Shares of Samsung Electronics climbed as much as 5% on Tuesday after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed the South Korean firm is manufacturing chips tied to Nvidia’s latest artificial intelligence push, offering a potential turning point for Samsung’s struggling foundry business. The stock was last up about 4.3% at 196,800 won, after briefly touching 198,000 […] The post Samsung Shares Surge 5% as Nvidia Endorsement Boosts Hopes for Foundry Turnaround appeared first on Tekedia.

A viral artificial intelligence trend sweeping China has rapidly morphed from grassroots experimentation into a full-scale corporate scramble, before drawing swift scrutiny from regulators and state institutions. At the center of the frenzy is OpenClaw, an open-source “agentic” AI system capable of executing tasks autonomously — from simple commands to complex workflows — prompting comparisons […] The post OpenClaw: China’s ‘Lobster’ AI Frenzy Sparks Tech Land Grab, Then Triggers Security Backlash appeared first on Tekedia.

Abra, a digital asset wealth management platform, announced that it plans to go public via a SPAC merger. The San Francisco-based company Abra Financial Holdings has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with New Providence Acquisition Corp. III (Nasdaq: NPACU), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The deal values Abra at a pre-money equity […] The post Abra Plans to go Public Via SPAC Merger with New Providence Acquisition Corp appeared first on Tekedia.

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won said Monday that the global shortage of semiconductor wafers is expected to continue until at least 2030, driven by relentless demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and other advanced chips powering artificial intelligence applications. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of Nvidia’s GTC developer conference, Chey — whose SK Hynix is […] The post SK Hynix Chairman Chey Tae-won Warns Global Chip Wafer Shortage Likely to Persist Until 2030 appeared first on Tekedia.

These adjustments translate to increases of roughly 3.6%–3.7% for most permanent grants, slightly above the current inflation outlook.

Hurupay is betting that a narrow focus on remote workers, lean operations, and stablecoin rails can support a sustainable business in one of Africa’s most crowded fintech markets. The bet has a tailwind: stablecoins already account for at least 43% of all crypto transaction volume in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the region moved over $205 billion in on-chain value between July 2024 and June 2025, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.

Umu Abia, this Friday, I will be speaking at the Abia State Technological Skills Acquisition Centre (ATSAC) Mentorship Session on the theme: “The Emerging Tech Economy: Opportunities for Abia Youth.”   We will explore the mindset, capabilities, and practical skills young people need to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving economy.   In the coming weeks, […] The post Join Me At ATSAC Mentorship Session This Friday appeared first on Tekedia.

According to Jovago.com, the persistent rise in the use of smartphones and tablets within the country has led to a mobile revolution in Nigeria. Essentially, people now tend to seek mobile solutions more often and thus enhance the growth of the mobile app development industry. While there is already a long list of both old […]

 Half the writers you know already lean on artificial intelligence. Nearly 50 percent of professional authors now weave at least one AI tool into their daily workflow, according to an Automateed industry survey. That rise tracks reality: drafting a novel is demanding, and even veterans face plot knots, flat description, or scenes that stall. Traditional […] The post Best AI Writing Assistant for Fiction: Top 11 Tools to Elevate Your Novel in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

The hire follows the February appointment of Michael Muriuki as chief product and technology officer.

However, the path forward wasn’t immediately clear. "I actually considered product management, but I wasn’t sure how to get in," she recalls.

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Foundational capabilities such as cloud, business AI, and ERP running on clean-core data strategies will be measured not only by their adoption and use within the business but also by how quickly and effectively they can be unleashed across the SME’s operations. This vital sector accounts for nearly 95% of registered businesses in sub-Saharan Africa […]

France’s higher education landscape provides international students with opportunities to experience diverse academic programs and campus life. Decisions about admissions, tuition, and program types can shape your journey through the French university system. Careful research and preparation are necessary to make choices that fit your educational goals. When searching for the most suitable academic path, […]

Technology has transformed many industries over the past decade, and football analysis is no exception. The way supporters evaluate matches has evolved dramatically as access to performance data has expanded. Modern football discussions now include advanced metrics, tactical visualization tools, and statistical modeling that help analysts evaluate team performance more accurately. This technological shift is […]

In today's edition: Job cuts loom at MultiChoice || MTN’s 5-year strategy is tied to fibre-to-the-home || Kenya’s new policy for high-risk AI use || A key business portal in SA is going offline

Global interest in the unfolding conflict involving Iran rose sharply at the beginning of the crisis before falling away within days, according to search trend data comparing how the situation has been described online. The dataset tracks public searches over an 18-day period using two widely used terms: “US–Iran war” and “Israel–Iran war”. Although both […] The post Global attention shifts as data reveals competing narratives in US-Israel-Iran War appeared first on Tekedia.

Global oil prices rebounded sharply on Tuesday, rising about 3% as fresh attacks linked to Iran on the United Arab Emirates reignited fears of prolonged supply disruptions, with the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz still operating far below normal capacity. Benchmark Brent crude climbed $3.27, or 3.3%, to $103.48 a barrel by mid-morning in London, […] The post Oil jumps 3% as Gulf attacks deepen supply shock, with Hormuz disruption keeping markets on edge appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin has surged past $75,000 in recent trading sessions amid a strong recovery rally, with significant short liquidations adding fuel to the upside move before some pullback pressure emerged. As of mid-March 2026, Bitcoin climbed to highs near or above $75,000–$75,900,  currently at $74,191 marking a notable rebound from earlier lows in the $60,000 range […] The post Bitcoin Peaks Near $74K Amid Strong Recovery with over $450M in Short Liquidations appeared first on Tekedia.

A governance proposal for World Liberty Financial (WLFI) — the Trump family-affiliated DeFi project — has passed, introducing a tiered staking system that grants high-tier stakers enhanced benefits, including access to the team. The proposal, which focused on requiring WLFI holders to lock (stake) their tokens for 180 days to retain governance voting rights with […] The post World Liberty Passes Governance Proposal, Introducing Tiered Staking System for High-tier Stakers  appeared first on Tekedia.

Kalshi, the prediction market platform, has launched a massive $1 Billion Bracket Challenge for the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament (March Madness). It’s designed to highlight the extreme improbability of a perfect bracket while offering huge incentives. Grand Prize: $1 billion to anyone who submits a perfect bracket — correctly predicting the winner of all […] The post Kalshi Launches $1B Bracket Challenge for the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament  appeared first on Tekedia.

A long-standing investment strategy that has guided portfolios for decades is facing renewed scrutiny, as structural changes in the U.S. economy challenge its core assumptions. The traditional 60/40 portfolio — which allocates 60% to equities and 40% to bonds — may no longer offer the optimal balance between risk and return, according to veteran market […] The post Wall Street Veteran Says ‘60/40’ Portfolio May Be Losing Relevance as U.S. Economy Shifts appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its civil enforcement case against Nader Al-Naji, the founder of BitClout now known as DeSo, a decentralized social blockchain platform. This decision was formalized through a joint stipulation of dismissal filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York around March 12-13, 2026. […] The post US SEC Drops Its Civil Enforcement Case Against BitClout Founder appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. dollar traded without a clear direction on Tuesday, as investors shifted their focus to an exceptionally busy week of central bank meetings while uncertainty over the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran — now in its third week — continued to cloud the oil price outlook and inflation trajectory. The conflict has kept energy markets […] The post Global Markets and Currencies on Edge as Middle East Conflict Enters Third Week appeared first on Tekedia.

Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) have called for ByteDance to immediately cease operations of its AI video-generation tool Seedance 2.0, accusing the Chinese tech giant of enabling widespread copyright infringement and unauthorized use of personal likenesses. In a letter first obtained by CNBC on Thursday, the bipartisan duo described Seedance 2.0 as […] The post U.S. Senators Demand ByteDance Shut Down Seedance 2.0 Over Copyright and Likeness Violations appeared first on Tekedia.

In the rapidly evolving digital economy of Nigeria, where fintech companies have seen a 70% growth in just one year, a quiet revolution is taking place that goes beyond mobile wallets and transaction volumes. At the heart of this shift is the PalmPay Purple Woman program, a program designed to bridge a stark reality: women […] The post How Africa’s Top Fintech is Reimagining the “Woman in Tech” Narrative appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Alibaba Group has unveiled a new enterprise artificial intelligence platform, Wukong, in a move that signals a pivot toward agentic AI even as the company grapples with internal restructuring and the loss of key technical talent. The tool, introduced Tuesday, allows businesses to deploy and coordinate multiple AI agents through a unified interface, marking Alibaba’s […] The post Alibaba Launches ‘Wukong’, Agentic AI Platform For Businesses With Slack, Teams & WeChat Integration Plans appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta is reportedly planning sweeping layoffs that could affect 20% or more of its workforce, according to multiple news sources citing anonymous insiders. This would potentially impact around 15,000–16,000 employees, based on Meta’s headcount of nearly 79,000 as of late 2025. The moves aim to offset massive spending on AI infrastructure; data centers and related […] The post Implications of Meta’s Sweeping 20% Layoffs to AI Agents appeared first on Tekedia.

Prediction markets were long hyped as the potential “future of information”—a decentralized, incentive-aligned mechanism that could aggregate dispersed knowledge far better than polls, pundits, expert panels, or traditional media. The core idea rooted in economists like Robin Hanson and platforms like early Intrade or Augur is that when people put real money on the line, […] The post Prediction Markets And The Hype of The “Future of Information” appeared first on Tekedia.

In 2023, businessman Ping Fai Yuen held 2,323 Bitcoin in a Trezor hardware wallet, a “cold wallet” offline for security, protected by a PIN and a 24-word recovery seed phrase. This amount was worth roughly $60 million then; as of March 2026, it’s valued at around $170–180 million depending on exact BTC price fluctuations. Yuen […] The post A Married Couple Playing Secret Agent in their Own Living Room over 2,323 BTC appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $767 million in net inflows over the past week marking the first five consecutive days of positive inflows in 2026 and the third straight week of net positive flows. This streak reversed earlier volatility and outflows seen in parts of the year, signaling renewed institutional demand despite ongoing market […] The post US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $767M in Net Inflows  appeared first on Tekedia.

Alphabet’s Google is in discussions with Chinese firms, including Envicool, over the procurement of liquid cooling systems for its rapidly expanding artificial intelligence data centers, according to people familiar with the matter quoted by Reuters. The talks follow a recent visit to China by a procurement team from Google’s Taiwan operations, which confirms the intensifying […] The post Google Turns to Chinese Suppliers for AI Data Center Cooling as Infrastructure Bottlenecks Deepen appeared first on Tekedia.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is holding its March 2026 meeting this week, on March 17-18, 2026. The rate decision along with the policy statement will be released on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET (18:00 GMT), followed by Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference at 2:30 PM ET. This is one of […] The post Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Holding Its March Meetings Around 17-18, 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

The higher minimum also narrows the addressable market in a country where most investors remain price-sensitive.

Good People, Tekedia Capital is excited to announce our investment in GRU Space, a promising startup to give the world the first Moon factory. Their patent-pending system transforms Moon dust into durable bricks and deploys inflatable habitats directly on the lunar surface. This breakthrough could begin laying the groundwork for lunar infrastructure, from research bases […] The post Tekedia Capital Invests in GRU Space, Building Moon Hotel appeared first on Tekedia.

STRC; ticker for Strategy’s “Stretch” perpetual preferred stock is designed as a high-yield, low-volatility income product — often described by the company as a “short-duration high-yield credit” or Bitcoin-backed “money market equivalent.” Its yield mechanics revolve around a variable dividend rate that’s adjusted monthly to target price stability near $100 par value. STRC has no […] The post Michael Saylor’s New Secret Sauce isn’t just MSTR Common Stock Anymore — it’s STRC appeared first on Tekedia.