Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecoms operator, plans to extend data minimisation across its mobile money service M-PESA by late 2026, expanding controls that limit the exposure of customer phone numbers in mobile money transactions.

Tencent has delivered a headline earnings beat for 2025, but the more consequential story lies beneath the surface: a deliberate and capital-intensive shift toward artificial intelligence that is beginning to reshape how the company generates and defends revenue. The group reported full-year revenue of 751.8 billion yuan ($109 billion), narrowly ahead of analyst estimates of […] The post Tencent Delivers $109bn Full-Year Revenue, But It Masks a Deeper Pivot as AI Spending Surge Redraws Its Growth Playbook appeared first on Tekedia.

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Google is pushing a new concept into the fast-evolving AI lexicon—“vibe designing”—as it deepens its challenge to traditional software and design tools with updates to its experimental Stitch platform. Unveiled by Google Labs, the feature signals a shift from structured design workflows toward a more intent-driven approach, where users describe outcomes, emotions or business goals […] The post Google bets on “vibe designing” as AI reshapes the future of software creation appeared first on Tekedia.

Accenture delivered a solid quarterly beat driven by accelerating demand for artificial intelligence and cloud transformation services, yet its tempered full-year outlook points to a more complex phase ahead—one where structural growth in AI collides with tighter client budgets and geopolitical uncertainty. Revenue rose 8.3% to $18.04 billion in the quarter ended February 28, ahead […] The post Accenture Rides AI Spending Wave to Strong Quarter, but Signals a More Uneven Path as Clients Rebalance Tech Budgets appeared first on Tekedia.

Visa has recently released Visa CLI, an experimental command-line interface (CLI) tool from Visa Crypto Labs. Announced, by Cuy Sheffield, this marks the division’s first public and experimental product. It enables AI agents, bots, scripts, and automated workflows to make secure, programmatic Visa card payments directly from the terminal and command line. Eliminates the need […] The post Visa CLI Enables AI Agents and Bots to Make Secure Visa Card Payments  appeared first on Tekedia.

The financial industry is rapidly advancing into a new digital era—more dynamic, intelligent, and interconnected than ever before. However, it brings not only rapid operational processes, highly personalized customer experiences, and limitless scalability, but also opens a door for cyber risks to slip through. The expanding threat landscape While innovation drives growth, it simultaneously amplifies […]

Tesla is confronting a convergence of pressures that cut across its core business and its most important future bets, raising fresh questions about whether its premium valuation can be sustained in a more demanding market environment. Shares have already fallen 17% year-to-date, and analysts at UBS see further downside, maintaining a Sell rating with a […] The post Tesla Faces Mounting Pressure As Delivery Slows Down, Robotaxi Doubts And Safety Probe Converge: UBS Cuts Q1 Estimate appeared first on Tekedia.

Polymarket has announced plans to launch “The Situation Room,” a bar, more precisely, a pop-up venue in Washington, D.C., themed around real-time “situation monitoring.” This is the world’s first bar dedicated to tracking live global events, data feeds, and prediction markets rather than traditional sports. It’s described as “a sports bar but just for situation […] The post Polymarket to Launch “The Situation Room”, a Pop-Up Venue in Washington DC appeared first on Tekedia.

Global fintech company Wise has secured its long-awaited International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO) license in Nigeria, marking a major milestone in its expansion across Africa’s largest remittance market. The approval positions the global fintech to offer faster, more transparent cross-border transfers directly to Nigerian users, strengthening competition and advancing financial inclusion in the country’s payments […] The post Wise Secures Long-Awaited IMTO License in Nigeria appeared first on Tekedia.

In discussions about business growth, attention is often placed on digital transformation, customer acquisition, and market positioning. However, one foundational factor continues to shape outcomes behind the scenes: operational infrastructure. For small and medium-sized businesses operating in Melbourne and across Australia, the reliability of essential systems is no longer just a maintenance concern, it has […] The post Why Operational Infrastructure Is Becoming a Core Business Strategy in Melbourne’s Growing Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

Rwanda's Ministry of ICT and Innovation launched Innovate Rwanda, a digital platform designed to connect startups, investors, and talent in the country.

Social Commerce Trends for 2025: Platforms, Strategy, Growth This article explains social commerce trends for 2025, covering live shopping, AI personalization, shoppable short-form video, creator-driven commerce, embedded payments and measurement. It gives quick wins, mid-term plays and strategic investments for brands and startups. TechCity

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a license passporting framework for payment service providers (PSPs) operating between Kenya and Rwanda. The framework is intended to facilitate the mutual recognition of PSP licenses issued in each of the two jurisdictions […]

Online commerce is no longer new to the South African market, with research from World Wide Worx indicating that e-commerce surpassed R130 billion in 2025 and captured close to 10% of total retail sales. Smartphone users are driving a significant portion of that growth, with around 55% of users reporting that they use their phones […]

Over the past several years, Ibukun has worked across lending, payments, commerce, and investments business areas, building and scaling digital products in complex, high-volume environments. Before Moniepoint, he held product leadership roles at companies including Flutterwave, Sabi, and Lupiya in Zambia, where he worked on credit, payments, and investment products serving emerging markets. 

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CSXN is the stablecoin ticker code for ContiSX Naira. It is reserved for ISO classification. Do not use CSXN as it is not available and already used and registered. This is to avoid any confusion in the market, across tokens, stablecoins, and broad digital assets The post Reserved Ticker: CSXN appeared first on Tekedia.

Uber Technologies Inc. and Rivian Automotive Inc. announced Thursday a landmark strategic partnership under which Uber will invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian to accelerate the deployment of 10,000 fully autonomous Rivian R2 SUVs as robotaxis on the Uber platform beginning in 2028. The deal includes an initial $300 million investment from Uber, with […] The post Uber Commits Up to $1.25bn to Rivian for 10,000 Autonomous R2 Robotaxis Starting 2028 appeared first on Tekedia.

A sweeping sell-off across metals markets is exposing a deeper shift in investor thinking, as the fallout from the U.S.-Iran war begins to ripple through inflation expectations, monetary policy outlooks, and growth forecasts. What initially appeared to be a standard geopolitical shock—one that would typically lift safe-haven assets—has instead triggered an unusual unwind. Gold fell […] The post Gold’s Safe-Haven Status Falters as Oil Shock Forces Markets to Reprice Inflation, Rates, and Global Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta Platforms is accelerating a major shift in how it polices its platforms, deploying more advanced artificial intelligence systems to handle content enforcement while reducing its reliance on third-party moderation vendors. The move signals a structural change in how the company manages some of its most sensitive responsibilities—ranging from detecting terrorism-related material to tackling scams […] The post Meta Turns to AI for Content Policing as it scales Back Human Moderators appeared first on Tekedia.

US gas prices have surged dramatically in March 2026, reaching levels not seen in several years, with the national average for regular unleaded gasoline hitting around $3.884 per gallon per AAA data. This marks a sharp climb from earlier in the year and pre-conflict levels. The national average has jumped significantly in recent weeks, with […] The post US Gas Prices Surge to Level Not Seen in Several Years appeared first on Tekedia.

The FTX Recovery Trust has officially announced that it will begin distributing approximately $2.2 billion to eligible creditors starting March 31, 2026. This marks the fourth major distribution under the exchange’s Chapter 11 reorganization plan, following its collapse in November 2022. ~$2.2 billion in total. Eligible creditors should expect funds within 1–3 business days after […] The post FTX Recovery Trust to Distribute $2.2B to Eligible Creditors Starting March 31st appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto.com has announced layoffs affecting approximately 12% of its workforce, explicitly citing the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) for greater efficiency and operational restructuring. The Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange made the announcement on March 19, 2026. CEO Kris Marszalek stated that the company is adopting “enterprise-wide AI” across its operations, emphasizing that firms failing to adapt […] The post Crypto.com Cuts 2% of Workforce Citing AI Efficiency and Operational Restructuring  appeared first on Tekedia.

Kraken, the cryptocurrency exchange, officially under parent company Payward, has paused its plans for an initial public offering (IPO) due to challenging market conditions. Kraken confidentially filed a draft S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in November 2025, signaling intentions for a potential public listing as early as the first […] The post Kraken Confidentially Pauses its Plans for an Initial Public Offering  appeared first on Tekedia.

EIB Global has committed €40 million ($46 million) to Speedinvest’s Africa-focused investment vehicle, according to an announcement on March 17, 2026 The Speedinvest Africa Fund has a target size of €200 million (approximately $230 million), according to EIB information. The EIB’s €40 million commitment is designed to catalyze additional fundraising from other institutional investors and […] The post European Investment Bank Commits €40 Million to Speedinvest Africa Fund appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The Botswana Innovation Fund (BIF) and Scalar International have launched the Scalar Botswana Innovation Program (SBIP), a 12-month programme to support 10 climate and digital technology startups, according to a programme announcement. The programme launched on March 10, 2026, in Gaborone, Botswana’s capital, according to the announcement. The programme will connect selected startups to a […] The post Botswana Innovation Fund and Scalar International Launch Startup Programme appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Sistema.bio has closed $53 million in initial funding for FarmCarbon, a carbon finance vehicle, the company announced on March 17, 2026. The funding round was led by BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts (BNPP AM Alts), British International Investment (BII), and Shell Foundation, according to the announcement. Sistema.bio was founded in 2010 and operates in 35 […] The post Sistema.bio Closes $53 Million for FarmCarbon Climate Finance Vehicle appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Zoomex, a global cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform, has recently released detailed transparency and performance data in response to evolving industry expectations. Zoomex published an overview of its infrastructure, focusing on execution systems, liquidity architecture, and security framework. This move aligns with rising trader trust standards in the 2026 crypto markets, where increased institutional scrutiny, liquidity […] The post Zoomex Releases Detailed Cryptocurrency Transparency and Performance Data Report appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta formerly Facebook is shutting down the VR version of Horizon Worlds on June 15, 2026. The app gets yanked from Quest headsets starting late March, and after June it’s VR-only worlds are gone entirely, shifting to a mobile-only experience. They’ve burned $80 billion on Reality Labs since 2020 with basically nothing to show for […] The post Meta to Sunset its Metaverse Project After Burning $80 Billion  appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft is considering legal action against its longtime partner OpenAI and Amazon over a recently signed $50 billion cloud deal that could violate their exclusive partnership, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The dispute centers on Frontier — OpenAI’s new enterprise platform for building and running AI agents — and whether […] The post Microsoft Weighs Legal Action Against OpenAI and Amazon Over $50bn Frontier Cloud Deal, Alleging Breach of Exclusive Azure Agreement appeared first on Tekedia.

The ongoing US-Israel war against Iran, which began in late February 2026 with massive airstrikes including the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top leaders, has escalated dramatically in recent days, particularly around energy infrastructure. The dynamics playing out, though the situation is fluid, multi-sided, and not exactly matching a full “Shia […] The post The U.S.-Israel – Iran War Escalates With Global Oil Disruptions  appeared first on Tekedia.

MicroStrategy/Strategy has faced significant paper losses in early 2026 due to Bitcoin’s price pullback. Reports from February 2026 noted unrealized losses on its BTC holdings briefly approaching or hitting around $1 billion and sometimes more, like $2B+ in some updates when BTC dipped below key levels around $74,000–$75,000, pushing parts of its treasury underwater relative […] The post MicroStrategy Faces Significant Paper Losses Due to Bitcoin’s Price Pullback  appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia has secured long-awaited approval from Beijing to resume sales of its H200 artificial intelligence chips to Chinese customers, marking a significant breakthrough in a market that had become a focal point of U.S.-China technology tensions. The development effectively reopens access to a region that previously accounted for about 13% of Nvidia’s revenue, after months […] The post Nvidia Secures China Nod for H200 chips, Pivots to Inference Battle with Groq Strategy appeared first on Tekedia.

The extraordinary rise of Micron Technology is becoming one of the clearest signals that the artificial intelligence boom is no longer just about computing power—it is increasingly about memory dominance, and the consequences are rippling across the global technology stack. Micron’s valuation surge, fueled by a tripling of its stock in 2025 and continued gains […] The post Micron’s $520bn Surge Signals a Deeper Fault Line in the AI Economy as Memory Scarcity Rewrites Tech’s Power Structure appeared first on Tekedia.

US equities experienced significant selling pressure, with reports indicating around $820 billion wiped out in market value during intraday or session-specific moves. This aligns with broader market routs triggered by factors like: A hawkish Federal Reserve stance; holding rates steady amid persistent inflation concerns. Geopolitical tensions, including Middle East conflicts involving Iran, oil supply risks […] The post US Equities Experiencing Significant Selling Pressure, with ~$820B Reportedly Wiped Out appeared first on Tekedia.