South Africa-founded healthcare technology startup Healthleap has secured $38 million in seed and Series A funding to expand its artificial intelligence platform designed to help hospitals identify patients at risk of undiagnosed medical conditions. The funding comprises an $8 million seed round co-led by Sequoia Capital and First Round Capital, alongside a $30 million Series […] The post South Africa-Founded Healthleap Raises $38 Million to Expand AI Disease Detection in Hospitals appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Nigeria’s fibre deployment figures show why lower Right of Way fees alone may not attract investment or close the country’s connectivity gaps.

Airtel Money is now listed in London, but its Nigerian business is not part of it Airtel Money's London listing valued it at about $7 billion across 13 African countries. Nigeria's SmartCash is not included. TechCity

Verizon will charge $10 a month to use one number on two iPhones iPhone Handoff moves your number between two iPhones. Verizon will charge $10 a month, T-Mobile $5, and AT&T has no plans yet. TechCity

Schwab and Chase are blocking AI agents that log in with your password Schwab blocks AI agents that sign in for clients, and Chase says you carry the risk. Here is what that means for your money. TechCity

Good People, I have been away from posting because I was helping to set up a new structure to address the logistical challenges we encountered while delivering ContiSX Phones across Nigeria and beyond. Let me share one lesson from that experience: Nigeria needs the old NIPOST back! Whatever it takes, we need a functional, reliable […] The post ContiSX Unveiling Watch, Ring and EarPod: Building Africa’s Intelligent Devices and Investment Inclusion appeared first on Tekedia.

Every maturing market ends up with a cheap tier and a premium tier. The hard part is proving the premium tier deserves its price. Canada’s legal cannabis market offers an unusual case, because its top grades have no official standard behind them. In Canada, legal since 2018, adults can buy top shelf bud from curated […] The post What Canada’s Cannabis Shelves Teach About Grading appeared first on Tekedia.

For six minutes, Everton looked to have escaped Hull with three points. Thierno Barry had just fired them ahead after an afternoon of missed opportunities. Then Mohamed Belloumi, who had started on the bench, scored with a low shot past Jordan Pickford. Belloumi’s goal made it 2-2 in the 74th minute, and neither team scored […] The post Belloumi rescues Hull after four-goal second half appeared first on Tekedia.

For lenders, they must determine whether a borrower earns enough to repay, whether that income can be verified, what other financial obligations the borrower has, and how likely they are to meet the repayment schedule. As a result, people can participate in the formal financial system and still struggle to obtain affordable credit. 

Nonprofits often train employees, volunteers, board members, and community participants with limited staff time. An LMS keeps courses, assignments, records, and reminders in one place. The right choice must fit changing roles, uneven schedules, accessibility needs, and reporting duties. A careful comparison prevents paying for features staff cannot use. Start by defining required training, then […] The post How Nonprofits Can Compare LMS Options for Effective Training appeared first on Tekedia.

Every wallet connection, swap, and dashboard refresh in Web3 starts with a request to remote infrastructure. An rpc provider operates the servers that answer those requests, translating app calls into blockchain data and broadcasting signed transactions back. Most developers only notice this layer when it breaks: a dApp that loads slowly, transactions that hang, balances […] The post RPC Provider Selection: A Practical Field Guide appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the job application process, but its growing influence is creating new challenges for employers seeking qualified candidates. According to TestGorilla’s August 2026 survey of 1,428 U.S. talent professionals, 53% of recruiters believe that all or most of the resumes and professional profiles they encounter are written by artificial intelligence. The findings […] The post AI-Generated Resumes Create a New Challenge for Recruiters as Skills Verification Takes Priority appeared first on Tekedia.

The digital art industry continues to evolve as creative communities, blockchain platforms, and physical exhibition spaces explore new ways to connect artists with audiences. Three developments involving Art Blocks, Blur, and NODE highlight the changing relationship between digital creativity, blockchain infrastructure, and real-world artistic experiences. While Art Blocks prepares for its sixth annual Marfa Weekend […] The post Digital Art Enters a New Chapter as Art Blocks, Blur and NODE Advance Their Visions appeared first on Tekedia.

Business-to-business (B2B) event marketing remains an important strategy for companies seeking to build relationships, generate leads, and increase revenue. However, as organizations face growing pressure to justify marketing expenditure, measuring the effectiveness of events has become increasingly important. The 2026 State of B2B Event Marketing report, published by Outcomes Rocket, examines how companies evaluate event […] The post 2026 State of B2B Event Marketing Report Reveals Challenges in Measuring ROI appeared first on Tekedia.

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has reported record assets under management of $15.5 trillion in the third quarter, supported by $205 billion in net inflows and a substantial increase in earnings. The results highlight the company’s continued strength across exchange-traded funds, private markets, and financing for artificial intelligence infrastructure. With earnings per share rising […] The post BlackRock Reports Record $15.5 Trillion in Assets Under Management as Q3 Earnings Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

The global payments industry is moving toward a future in which traditional currencies and digital assets operate alongside one another, and Mastercard is taking another step in that direction through its partnership with stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK. The two companies have launched the Global Money Platform, designed to enable banks, fintech companies, and enterprises to […] The post Mastercard and BVNK Launch Global Money Platform to Unite Fiat and Stablecoin Payments appeared first on Tekedia.

Netflix has announced a significant workforce reduction, cutting approximately 6% of its staff in one of the deepest rounds of layoffs the streaming giant has conducted in years. The decision comes during a challenging period for the company, as its stock price faces considerable pressure and investors closely examine its growth prospects, profitability, and ability […] The post Netflix Cuts 6% of Its Workforce as Stock Market Pressure Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.

Takealot is no longer just South Africa’s biggest online store. It now runs warehousing and deliveries for some of its biggest retail rivals. That logistics business helped the group post its first full-year trading profit. Woolworths, Mr Price and Pepkor all use it. Pick n Pay goes further and hosts Takealot pickup counters in its […]

The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have shut down 241 cryptocurrency fraud websites linked to Eastern Europe, marking a significant step in the ongoing fight against digital asset scams. The operation highlights the growing international effort to dismantle cybercrime networks that exploit cryptocurrency transactions, online investment platforms, and unsuspecting […] The post Brooklyn DA and FBI Shut Down 241 Crypto Fraud Sites Tied to Eastern Europe appeared first on Tekedia.

A controversy involving the administration of President Donald Trump has raised fresh questions about regulatory independence after a Trump official reportedly ordered the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to retract an insider trading referral concerning oil trades executed before a major announcement. The episode has drawn attention to the relationship between political authority, financial market oversight, […] The post Trump Official’s Order to Retract CFTC Insider Trading Referral Raises Questions Over Market Integrity appeared first on Tekedia.

Financial conferences are increasingly filled with enthusiastic discussions about blockchain as the ultimate infrastructure for agentic payment bots. Supporters argue that autonomous artificial intelligence agents could transform digital commerce by executing transactions independently, paying for services, and managing financial resources without constant human intervention. The broader promise is compelling: a world where intelligent software handles […] The post Why Blockchain May Be the Wrong Foundation for Agentic Payments appeared first on Tekedia.

The financial markets are facing a difficult investment decision as rising Treasury yields attract investors seeking reliable income, while some leading strategists continue to favour stocks. Stephanie Link, chief investment strategist at Hightower Advisors, remains optimistic about equities despite increasing competition from government bonds. Torsten Sløk, chief economist at Apollo Global Management, warns that the […] The post Why Hightower’s Stephanie Link Is Sticking With Stocks as Treasury Yields Rise Amid the AI Boom appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic has signed a lease with energy developer EverWind for data center capacity at Point Tupper in Nova Scotia, marking the Claude maker’s first data center agreement in Canada as the artificial intelligence company expands the computing infrastructure needed to support its rapidly growing business. The agreement comes alongside EverWind’s plans to invest more than […] The post Anthropic Expands Into Canada With Nova Scotia Data Centre Deal as AI Infrastructure Spending Surges appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic is hiring fewer junior technical employees and reorganizing how its workforce operates as its Claude AI systems take on a growing share of coding, sales and administrative tasks, offering a glimpse into how widespread AI adoption could reshape recruitment, productivity and the division of work between humans and machines. A report published by the […] The post Anthropic Cuts Junior Technical Hiring as AI Reshapes Work, Shifts Bottleneck to Human Judgment appeared first on Tekedia.

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso has said Nigeria will pursue stronger cross-border payment and settlement arrangements with China during an upcoming visit to Beijing, as both countries seek to deepen financial cooperation and make bilateral trade and investment easier. Cardoso disclosed the plan following Nigeria’s participation in the 2026 Annual Meetings of […] The post CBN Governor Cardoso Plans China Visit to Facilitate Naira-Yuan Cross-Border Payments and Trade Settlement appeared first on Tekedia.

Watching football legally in South Africa changed sharply in 2026. Showmax closed on 30 April 2026, and its Originals moved into a dedicated section of the DStv Stream app. The closure hit soccer fans hardest, because Showmax had offered mobile-only Premier League and PSL access for R99 a month. On 17 September 2026, DStv then […]

Lagos gives phone networks 30 days to cut off unlicensed betting services Networks must check every betting service on USSD, SMS and short codes and suspend unlicensed ones. Here is how to check a Lagos betting licence. TechCity

Ghana banks start taking the 20% tax when you pay for Netflix or ChatGPT Ghana banks and mobile money providers are starting to take the 20% digital services tax at payment. Here is the math and how to avoid a double charge. TechCity