Good People, geopolitics has a way of exposing the difference between ideals and interests. We are now reading that the Iran conflict is triggering a global return to coal as nations scramble to replace disrupted natural gas supplies. With major LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz affected, countries that spent years preaching aggressive climate […] The post When Energy Security Arrives, Climate Ideals Retreat: Africa Must Learn the Lesson appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Treasury’s $25 billion sale of 30-year bonds on Wednesday marked a historic moment for global financial markets, clearing at a yield of 5.046%—the first time since 2007 that the U.S. government has had to offer investors more than 5% to borrow money over three decades. While this may appear to be just another […] The post A Look at US Treasury’s $25B Sale of 30-year Bonds appeared first on Tekedia.

Global share markets came under pressure on Monday as renewed drone attacks in the Gulf, including a strike on a nuclear power plant in the UAE, drove oil prices and government bond yields higher, rekindling inflation concerns and testing investor confidence at a critical juncture. The escalation comes as the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s […] The post Global Markets Slip as Gulf Drone Attacks and Hormuz Tensions Drive Oil and Bond Yields Higher appeared first on Tekedia.

Can Therapy Apps Replace Therapists? The Honest Answer Mental health apps are everywhere now. From guided meditation tools to AI-powered chat support, many people turn to… TechCity

Zobo Money is a money transfer app designed for Africans in the diaspora. This review examines the fees, transfer speed, payment methods, user experience, and target audience. What is Zobo Money? Zobo is a money transfer app designed for people sending money from the US, UK, and Europe to Africa. Users can send money in US dollars […] The post Zobo Money: Is it the best app for making international transfers? appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Early-stage startups operating in select African markets can now apply for up to €100,000 in non-dilutive capital through the develoPPP Ventures Ideas Competition 2026. The programme, backed by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), operates on a matching-funds model — meaning selected startups must also secure at least an equivalent amount from […] The post Applications Open: develoPPP Ventures Is Offering €100,000 in Non-Dilutive Funding to African Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Web Summit will host its first-ever event on the African continent this December, with Cabo Verde chosen as the location. The event will take the form of a “Spotlight” gathering — an initiative designed to bring together emerging ecosystems with established global networks. The specific city within Cabo Verde has not yet been announced. The […] The post Web Summit Is Coming to Africa — and Cabo Verde Gets the First Event appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Nigeria and Germany have formalized a €365 million development and investment partnership, covering energy infrastructure, agriculture, and private-sector development. The agreement was signed at the German Embassy in Abuja, committing €65 million in fresh financial and technical cooperation alongside a €300 million export credit guarantee framework designed to mobilize long-term investment into strategic sectors. The […] The post Nigeria and Germany Sign €365M Partnership Deal appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Japan is entering a new phase of institutional crypto integration, as major financial and technology conglomerates move to internalize digital asset product development. According to a report by Nikkei, both SBI Holdings and Rakuten Group are advancing plans to build cryptocurrency investment trusts in-house rather than relying on external fund structures. The move signals a […] The post Japan Moves to Internalize Digital Assets and Traditional Finance appeared first on Tekedia.

The extradition of an alleged co-founder of Forsage from Thailand to face charges in the United States marks one of the most consequential enforcement actions yet against large-scale crypto-linked pyramid schemes. The defendant, identified by prosecutors as a central figure in the $340 million fraud case, has pleaded not guilty in federal court, setting the […] The post Forsage’s Cofounder Extradited from Thailand to the United States on Crypto-linked Pyramid Schemes  appeared first on Tekedia.

The filing of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by US-based crypto ATM operator Bitcoin Depot marks a significant inflection point for the physical on-ramp segment of the digital asset economy. Once considered one of the most visible bridges between cash-based retail users and cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin ATMs symbolized the early phase of crypto adoption in the United […] The post Bitcoin Depot Files for Chapter 11 Protection  appeared first on Tekedia.

As speculation around a potential public listing of SpaceX intensifies, attention is shifting beyond traditional equity markets into crypto-native derivatives. The question is no longer only how much SpaceX might be worth, but whether traders will be able to express that view through pre-IPO perpetual futures. In cryptocurrency markets, perpetual contracts have already become the […] The post As SpaceX Pre-IPO Perp Intensifies, Attention Shifting to Crypto-native Derivatives  appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that Washington should have demanded a larger ownership stake in Intel Corporation, underscoring how central the once-struggling chipmaker has become to America’s industrial and artificial intelligence ambitions. Speaking in an interview with Fortune published Monday, Trump revisited last year’s landmark government intervention that resulted in the U.S. taking a […] The post Trump says U.S. should have taken bigger Intel stake as chipmaker becomes centerpiece of America’s AI strategy appeared first on Tekedia.

Kenya has appointed Adan Abdulla Mohamed as Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), in a major leadership reshuffle as President William Ruto’s government faces growing pressure to raise revenue.

The move is the latest step in Africa Bitcoin Corporation’s multi-exchange expansion across Africa, as it seeks to bring Bitcoin exposure to institutional investors through publicly traded stock exchanges.

The appointment aligns with MoneyHash’s ambition of building what it previously described as a fully agnostic payments infrastructure layer.

Grief is not a linear journey with a neat finish line. When we lose someone vital to our universe, the initial shock eventually transitions into a quiet, long-term desire for remembrance. We look for ways to weave their memory into the daily tapestry of our lives, ensuring that their laughter, their wisdom, and their presence […] The post Preserving Their Light: Elegant Choices for Custom Memorial Gifts appeared first on Tekedia.

Online forex trading has become one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide. Thousands of people now explore currency pairs trading, synthetic indices, commodities, and cryptocurrency markets on Weltrade’s global brokerage site as a way to diversify their investment opportunities. While the forex trading industry has been growing exponentially in recent years, concerns about the proliferation of […] The post Is the Weltrade Forex Trading Website a Scam or Legit Platform? A Complete Review for Beginners appeared first on Tekedia.

Begna Gebreyes, the head of AFC’s technology division, is leading this pivot into tech investing for one of the largest Africa-focused development financial institutions. 

Sports gambling used to be considered an industry in which casino operators or underground bookies offered simple odds to weekend gamblers before matches. However, in today’s reality, that perception of the industry can hardly hold ground. Indeed, as the number of online betting operations increases, the industry is starting to resemble technology ventures. With the […] The post Sports Gambling Is Quietly Becoming a Tech Industry appeared first on Tekedia.

The latest synchronized amendments from VanEck and Grayscale to their respective BNB ETF filings mark more than routine regulatory housekeeping—they signal that the U.S. altcoin ETF pipeline is shifting from theoretical expansion into a structured, competitive rollout phase. With both issuers refining their applications in parallel, Binance Coin (BNB) has moved to the front of […] The post A Look into VanEck and Grayscale Amendment in its BNB ETF Filings appeared first on Tekedia.

DStv Stream reflects Canal+’s effort to streamline MultiChoice’s overlapping streaming bets after years of heavy losses and rising platform costs at Showmax, in a market where subscriber scale never matched the level of investment. Rather than exiting streaming, MultiChoice is consolidating around higher-margin businesses as it seeks more capital-efficient sources of growth.

Publicis Groupe is doubling down on its transformation into a data and artificial intelligence-driven marketing powerhouse after agreeing to acquire U.S.-based data collaboration company LiveRamp in a $2.2 billion all-cash transaction. The deal, announced Sunday, marks one of the advertising industry’s most significant technology acquisitions in recent years and underscores how global agency groups are […] The post Publicis to Acquire U.S.-based Data Company, LiveRamp, for $2.2 billion appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s banking sector may be sacrificing trillions of naira in earnings each year under the Central Bank of Nigeria’s aggressive cash sterilization policy, according to a new report by Chapel Hill Denham. The firm believes that the country’s lenders remain among the most undervalued in Africa largely because of restrictive monetary regulations and persistent macroeconomic […] The post CBN’s Tight CRR Policy May Be Costing Nigerian Banks Trillions, Chapel Hill Denham Warns appeared first on Tekedia.

China has committed to purchasing at least $17 billion worth of U.S. agricultural products annually between 2026 and 2028, according to a White House fact sheet released Sunday, signaling a fresh attempt by Washington and Beijing to stabilize economic relations after years of tariff battles. The agreement emerged from meetings last week between Donald Trump […] The post China to Purchase $17bn Worth of Agriculture Products from U.S. – White House appeared first on Tekedia.

The global financial system is quietly undergoing one of the most significant transformations since the rise of online banking. While much of the public conversation around cryptocurrency has focused on speculative trading, memecoins, and volatile markets, institutions are building something far more consequential: a parallel stablecoin economy. Banks, payment companies, fintech firms, asset managers, and […] The post Banks and Financial Corporations Exploring a Parallel Stablecoin Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

AFC has invested $40 million in Future Africa and LightRock Africa II. Another $60 million is queued for African tech VC fund managers.

Comment in Tekedia Capital WhatsApp Group: “Nd, I hope we can participate in the [SpaceX] IPO. Pls, I would like to know how. Thanks”. [From Fortune Magazine: “The company [SPACEX] had already filed confidentially and is seeking to raise up to $75 billion at a valuation of $1.75 trillion. That would surpass the current record […] The post Read Before Investing in SpaceX IPO appeared first on Tekedia.

Comment in Tekedia Capital WhatsApp Group: “Nd, I hope we can participate in the [Tesla] IPO. Pls, I would like to know how. Thanks”. [From Fortune Magazine: “The company [Tesla] had already filed confidentially and is seeking to raise up to $75 billion at a valuation of $1.75 trillion. That would surpass the current record […] The post Read Before Investing in Tesla IPO appeared first on Tekedia.

A spot check by TechCabal in over 10 bus stops across Nairobi found thousands of stranded commuters unable to get into the city for work as public transport operators kept vehicles off the roads. 

In today's edition: GoTyme employees to receive stock options || Vumatel to acquire 100% Herotel fibre business || a16z backs Stitch, a Saudi-based fintech || NCBA signs EV asset financing deal

The media environment in Nigeria has never been more dynamic, pressured, or unpredictable. For journalists and editors navigating today’s information ecosystem, understanding how news values operate within a VUCA environment, defined by Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity, has become increasingly important. Newsrooms are no longer simply selecting stories based on traditional editorial judgment. They are […] The post What Makes News in a VUCA Nigeria? appeared first on Tekedia.

The friction of account creation has become one of the most studied problems in digital product design. Research consistently shows that conversion rates drop significantly with every additional step in a sign-up flow. The online casino industry, which has always been acutely aware of the gap between player intent and player action, has responded with […] The post Registration-Free Casinos and the UX Shift Driving Their Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

Prudential plc is deepening its push into India’s fast-growing insurance market after agreeing to acquire a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance Company in a deal that marks a major restructuring of the British insurer’s operations in the country. The Hong Kong and London-listed insurer said Sunday it would buy the controlling stake from Bharti […] The post Prudential Bets Bigger On India, To Acquire A 75% Stake In Bharti Life Insurance Company appeared first on Tekedia.

Germany’s leading blue-chip companies are demonstrating a striking level of resilience in the face of slowing economic momentum across Europe. Despite weaker sales figures, many of the country’s largest corporations have managed to lift profits through cost discipline, efficiency gains, automation, and strategic restructuring. The development highlights how major firms are adapting to a challenging […] The post German Blue-chip Companies Demonstrating Resilience Despite Slow Economic Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman is formally taking control of the company’s product strategy in a move that signals a deeper restructuring inside the artificial intelligence firm as it intensifies focus on ChatGPT, coding tools, and AI agents. According to a report by Wired, Brockman will now officially oversee OpenAI’s product direction, solidifying a transition that […] The post OpenAI Puts Greg Brockman in Charge of Product Strategy as Company Refocuses on ChatGPT and AI Agents appeared first on Tekedia.