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What Are The Challenges Facing African Startups, Explained This article examines the major challenges facing African startups, including funding, talent, infrastructure, regulation, and market fragmentation. It offers practical short-term fixes, medium- and long-term ecosystem actions, FAQs, and a path forward for founders, investors, and policymakers. TechCity

TikTok removed more than 580,000 videos in Kenya between July and September 2025 for violating its content rules, according to the company’s latest enforcement data.

Chams Holding Company Plc, a Nigerian-based Information and Communications Technology company, has created a new subsidiary, ChamsCorp Plc, as it positions itself for opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre infrastructure

In today's edition: Terra Industries raises more money || Telkom finally agrees to provide WiFi || JKIA grounded flights stall tech imports || Kenya hits new remittance record

China is currently leading in AI video generation as of early 2026, particularly in production-ready, high-quality text-to-video and image-to-video models. This stems from a combination of aggressive engineering focus, massive domestic adoption, cost efficiencies, and a wave of rapid iterations from major companies. Key Chinese models dominating benchmarks and user adoption include: Kling from Kuaishou— […] The post AI Video Transforming Content Creation and China Holds Lead Through Engineering Pragmatism  appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s annual CCTV Spring Festival Gala — the country’s most-watched television event — this week doubled as a high-profile exhibition of Beijing’s industrial strategy, spotlighting humanoid robotics and artificial intelligence as pillars of its next manufacturing phase. Often described as a cultural touchstone comparable in reach to the U.S. Super Bowl, the Lunar New Year […] The post China Central Television Spring Festival Gala Becomes Showcase for China’s Humanoid Ambitions appeared first on Tekedia.

India’s wholesale price inflation accelerated to 1.81% in January — its fastest pace in 10 months — overshooting expectations as manufacturing costs and vegetable prices rebounded. India’s wholesale price index (WPI) rose 1.81% year-on-year in January, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The figure exceeded a Reuters poll forecast of […] The post India’s Wholesale Inflation Climbs to 10-Month High as Metals and Vegetables Drive Price Pressures appeared first on Tekedia.

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius has issued a stark warning about Germany’s economic situation in a recent interview with Der Spiegel magazine published around early February 2026. He stated that Europe’s largest economy has been heading in the wrong direction for about 10 to 15 years, leading to prolonged stagnation. Källenius expressed concern that if this […] The post Mercedes-Benz CEO Issues Stark Warning about Germany’s Economic Situation appeared first on Tekedia.

ByteDance announced on Monday that it is taking steps to strengthen safeguards on its newly launched AI video generator Seedance 2.0 to prevent unauthorized use of intellectual property, following cease-and-desist letters from major U.S. studios, including Disney and Paramount Skydance. The move comes just days after Seedance 2.0 went viral in China for generating highly […] The post ByteDance Vows Stronger Safeguards on Seedance 2.0 After Disney, Paramount Skydance Cease-and-Desist Letters Over Alleged IP Infringement appeared first on Tekedia.

Hyperliquid; a decentralized perpetuals-focused exchange on its own L1 chain has shown impressive growth and has surpassed Coinbase in certain metrics—particularly notional trading volume—the company’s actual revenue figures tell a different story. Hyperliquid (protocol fees/revenue, per DefiLlama and Artemis): Annualized around $999 million to $1.11 billion recently, with 2025 totals in the $800–$844 million range. […] The post Hyperliquid Is A Powerful Signal of DeFi Maturity and Efficiency Advantages  appeared first on Tekedia.

Goldman Sachs recently issued a warning indicating that the recent US stock market selloff is likely not over yet, based on analysis from their trading desk. The key points from their note primarily via Bloomberg; US stocks rebounded late last week (Friday), nearly recovering from a sharp mid-week decline, but conditions remain choppy. Trend-following algorithmic […] The post Goldman Sachs Highlights that Recent US Stock Market Selloff is Likely Not Yet Over  appeared first on Tekedia.

In 2025, Africa’s startup funding landscape retained familiar sector rankings even as the overall market structure continued to evolve. After declining from $3 billion in 2023 to $2.2 billion in 2024, total funding rebounded to $3.2 billion in 2025. Report by Africa: The Big Deal, revealed that Fintech remained the leading sector by total capital […] The post Fintech And Energy Startups in Africa Captured 64% of Total Amount Raised in 2025 – Report appeared first on Tekedia.

Peter Steinberger, the Austrian developer behind the viral AI assistant now known as OpenClaw, has joined OpenAI, in a move that underscores intensifying competition for top engineering talent in the fast-expanding artificial intelligence industry. OpenClaw — previously called Clawdbot and later Moltbot — gained rapid attention for branding itself as the “AI that actually does […] The post OpenClaw Founder Peter Steinberger Joins OpenAI as Personal Agent Race Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.

Sharing dashboards is one of the most important parts of modern analytics because insights only create value when people can access them easily. Businesses today want faster ways to collaborate, present performance, and deliver data experiences without technical friction or heavy development work. Whether you are building internal reports, client portals, or portfolio projects, understanding […] The post Best 7 Ways to Share a Power BI Dashboard appeared first on Tekedia.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) application is still ongoing. Here is what you need to know about 2026 disbursements.

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A pending status does not automatically mean your application has been rejected. In most cases, it indicates your loan is still within the verification or processing stage.

President Donald Trump’s trade and manufacturing adviser, Peter Navarro, said the White House may move to force data center developers to absorb the full costs associated with their operations, as electricity prices continue to rise and voter dissatisfaction over affordability deepens. “All of these data center builders, Meta on down, need to pay for all, […] The post Trump’s Trade And Manufacturing Adviser Said White House May Force Datacenters To Absorb Full Costs Of Operations appeared first on Tekedia.

Warner Bros. Discovery’s board is reassessing its Netflix agreement after Paramount Skydance enhanced its all-cash bid, deepening uncertainty around a transaction already facing legal, financial, and regulatory complexities. Warner Bros. Discovery is considering reopening discussions with Paramount Skydance after receiving an amended proposal that improves the economics of its hostile bid, according to a Bloomberg […] The post Warner Bros. Discovery Weighs Reopening Talks as Paramount Sweetens Offer, Adding Fresh Uncertainty to Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

The approval of a R100 billion ($1.1 billion) state-backed fund-of-funds to channel capital into AI, advanced manufacturing, and other deep-tech startups signals a strategic shift toward long-horizon innovation. India’s cabinet has approved a R100 billion ($1.1 billion) venture capital program aimed at strengthening financing for artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and other high-risk sectors grouped under […] The post India Approves $1.1 Billion State-Backed VC Program to Boost Deep Tech and AI appeared first on Tekedia.

Terra Industries, a Nigerian defense technology company building autonomous security systems to protect Africa’s critical infrastructure, has raised an additional $22 million in funding led by Lux Capital. The strategic extension builds on its previously announced $11.8 million round, bringing total funding in the round to $34 million. The extension included participation from existing investors […] The post Terra Industries Secures Additional $22M Extension to Scale Autonomous Security Systems Across Africa appeared first on Tekedia.

Application for your UIF status and balance is done through the uFiling platform, a free service offered by the UIF.

JKIA is a critical hub for time-sensitive tech imports and other cargo imports. Disruptions can ripple across supply chains, delay ICT and electronics, and slow the movement of talent that drive Kenya's digital economy. As the country plans to expand air freight capacity for international trade imports, the strike exposes the manual lever that still throws a wedge in its ambition.

You asked for it and we’re happy to unveil a Python Coding program at Tekedia Institute. This program, Python Coding with AI for Agentic AI Development, is designed to deepen the capabilities of our Tekedia AI Lab learners who have requested a deeper understanding of coding as they work on AI agent development. Through this two-Saturday […] The post Tekedia Unveils “Python Coding with AI for Agentic AI Development”; Register appeared first on Tekedia.

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has commenced an immediate investigation into the data processing operations of global e-commerce platform Temu over alleged violations of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act), 2023. The directive for the probe was issued by the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, following […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Five years ago, Chams, CWG and eTranzact were loss-making. Today, they sit inside Nigeria’s fastest-growing digital infrastructure segments: telecom manufacturing, banking software, and payments rails, and declared combine profits of ₦9.18 billion in 2025.

SASSA has confirmed the March 2026 grant payment schedule, with disbursements beginning in the first week of the month.

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February is traditionally a time when people seek companionship with the hope of finding true love. But while many are searching for genuine relationships, scammers are equally active, preying on emotional vulnerability and the desire for connection. In today’s hyper‑connected world, social media platforms and dating apps have become mainstream avenues for meeting new people. […]

Acer Africa has unveiled the exciting new e10 ETBook series, a lineup of notebooks designed to keep up with the changing needs of South Africa’s small business and education markets. The e10 ETBook series aims to close the digital gap, providing dependable technology that supports township entrepreneurs and students alike. These devices strike the ideal […]

Puma Energy, a downstream energy company, and Hass Group today announced a lubricant distribution partnership covering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The agreement marks the introduction of the Puma Energy lubricants brand into the DRC for the first time. Under the agreement, Hass Group will distribute and market Puma Energy’s high-performance lubricants, supporting key […]

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Beltone Holding has completed its acquisition of Baobab Group through subsidiary Beltone Capital for €197.6 million, acquiring 100 percent of the microfinance provider following receipt of required regulatory approvals. The Cairo-based financial services company has expanded its geographic footprint to seven African markets through the transaction: Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Madagascar, Burkina Faso, Mali, the Democratic […] The post Beltone Holding Completes €197.6M Acquisition of Baobab Group appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Tactful AI, an Egyptian customer experience platform, has raised $1 million in pre-Series A funding co-led by Foras AI and M Empire, with participation from deep-tech angel investors. The company develops an AI-powered platform that enables enterprises to automate customer service workflows while maintaining operational control. The platform uses agentic AI to resolve customer requests […] The post Egyptian Customer Experience Platform Tactful AI Raises $1M Pre-Series A appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Veeam® Software announced a significant boost to its EMEA Channel strategy with the appointment of 3 new leaders: Nick McAlister as Channel Director UKI, Charbel Zreiby as Channel Director EMEA East, and Roman Brandl as Enterprise Channel Director EMEA. These appointments reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to driving growth, innovation, and customer value across the […]