The recent decision by The Wall Street Journal to describe Zcash and its privacy features as a red flag has reignited a long-running debate about financial privacy, regulation, and the future of digital money. The article reflects growing concerns among regulators, traditional financial institutions, and law enforcement agencies about privacy-preserving cryptocurrencies, often referred to as […] The post The Wall Street Journal Article Describes Zcash as a Red Flag appeared first on Tekedia.

South Africa is facing a dangerous convergence of political instability and external economic shocks that could threaten the reform momentum behind its recent credit-rating upgrade, according to S&P Global Ratings. The warning comes at a particularly fragile moment for Africa’s most industrialized economy, where investors are increasingly weighing whether the governing alliance can maintain political […] The post S&P Warns South Africa’s Reform Momentum at Risk as Ramaphosa Crisis and ME Shock Test Coalition Govt. appeared first on Tekedia.

Instructure, the parent company of the widely used education platform Canvas, says it has reached an agreement with the hackers behind a global cyberattack that exposed sensitive data belonging to tens of thousands of students and staff in Hong Kong and affected institutions across multiple countries. The company said the agreement includes the return and […] The post Canvas Owner Strikes Deal With Hackers To Return And Destroy Data After Global Breach Exposed More Than 72,000 Hongkongers appeared first on Tekedia.

The first quarter filings from major financial firms often reveal more than portfolio adjustments. They offer insight into where institutional conviction is moving and which narratives are beginning to dominate the next market cycle. This quarter, two developments stood out across the digital asset landscape: reports that trading giant Jane Street shifted exposure from Bitcoin […] The post Jane Street Shifted Exposure from Bitcoin toward Ethereum Amid Fidelity’s Endorsement of the CLARITY Act appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigerian Fintech Infrastructure Is Shaping the Future of Global Payments For years, global tech companies treated Africa as a market for expansion. Now, many investors and founders are… TechCity

Stablecoins were once viewed primarily as a tool for crypto traders, a digital substitute for dollars that allowed users to move between exchanges without touching the traditional banking system. That narrative has changed dramatically. Stablecoins are increasingly becoming financial infrastructure, and two of the most powerful forces driving their expansion are cards and settlement networks. […] The post Cards and Settlement Are Two of The Biggest Growth Levers for Stablecoins appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin supporter Kevin Warsh has officially been confirmed as the successor to Jerome Powell, signaling a potentially new era for U.S. monetary policy and digital asset regulation. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Warsh as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve, marking a significant shift in leadership at the world’s most powerful central bank. […] The post Bitcoin Supporter Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Powell’s Successor appeared first on Tekedia.

For decades, the global financial system has revolved around the U.S. dollar. Long before cryptocurrencies existed, banks outside the United States created a vast offshore dollar network known as the eurodollar market. These were not physical dollars stored in America, but dollar-denominated liabilities issued and circulated globally by foreign banks. Today, stablecoins are beginning to […] The post Why Stablecoins are Becoming Digital Eurodollars appeared first on Tekedia.

Chimoney, a Nigerian fintech startup that built a unified API for cross-border payments across 41 currencies, has shut down operations, citing a lack of capital to sustain operations. In an email sent to customers, the Canada-based startup disclosed that it had stopped processing new transactions and integrations and had begun refunding customer balances. “As of […] The post Nigerian Fintech Startup Chimoney Shuts Down Operations Over Funding Crunch appeared first on Tekedia.

This week, the Finance Bill 2026 was published, and almost immediately, questions began emerging from the public.

In West Pokot County, 12 women and three men died after rocks came crashing down at Romo Hills in Kasei.

That clip of him calling out the audience to order went viral, attracting immense commentary locally and globally.

Climate negotiations routinely expose a painful imbalance: Africa contributes the least to global emissions, yet suffers some of the worst consequences.

Every major world power wants a summit with Africa. By a casual count, there are at least 12 such summits.

Mitoma suffered a hamstring injury during Brighton's 3-0 win over Wolves last weekend.

Iran has largely blocked shipping through the vital strait since the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel on February 28.

The commission said the appointment followed a rigorous selection exercise conducted in line with applicable recruitment laws and procedures.

Arteta's men are two points ahead of second-placed Manchester City with two games to go after a controversial VAR call ruled out a late West Ham equaliser against Arsenal last weekend.

Without a win in their last seven Premier League games, Chelsea are languishing in ninth place with virtually no chance of qualifying for next season's Champions League.

The protesters are demanding the release of the elders and the halting of construction of a multi-agency security camp until the dispute is resolved.

The Canadian-African fintech shut down on April 30, 2026 — not because the product failed, but because the world never quite found it. When a freelancer in Lagos gets paid by a client in New York, the money rarely moves simply. It crosses currency rails, compliance checkpoints, and multiple intermediaries before it lands. Chimoney was […] The post Chimoney Had the Licences, the Product, and the Team. It Didn’t Have Enough People Who Knew About It appeared first on Tech In Africa.

In its latest pricing review announced on Thursday, EPRA indicated that the cost of Super Petrol and Diesel has gone up by Ksh.16.65 and Ksh.46.29 per litre respectively, while the price of Kerosene remains unchanged.

Gachagua noted that a united Opposition will be key in ousting President William Ruto. He also cautioned Sifuna against traversing the country using choppers, claiming that the government may go to extreme lengths in silencing dissenting voices.

Cyrus Oigoro Miencha allegedly altered his KCSE results from a mean grade of C- (minus) to C+ (plus) before using the certificate to gain admission to Kisii University, where he pursued a Bachelor of Commerce degree.

Bitok noted that the second term has historically experienced cases of unrest in schools and challenged education officers to identify and address warning signs early enough.

Antoine Semenyo and Omar Marmoush both struck from Phil Foden passes in the first half at the Etihad before Savinho added a late third to lift City two points behind leaders Arsenal.

The President said continued education reforms as well as ongoing expansion of research and technology institutions, are part of the government’s deliberate strategy to achieve national transformation.

This comes after Meta Inc, the owner of Instagram and Facebook, has discontinued its end-to-end encryption services for Instagram private chats as of May 8, 2026.

This comes amid a surge in reported cases of intimate partner violence, sexual violence, femicide, and other forms of gender-based violence that have claimed the lives of women and girls in tragic circumstances.

Iran has been at war with the United States and Israel since February 28, though a fragile ceasefire has been in place since April 8.

The proposal, contained in the Finance Bill 2026, could increase the cost of imported batteries, electric buses, and related components.

The Reds splashed out a record £450 million ($609 million) on new players last summerm but that investment has so far reaped little reward.

South African insurance platform, Naked, has become the first company in the world to successfully develop and deploy a native app in ChatGPT that can provide a final, binding car insurance quote. The launch also appears to make Naked the first South African company to release a native app in ChatGPT, representing an early step towards a future […] The post Naked becomes the world’s first to give a final car insurance quote in ChatGPT appeared first on Tech In Africa.

A Guide to AI for Agriculture and Food Security in Africa Modern food systems in Africa face many challenges, including erratic weather and growingpopulations. While traditional farming often struggles… TechCity

The 'Finale' hitmaker's Bien’s outfit featured Mobutu’s signature aesthetic - including a military-inspired tailored suit, dark shades, and a leopard-print cap reminiscent of the late Zairean leader’s iconic style. 

President William Ruto is expected to host a state luncheon in Wajir.