OpenAI hardware lead Caitlin Kalinowski has resigned from the company following concerns over its recently announced agreement with the United States Department of Defense to supply artificial intelligence systems for classified use cases. The deal, which was disclosed last week, quickly sparked public debate about the role of private AI firms in military operations. According […] The post OpenAI Hardware Lead Caitlin Kalinowski Resigns Over Controversial Pentagon AI Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

Saudi Arabia’s stock market extended its rally into a fifth consecutive session on Sunday, supported by strong gains in energy stocks as surging oil prices boosted investor confidence in the kingdom’s energy-heavy market. The benchmark Tadawul All Share Index rose 2.1%, with every constituent stock posting gains during the session. The rally was led by […] The post Saudi Stocks Extend Rally as Oil Surge Shields Energy Giants Amid Escalating Middle East War appeared first on Tekedia.

The financial trail behind the Showmax experiment tells the story: between 2023 and 2025, it generated $204.29 million in revenue but recorded more than $523.53 million in operating losses, while committing hundreds of millions more to rebuild its technology and content library. The platform lost $2.50 for every $1 it generated in revenue during that period

FNB is proud to announce that it is on track to launch Smart ID Card application services, following successful testing. The service will soon be made available to the public, marking a significant milestone in FNB’s longstanding collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). This expansion follows the DHA’s announcement earlier this year of […]

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In South Africa, e-hailing drivers are more than just service providers; they are independent business owners supporting families and connecting millions of people to jobs, healthcare, and education. Uber South Africa hosted its flagship Driver Appreciation Event, themed “The Heart of the City,” which honored the top earners across the country, including the Driver of the […]

How Tradition Shapes Nigeria’s Digital Divide “When I feel the cash in my hand, I know it is real,” Mariam Jubril says, tapping the cracked screen… TechCity

Imagine purchasing a second-hand iPhone 17, excited to set it up as your own, only to be greeted by an “iPhone Locked to Owner” screen. This is Activation Lock, a powerful security feature by Apple to prevent anyone else from using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch if it’s lost or stolen. While this feature […]

WhatsApp displays the last time a user was active, known as the “last seen” status. Most users also want to track the last seen on WhatsApp to know when someone was last active. However, can I track someone’s last seen on WhatsApp? Yes, you can. Knowing this will enable users to remain updated without compromising […]

Capitec officially launched its in-branch Smart ID service in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs, introducing self-service terminals that allow clients to apply for Smart IDs quickly and conveniently within selected branches. Following a successful piloting phase, the service is now live in select branches, marking the beginning of a phased national rollout that […]

AI used to feel weightless: models in the cloud, prompts on a screen, growth measured in tokens. That story is fading. The next phase of AI looks like industrial expansion—bounded by electricity, grid hardware, construction timelines, and the contracts that secure it all. Whether it is OpenAI scaling inference or Nvidia shipping new accelerators, the […] The post AI Is Becoming Heavy Industry, and the Real Race Is Now Copper, Concrete, Cooling, and Power Deals appeared first on Tekedia.

For more than a decade, First Atlantic Semiconductors and Microelectronics Ltd (FASMICRO) has served as an Intel Technology Partner across Africa, providing advanced microelectronics and engineering solutions that help institutions and industries build modern technology systems. As Africa’s only Altera programmable microprocessor knowledge partner, FASMICRO supports organizations in designing, developing, and deploying embedded and intelligent […] The post We Help Universities Across Africa To Establish Embedded Systems and AI Labs appeared first on Tekedia.

Struggling to Land Job Interviews? This AI Job Application Tool Does the Heavy Lifting. Here’s Our Honest Take Meet Funke. She’s 34, recently laid off after five years in marketing, and applying for jobs the way… TechCity

Officials at the Federal Reserve are confronting a policy dilemma that economists have long warned about, but policymakers hoped to avoid: a slowing labor market colliding with a fresh wave of inflation pressure driven by geopolitical shocks. New data released Friday showed the U.S. job market unexpectedly weakened in February, even as energy prices surged […] The post Fed Caught Between Weak Jobs and Rising Oil Prices as War Shock Revives Stagflation Risks appeared first on Tekedia.

Founded in 2024, NjiaPay helps online businesses manage their payments in one place by connecting to many different payment providers and methods through a single integration. 

Top Cybersecurity Tips for Remote Workers To Stay Safe Today Practical, prioritized cybersecurity tips every remote worker can implement today. From multi-factor authentication and password managers to secure Wi-Fi and backups, this guide covers the essential defenses to reduce risk and protect work data. TechCity

Kenya has rolled out a digital traffic enforcement platform that automatically detects road offences and sends fines to motorists by text message.

The problem with a law that criminalises misleading data is that it assumes "truth" is a static, easily identifiable commodity.

In today's edition: Kenya removes criminal penalties for misinformation || M-PESA hits 40 million users in Kenya || Telkom to raise prices

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Hundreds of cruise passengers from the Middle East have arrived back in Germany amid an ongoing crisis in the region, specifically due to the escalating war involving Iran, and US vs Israel. Around 640 passengers from the TUI Cruises ship Mein Schiff 4 landed at Frankfurt Airport. They had been stranded in the Gulf region […] The post TUI Cruise Passengers from the Middle East Arrived Back in Germany  appeared first on Tekedia.

Marketing in the Age of Artificial intelligence AI Discovery” captures a major shift happening in digital marketing as of 2026. Traditional search engine optimization (SEO) is giving way to new strategies focused on large language models (LLMs) and generative AI systems like ChatGPT, Google’s AI Overviews, Perplexity, Gemini, and others. These tools now serve as […] The post How AI is Reshaping Marketing and Product Discovery in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has warned against panic and scaremongering regarding the economic impacts of the ongoing war involving Iran. In statements, Klingbeil, who also serves as vice chancellor in the current German government, urged calm amid rising concerns over energy prices, supply chain disruptions, and broader economic risks stemming from the conflict. He […] The post Germany Warned Against Panic and Scaremongering Regarding Economic Impacts from Iran Onslaught appeared first on Tekedia.

The administration of Donald Trump is preparing sweeping new rules governing how artificial intelligence companies can do business with the federal government, escalating a standoff with leading AI developer Anthropic and signaling a broader shift in Washington’s approach to the rapidly evolving technology. The proposed policy, drafted by the General Services Administration (GSA), would require […] The post U.S. Tightens AI Contract Rules After Pentagon Clash With Anthropic Signals New Battle Over Control of Powerful Models appeared first on Tekedia.

Solana has emerged as one of the leading blockchains for payments, particularly stablecoin-based settlements and real-world financial use cases. Its high throughput often millions of transactions daily, sub-second finality, and extremely low fees around $0.0004 per transaction have positioned it as a preferred rail for institutional and consumer payments, shifting from earlier associations with meme […] The post March 2026 Marks Solana as a Breakout Leader in Blockchain Payments appeared first on Tekedia.

PayPal’s dollar-pegged stablecoin; PYUSD experiencing significant growth and adoption by early 2026. PYUSD’s market cap stands at approximately $4.13–4.18 billion with minor variations across trackers like CoinMarketCap, CoinGecko, and others ranking it around #23–27 among cryptocurrencies and among the top stablecoins typically 6th–7th largest. PYUSD crossed the $4 billion milestone in February 2026, with reports […] The post PYUSD Has Accelerated Stablecoin Mainstreaming, Challenging Legacy Systems appeared first on Tekedia.

PEI Licensing; the company behind the Original Penguin apparel brand, part of Perry Ellis International has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Pudgy Penguins, an Ethereum NFT collection. The lawsuit was filed on March 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. PEI claims Pudgy Penguins is infringing on its […] The post PEI Licensing Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Pudgy Penguins appeared first on Tekedia.

BlackRock has imposed limits on investor withdrawals from its HPS Corporate Lending Fund, a $26 billion private credit vehicle, following a surge in redemption requests. In the first quarter, the fund received withdrawal requests totaling approximately $1.2 billion, which represented about 9.3% of its net asset value. Under the fund’s terms, BlackRock capped redemptions at […] The post Impacts of BlackRock and Blackstone Imposed Limits on Investor Withdrawals appeared first on Tekedia.

The ongoing US-Israel military campaign against Iran escalating in early 2026 with strikes, the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Iranian retaliatory attacks on Gulf states and shipping has highlighted divisions across Africa. Reactions vary sharply by region, reflecting longstanding geopolitical, economic, and ideological fault lines—much like splits seen in responses to […] The post Ongoing US-Israel Military Escalation in Iran Highlights Divisions Across Africa appeared first on Tekedia.

Actor William Shatner posted several screenshots showing key elements about X Money, including: Tabs for Account, Rewards, and Activity. Options for depositing funds, peer-to-peer (P2P) payments, and managing a debit card. Features like cashback on purchases and up to 6% APY on deposits (high-yield savings). A debit card with cashback rewards. The service focuses initially […] The post X Money Could Redefine Daily Finance as Seamless and Social-Native Product appeared first on Tekedia.

Champion Breweries Plc has confirmed it has met the minimum free float requirement set by the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) following the completion of a capital-raising programme valued at about N60 billion. The brewer disclosed this in a statement to shareholders and the investing public on Saturday, saying the transaction resolved its previously flagged free float […] The post Champion Breweries Meets NGX Free Float Requirement After N60bn Capital Raise appeared first on Tekedia.

The global oil market is approaching a critical tipping point, with Nigeria’s flagship crude grade projected to move toward $100 per barrel as geopolitical tensions disrupt supply routes and jolt energy markets. Nigeria’s Bonny Light crude oil recently traded above $90 per barrel, rising roughly one-third within the week. The surge mirrors gains in Brent […] The post Oil Rally Pushes Nigerian Crude Toward $100, But It Spells Trouble At Home As Fuel Prices Rise appeared first on Tekedia.

Jeffrey Epstein did not help create cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, XRP, Stellar, or USDT based on extensive reviews of recently released U.S. Department of Justice documents (the “Epstein Files”), media reports, and related discussions. Epstein’s role was that of an investor, networker, and occasional advisor in the early crypto space after his 2008 conviction for soliciting […] The post Epstein’s Crypto Forays Were About Access and Profit Through Networks like Pierce and Ito appeared first on Tekedia.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the AI development platform that let users to build apps with AI, Lovable is offering free access to its platform for 24 hours i.e you can use lovable free for 24 hours. Over 120 in-person events are also being hosted across the globe by the Lovable SheBuilds community with […]

As of early 2026, Starlink operated by SpaceX has grown massively: Over 9 million active users worldwide with reports of 9.25 million cited in their 2025 progress updates, after adding roughly 4.6 million new connections in 2025 alone. Service available in over 155 countries and territories. A constellation of thousands of low-Earth orbit satellites around […] The post SpaceX Starlink Records Over 9 Million Active Users appeared first on Tekedia.

USD.AI often stylized as USDAI or USDai has successfully closed its $CHIP token sale, raising over $19.4 million. The sale was a whitelist-based ICO conducted on CoinList, exclusively available to participants who earned eligibility through the project’s earlier “Allo Game” points program. The target was $21 million for 700 million CHIP tokens at $0.03 each, […] The post USD.AI Successfully Closed its $CHIP Token Sale Raising over $19.4M appeared first on Tekedia.