As recently as 2015, people could get a loan from a traditional bank only. Unfortunately, not everyone had the opportunity to get it because many had no credit history or a stable job. But nowadays, the situation has changed thanks to online platforms, automated services, and mobile apps. This allows people to get a loan […] The post Fintech Innovations That Are Expanding Access to Credit Across the Globe appeared first on Tekedia.

Table of contents What Cloudflare actually does What happened and who was affected How the November 18 outage unfolded Why the load-balancing system failed Services and platforms affected Why a Cloudflare outage brings down so much of the internet The internet experienced a significant disruption on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, after Cloudflare, the US internet […]

Japan is actively advancing a major overhaul of its cryptocurrency taxation framework, proposing to slash the tax rate on crypto gains from a progressive rate of up to 55% to a flat 20%. This change aims to treat digital assets more like traditional financial instruments, such as stocks, to encourage investment, foster Web3 innovation, and […] The post Japan Proposes Crypto Tax Reform From 55% to 20% appeared first on Tekedia.

Adam Back, the cypherpunk cryptographer and Blockstream CEO whose work on Hashcash is cited in Satoshi Nakamoto’s original Bitcoin white paper, recently addressed growing concerns about quantum computing threats to Bitcoin’s security. In a November 15, 2025, exchange on X formerly Twitter, Back downplayed the near-term risk, estimating that Bitcoin is unlikely to face a […] The post Adam Back Speaks on Quantum Computing Risks to Bitcoin appeared first on Tekedia.

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, is reportedly in advanced talks to invest $1.15 billion in Neura Robotics, a German startup specializing in AI-powered humanoid robots. This deal, if finalized, would value Neura between $9.3 billion and $11.6 billion, marking one of the largest crypto-to-AI investments to date. The move signals Tether’s […] The post Tether to Invest $1.5B in Neura Robotics, as Aster Team Delays Token Unlocks appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a significant pullback, with exchange-traded products (ETPs) seeing their largest weekly outflows since February—totaling approximately $2 billion for the week ending November 15, 2025. This marks the third consecutive week of net withdrawals, bringing cumulative outflows to $3.2 billion over the past three weeks. The trend reflects heightened investor caution […] The post Crypto ETPs Record $2 Billion in Weekly Outflows appeared first on Tekedia.

Yala’s Bitcoin-backed stablecoin, $YU, suffered a dramatic second depeg from its $1 USD peg, plummeting over 50% to as low as $0.41 within 24 hours. This marks the project’s second major stability failure in just two months, raising serious questions about its over-collateralization model, liquidity management, and overall resilience in the DeFi ecosystem. As of […] The post Yala’s YU Stablecoin Depegs Again Amid Market Uncertainty  appeared first on Tekedia.

Each year, nearly 200,000 women die during pregnancy and childbirth, and 1 million newborns die in their first month of life, according to the World Health Organisation.

E-commerce giant Jumia is weighing a return to expansion, with Tanzania and Angola emerging as potential new markets just a year after it exited South Africa and Tunisia to stem losses and tighten operations, according to its investor day presentation on November 13, 2025. 

Cloudflare, the backbone infrastructure that powers a huge slice of the internet, is experiencing a service disruption, causing glitches on websites such as Elon Musk's X (fka Twitter). 

As retailers and enterprises across South Africa prepare for the annual Black Friday surge on 28 November. Online transaction volumes continue to climb each year. During Black Friday 2024, PayFast recorded a peak of 2,185 transactions per minute, while just three of South Africa’s banks reported more than R30-billion spent. Paul Grapendaal, Head of Managed […]

The clarification comes after a week of industry anxiety and public outcry sparked by media reports that claimed SIM card holders would need to provide DNA information, along with legal definitions that raised fears of state surveillance.

Introduction: Why Cloud Mining is a Smart Investment for High-Budget Investors Cloud mining offers an easy entry point for those interested in cryptocurrencies without the hassle of managing hardware. For investors with $100,000, cloud mining presents a great opportunity to generate passive income with low risk. As cloud mining platforms in 2025 become more user-friendly […] The post Earn $3,542 a Day: 7 Most Profitable Cloud Mining Apps in 2025 appeared first on Tekedia.

On the night between October 10 and 11, the cryptocurrency market experienced its largest flash crash in history, with the entire crypto heatmap turning red. Within 24 hours, liquidations reached $19-20 billion, and total market capitalization plunged by $370 billion. The crash was nine times larger than any previous event, with approximately 1.6 million accounts […] The post Why Oracles and Market Mechanics Triggered the Historic Crypto Crash appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto momentum is constructing speedily in 2025, and Shiba Inu (SHIB) is once again proving why meme cash dominates retail exhilaration. Trading around $0.000009135, SHIB is gearing up for what analysts accept as true, which will be a prime breakout, with forecasts pointing toward a capacity 20x rally if meme sentiment peaks during the bull […] The post Shiba Inu Forecasts 20x, but Ozak AI Prediction Suggests a True 100x Path appeared first on Tekedia.

NaMaqal provides teams with tools to understand and use spoken feedback almost in real-time. It is currently working with UN agencies, Danish Refugee Council and World Vision International.

South Africa’s technology and durables (T&D) manufacturers and retailers will face fierce competition for the consumer’s rand during the upcoming Black Friday promotional period, with NIQ South Africa forecasting relatively flat growth in terms of units and revenues compared to 2024. Continuing trends seen throughout 2025, consumers look set to be cautious and strategic in […]

Jumia says rural buyers in Kenya drive the majority of its volume, with 60% of deliveries heading to secondary towns and remote villages.

Alphabet Inc.’s Google is preparing to plant one of its most ambitious energy-linked data-center footprints in Andhra Pradesh, Bloomberg reports. According to the report, the state’s leader, N. Chandrababu Naidu, is already signaling that the scale of the project may grow far beyond the initial $15 billion planned for the first five years. During an […] The post Google’s $15bn Andhra Pradesh Bet Signals a New Phase in India’s Race for Digital Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin fell below $92,000 on Monday as mounting macroeconomic concerns continued to weigh on investor sentiment. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has erased all its 2025 gains and now trades roughly 27% below its all-time high of more than $126,000, reached on October 6. This downturn has sparked renewed debate about whether the current bull cycle […] The post Bitcoin Slides Below $92K as Market Uncertainty Deepens, Erases 2025 Gains appeared first on Tekedia.

Generative AI powers apps and tools that boost productivity and knowledge in most places across the world. But these systems don’t work equally well for all communities, especially those underrepresented online, where most AI training data originates. As a result, generative AI performs poorly in many languages and does not reflect the social and cultural […]

As Black Friday and the holiday shopping rush kick in, cybersecurity experts are urging South Africans to be cautious and stop immediately if a purchase feels off. With online traffic soaring, cybercriminals are exploiting consumers’ increased spending—posing as trusted brands, pushing fake products, and luring people into clicking malicious links or sharing sensitive information. To […]

East Africa holds vast untapped solar potential, particularly in regions where electricity access remains limited. In Kenya, for example, a significant portion of the estimated 13 million unserved population resides in areas with high solar irradiation, which makes them the perfect candidates for off-grid energy solutions—therefore, systems that don’t rely on the national power grid. […]

Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s second-largest bank by assets, has confirmed that its planned entry into Kenya is now awaiting final regulatory approvals.

MTN has reached 301.3 million subscribers across its 16 markets, becoming the first telecommunications operator in Africa to hit the milestone.

Walmart Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has elected John Furner, 51, to succeed Doug McMillon, 59, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart Inc., effective February 1, 2026. Furner was also elected to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. McMillon will retire on January 31, 2026, but will remain on the […]

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South Africa has secured its first sovereign credit rating upgrade in almost 20 years after S&P Global lifted the country’s foreign-currency long-term rating to “BB” from “BB-”, marking a milestone in a reform drive aimed at stabilizing public finances and hauling the economy out of years of sluggish growth. The upgrade, announced on Friday, comes […] The post South Africa Lands First Credit Upgrade in Nearly Two Decades: S&P Lifts Country to “BB” as Reform Push Steadies Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple Inc. is stepping up preparations for a major leadership transition as Chief Executive Tim Cook signals his potential departure as soon as next year, a move that points to the tech giant’s efforts to secure continuity at the top as the tech industry evolves. John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, is […] The post Apple Intensifies Succession Planning as Tim Cook Prepares to Step Down – FT appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigerian tech startups are staying away from listing on the Nigerian Exchange, with more than two-thirds citing currency and foreign exchange mismatch as the primary reason, according to a new survey by TLP Advisory published today. The Currency Challenge While the naira has risen almost 10% in the past six months, the currency has lost […] The post Three Years, Zero Listings: Nigerian Tech Board Fails to Attract Single Startup appeared first on Tech In Africa.

S&P Global Ratings has lifted Nigeria’s sovereign credit outlook to positive from stable, a move that signals growing confidence in the country’s reform drive and improving macroeconomic signals. The agency kept Nigeria’s long- and short-term foreign and local currency ratings at ‘B-/B’, along with national scale ratings of ‘ngBBB+/ngA-2’, but noted that the country is […] The post S&P’s Positive Outlook on Nigeria Marks a Turning Point, but Major Tests Still Loom appeared first on Tekedia.

Concerns about a swelling bubble in the artificial intelligence sector are intensifying among top technology executives, deepening anxiety within an industry whose valuations have surged at a pace many experts now say is unsustainable. The warnings didn’t come from the usual corners of Wall Street this time. They came from the stage lights and crowded […] The post Tech Leaders Warn of Growing AI Bubble as Valuations Stretch Beyond Fundamentals appeared first on Tekedia.

First, sign up for a trustworthy exchange, and buy ETH. Then deposit it safely in a secure wallet and follow a simple plan (DCA + basic security). Ethereum remains one of the most popular cryptocurrencies in 2025. It is known for its smart contracts, staking, wide ecosystem, and accessibility. This guide is perfect for beginners […] The post How to Invest in Ethereum for Beginners? (Guide 2025) appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple has been ordered to pay $634 million to Masimo after a federal jury in California found that the Apple Watch’s blood-oxygen-related features infringed one of Masimo’s patents, marking the most significant victory yet for the medical-technology company in its sprawling legal war with the iPhone maker. The jury concluded on Friday that Apple violated […] The post Apple Hit With $634m Verdict in Long-Running Patent Battle With Masimo appeared first on Tekedia.

Who will rescue Bitcoin as it continues its gravitational drift toward the bears of the market? This is one of those moments when you wish Bitcoin had a date on the calendar to present revenue, profits, margins, an earnings call to defend its value. But since Bitcoin cannot show a balance sheet or an income […] The post How Hodlers Are Destroying Bitcoin, Making It What It Was Not Invented for appeared first on Tekedia.

The Czech National Bank (CNB)—the central bank of the Czech Republic—announced its first-ever purchase of digital assets, totaling approximately $1 million. This marks a historic step as the first central bank to publicly disclose acquiring Bitcoin (BTC). The Czech National Bank’s (CNB) $1 million acquisition of Bitcoin and other digital assets is framed as a […] The post Czech National Bank Purchases of First Digital Assets appeared first on Tekedia.