lab, Starting Jan 24 2026 [Register Now] appeared first on Tekedia.

NBA Africa Announces Five Prize-Winning Startups at Its Second Accelerator Demo Day   Reborn (Morocco), Fitclan (Egypt), Athlon Technology (Egypt), Atsur (Nigeria), and Songdis (Nigeria) Win Top Prizes, Including Financial Support… TechCity

The Siemon Company, a leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance connectivity solutions for data centers and smart buildings, is excited to announce the launch of Smart Building COMPLETE. Smart Building COMPLETE is a unified connectivity and cabling solution designed to power and link the key technologies driving today’s workplaces. Covering everything from Wi-Fi and security […]

Now and then, companies roll out AI updates, and you hear about the promise of AI and its innovative use cases—from perfect customer personalisation to fluid email marketing flows. But when you try to use AI for your company’s projects, you’re stuck in pilot phases, struggling to deliver real value, and experiencing difficulty rolling its […]

NIMC began migrating the country’s foundational identity system onto an open-source platform known as Modular Open Source Identity Platform (MOSIP) in July 2025

In today's edition: Airtel Money’s mobile money win in Kenya || Vodacom secures key approval for Safaricom deal || Kenya's interest rate lowest in three years || Ampersand opens up swap stations to other EV players

The company had initially sought to raise KES 15 billion ($116 million), but overwhelming demand pushed the subscription rate to 275.7%.

Anthropic’s three-year strategic partnership with Accenture is shaping up to be one of the clearest signals yet of how aggressively enterprises are standardizing around a small number of high-end AI providers. The agreement, confirmed Tuesday, creates the Accenture Anthropic Business Group, a dedicated unit that will train 30,000 Accenture employees on Claude models and deploy […] The post Anthropic Strikes Three-Year AI Alliance With Accenture as Enterprise Market Share Surges appeared first on Tekedia.

The digital entertainment industry is moving through one of the most significant periods of expansion in its history. What began as a cluster of specialised roles within game production has developed into a broad, interconnected field that influences software design, online services, virtual environments and real-time visual systems. As the sector evolves, professions that once […] The post Future Careers in Digital Entertainment: Why Artists, Animators and Slot Developers Are Becoming Key Figures in the Global Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

The evolution of user interfaces has never been linear. Each technological wave brings new visual languages, new expectations and new forms of interaction. Over the past decade, one of the unexpected contributors to UI innovation has been the slot game industry. While often associated with entertainment mechanics, slots have developed highly advanced visualisation and animation […] The post How Visualisation and Animation Technologies from the Slot Industry Are Shaping the Next Generation of User Interfaces appeared first on Tekedia.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is kicking off its final meeting of 2025 today, Tuesday, December 9, with the highly anticipated interest rate announcement set for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10, at 2:00 p.m. ET. This follows a two-day session, including a policy statement, updated economic projections including the “dot plot” for future rates, and […] The post US Fed Rate Decision, What to Expect This Week appeared first on Tekedia.

Google searches for “debasement” and especially “dollar debasement” have exploded to unprecedented levels in late 2025, signaling widespread public anxiety over currency erosion amid aggressive monetary policies. This isn’t just a blip; it’s tied to the “debasement trade,” where investors flock to hard assets like Bitcoin and gold as hedges against fiat weakness. According to […] The post Google Searches for “Debasement” Reach All-Time Highs appeared first on Tekedia.

BHP Group said on Tuesday that BlackRock-owned Global Infrastructure Partners will invest $2 billion into Western Australia Iron Ore’s inland power network, marking one of the most significant recent moves by a major miner to recycle capital out of low-risk infrastructure and push it back into growth. The agreement carves out WAIO’s inland power assets […] The post BHP Secures $2bn Investment From BlackRock’s GIP in Power-Network Deal as Miners Race to Unlock Capital appeared first on Tekedia.

2025 has been a tale of two cryptos: Bitcoin (BTC) soaring to new highs above $100K, while most altcoins—everything from Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) to smaller L1s like Avalanche (AVAX) and Cardano (ADA)—have bled out, down 15–60%+ year-to-date (YTD). This isn’t just random volatility; it’s a structural shift in how capital flows, influenced by […] The post Why Are Altcoins Down in 2025? appeared first on Tekedia.

The Trump administration released its updated global security roadmap, a key policy document outlining national defense priorities for the coming years. Notably absent from this document is any explicit reference to the “complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization” (CVID) of North Korea—a cornerstone of US policy toward Pyongyang since the 2018 Singapore summit between Donald Trump […] The post US Shifts Stance on North Korea, Signaling Openness to Talks with Kim Jong Un appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin mining profitability has plummeted to unprecedented lows in recent months, driven by a perfect storm of declining cryptocurrency prices, surging network difficulty, and subdued transaction fees. As of early December 2025, key metrics like hashprice—a measure of daily revenue per terahash of computing power—have dipped below $35 per petahash per second (PH/s), marking the […] The post Bitcoin Mining Profitability Hits Record Lows in Late 2025 appeared first on Tekedia.

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda stated that Japan’s economy has weathered the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, signaling resilience despite ongoing trade pressures. This positive outlook comes after a period of volatility, including a brief economic contraction earlier in the year, and is expected to influence the BOJ’s potential decision to […] The post Bank of Japan Views A Resilient Japan’s Economy Amid Trump’s Tariffs appeared first on Tekedia.

Argentina’s Central Bank— Banco Central de la República Argentina, or BCRA is actively drafting new regulations to lift a three-year ban on banks providing cryptocurrency services, with implementation targeted for as early as April 2026. This move represents a significant policy shift toward greater integration of digital assets into the traditional banking system, driven by […] The post Argentina’s Central Bank to Permit Banks to Offer Crypto Services Starting in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.