The ongoing U.S.-Israeli military conflict with Iran which escalated with strikes, including the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is creating significant short-term and potential longer-term impacts on the German economy, as highlighted by Economy Minister Katherina Reiche’s warning on March 2, 2026. Energy Price Surge Germany, as a major energy importer with limited domestic […] The post Germany Economy Suffers from Ongoing Escalation in Iran appeared first on Tekedia.

US equities are experiencing significant declines in premarket trading with major index futures down over 1%. This sell-off is primarily driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following military strikes by the US and Israel on Iran over the weekend. These attacks, which reportedly included significant targets and led to Iranian retaliation, have […] The post U.S Equity-linked Perps and Oil Responding to Geopolitical Tensions in the Middle East  appeared first on Tekedia.

Strategy formerly known as MicroStrategy, ticker $MSTR has acquired 3,015 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $204.1 million, at an average price of $67,700 per BTC. This purchase occurred between February 23 and March 1, 2026. This brings their total Bitcoin holdings to 720,737 BTC, acquired at an overall average price of about $75,985 per BTC, for […] The post MicroStrategy Continuous Purchase of Bitcoin Shows its Resilience on Crypto Holdings appeared first on Tekedia.

Bloomberg recently highlighted how Hyperliquid, a decentralized crypto exchange, became a key venue for trading commodity-linked perpetual futures during off-hours (like weekends), amid heightened geopolitical volatility. In a report, Bloomberg noted that as tensions escalated between the US, Israel, and Iran—driving risk aversion and safe-haven demand—traders turned to Hyperliquid’s 24/7 platform to hedge exposures in […] The post Bloomberg Hiighlights Surge in Hyperliquid’s Commodity Perpetual Futures appeared first on Tekedia.

Mansa, a global streaming platform, has introduced a new feature that will allow Nigerian viewers watch drama series vertically.

The gap between Sixty60's growth rate and the broader business shows where Shoprite is finding incremental demand in a tough consumer environment. 

Digital asset investment products like crypto ETPs and ETFs recorded over $1 billion in net inflows last week, according to CoinShares‘ latest weekly report released. This marks a significant reversal, ending a five-week streak of outflows that totaled approximately $4 billion. The inflows signal renewed investor interest, likely driven by bargain-hunting amid a Bitcoin-led rebound […] The post Digital Assets Like ETPs and ETFs Recorded over $1B in Net Inflows Last Week appeared first on Tekedia.

Your smartphone has become the quickest and easiest way to get everyday payments done. From tapping and paying at the till to buying prepaid electricity and managing your loyalty cards, your Android device can take care of just about every aspect of day-to-day transacting for you. TCL looks at how your Android smartphone can replace […]

Euphoria Telecom has promoted Reshma Lutchman to Head of Sales. Lutchman will lead both direct and channel sales, playing a key role in Euphoria’s next phase of growth. Lutchman joined the company in late 2024 as its sales manager. “Over the past year, Lutchman has brought structure, energy, and strong leadership to the sales function. […]

Rank, an integrated financial services and Proprietary Investment Holding firm, has appointed Lucky Djebah as Executive Director, Investment, its bid to broaden its service offerings into wealth management and investment banking with Rank Capital. Effective immediately, Djebah will lead Rank Capital’s expansion into wealth management and investment banking. His remit includes managing portfolios across equities […]

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The widening Iran conflict has triggered a rapid deterioration in maritime security across the Gulf, prompting major marine insurers to cancel war-risk cover, stranding vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, and sending oil shipping costs to fresh multi-year highs. The escalation has already pushed global crude prices up 9% and is raising the prospect of […] The post Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens as Insurers Pull Cover, Tanker Rates Soar, and Oil Prices Jump appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple opened a week of hardware announcements with a refreshed lower-cost iPhone and an upgraded iPad Air, moves that underscore a calibrated strategy to defend margins at the high end while expanding its footprint in more price-sensitive segments. The new iPhone 17e starts at $599, positioning it well below the $799 standard iPhone 17 and […] The post Apple Inc. unveils lower-cost iPhone 17e and upgraded iPad Air in multi-day hardware push appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic is aggressively capitalizing on its high-profile refusal to grant the Pentagon unrestricted access to Claude, transforming the clash into a powerful brand narrative that has propelled the Claude iOS app to the No. 1 spot on Apple’s U.S. free apps chart late Friday, surpassing OpenAI’s ChatGPT (No. 2) and Google’s Gemini (No. 3). The […] The post Anthropic Turns Pentagon Standoff into Marketing Momentum: Makes it easier for Users to Import Chat Histories in Under a Minute appeared first on Tekedia.

Morgan Stanley has filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a de novo national trust bank charter. This would establish a new wholly owned subsidiary called Morgan Stanley Digital Trust, National Association. The filing occurred on February 18, 2026, and became public in late February 2026, with non-confidential […] The post Implications of Morgan Stanley’s De Novo National Trust Bank Charter  appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Treasury yields edged higher Monday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend escalated tensions in the Middle East, complicating the traditional safe-haven calculus for bond investors. At 6:03 a.m. ET, the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose 1 basis point to 3.972%, while the 30-year bond added nearly 1 basis point to […] The post Treasury Yields Rise as Markets Weigh Safe-Haven Demand Against Oil-Driven Inflation Risk appeared first on Tekedia.

Manufacturing activity across the euro area showed one of the strongest expansions in years in February, pointing to a tentative recovery in industrial demand and output. However, the surge in energy prices and renewed geopolitical risk following military strikes on Iran threaten to sap momentum and complicate the broader economic picture. According to the latest […] The post Euro Zone Manufacturing Rebounds Sharply in February to 50.8 PMI, but Middle East Energy Crisis Clouds the Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold and Silver are extending gains today driven primarily by heightened safe-haven demand amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing conflict involving US and Israeli strikes on Iran, which has intensified regional instability and raised fears of broader war. Spot Gold: Hovering around $5,300–$5,400 per ounce, with recent levels reported between […] The post Gold, Silver and Oil Prices Spike As US-Israel-War Rages appeared first on Tekedia.

Paramount Skydance has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) in a massive deal valued at approximately $110-111 billion. This blockbuster agreement was announced following a competitive bidding process that involved Netflix which ultimately withdrew after Paramount’s offer was deemed superior. Paramount will acquire 100% of Warner Bros. Discovery for $31.00 […] The post Paramount Skydance Signs Definitive Merger Agreement to Acquire Warner Bros appeared first on Tekedia.

The escalating Middle East conflict has triggered a cascade of precautionary shutdowns across critical oil and gas infrastructure, with Saudi Arabia’s state-owned Aramco halting operations at its flagship 550,000 barrels per day (bpd) Ras Tanura refinery on Monday, following a drone strike by Iran. The attack, part of a third consecutive day of regional assaults, […] The post Saudi Arabia Shuts Major Ras Tanura Refinery After Iranian Drone Strike: An Opportunity for Dangote Refinery? appeared first on Tekedia.

Claude; the AI chatbot from Anthropic experienced a significant outage this morning. Multiple reports confirm widespread issues starting around 6-7 a.m. ET roughly 11-12 UTC, with thousands of users unable to access the main claude.ai web interface, Claude Code, login/logout functions, and related consumer-facing services. Error messages included things like “This isn’t working right now,” […] The post Claude Experienced Significant Outage Affecting Major Functions  appeared first on Tekedia.

India is confronting a mounting dual crisis stemming from escalating Middle East tensions, with soaring oil prices threatening to inflate the country’s already substantial energy import bill. At the same time, airspace closures and flight disruptions severely impact airline operations and passenger travel. India imports nearly 85% of its crude oil requirements — roughly 4.2 […] The post India Faces Dual Energy and Aviation Crisis as Middle East Tensions Escalate appeared first on Tekedia.

For much of the past two decades, health technology innovation was closely associated with hospital systems, insurance networks, and enterprise-grade infrastructure. Investment flowed toward electronic health records, revenue cycle optimization, and large-scale platforms designed to improve institutional efficiency. The underlying assumption was straightforward: meaningful disruption in healthcare had to originate inside hospitals. That assumption is […] The post HealthTech Beyond Hospitals: Why Direct-to-Consumer Wellness Platforms Are Attracting Investment appeared first on Tekedia.

Live game shows in online casinos are exciting. Fast spins, flashing wheel segments, bonus rounds – it’s a rush. But that rush can mess with judgment. Many players chase the next big hit and end up making hasty choices. Today, top players look for ways to keep a cool head while the action moves fast. […] The post The Competitive Edge in Live Gaming Decisions appeared first on Tekedia.

Bybit, the major cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in Dubai, UAE, has announced a series of safety and contingency measures for its operations and staff in the UAE. This follows heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including recent military escalations and attacks over the weekend, which led to regional alerts, temporary airspace closures, and disruptions in […] The post Bybit Release its UAE Safety and Contingency Plan Amid Sharp Escalation in the Middle East appeared first on Tekedia.

European equities fell to a two-week low on Monday as escalating hostilities in the Middle East triggered a broad-based retreat from risk assets, with investors repricing geopolitical and energy risk across sectors. The pan-European STOXX 600 declined 1.5% to 623.98 points by early trade, its lowest level since mid-February and on track for its steepest […] The post European Stocks Hit Two-Week Low as Gulf Conflict Deepens; Energy and Defense Outperform in Risk-Off Rout appeared first on Tekedia.

Peter Schiff, a strong Gold advocate and Bitcoin critic, in a recent post on X, argues that Bitcoin’s market behavior has fundamentally changed since gaining acceptance on Wall Street. According to him, the cryptocurrency once known for moving independently of traditional assets, now reacts to global risk sentiment much like major tech stocks, particularly during […] The post Peter Schiff Critiques Bitcoin’s Market Behavior, Says Crypto Asset no Longer Moving on Its Own Beat appeared first on Tekedia.

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Table of contents iPhone 17e iPad Air M4 Everything else announced Apple kicked off the first week of March 2026 with a major hardware push, a shiftfrom centralised keynote events toward a multi-day rollout of product announcements. This “Big Week” started on Monday, March 2, 2026, through coordinated press releases and product videos on the […]

Global defense shares rallied sharply on Monday as investors reacted to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, rotating into military contractors while broader equity markets fell on concerns over growth, inflation, and geopolitical spillover. In Europe, Germany’s Hensoldt and Britain’s BAE Systems climbed more than 5%, leading gains on the regional benchmark. France’s Thales, […] The post Defense stocks surge as investors price in prolonged Middle East conflict appeared first on Tekedia.

Chowdeck,an on-demand delivery platform, has partnered with MyCoverGenius to provide personal accident insurance for riders on its platform, according to company statements. The agreement commenced in November 2024 and provides automatic enrollment in a personal accident insurance plan for active Chowdeck riders. The coverage includes accidental medical expenses, temporary disability, and other protections. Chowdeck operates […] The post Delivery Platform Chowdeck Partners with MyCoverGenius to Provide Rider Insurance appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Breadfast, The leading Egyptian platform in e-commerce, announced the launch of a comprehensive internal safety program for its delivery riders nationwide as part of a multi-phase plan. This strategic step reflects the company’s commitment to protecting riders’ health and safety while strengthening occupational safety standards within the rapid delivery sector. The program includes an integrated […] The post Breadfast Launches a Comprehensive Delivery Riders Safety Program in Egypt appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Uche Divine, a 26-year-old Manchester-based product designer who works in London, began investing in Nigerian startups one year after relocating.

On Friday, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) approved Safaricom’s long-awaited request to hide phone numbers of users whenever they make payments. 

ZAP Africa, a Nigerian blockchain company providing secure and convenient solutions for cryptocurrency users, has reduced its workforce by 44% as part of a restructuring effort designed to align operating costs with revenue-generating activities. The layoffs, which affected roles across design, operations, marketing, and support, reflect the company’s shift toward a leaner, automation-driven model. According […] The post ZAP Africa Cuts 44% of Workforce in AI-Driven Shift Toward Leaner Operations appeared first on Tekedia.