Lagos vs Nairobi vs Cape Town Tech: Comparing 3 African Hubs 2026 A comparative guide to Lagos, Nairobi, and Cape Town as African tech hubs. The article covers funding, talent, infrastructure, regulatory considerations, and practical takeaways for founders and investors. TechCity

Healthcare systems across emerging and fast-growing markets are under pressure to scale quickly. Population growth, longer life expectancy, and accelerating urbanization are driving demand for long-term and institutional care at a pace many systems struggle to match. This pressure is not confined to developing regions. Large, mature cities such as Chicago face similar challenges as […] The post Why Healthcare Safety Should Be a Strategic Priority for Emerging Health Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Safaricom, in partnership with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), has today launched Ziidi Trader, a new platform on the M-PESA app that enables Kenyans to buy and sell listed shares on the NSE directly from their mobile phones. The launch represents a significant step in expanding access to capital markets, leveraging M-PESA’s scale to bring […]

In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the AI sector attracted $858 million in funding in 2025, accounting for 22% of total venture capital raised in the region.

10 février 2026 Hello! Welcome to The Next Wave: Francophone Africa, your weekly deep dive into the tech ecosystem across French-speaking Africa. By default, this newsletter is in French—but don’t worry, you can click the button below to switch to the English version. Read in English Bonjour 👋, La semaine dernière, nous avons rencontré Babacar […]

THE Zimbabwean government’s proposed constitutional amendments, most notably Clause 2, Clauses 3, 7 and 8, Clause 15, and Clause 17, constitute one of the most far-reaching reconfigurations of state power since the adoption of the 2013 Constitution. When assessed against modern democratic standards, comparative constitutional practice, and principles of political economy, these proposals raise serious […]

The collapse of the proposed acquisition has dealt a blow to the Nigerian lender’s rapid pan-African expansion strategy, which has relied heavily on acquisitions to enter tightly regulated markets. 

HARARE – The government is preparing sweeping constitutional amendments that would extend presidential terms to seven years, end direct presidential elections and fundamentally reshape the country’s succession framework. Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi is expected to table a memorandum to cabinet on Tuesday outlining the proposed Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill, 2026, which introduces far-reaching changes […]

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko known as Toly has been developing an open-source framework called Percolator, a high-performance, on-chain perpetual futures decentralized exchange (perps DEX) designed specifically for the Solana blockchain. The project first surfaced publicly in October 2025 when Yakovenko published detailed documentation and code on his GitHub repository. He described it as an experimental, […] The post Toly Deploys Percolator for Onchain Perps on Solana appeared first on Tekedia.

Raenest, a Nigerian-based cross-border payments and remittance startup, has launched its services in India and the Philippines, marking its expansion into South and Southeast Asia. The move is aimed at serving freelancers and digital professionals who earn income across borders, particularly those working with clients in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other global […] The post Raenest Expands into India and the Philippines to Tap Asia’s Booming Freelance Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

The platform will enable the over 37 million M-PESA users to buy and sell stocks the same way they send money to a friend or pay for utilities like electricity. To understand why Ziidi Trader feels different, it helps to picture the before-and-after of how ordinary Kenyans have accessed capital markets.

The deal signals how major creators are turning their vast audiences into launchpads for regulated financial products, blurring the line between influencer culture and mainstream consumer finance. YouTube megastar MrBeast has taken a decisive step beyond content and consumer goods, announcing that his company, Beast Industries, is acquiring Step, a fast-growing banking app aimed at […] The post MrBeast Pushes Deeper Into Fintech With Acquisition of Gen Z Banking App Step appeared first on Tekedia.

A quiet revelation is emerging: Waymo’s robotaxis may drive themselves on U.S. roads, but many of their most critical decisions are still made by human operators sitting thousands of miles away in the Philippines. Waymo, after all, is owned by Google’s parent company. Autonomy, it seems, is layered. Waymo has long been held up as […] The post Google Waymo’s Contradiction as Humans in Philippines Continue To Make Most Critical Decisions appeared first on Tekedia.

Waymo’s robotaxis may drive themselves on U.S. roads, but many of their most critical decisions are still made by human operators sitting thousands of miles away in the Philippines. Waymo has long been held up as the gold standard of autonomous driving, a symbol of how far artificial intelligence has progressed beyond human control. Yet […] The post Waymo Admits Its Robotaxis Are Often Controlled By Workers In The Philippines appeared first on Tekedia.

Talk360, a South African calling app that enables worldwide calls without internet connection, has raised $1.4 million in a secondary investment.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have proposed that subscribers receive instant refunds—within 30 seconds—for failed airtime and data purchases, in a move aimed at addressing persistent billing complaints in the telecommunications sector. The proposal is contained in the Exposure Draft of the Joint CBN–NCC Framework for the Resolution […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

As households and businesses with capital increasingly move towards renewable energy (solar + batteries), Eskom is left serving a shrinking base of paying customers while remaining responsible for electricity as a social good. This dynamic places upward pressure on tariffs, weakens cross-subsidization, and fuels a growing perception that renewable energy benefits only those who can […]

SolarAfrica has secured financial close on R1.5 billion to build SunCentral 2, the next 114 MW plant of its flagship utility-scale solar development in the Northern Cape. The new funding, provided by RMB and Investec Bank Limited, is another significant step in boosting access to affordable and clean energy for South African businesses, with first […]

Mr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi stands at the forefront of Nigeria’s digital evolution. As the nation’s Chief Technology and Information Officer and Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). He is the driving force behind policies and initiatives shaping Nigeria’s position as a continental leader in innovation, regulation, and digital talent development. Since his […]

What Is Fintech Regulation in Ghana: Practical Guide for Startups and SMEs This guide explains what fintech regulation in Ghana means for startups and SMEs. It covers the main regulators, key laws like the Payment Systems and Services Act and the 2025 VASP Act, the role of regulatory sandboxes, and practical compliance steps. TechCity

DuxNet, the in-house brand of Duxbury Networking, has launched its new DuxNet Premium managed switching range, introducing free built-in cloud-based network management designed to give South African SMBs real-time visibility, control, and optimization across single and multi-site environments. The Premium range marks DuxNet’s move beyond hardware-only networking into platform-led operations. Instead of managing switches and […]

NCBA disclosed the assurances in a Monday notice of additional information, saying its staff would play a central role in Nedbank’s regional expansion strategy.

In today's edition: Nigeria's Raenest plants flag in Asia || NCC and CBN want 24-hour refunds for airtime mistakes || Paratus plugs DRC into the internet coast with new fibre route || Kenyan Stock Exchange launches stock trading via M-Pesa

By threatening interim measures against Meta, EU regulators are signaling that access to dominant platforms like WhatsApp will be treated as a frontline competition issue in the AI era, not one to be settled years later. European Union competition regulators have taken a decisive step against Meta Platforms, warning that they may order the U.S. […] The post EU Moves to Rein In Meta’s AI Strategy on WhatsApp, Threatens Interim Measures appeared first on Tekedia.

Alphabet’s AI spending spree is reshaping its balance sheet, risk profile, and core business model, marking a turning point in how even Big Tech funds and manages growth. Alphabet is turning again to the debt market to help bankroll one of the most aggressive artificial intelligence investment drives in corporate history, while simultaneously flagging fresh […] The post Alphabet Returns to Debt Markets as AI Spending Soars, Warning of New Risks to Ads and Excess Capacity appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto funds record over $1.5B worth of outflows last week refer to recent reports on digital asset investment products including spot Bitcoin ETFs and broader crypto ETPs, amid a sharp market correction in early 2026. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw significant outflows, with reports citing around $1.5 billion in net outflows over a multi-day streak. […] The post Crypto Funds Recorded Over $1.5B Outflows Last Week  appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has experienced its largest single downward adjustment since China’s 2021 mining crackdown, with a drop of approximately 11% specifically around 11.16% in the most recent reports. This adjustment took effect recently, at block height ~935,424, reducing the difficulty from over 141.67 trillion to about 125.86 trillion. This marks one of the steepest […] The post Bitcoin Hashrate Faces Largest Single Downward Adjustment  appeared first on Tekedia.

South Korean regulators have launched an investigation into Bithumb following a major operational error where the cryptocurrency exchange accidentally distributed approximately 620,000 Bitcoin worth around $40–44 billion at the time, or up to $60 billion in some reports to users as part of a promotional rewards campaign. The incident occurred on February 6, 2026, during […] The post Bithumb’s 2000 BTC Fat-finger Drags Probe from Investigators appeared first on Tekedia.

CyberKongz is launching the $DEATHSTR token today. This is an experimental on-chain “strategy token” protocol, evolving from models like those pioneered by Token Works. It’s designed as a perpetual flywheel that uses token taxes to buy NFTs from rotating collections; voted on by holders every 3 days, then relists them at ~20% below the lowest […] The post CyberKongz’s $DEATHSTR Token Goes Live Today  appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Treasury yields edged higher at the start of the week on Monday, as investors positioned themselves ahead of a critical slate of delayed economic data, including the January nonfarm payrolls report, amid lingering uncertainty over Federal Reserve leadership and the trajectory of interest rates. At 2:48 a.m. ET, the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield climbed […] The post U.S. Treasury Yields Rise Modestly as Markets Brace for Delayed January Jobs Report and Packed Economic Calendar appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigerian CEOs are entering 2026 with increased confidence, supported by improving macroeconomic conditions. This confidence is emerging amidst a changing threat landscape. As these businesses navigate an increasingly digital landscape, CEOs are prioritizing the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to secure a competitive edge this year. Industry leaders are reportedly leveraging AI to streamline operations, […] The post AI Adoption Leads Nigerian CEOs’ Push For Competitive Advantage in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, is undergoing a significant transformation and expanding its operations far beyond its core stablecoin business. Recent reports, particularly from the Financial Times describe Tether as accelerating its evolution from a primarily crypto-focused infrastructure provider into a more diversified holding company-like entity. Tether’s headcount has grown to […] The post Tether is Expanding Into a Holding Company-like Entity  appeared first on Tekedia.

HARARE — Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi is set to table a Memorandum to Cabinet on the Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2026, unveiling what critics describe as the most far-reaching overhaul of Zimbabwe’s constitutional order since the adoption of the 2013 Constitution. The proposed amendments touch the core pillars of democratic governance, electoral […]

Jon Radoff argues that software development has progressively democratized over time, evolving from highly specialized, resource-intensive work to something more accessible and “creator-like”—where individuals or small teams can build, distribute, and monetize tools with far less friction. It’s framing a major shift in the software industry, accelerated by AI advancements. The invention of the compiler; […] The post Jon Radoff: “Software’s Creator Era Has Arrived” appeared first on Tekedia.

Markets treated Sanae Takaichi’s landslide election victory as a green light for a renewed, more assertive version of Japan’s growth-first economic experiment. Japanese equities surged to fresh record highs on Monday, leading gains across Asia after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a decisive election victory that markets swiftly interpreted as a mandate for aggressive pro-growth […] The post Japanese Stocks Surge to Record Highs as Takaichi’s Election Landslide Supercharges Market Optimism appeared first on Tekedia.

S&P’s latest downgrade points to a property crisis that has shifted from a cyclical downturn into a structural constraint on China’s economy, with mounting risks for growth, developers, banks, and local governments. China’s property slump is deepening into what ratings agency S&P Global now describes as a prolonged and entrenched downturn, one that shows little […] The post China Property Slump Deepens as S&P Cuts 2026 Sales Outlook, Warns of Entrenched Oversupply appeared first on Tekedia.