FNB finally announces the launch of its Department of Home Affairs (DHA) Smart ID Card application services at 4 newly enabled FNB branches. This launch aligns with the DHA’s new digital partnership model, which allows South Africans to apply for the re‑issuance of Smart ID cards at selected FNB branches, with digital channels planned for […]

By George Kolbe, Head of Life Insurance Marketing and Enablement at Momentum Life Insurance We invest in our physical health because we value our future. Our health is our biggest asset, cultivated through balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and mindful living. These habits form the foundation of a productive and fulfilling life. However, a truly comprehensive […]

Paymentology announced a new partnership with Bank Zero to accelerate access to modern digital banking in South Africa. Bank Zero, a branchless, app-driven bank built from the ground up with cutting-edge digital thinking, brings deep local market expertise and a modern approach to banking. The partnership brings together local market insight, scalable payments infrastructure, and […]

Top Cybersecurity Threats For SMEs And How To Fight Back This article explains the top cybersecurity threats facing SMEs, including phishing, ransomware, weak passwords, unpatched software, vendor risk, and device loss. It also gives practical, low-cost steps businesses can use to reduce risk and recover faster. TechCity

In today's edition: MultiChoice moves to retain Showmax users || CBN tightens oversight with fintech pilots and cyber self-checks || Ghana links identity card to payments via new e-wallet || SARS rolls out digital ID system for taxpayers

Shares of Zhipu AI, China’s flagship pure-play artificial intelligence company, exploded as much as 35% on Wednesday before closing up 31.94% after the Beijing-based startup delivered its first set of public financial results since listing in Hong Kong in January. The eye-catching rally came despite Zhipu posting a wider loss and slightly missing revenue expectations, […] The post Zhipu AI Shares Rocket 32% on First Earnings as China’s Domestic AI Ambitions Hit Full Throttle appeared first on Tekedia.

JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon has opened the door to the possibility of the bank entering the fast-expanding prediction markets space, a development that, if pursued, could mark a significant moment in the institutionalization of a market long viewed as sitting somewhere between finance and wagering. Speaking in an interview with CBS News, Dimon […] The post Dimon Opens Door to JPMorgan’s Entry Into Prediction Markets, but With Strict Limits appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s pension regulator has taken a far-reaching step to widen retirement savings coverage, removing the age restriction on the Personal Pension Plan (PPP) and effectively allowing Nigerians to begin building retirement assets from birth. The decision by the National Pension Commission marks one of the most consequential policy shifts in the pension industry in recent […] The post PenCom Opens Pension Savings to Newborns and Students in Bold Push for Long-Term Financial Inclusion appeared first on Tekedia.

Oracle shares rose in early trading on Wednesday after the software and cloud giant began cutting thousands of jobs in a sweeping restructuring designed to release cash for its increasingly expensive artificial intelligence infrastructure expansion. The layoffs, which have affected employees across the United States, India, and other key markets, come at a pivotal moment […] The post Oracle Cuts Thousands of Jobs to Fund AI Data Centre Push as Investor Anxiety Mounts, Shares Rise appeared first on Tekedia.

Food lovers in the Wa municipality of the Upper West Region are being urged to rediscover and support Ghanaian local dishes.

The Member of Parliament for Lawra, Bede A. Ziedeng, has broken ground for the construction of a new headmaster's bungalow at Birifoh Senior High School, amidst urgent appeals from the Birifoh Traditional Council for a perimeter fence wall to halt ongoing land encroachment.

The West African Examinations Council has announced the release of provisional results for candidates who sat the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, First Series.

China’s housing market posted a modest but symbolically important recovery in March, with new home prices rising for the first time in months, offering a tentative sign that the country’s long-troubled property sector may be beginning to find a floor after years of deep distress. According to data from the China Index Academy, prices of […] The post China’s Home Prices Return to Growth in March, but Property Recovery Still Faces a Crucial Test appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s manufacturing sector extended its recovery for a fourth consecutive month in March, reinforcing signs that the world’s largest industrial base entered 2026 with renewed momentum. But beneath the headline expansion, a more consequential story is emerging: the sharpest surge in factory costs since the post-pandemic commodity shock, raising fresh concerns about margins, inflation, and […] The post China’s Factories Keep Growing, but Rising War-Driven Costs Threaten Margins and Global Supply Chains appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s CAS Space Technology is pushing to raise about 4.18 billion yuan ($607 million) through an initial public offering on Shanghai’s tech-focused STAR Market, the latest sign of Beijing’s determination to build a robust private space sector capable of challenging U.S. dominance in low-cost launches. The Guangzhou-based company, a commercial spin-off of the prestigious Chinese […] The post CAS Space Files for $607m IPO on Shanghai STAR Market to Accelerate Reusable Rocket Ambitions appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI’s advertising business is moving from cautious experiment to strategic expansion, with the company signing adtech firm Smartly as a key partner in what could become one of the most consequential shifts in the digital media industry. The deal marks a deeper push into monetization for ChatGPT, as OpenAI looks to transform its vast free-user […] The post OpenAI’s Partners With Smartly to Advance Ad Ambitions, Pushes ChatGPT Toward Conversational Commerce appeared first on Tekedia.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps escalated its rhetoric Tuesday by naming 18 major American technology and defense companies as “legitimate targets” for retaliation in the ongoing war with the U.S. and Israel. The threat marks the latest attempt to broaden the conflict beyond traditional battlefields and energy infrastructure. In a Telegram post on an IRGC-affiliated […] The post Iran Targets U.S. Tech Giants in Middle East with Fresh Threats, Signaling Wider Risks Beyond Energy Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

The International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations Africa and Middle East (IFATCA AFM) Region, and the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) Africa, have conferred a distinguished honour on the Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur.

Angolan startup Kukubela is expanding its presence in the African edtech market by offering digital courses in local and regional languages such as Kimbundu, Kikongo, Umbundu, Tshokwé and Lingala. Founded in Luanda in 2023 by António Nicolau, the platform combines language instruction with cultural content designed by native speakers, aiming to preserve African linguistic heritage […] The post Angolan edtech startup Kukubela grows African language learning platform appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Japanese companies are increasing their exposure to Africa’s startup ecosystem through a new US$147 million venture capital fund managed by Novastar Ventures. The fund has attracted backing from major Japanese names including Mitsubishi Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Toyota Ventures, SBI Holdings, Mitsui OSK Lines and the Japan International Cooperation Agency. According to Novastar partner […] The post Japanese investors back Africa-focused VC fund appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) has rejected allegations that it directed state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to channel insurance business exclusively to SIC Insurance PLC and SIC Life Company Limited.

At least four people have been killed by a series of powerful explosions at an ammunition depot in Burundi's largest city, Bujumbura, local residents have told the BBC.

In Ghana’s North East Region, the town of Wulugu is confronting the harsh realities of life within the Sahel ecological belt, erratic rainfall, land degradation, and deepening poverty. For years, women in the community have depended on charcoal production and fuelwood harvesting for survival. Today, a shift toward climate-resilient energy and solar-powered irrigation is offering […]

Ghana midfielder Francis Abu has expressed frustration over widespread claims that he will miss out on the Black Stars squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup following his recent injury.

Across Africa, governments and investors are accelerating plans to build or revamp refineries, gas processing plants, petrochemical complexes, pipelines and storage terminals to industrialise and cut imports of fuels and finished goods.

Hohoe United Football Club have announced their decision to withdraw from the Ghana Premier League effective immediately. In a statement shared on the club’s Facebook page, the club said “the Board of Hohoe United Football Club, after an emergency meeting held today, has arrived at the difficult decision to withdraw the club from the ongoing […]

The Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) has inducted 194 new Professional Engineers, charging them to uphold the highest standards of competence and ethics in addressing Ghana’s growing infrastructure and development challenges. The induction ceremonies, held in two sessions at the Engineering Centre, Roman Ridge, in Accra, mark a significant boost to the country’s technical capacity, […]

“Prime Accra by Kasa Properties represents more than real estate. It reflects confidence in Ghana’s economy, belief in our urban future, and a commitment to raising the standard of development within our cities. It is also a reminder that the transformation of our urban centres must be deliberate, inclusive, and forward-looking.

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has revealed that he convened a strategic meeting with key stakeholders in Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector to align priorities and refine plans for the period ahead.

The North East Region, situated along the White Volta, remains rich in agricultural potential. Yet, that promise continues to be undermined by geography and climate variability. Since 2008, the annual spillage of the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso has transformed the region’s agrarian lifeline into a recurring source of displacement and economic hardship. Today, flood […]

Policy think tank IMANI Africa has defended its concerns over possible political interference in Ghana’s insurance sector, insisting its claims are based on evidence and not speculation.

Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has raised concerns over what he describes as systemic failures in public financial management, following the summoning of a former health minister over a controversial GH¢20 million payment for an uncompleted hospital project.

The decision by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) to encourage business-to-business (B2B) transactions among specified entities within its portfolio represents a deliberate, strategic, and forward-looking approach to public asset management in Ghana. Far from being an administrative preference, this policy is anchored in sound economic reasoning, portfolio optimization principles, and the statutory mandate […]

All is set for the 2026 edition of the Kwahu Business Forum, with organisers confident that the comprehensive measures implemented and innovative additions will culminate in a flawless, productive, and highly impactful business summit.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Accra for a three-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. The visit, which runs from April 1 to April 3, was confirmed in a statement dated March 31, 2026, signed by the Minister of State in Charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu. […]

Four people have been confirmed dead following a fatal road accident involving a sprinter bus at Sefwi Asempanaye in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region