China is where you go when you want to mass-produce cheap, affordable products, and Jumia is the latest company to take that path. While disciplined marketing, cheaper fulfilment, and a leaner cost base have dominated stories about the company’s recent turnaround, the truth is simpler: Africa’s biggest e-commerce company is becoming increasingly dependent on Chinese supply.

Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans has appointed Justin Ramages as a partner in its Johannesburg office M&A Practice with effect from 1 December 2025. Ramages joins Bowmans from MTN South Africa, where he focused on telecommunications-led M&A mandates and gained firsthand experience of the intricacies of dealmaking in this complex and dynamic sector. Bowman’s chairman […]

Fortinet’s 2025 report reveals that 35% of IT security budgets are now dedicated to cloud protection, while Gartner notes that the cloud security market expanded by 24% last year alone.  This growth reflects both the opportunities and the risks associated with the cloud. While it enables agility, collaboration, and scalability, it also introduces a host […]

Scam losses worldwide surpassed US$1.03 trillion in 2024, according to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA). New analysis from SAS, drawing on data from GASA, INTERPOL, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Deloitte, points to a widening gap between the scale of scam activity and financial institutions’ ability to fight the rising deluge. The organization […]

When Western governments set out to throttle Russia’s access to advanced technology, the expectation was clear enough: over time, the country would slip quietly to the margins of the digital economy and Moscow would be left consuming yesterday’s algorithms while the rest of the world moved on. That is not what AI Journey 2025 looked […] The post Russia’s technology way in the Age of Sanctions appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Zazu, the first pan-African digital banking platform built exclusively for entrepreneurs and SMEs, has raised $1 million in pre-seedfunding from a group of leading African and European investors to accelerate its rollout in South Africa and Morocco, with plans to expand across the continent in 2026 The round includes Plug and Play Ventures with participation […] The post Zazu raises $1M pre-seed round to reinvent SME banking across Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

When Western governments set out to throttle Russia’s access to advanced technology, the expectation was clear enough: over time, the country would slip quietly to the margins of the digital economy and Moscow would be left consuming yesterday’s algorithms while the rest of the world moved on. That is not what AI Journey 2025 looked […] The post Russia’s technology way in the Age of Sanctions appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office announced that Google Gemini has ranked first in the “AI in the Ring” Index,  the world’s first benchmark designed to evaluate how effectively AI language models reflect Emirati culture, dialects, traditions, and national values through a challenge centered on cultural intelligence within the UAE […]

Align Technology, Inc., a global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign® System of clear aligners, iTero™ intraoral scanners, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, today announced expansion of its local presence and leadership appointment in South Africa. As part of the growth, Align Technology has expanded its […]

In today's edition: Google to revamp AI curricula in Nigeria || 27 banks have turned to the markets for capital, says CBN || Kenya has lost $200 million to cybercrimes this year || Special Number

Modern companies operate in an economic environment defined by volatility, rapid technological change and increasingly opaque global trends. Planning based on stable assumptions has become nearly impossible. Instead, organizations must rely on tools that can interpret shifting patterns, detect early signals and reduce uncertainty. Predictive algorithms now serve as one of the most critical resources […] The post Data, Probabilities and Technology: How Predictive Algorithms Help Companies Survive in an Unpredictable Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft Says 500 Million PCs Can Upgrade to Windows 11 But Users Aren’t Interested Windows users are upgrading to Windows 11 much more slowly than expected. Even though Microsoft officially ended mainstream… TechCity

How to Stop Google from Tracking Your Location (The Easy Way) Google tracks your location to power features like Maps, weather updates, travel suggestions, and targeted ads. While these… TechCity

OpenAI and Google Cut Free AI Generation Limits as Demand Surges If you planned to spend the holiday weekend experimenting with AI tools, you might need to slow down.… TechCity

By Dr. Kaze Armel, Lecturer, Xiangtan University, School of Law, China-Africa Research Institute Dr. Ogwu Ikechukwu, Lecturer, International  Education School, Hunan Institute of Engineering, Xiangtan. Introduction The idea of an “Afro-European Century” envisions a transformative era where Africa and Europe leverage their partnership to achieve shared prosperity, global influence, and sustainable development; thereby reshaping their […] The post Towards Creation of the Afro-European Century: What needs to be done appeared first on Tekedia.

Cardano’s run in 2021 turned regular investors into six-figure winners, so it’s no surprise that early ADA believers are now scanning the market for the next low-priced rocket. And lately, a lot of that attention has shifted toward Little Pepe (LILPEPE), a sub-$0.005 token building momentum in a way that feels familiar to anyone who […] The post Under-$0.005 Coin That Could Recreate and Surpass What Cardano Did in 2021 Attracts Early ADA Believers appeared first on Tekedia.

Meme coins are roaring back to life as the crypto market heats up, with social sentiment, liquidity inflow, and rapid community momentum pushing numerous tokens into new bullish stages. Traders are once again rotating into high-volatility belongings, which have historically brought fast and dramatic gains throughout early bull-cycle stages. Yet despite the surge across popular […] The post Meme Coins Are Pumping Again—But Ozak AI’s Forecast Outshines Them All appeared first on Tekedia.

Micron Technology is preparing its largest commitment yet to Japan’s semiconductor revival, with plans to invest 1.5 trillion yen — roughly $9.6 billion — in a new high-bandwidth memory manufacturing plant in Hiroshima. The figure, reported by the Nikkei and attributed to people familiar with the matter, marks one of the most aggressive expansions by […] The post Micron to Invest $9.6bn in A Chip Plant in Hiroshima, Signals Japan’s Return to the Global Semiconductor Frontline appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI is reportedly preparing to trial ads inside ChatGPT’s Android beta, as profit has significantly failed to catch up with the exploding user base and ballooning infrastructure bill. An analysis by HSBC Global Investment Research concludes that OpenAI still isn’t likely to be profitable by 2030 — and warns the firm will need at least […] The post OpenAI Reportedly Preparing to Offer Ads as Company Grapples with Heavy Spending and Low Profit appeared first on Tekedia.

Ecobank Nigeria Limited has launched a tender offer for the remaining US$150 million of its US$300 million 7.125% Senior Note Participation Notes due 2026, marking the second phase of an ongoing effort to tidy up its external obligations ahead of schedule and settle legacy issues on its balance sheet. The offer opened on Friday, 28 […] The post Ecobank Nigeria Moves to Retire Remaining $150m Eurobond Early as Part of Aggressive Balance Sheet Cleanup appeared first on Tekedia.

Author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and renowned Bitcoin advocate Robert Kiyosaki, has issued fresh warnings about what he believes is an impending collapse across global financial markets. In a recent post shared on X, Kiyosaki disclosed that the Japan “carry trade”, one of the most influential yet often overlooked forces in global finance has […] The post Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Looming Market Crash, Urges Investors to Buy Bitcoin appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s technology giant Baidu, which operates the country’s largest search engine, initiated a round of large-scale layoffs this week that is expected to hit multiple business units and run until the end of the year. This aggressive restructuring move, confirmed by six sources briefed on the matter, follows the company’s recent report of a disappointing […] The post Baidu Reportedly Launches Major Layoffs as Intensifying AI Competition and Plummeting Ad Revenue Force Restructuring appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria has formally launched the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC), a regional digital identity designed to streamline travel within West Africa, reinforce border management systems, and support broader economic cooperation. The inauguration took place on Friday in Abuja under the theme, “ENBIC: Enhancing Regional Integration and Security.” The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, […] The post Nigeria’s Rollout of ECOWAS Biometric Identity Card in Push for Deeper Regional Mobility and Economic Integration appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI’s expanding reach across the global industry has become one of the defining stories of the decade, yet the company behind ChatGPT is still wrestling with one financial truth that refuses to go away: the numbers don’t add up. According to a report by Fortune, HSBC Global Investment Research now projects that OpenAI will remain […] The post HSBC Projects That OpenAI Will Remain Unprofitable Through 2030, After $1tn Spending appeared first on Tekedia.

Suffering a car accident can be overwhelming without the added stress of figuring out the legal process alone. Millions of Americans face this situation every year. But the unfortunate truth is… The choices you make in the weeks and months after an accident can make or break a case. In this guide, we will walk […] The post The Importance of Legal Representation in Car Accident Cases appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold is having the kind of year that has left even the most seasoned traders blinking at their screens. The metal has surged 58.6% so far, tearing through record after record and finally punching above the once-unthinkable $4,000 threshold on Oct. 8. That milestone now looks almost small in the rearview mirror, because a new […] The post Investors Predict $5,000 Gold as a Frenzied Rally Redraws the Global Market appeared first on Tekedia.

Central banks worldwide have unleashed an unprecedented wave of monetary easing, the most aggressive in 35 years. Over 90% of global central banks have either cut rates or held them steady for 12 consecutive months, resulting in 316 rate cuts from 2023 through early 2025—surpassing the 313 cuts during the 2008–2010 financial crisis. This liquidity […] The post Global Monetary Easing Hits 35-Year High—So Why Is Bitcoin Still Flat? appeared first on Tekedia.

Germany’s Bundestag, lower house of parliament voted to pass the federal budget for 2026, marking a significant departure from the country’s long-standing fiscal conservatism. The budget totals €524.5 billion ~$607.5 billion in spending, financed in part by substantial new borrowing that exceeds all but one prior year in post-war history. The vote passed narrowly with […] The post German Parliament Approves Record-Breaking 2026 Budget Amid Economic Challenges appeared first on Tekedia.

The phrase “Post-Thanksgiving market pattern returns as RSI and MACD flip green” captures a timely observation from the crypto and broader stock markets as of November 29, 2025. This refers to a recurring seasonal bullish trend observed in late November and December, where reduced trading volumes around the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday often coincide with momentum […] The post Post-Thanksgiving Market Pattern Returns as RSI and MACD Flip Green appeared first on Tekedia.

As of late November 2025, the total stablecoin market cap stands well above this threshold, ranging from approximately $303 billion to $310 billion across major tracking platforms. This marks a significant milestone, reflecting continued growth in adoption for payments, DeFi, and cross-border transactions despite some recent monthly fluctuations. USDT dominance at 60.39%; includes all chains. […] The post Stablecoin Market Capitalization Exceeds $303 Billion appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s factory sector is poised to shrink for the eighth consecutive month in November, highlighting the challenges facing policymakers as they navigate faltering domestic demand and weakening external markets. A Reuters poll of 21 economists forecast the official purchasing managers’ index (PMI) would inch up slightly to 49.2 from October’s 49.0, still below the 50-point […] The post China’s Manufacturing Struggles Expected to Continue as Policymakers Weigh Reform Versus Stimulus appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency sector did endure a sharp sell-off in late October and early November, wiping out over $1.3 trillion in total market capitalization—from a peak near $4.2 trillion to a low of around $3 trillion by mid-November. This downturn was exacerbated by leveraged liquidations totaling nearly $829 million in a single day, doubts over U.S. […] The post Crypto Markets Dip is Cooling Off, Fear and Greed Index Rebounds Slightly from Extreme Fear Zone appeared first on Tekedia.

Designer Builds Fully Playable SNES Inside Custom Nike Air Max Sneakers To celebrate 35 years of the Super Nintendo, designer Gustavo Bonzanini has created one of the most impressive… TechCity

Apple May Turn to Intel for M-Series Chip Production by 2027 Here’s What It Means Apple might soon bring Intel back into its supply chain and this time not for Intel CPUs, but… TechCity

Kuxiu S3 Power Bank: Bigger Battery, Safer Charging, and New Smart Upgrades Kuxiu has launched the S3, its newest semi-solid state power bank, seven months after the first model (the… TechCity

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the imminent launch of the Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) in January 2026, a comprehensive digital solution designed to assist Nigerians abroad who lose their travel documents. The new system promises a significant relief for the diaspora by eliminating the long-standing requirement to visit an embassy in person […] The post Nigeria Unveils Digital Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) to End Embassy Visits for Stranded Citizens appeared first on Tekedia.