Across the continent, the biggest opportunities often lie in infrastructure gaps: payments, logistics, mobility, energy, and healthcare.

Fintech LemFi raised $53M to expand beyond Africa - secure EU licenses, add US/UK/Canada cards and scale zero-fee remittances for immigrant communities. The post LemFi Secures $53M to Expand Fintech Services Beyond Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Nigeria’s internet penetration crossed the 50% mark in November 2025, reaching 50.58%, according to the latest industry data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), signifying steady progress but well short of the 70% broadband penetration target set under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) 2020–2025, which expires in December

Ethiopia and Kenya have agreed to support joint investment and partnership initiatives between Ethio Telecom and Safaricom, signaling growing policy alignment around regional digital infrastructure and cross-border connectivity in the Horn of Africa. The commitment was affirmed during a one-day working visit by Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto to Addis Ababa, where he held high-level […]

Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated prediction market platform, has integrated BNB Smart Chain (BSC) to support deposits and withdrawals using BNB and certain stablecoins. For U.S. domestic accounts: Direct deposits and withdrawals of native BNB and USDT on BSC. For international accounts: Deposits and withdrawals of BNB, USDT, and USDC on BSC, often facilitated through connected exchanges […] The post Kalshi Integrates BNB Chain to Support Deposits and Withdrawals appeared first on Tekedia.

According to a Bloomberg report published on December 22, 2025, JPMorgan Chase is actively exploring the possibility of offering cryptocurrency trading services to its institutional clients. This includes potential spot trading; direct buying/selling of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and derivatives products. The initiative is in early stages, driven by growing client demand from hedge funds, pension managers, […] The post JPMorgan Exploring Crypto Trading for Institutional Clients appeared first on Tekedia.

ETHZilla, a Peter Thiel-backed firm, has indeed sold approximately $74.5 million worth of Ethereum specifically 24,291 ETH to redeem outstanding senior secured convertible notes and pay off debt. This move marks a strategic pivot away from its digital asset treasury (DAT) model, which involved holding cryptocurrencies like ETH, toward a focus on real-world asset (RWA) […] The post ETHZILLA’s $74.5M Sale Triggers Fear on Institutions Selling Pressure appeared first on Tekedia.

German economy has witnessed a sharp decline in the German exports to the United States in 2025, largely attributed to U.S. tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump’s administration. A December 2025 study by the German Economic Institute (IW), commissioned by the German Foreign Office and reported widely including by Reuters and Xinhua, found that overall […] The post Tariff-hit German Exports to the US Decline Sharply, Analysis Finds appeared first on Tekedia.

ServiceNow said on Tuesday it will acquire cybersecurity startup Armis in a cash deal valued at $7.75 billion, marking one of the company’s largest acquisitions to date as it moves to strengthen its security offerings amid rising artificial intelligence-driven threats. Shares of the enterprise software company fell about 3% following the announcement. ServiceNow said the […] The post ServiceNow strikes $7.75bn Armis Acquisition deal to deepen cybersecurity push as AI risks multiply appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s largest exporter of crude oil to the United States in the first eight months of 2025, a development that underscores growing relevance in the U.S. energy supply chain even as its domestic refining capacity expands and reshapes regional oil flows. Data released by the U.S. Mission show that between January […] The post Nigeria’s $2.57bn Leads African Crude Exports to the U.S. in 2025, With Volumes Set to Rise Further in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon is broadening the scope of its AI-powered digital assistant Alexa+ as it seeks to transform the long-running voice service into a central gateway for travel bookings, local services, and everyday commerce, a move that underscores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way consumers interact with online platforms. The company said on Thursday that Alexa+ […] The post Amazon Expands Alexa+ Into an AI Service Hub With New Travel, Commerce, and Local Business Integrations appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence chatbots are designed to be helpful and engaging, but according to one of AI’s founding figures, that very eagerness can make them unhelpfully flattering. Yoshua Bengio, a professor at the Université de Montréal and one of the so-called “AI godfathers,” says chatbots are often too eager to please, rendering them ineffective for providing […] The post Why Lying To Your Chatbot Might Get You The Truth Amid Growing AI Sycophancy Problem: AI Pioneer appeared first on Tekedia.

Strategy Inc,  formerly MicroStrategy, has paused its Bitcoin purchases for the week,  according to a recent SEC filing. Instead of buying BTC, the company raised approximately $748 million through sales of common stock and added these proceeds to its U.S. dollar cash reserves, bringing the total to $2.19 billion. Strategy holds 671,268 BTC, acquired for […] The post MicroStrategy Pauses Bitcoin Buying, Consolidates $748M on Common Stocks appeared first on Tekedia.

The next phase of the artificial intelligence boom will be defined less by who builds the biggest data centers and more by who figures out how to use far less power to achieve comparable results, according to former Facebook chief privacy officer Chris Kelly. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Tuesday, Kelly said the industry’s […] The post Efficiency, Power Costs, and Chinese Challengers to Reshape AI’s Next Battle – Former Facebook Chief Privacy Officer appeared first on Tekedia.

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape global markets, crypto investors are paying closer attention to projects building real AI infrastructure rather than short-lived hype. One name that keeps resurfacing in analyst discussions is Ozak AI ($OZ)—a presale-stage project that many believe could accelerate rapidly after its anticipated $1 exchange listing, with longer-term valuation models pointing […] The post After Its $1 Listing, Ozak AI Could Become the Fastest-Rising AI Token — Long-Term Models Point to $10+ By 2027 appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. consumers displayed notable resilience this holiday season, driving retail spending up 4.2% year over year, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by Visa. The report from Visa Consulting and Analytics shows that despite lingering economic headwinds and ongoing concerns about inflation, shoppers continued to spend, particularly on technology and personal goods. The findings, based […] The post U.S. Holiday Shoppers Defy Economic Headwinds, Driving Retail Spending 4.2% High Amid AI-Driven Buying Trends appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. economy expanded at a robust 4.3% annualized pace in the third quarter (July-September), significantly outpacing economists’ expectations of 3.2%, according to the Commerce Department’s initial GDP estimate released Tuesday. The much-delayed report—originally slated for October 30 but postponed due to the historic 43-day government shutdown that ended in mid-November—paints a picture of resilient […] The post U.S. Economy Roars with 4.3% Q3 Growth, Far Exceeding Forecasts in Delayed Report appeared first on Tekedia.

Erebor, a digital banking startup co-founded by Palmer Luckey known for founding Oculus and leading Anduril Industries and backed by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, is raising fresh capital at a $4.35 billion valuation. The company recently secured $350 million in a funding round led by Lux Capital, with participation from existing investors like 8VC and […] The post Erebor is Raising Fresh Capital at a $4.35B Valuation, as Phantom Launches Prediction Markets Powered by Kalshi appeared first on Tekedia.

Citadel, the multistrategy hedge fund powerhouse founded by billionaire Ken Griffin in 1990, is set to distribute approximately $5 billion in profits earned during 2025 to its investors in early 2026, according to a person familiar with the matter quoted by CNBC. This partial return of gains—rather than a full payout—reflects the firm’s strategic approach […] The post Citadel to Return $5bn in 2025 Profits to Investors, Trimming Assets to $67bn Amid Subdued Performance appeared first on Tekedia.

From April 2026, the blue check on my name will disappear on Twitter (yes X). I have canceled the subscription because, to me, it no longer carries real value. I did not study Economics in secondary school, not because I did not want to, but because WAEC capped subjects at nine, and I had chosen […] The post The Faded Value of Twitter (yes X) Blue Checkmark and Why I Cancelled My Subscription appeared first on Tekedia.

African startups raised $289M in Jan 2025 — a 240% YoY rise, driven by equity deals in fintech and cleantech and four countries taking 60% of funding. The post African Startups Raise $289M in Jan 2025: A 240% YoY Surge appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Blockchain and stablecoins are cutting remittance fees, speeding cross-border transfers, and expanding mobile financial access across Africa amid clearer regulations. The post Q&A: Blockchain’s Role in African Remittances appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Construction companies operate in one of the most heavily regulated employment environments in American business. Federal wage laws, state-specific labor regulations, union contract obligations, and OSHA safety requirements create overlapping compliance demands that shift depending on project type, location, and funding source. A single misclassified worker or miscalculated prevailing wage can trigger investigations that examine […] The post When Your Crew Becomes a Lawsuit: Navigating Construction Labor Laws Without Getting Burned appeared first on Tekedia.

Nomba is the latest Nigerian fintech to integrate Apple Pay, joining Stripe-owned Paystack, which integrated Apple Pay into its payment stack for businesses in 2021, and a similar launch by cross-border payments fintech Platnova in July 2025

Solstice— a Solana-based DeFi protocol focused on institutional-grade yield via its USX stablecoin and YieldVault, with over $325M+ TVL. No VC allocations, no private rounds, no discounts — fully community-focused with equal terms. Priority allocations based on Legion merit scores and Solstice ecosystem participation for long-term USX/eUSX holders, Flares points earners. Protocol revenue funds $SLX […] The post Solstice ICO is Live and Creating Buzz on Crypto Twitter appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold has been smashing through new all-time highs (ATHs) in late December 2025. Spot gold is trading around $4,500 per ounce, with recent sessions pushing above $4,470–$4,500 after breaking the previous record of around $4,381 set earlier in October 2025. This caps off an extraordinary year where gold has surged approximately 70% year-to-date—its strongest annual […] The post Gold ATH Underscores a World Grappling with Uncertainty appeared first on Tekedia.

Why do people keep getting hacked despite new security features? The answer is simple: human error. It’s rarely high-tech hacking; it’s usually a simple mistake. Here are the 11 most common ways users accidentally expose their accounts. Password habits that make hacking too easy  Poor password management remains the most common failure in digital security. […]

Sun King’s expansion into smartphone financing comes as rising smartphone prices continue to deepen Nigeria’s digital access gap.

Recent global research from Kaspersky has illuminated a significant shift in AI usage during the holiday season. Far from being just a reliable shopping or planning assistant, artificial intelligence has evolved into a multifaceted digital companion capable of delivering emotional support—a phenomenon particularly pronounced among the Gen Z and millennial generations. Kaspersky ran a global […]

Recent research from Kaspersky highlights a notable shift in how artificial intelligence (AI) is used during the holiday season. Beyond its role as a shopping or planning assistant, AI is increasingly being relied upon for emotional support—a trend particularly evident among Gen Z and millennials. However, experts caution that overreliance on AI can expose users […]

Sun King, the world’s largest off-grid solar energy company, has expanded its footprint in Nigeria with the launch of pay-as-you-go (PayGo) smartphones, enabling customers to own quality devices through small, affordable instalments. The move builds on Sun King’s proven PayGo model for solar energy and reflects the company’s broader mission to improve access to essential […]

Clea, a blockchain-powered payments platform designed to simplify cross-border trade for African businesses, has officially launched after a successful pilot phase that processed more than USD 4 million in international transactions. The early traction highlights strong demand from African importers seeking faster, more reliable ways to pay global suppliers amid persistent foreign exchange and banking […]

As Senegal’s startup ecosystem matures, DER is moving away from generic entrepreneurship support toward sector focused programmes designed to deliberately build high impact companies. In this interview, Elena Dia explains how mobile money financing, targeted acceleration, and a project driven approach are reshaping how institutions support founders across the country.

 [8 Options] This Document is Either Deleted or Not Currently Accessible Most probably, running into the ‘this document is either deleted or not currently accessible’ glitch on Mac has landed you on this page. This error manifests when you try to open a Word or Excel file. But the problem is that there’s not just […]

One of the most frustrating issues players face in Pokémon Go is Error 12, which appears when the game can’t properly detect your location. It often happens when location services are not working or the game flags unusual movement. This is where location management tools like iAnyGo come into the picture. If you use this […]

What 2026 Holds for African AdTech: Lessons From Dangote, Gates and Jobs By Gabriel Ferrer, Chief Operating Officer, Pisi Ten years ago, I walked into my first digital gaming operation… TechCity