Trump’s new 10%–15% tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act are intended to address what he calls a U.S. balance of payments problem, but economists argue no such crisis exists, raising fresh legal and political risks. President Donald Trump’s move to impose temporary tariffs of up to 15% under Section 122 of the Trade […] The post Trump’s Section 122 Tariffs Face Legal Scrutiny as Economists Dispute ‘Balance of Payments’ Claim appeared first on Tekedia.

Huawei Technologies recorded revenue exceeding 880 billion yuan (approximately $127 billion) in 2025, the second-highest figure in the company’s history, executive chairman Liang Hua disclosed Tuesday, at the Guangdong High-Quality Development Conference. The result underpins Huawei’s sustained recovery and operational strength despite ongoing U.S. sanctions that have severely restricted its access to advanced semiconductors and […] The post Huawei Reports Record-Breaking $127bn 2025 Revenue, Demonstrating Resilience Amid U.S. Sanctions appeared first on Tekedia.

The artificial intelligence revolution is not built on algorithms alone. Beneath every self?driving vehicle that navigates a rainy intersection, every medical imaging tool that catches a tumor a human eye might miss, and every e-commerce recommendation engine that predicts what you want before you know it yourself, lies one foundational pillar: high-quality, meticulously labeled training […] The post 10 Best Video and Image Annotation Companies in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Overview of Rwanda’s booming fintech scene: eight startups transforming payments, lending, savings and health insurance amid policy reforms and growth targets. The post Top Fintech Startups in Rwanda to Watch (2026 Edition) appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Chima now applies those early lessons in trade to Kuraway, a business-to-business (B2B) platform that serves as a digital intermediary for suppliers and retailers across the continent.

Microsoft has announced new sovereign private cloud capabilities that enable governments and regulated industries to run advanced artificial intelligence (AI), productivity tools and cloud infrastructure securely, including in fully disconnected environments. The development strengthens Microsoft’s Sovereign Cloud portfolio by giving organizations greater control over how and where their data, AI models and operations run, while […]

Technology doesn’t arrive with a trumpet fanfare. Most of the time, it slips into our routines quietly—one app update, one new shortcut, one small device we didn’t know we needed until it becomes normal. Then, one day, you realize you can’t remember what life felt like before maps lived in your pocket, before work followed […]

Yango users in Zambia can now use cards to pay for their rides and food delivery orders after Flutterwave partnership.

Writing is one of those quiet skills that ends up shaping everything else. It’s how we turn half-formed thoughts into something solid. How we reach across the gap between “this makes sense in my head” and “this makes sense to you.” And, on the best days, it’s how we surprise ourselves—by realizing what we actually […]

The dissolution of a marriage often manifests as a complex administrative project filled with documentation and bureaucratic hurdles rather than just a relationship change. Treating this significant life transition as a workflow management task helps individuals navigate the process efficiently without the high overhead often associated with traditional legal representation. By utilizing an online divorce […] The post Managing the Logistics of an Online Divorce: A Digital Approach appeared first on Tekedia.

 Emirates, an international airline, has introduced a first-of-its-kind split-payment solution for travelers in Kenya through a longstanding strategic partnership with Cellulant, Africa’s payments technology company. The split-payment capability, enabled by Tingg, Cellulant’s payment gateway, has debuted in Kenya and is expected to roll out to other African markets in the coming months. Tingg’s split payment […]

The reopening, which began on February 14, 2026, does not introduce a new product.

Artificial Intelligence is one of those ideas that used to feel like pure science fiction—something you’d see in a movie, admire for a moment, and then forget about. But now it’s everywhere, quietly stitched into daily life. It recommends what we watch, helps map the fastest route home, filters spam out of our inboxes, and […]

Edtech isn’t just a shiny trend—it’s a quiet reshaping of how people actually learn. A decade ago, “education technology” often meant a projector, a learning portal that nobody loved, and maybe a few online quizzes. Today, it’s a full ecosystem: apps that teach reading to five-year-olds, platforms that help adults switch careers, and tools that […]

Flutterwave has partnered with Yango, the food delivery and taxi service in Zambia, to further improve the security and convenience of digital payments for customers ordering meals or taxi rides through the platform. Through the partnership, Yango users can now pay for their orders using bank cards processed through Flutterwave’s trusted payment infrastructure. The partnership […]

Edtech has always been a mirror of whatever society believes about learning at a given moment. When the world is optimistic about progress, education technology gets framed as a rocket ship: faster learning, greater access, better outcomes, a classroom finally unshackled from geography and budgets. When the world feels anxious, edtech becomes a warning label: […]

Chisom Uma not only made the switch from front-end engineering to technical writing but also pivoted to documentation engineering, adding design to the practice of documentation. The result? Daily active users grew from 2,000 to 10,000+ at GBG Plc. Technical writing is simply the art of documenting instructions and user manuals on how to use […] The post How Chisom Uma turned technical documentation into a growth engine at a UK identity Company appeared first on Tech In Africa.

In many modern products, your code is not the limiting factor. Instead, there is a gap between what your systems can do and what people can confidently use. Data and DevOps tools do their best work at the centre of this gap, ensuring efficient services and satisfied users. These tools are known for their speed […] The post Bridging the Gap: How Sooter Saalu Is Making Data and DevOps Accessible Through Writing appeared first on Tech In Africa.

 How Modern Construction is Transforming Dental Clinics into Smart Medical Spaces Modern dental clinic design starts with the first seconds a paciente enters the building. Today, reception areas look less like hospitals and more like hotel lobbies. Designers use warm materials such as wood, stone, and soft fabrics to create comfort. Harsh white light is […] The post Modern Dental Clinic Design & Smart Construction appeared first on Tech In Africa.

AI is having a weird moment in history: it’s everywhere, it’s impressive, and it’s also… kind of misunderstood. A lot of people still picture AI as a robot brain that “thinks” like a human. In reality, most of today’s AI is more like an extremely powerful pattern engine. It learns from massive amounts of examples—text, […]

Finding Tech Jobs in Lagos Without Experience: 7 Steps That Work This practical guide shows how to land tech roles in Lagos with no prior experience. Follow seven steps: pick a skill, build a portfolio, use internships, freelance, network, target adjacent roles, and apply broadly to convert effort into interviews. TechCity

In the early days of Fibre, the business case was straightforward: offset high capital costs by prioritizing rollouts in high-density areas with the greatest potential returns. This approach meant that streets were mapped by revenue potential, resulting in an uneven patchwork of connectivity. While this strategy made sense from a business perspective, it left many […]

In a major step toward the professionalisation of the retail sector and the advancement ofdata-driven retail education, the Retail Institute of South Africa (RISA™) has strengthenedits strategic partnership with IRL Consulting, a globally recognised retail intelligence andgeospatial analytics firm operating from South Africa and Dubai. The collaboration brings together RISA’s professional education and designation frameworkwith […]

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X has recently implemented restrictions on programmatic replies via its API specifically to combat automated reply spam, particularly from AI and LLM-generated content. This change was announced by the official X Developers account and detailed in their developer community forum. Programmatic replies using the POST /2/tweets endpoint are now restricted. You can only post a […] The post X Restricts Programmatic Bot Replies to Boost Genuine Users Interaction appeared first on Tekedia.

FedEx has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government seeking a full refund of tariffs it paid under emergency powers invoked by President Donald Trump. FedEx sued in the U.S. Court of International Trade. The suit targets U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and its commissioner, Rodney Scott, along with the U.S. government. FedEx is […] The post FedEx Sues US Government Seeking Refunds of Tariff Payments  appeared first on Tekedia.

IBM’s stock experienced a sharp decline on February 23, 2026 with effects carrying into the 24th, following an announcement from Anthropic about enhancements to its Claude AI model—specifically, capabilities in Claude Code for modernizing legacy COBOL systems. The drop was significant: IBM shares fell around 13% not exactly 10%, though intraday lows hit near that […] The post IBM and Related Stocks Plummeted on Anthropic-COBOL Blog Posts appeared first on Tekedia.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 26.5 percent from 27 percent, marking its first easing move after an extended tightening cycle. The decision was taken at the 304th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in Abuja, with Governor Olayemi Cardoso announcing the outcome. […] The post Central Bank of Nigeria Cuts Interest Rate to 26.5% as Disinflation Continues appeared first on Tekedia.

In 2025, Africa distinguished itself as one of the fastest-growing equity funding regions globally, delivering stronger year-on-year growth than several major markets despite attracting only a small fraction of worldwide capital. According to report by Africa: The Big Deal, the continent’s startup ecosystem saw a notable rise in equity funding in 2025, with total capital […] The post Africa’s Equity Funding Growth Outpaces Global Peers in 2025 – Report appeared first on Tekedia.

Japan’s strategy is to lock in the 15% ceiling agreed last year and prevent Trump’s new across-the-board tariff from being layered on top, a risk that could directly hit autos and unsettle corporate investment plans. Japan has formally asked the United States to ensure that its treatment under Washington’s new tariff regime remains at least […] The post Japan Seeks Clarity on U.S. Tariff Shift as Trade Deal Faces New Test Ahead of Takaichi Visit appeared first on Tekedia.

Tesla’s European sales fell for a 13th straight month in January, while Chinese rival BYD posted a 165% surge in registrations, underscoring a sharp shift in the region’s EV market. Tesla recorded its 13th consecutive month of declining sales in Europe in January, as intensifying competition and brand headwinds weighed on performance, according to fresh […] The post Tesla’s European Slide Extends to 13 Months as BYD Accelerates Market Share Gains appeared first on Tekedia.

President Donald Trump has announced a 15% global tariff on imports to the United States, escalating his trade policy shortly after a major Supreme Court setback. On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Trump exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping “reciprocal” and other tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act […] The post A Look At Trump’s 15% Global Tariffs As Markets Shift Toward Safe Havens appeared first on Tekedia.

Tether (USDT) is on pace for a second consecutive month of declining market cap in early 2026. In January, USDT experienced a slight decline, with reports citing a drop of around $1.2 billion in market cap and supply. Ongoing as of February: The circulating supply/market cap has fallen by approximately $1.5 billion so far this […] The post Tether USDT on a Second Consecutive Month of Declining Market Cap  appeared first on Tekedia.

The Treasury market is being pulled in opposing directions — tariff-driven inflation risk on one side and geopolitical safe-haven demand on the other — leaving yields modestly higher but directionally uncertain. U.S. Treasury yields ticked up Tuesday as investors reassessed trade policy risk following last week’s Supreme Court ruling against President Donald Trump’s use of […] The post Treasury Yields Rise as Markets Weigh Tariff Fallout and Await Trump’s Address appeared first on Tekedia.

Analysis of 2026 fintech deals, lead investors, and the policies that make Kigali a fast-growing fintech hub in East Africa. The post Rwanda Fintech Funding 2026: Key Deals, Investor List, and Why Kigali Is Winning appeared first on Tech In Africa.

China is closely monitoring the implications of President Donald Trump’s new 15% universal tariff on all imports and will decide “in due course” whether to adjust countermeasures, a commerce ministry official said Tuesday, a day after Trump raised the temporary levy from 10% to 15% under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act. According to […] The post China Adopts Measured Stance on Trump’s New 15% Global Tariff, Signals Openness to Talks While Keeping Retaliatory Options Open appeared first on Tekedia.