The most significant battle confronting African businesses today is the fight for talent—a struggle intensified by the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and a changing technological paradigm.

Cryptocurrency in Africa has evolved rapidly from a fringe financial activity into a major economic force—and cybercriminals are taking notice. Between July 2024 and June 2025, the continent recorded USD $205-billion in on-chain transactions, making it the world’s third-fastest-growing crypto market. Driven by economic volatility and a growing demand for alternatives to traditional banking, this […]

Sage today unveiled the next evolution of Sage X3 at its flagship Sage Future for Partners event. Delivered directly by Sage as a fully managed cloud service, this next-gen Sage X3 gives high-performing organizations a modern, streamlined environment that simplifies upgrades without compromising the deep customization that users depend on. It also sets the foundation […]

Black Friday isn’t just a day anymore; it’s a full-blown season of deals, flash sales, and digital buzz. For many South Africans, it’s where saving meets spending, and the thrill of “getting it right” feels like a win. But behind the excitement lies a choice: shop with purpose or get swept up in the hype. […]

In today's edition: M-Tiba’s data breach || Vodacom resists M-PESA split || Nigeria’s telecom industry uptrends || Vodacom, Starlink partner in South Africa || There Should Be An App For That! 📱

As cryptocurrencies develop, many of you are evaluating assets that combine community support with practical features and room for value increase. Cardano (ADA) and Ripple (XRP) have played key roles in blockchain progress, yet emerging tokens like Little Pepe (LILPEPE) are gaining notice. This meme-oriented coin, utilizing Ethereum’s Layer 2 for efficiency, offers a case […] The post Ditch Cardano (ADA) and Ripple (XRP), This Crypto Could Soar 4800% Before They Reach New ATHs appeared first on Tekedia.

The company, which holds a 40% stake in Safaricom alongside the Kenyan government, said M-Pesa's operations were too closely integrated with the telco's core business to justify a separation.

Tekedia Capital is excited to announce investment in America’s Bramante Biologics. The company’s core mission is to create an advanced, AI-native manufacturing infrastructure that can rapidly and efficiently produce protein therapeutics. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, BramanteBio aims to bridge the gap between innovative AI-powered drug design and the often slow, outdated manufacturing processes that have […] The post Tekedia Capital Welcome Bramante Biologics appeared first on Tekedia.

TreeHouse Foods said Monday it has agreed to be taken private by European investment firm Investindustrial in an all-cash transaction valued at $2.9 billion, marking one of the largest private-equity acquisitions in the U.S. packaged food sector this year. The announcement sent TreeHouse shares soaring 20% in early trading, as investors welcomed what analysts described […] The post TreeHouse Foods to Go Private in $2.9bn All-Cash Deal With Investindustrial appeared first on Tekedia.

Visa is taking a significant step into the world of cryptocurrency by launching a pilot program to test USDC stablecoin payouts. At a Web Summit today, the payments giant announced the breakthrough pilot allowing businesses and platforms to send payouts directly to recipients’ stablecoin wallets. The initiative allows U.S. businesses to pay in fiat currency […] The post Visa Expands Crypto Ambitions With USDC Stablecoin Payout Pilot appeared first on Tekedia.

The Ozak AI presale has showcased why early investments are opportunities not to be missed. Investors who accumulated $OZ in Phase 1 have pocketed 12x ROI and are now aiming for a 1,000x growth. Even those who are accumulating in Phase 7 are aiming for a raise of at least 83x. Ozak AI has collected […] The post Ready for the Next 100x? Ozak AI’s $4.53M Presale Proves You Can’t Afford to Miss This AI Opportunity appeared first on Tekedia.

It wasn’t Bitcoin hype or a bull market that drew Ernest Nnamdi into blockchain. It was a bank queue. In 2018, under the unforgiving Enugu sun, a young Ernest stood outside a local bank in Nsukka, waiting to withdraw his own money. The network was down again. The line barely moved. Tempers flared. People fanned […] The post How One Day in a Bank Queue Turned Ernest Nnamdi Molokwu Into a Global Blockchain Advocate appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The retail industry is evolving faster than ever and those who fail to adapt risk being left behind. With customers demanding more personalized, seamless, and tech-driven experiences, the pressure is on for retailers to innovate, transform, and rethink how they connect with consumers. That’s exactly what Digital Retail Africa 2026 is all about. Taking place […]

Cassava Technologies has announced a strategic partnership to expand access to Google’s advanced AI, Gemini, across the continent. The collaboration is built on two key offers designed to remove the primary barriers of cost and data consumption for consumers and businesses in Africa: A six-month extended trial of the Google AI Plus plan, provided by Google. […]

Cassava Technologies , a global technology leader with African heritage, has announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to Google’s advanced AI, Gemini, across the African continent. This collaboration is built on two key initiatives designed to eliminate the primary barriers of cost and data consumption for both consumers and businesses in Africa: A […] The post Google & Cassava Technologies Launch Six‑Month Free Trial and Data‑Free Access to Gemini AI Across Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

As the year winds down, many of us start thinking about what’s next: what we want to change, achieve, or let go of in the new year. However, before rushing into setting resolutions or writing down your 2026 goals, it’s worth pausing to ask why these goals matter and whether they truly align with the […]

West Africa Dreamin’ (WAD) is more than just a tech conference; it is a community-led movement dedicated to consolidating the Salesforce presence and driving digital skills transformation across West Africa. Operating under the Tech Trailblazers Community Foundation, WAD’s mission is fundamentally about people, empowerment, and economic potential. WAD serves as the region’s premier platform for […]

Low retail transaction volumes and narrow spreads often push crypto startups to focus on institutional clients. Obiex, however, is building around high-volume retail traders as its core users, proving that the segment can still generate significant value and profitability.

Every government operates with three catalytic pillars: the People, the Processes, and the Tools. In Abia State, our Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has spent the last two years strengthening these foundations; let’s call that phase PPT 1.0. The mission was simple but profound: make bureaucracy work by organizing the fundamental building blocks upon which everything […] The post Abia State: From PPT 1.0 to PPT 2.0 – The Rise of a Knowledge Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s telecommunications industry delivered a record performance in 2024, with total revenue surging to ₦7.67 trillion ($5.11 billion), a 44.7% increase from ₦5.3 trillion ($3.53 billion) in 2023

Table of contents Global launch details Key features of the OnePlus 15 OnePlus 15 price and availability The OnePlus 15 is coming earlier than anyone expected. Unlike previous models that launched in the first quarter, this one arrives just before the holiday season. The phone was first launched in China on October 27, 2025, and […]

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has set an ambitious target for its data center chip business, forecasting that the market could hit $1 trillion by 2030, driven largely by artificial intelligence. Chief Executive Officer Lisa Su made the projection during the company’s analyst day in New York, highlighting AI as the most transformative force shaping the […] The post AMD Eyes $1 Trillion Data Center Market by 2030 as AI Boom Reshapes Chip Industry appeared first on Tekedia.

Andrew Ng, the renowned AI pioneer, Google Brain founder, and Stanford professor, is calling on professionals across all sectors to embrace AI-assisted coding, often referred to as “vibe coding,” as a core competency in the modern workplace. Speaking at Snowflake’s Build conference on Monday, Ng framed vibe coding as a transformative tool that lowers barriers […] The post Andrew Ng Pushes “Vibe Coding” as Essential Skill for the AI Era, Urges Workforce to Adapt appeared first on Tekedia.

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has commenced coordinated actions, in collaboration with relevant legal authorities, to crack down on individuals and entities involved in unlicensed foreign remittance activities. From October, the bank began pursuing legal action against unlicensed operators while urging users to stick to officially licensed transfer firms, in efforts to ensure that […] The post National Bank of Ethiopia Crackdown on Illegal Money Transfers to Strengthen The Country’s Remittance System appeared first on Tekedia.

The United States and Switzerland are close to finalizing a trade agreement that would reduce the 39% tariffs President Donald Trump imposed on Swiss goods in August, in what could mark one of Washington’s most significant bilateral trade revisions this year. Speaking from the Oval Office on Monday, President Trump confirmed ongoing negotiations, saying White […] The post U.S. Nears Trade Deal With Switzerland to Cut Tariffs Imposed by President Trump appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta’s Chief Artificial Intelligence Scientist, Yann LeCun, is planning to leave the social media giant to start his own company, according to the Financial Times, which cited people familiar with the matter. The deep-learning pioneer is reportedly in early talks to raise funds for his new venture, marking the likely end of a decade-long tenure […] The post Meta’s Top AI Scientist Yann LeCun to Exit Company, Plans New Startup Amid Zuckerberg’s Expanding AI Push appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin’s recent recovery continues to face strong headwinds after slipping below the $100,000 mark earlier this month. The world’s largest cryptocurrency briefly climbed above $107,000 at the start of the week but fell back below $104,000 on Tuesday, signaling what Bloomberg described as “fragile sentiment” in the market. BTC is currently trading at $103,190, at […] The post Bitcoin Faces Stiff Resistance as Market Momentum Weakens appeared first on Tekedia.

CNBC host Jim Cramer raised fresh warnings about the artificial intelligence sector on Monday, suggesting that some companies may start to underperform after months of easy gains, with OpenAI at the center of concern. Cramer highlighted the enormous infrastructure commitments OpenAI has undertaken and questioned the company’s ability to finance the billions of dollars it […] The post Jim Cramer Warns of Risks in AI Boom, Urges Caution on OpenAI Spending appeared first on Tekedia.

Tesla’s sales in China fell to their lowest level in three years in October, deepening concerns over the electric vehicle (EV) maker’s weakening grip on key global markets. The latest figures highlight how Elon Musk’s company — once the undisputed leader in the global EV race — is losing momentum amid fierce competition, cooling demand, […] The post Tesla’s China Sales Sink to Three-Year Low as Global Slump Deepens appeared first on Tekedia.

SoftBank Group’s aggressive wager on artificial intelligence has turned into a windfall. The Japanese tech conglomerate posted a 2.5 trillion yen ($16.6 billion) net profit for the second quarter ended September, more than doubling its results from a year earlier. The turnaround was driven primarily by valuation gains in OpenAI, the U.S. company behind ChatGPT, […] The post SoftBank’s $34.7bn OpenAI Gamble Delivers Record Profit, but ‘AI Bubble’ Fears Grow appeared first on Tekedia.

SoftBank has sold its entire stake in U.S. chipmaker Nvidia for $5.83 billion, marking one of its boldest portfolio realignments as the Japanese conglomerate doubles down on artificial intelligence, especially through its massive investment in ChatGPT maker OpenAI. The company said in its second-quarter earnings report that it sold 32.1 million Nvidia shares in October, […] The post SoftBank Sells Entire $5.8bn Nvidia Stake to Fund Expanding AI Bets, Including Massive OpenAI Investment appeared first on Tekedia.

French automaker Renault has quietly ended its joint project with supplier Valeo to develop a new rare-earth-free electric vehicle (EV) motor, opting instead to bring the work largely in-house while exploring cheaper component sourcing from China, according to two sources familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters. The move marks a significant shift for […] The post Renault Ends Rare-Earth-Free Motor Partnership with Valeo, Turns to China for Cheaper Components appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang has urged Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) to increase chip supply, as global demand for artificial intelligence hardware shows no signs of slowing. The move, first reported by Bloomberg, comes at a time when the semiconductor supply chain remains tight, and competitors are struggling to secure enough production […] The post Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Asks TSMC for More Chip Supply as AI Demand Surges Worldwide appeared first on Tekedia.

Anne-Marie Headley spent 20 years building tech careers at Google, Uber, and Cisco. Her advice: stop waiting for recognition and start contracting for growth.

Good People, let us dissect the imminent future. Uber, the global ride-hailing leviathan, is seeing the writing on the wall. They understand the profound disruptive enzyme that self-driving technology represents, a force ready to utterly disintermediate their core service model. Why? Because the very function they aggregate, the driver, is destined for obsolescence. I project […] The post The Inevitable Collision: Uber, Autonomy, and the AI Resilience Score appeared first on Tekedia.

The platform, called the Cassava AI Multi-Model Exchange (CAIMEx), allows African MNOs to connect to multiple AI systems through a single interface, cutting out the need for costly infrastructure and complex integrations. Cassava says the platform will be managed locally and hosted in regional data facilities to ensure data stays within Africa.