What is your business model, and how exactly do you make money? That question is not operational; it is existential. Because the most important decision a CEO makes is not product, not hiring, but the business model that drives the company. Many of the greatest entrepreneurs of our time are not just builders of technology, […] The post The Stream vs Firewood: Why Business Models Determine Destiny appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic has moved to close the gap between artificial intelligence and real-world execution, giving its Claude system the ability to operate a user’s computer and carry out tasks with limited supervision. The upgrade signals a deeper shift underway across the industry, as leading firms pivot from conversational tools to systems designed to act. In practical […] The post Anthropic Arms Claude With Computer Control in A Fresh Push to Build Autonomous AI Agents appeared first on Tekedia.

The odds for a Federal Reserve rate hike in 2026 on Polymarket recently rose to 25% though the latest market pricing shows it at around 20% for “Yes.” This is a binary yes/no market on any hike during the calendar year 2026 (not a specific meeting). The price has fluctuated in recent weeks, briefly hitting […] The post Odds for U.S. Federal Reserve’s Rate Hike in 2026 Rose on Polymarket  appeared first on Tekedia.

The Backpack $BP token launched on Solana via Token Generation Event (TGE), with the airdrop now live. Total supply: 1 billion BP tokens. Airdrop allocation: 25% (250 million BP) distributed primarily to existing users — ~240 million to points program participants and ~10 million to Mad Lads NFT holders. No insider, team, or investor allocations […] The post Backpack Launches $BP Token on Solana  appeared first on Tekedia.

Iranian officials, particularly through the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), have issued statements threatening the “complete” or “total” closure of the Strait of Hormuz—and potentially keeping it shut until damaged Iranian infrastructure is rebuilt—if the US or allies strike Iran’s energy or power facilities. This escalation is part of the ongoing 2026 Iran conflict involving […] The post Implications of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Issue Statements Threatening Total Closure of the Strait of Hormuz  appeared first on Tekedia.

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield jumped more than 7 basis points to 4.412% on Tuesday as oil prices rebounded and uncertainty over the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran kept traders on edge, reversing some of the relief that had briefly eased bond yields earlier in the week. The 30-year yield rose more than 5 basis points […] The post 10-Year Treasury Yield Climbs More Than 7 Basis Points to 4.412% as Oil Rebounds appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a negotiated end to hostilities with Iran, a move that has briefly steadied global markets and halted the rapid climb in oil prices, even as doubts persist among key allies about whether diplomacy can succeed. Three senior Israeli officials told Reuters on Tuesday that Trump is intent on […] The post Israel Doubts Trump’s Push for Iran Deal Will Be Successful appeared first on Tekedia.

Alibaba Group has pushed further into the semiconductor race, unveiling a new high-performance processor it says is tailored for the emerging class of AI agents. This comes as China’s largest tech firms compete to build the infrastructure underpinning the next phase of artificial intelligence. The chip, XuanTie C950, was introduced in Shanghai by the company’s […] The post Alibaba Unveils High-Performance RISC-V Chip as AI Agent Race Shifts to Hardware appeared first on Tekedia.

On March 23, 2026, wallets associated with the defunct Mt. Gox exchange executed a small Bitcoin transfer worth approximately $500 roughly 0.0071 BTC at current prices. This marks the first on-chain activity from those wallets in over four months since around December 2025. Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence flagged the move, describing it as a […] The post Mt. Gox Executes A Test BTC Transfer after 4 Months of Inactivity appeared first on Tekedia.

In the fast-moving world of crypto, timing is everything, and the right move can turn small bets into big wins. Investors are keeping a close eye on the Cardano price, which is testing a critical resistance at $0.304; a breakthrough here could ignite a bullish rally toward $0.40. On the other hand, the Tron price […] The post Cardano and TRON Gain Momentum, but Traders Rush to Join BlockDAG for Its $0.0007 Price and P2B Listing! appeared first on Tekedia.

Every few years a technological capability moves from being a competitive advantage to being a baseline expectation. When that transition happens, the businesses that have not built for it face a structural problem that cannot be solved with marketing. The shift to real-time digital payments is at exactly this inflection point — and the industries […] The post Real-Time Payments and the Business Model Shift They Are Forcing Across Digital Industries appeared first on Tekedia.

In Liberia, universities have long relied on slow, manual processes for issuing and verifying transcripts, creating delays and raising questions about the authenticity of academic records. TranscriptDove, developed by EdNova Group, a Liberia-based technology company, seeks to address these systemic challenges by providing a secure, traceable platform for requesting, delivering, and verifying transcripts efficiently. The […]

MTN Group is phasing out Ayoba, the messaging and lifestyle app once positioned as Africa’s answer to WeChat, as it pivots towards a unified digital platform

U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-California) and John Curtis (R-Utah) have introduced the bipartisan Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act. The legislation would amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit entities regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) — such as prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket’s U.S. operations — from listing or offering: Any […] The post US Senators Introduce Bipartisan Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act appeared first on Tekedia.

Grayscale filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 20, 2026, for the Grayscale HYPE ETF (proposed ticker: GHYP). This is a spot ETF designed to provide exposure to HYPE, the native token of the Hyperliquid blockchain and its decentralized perpetuals exchange (a high-performance Layer 1 focused […] The post Grayscale Files Form S-1 Registration Statement with US SEC for Hype ETF  appeared first on Tekedia.

ALX to host Women’s Month virtual event Beyond the breakthrough: When one woman rises, communities rise ALX will host a virtual Women’s Month Virtual Event on… TechCity

Gold experienced significant volatility overnight and into early trading on March 24, 2026. Spot gold prices wicked down sharply below $4,200 with lows reported around $4,100–$4,128 in futures and spot data, marking the lowest levels since December 2025 and a four-month low in some reports. It then staged a partial recovery, bouncing back toward the […] The post Gold Experienced Significant Volatility Overnight and into Early Trading  appeared first on Tekedia.

By Funeka Ngewu, Executive Head of Claims Procurement and Legal at Momentum Insure In South Africa’s increasingly complex road landscape, the “he said, she said” of accident reporting is evolving. Whether you are a daily commuter or an e-hailing driver, the rise of road incidents from smash-and-grabs to fraudulent claims has made the dashcam a […]

The next investment cycle of Tekedia Capital begins in the first week of April 2026. We will be bringing 15 global startups covering photonics, space tech, AI, finance, etc. Join here and co-invest with us https://capital.tekedia.com/course/fee/ The post The next investment cycle of Tekedia Capital begins April 6, 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

The price of Bitcoin recorded a modest recovery after a period of volatility triggered by geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. The rebound followed comments from Donald Trump, who announced on Monday a temporary halt to planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, citing constructive diplomatic discussions. The pause, expected to last five days, […] The post Bitcoin Rebounds Above $71K Amid Easing Geopolitical Tensions, But Bearish Undercurrents Persist appeared first on Tekedia.

At a time when the global order is being redesigned, ushering fragmentation of power with new rules quietly emerging, the Abuja Conclave brings together a select group of thinkers and operators to interrogate one central question: “What must Africa control, align, or deliberately forgo today to avoid becoming a permanent rule-taker in the next global […] The post Africa’s Position in the Next Capital Market Order – Ndubuisi Ekekwe appeared first on Tekedia.

CLAW PHONES ARE COMING TO NIGERIA — TECNO’S ELLACLAW LEADS THE CHARGE TECNO is ushering in a new era of mobile intelligence in Nigeria and across emerging markets with the… TechCity

Starlink is rewiring Francophone Africa’s internet, shifting from rogue outsider to infrastructure partner as telcos, regulators, and politicians haggle over licences, bans, and who gets connected first.

South African Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platform Happy Pay has raised $5 million in a seed funding round to accelerate the growth of what it describes as Africa’s first ad-subsidised payments network. The round was led by Partech, with participation from Futuregrowth Asset Management, 4Di Capital, E4EAfrica, Equitable Ventures, Felix Strategic Investments, Summit.Deals, and […] The post Happy Pay Secures $5M Seed Round to Scale Africa’s First Ad-Subsidised BNPL Network appeared first on Tekedia.

Over the past few years, the way people use their homes has changed dramatically. Homes are no longer just places where people sleep and spend evenings after work. For many people, homes have become offices, gyms, classrooms, and entertainment spaces all in one. This shift has created what many experts are now calling the “new […] The post The New Home Economy: Remodeling, Remote Work, and Smart Living appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria will spend $6.1 million on seven consulting firms and five individual consultants to support the rollout of its national fibre expansion project

When Tosin Eniolorunda brought Dennis Ajalie into TeamApt as a senior business development officer in 2018, the company was still building software for financial institutions.

Accounts for KOKO Networks (UK) Ltd show turnover jumped to £39.8 million ($50.5 million) in 2024 from £1.8 million ($2.3 million) a year earlier.

Rising fuel costs are pushing more South Africans to consider hybrid vehicles instead of fully electric cars, according to Yazi’s March 2026 SA Fuel & Energy Sentiment Study, which found that consumers are prioritising cost savings, flexibility and energy security over a full transition to EVs. The study found that 75% of respondents said global […] The post Petrol pain is driving South Africans into Chinese hybrids appeared first on Tech In Africa.

littlefish, the South African startup building financial infrastructure for small businesses, has raised a $9.5 million Series A round to scale its merchant operating system and expand across Africa.

Airtel Africa and SpaceX have completed successful testing of Starlink Mobile’s data and messaging services in Kenya, marking a concrete step toward bringing satellite-to-mobile connectivity to areas without terrestrial network coverage. The testing took place in locations with no existing mobile signal. In these zones, Starlink Mobile activated seamlessly on 4G-compatible smartphones, connecting users to […] The post Airtel Africa Announces Successful Data and Messaging Testing of Starlink Mobile in Kenya appeared first on Tech In Africa.

How To Invest In African Startups: A Practical Guide This guide explains how to invest in African startups, from choosing an entry route and doing due diligence to managing risk and finding credible deal flow. It also highlights why the market matters now and what smart investors should watch next. TechCity

Telecommunications fraud costs the country more than R5.3 billion a year, according to the Communications Risk Information Centre’s 2025 Telecommunications Sector Report, with close to 60% of mobile banking fraud linked to SIM-swap attacks. SIM-swap fraud allows criminals to hijack a person’s phone number and intercept one-time two-factor authentication passwords used for banking and other […]

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Shares of Synopsys climbed roughly 4% on Monday after activist investor Elliott Investment Management disclosed it had built a multibillion-dollar stake in the electronic design automation (EDA) firm. The move is believed to indicate growing investor confidence in Synopsys as demand for advanced chip design tools accelerates alongside the AI revolution. Jesse Cohn, managing partner […] The post Synopsys Shares Surge as Elliott Investment Management Builds Multibillion-Dollar Stake Amid AI-Driven Chip Boom appeared first on Tekedia.

A federal appeals court has dealt a sharp rebuke to the Federal Trade Commission, ruling that its attempt to sanction Intuit over TurboTax advertising cannot proceed through the agency’s in-house tribunal. According to Arstecnica, the unanimous decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit does not clear Intuit of wrongdoing. Instead, it […] The post Appeals Court Hands Intuit a Major Win, Undercuts FTC Enforcement Power in TurboTax Case appeared first on Tekedia.