Nigerian fintech company Nomba has acquired a licensed Canadian payment service provider and money services business as part of its strategy to build robust cross-border payment infrastructure for African businesses engaged in global trade. The acquisition gives Nomba regulatory coverage in Canada, allowing it to move money locally within the country and connect Canadian dollar […] The post Nomba Acquires Canadian Payments Firm to Power Cross-Border Trade for African Businesses appeared first on Tekedia.

Online betting platforms are no longer just about games; they’re about how play, rewards, and technology come together. BeatRivers.net offers a dependable mix of casino titles and sports markets, delivering a familiar experience for players who value simplicity. 7Bit adds flexibility with crypto and fiat support, alongside a wide array of slots and table games […] The post Every Bet Counts: Spartans Delivers 33% CashRake Rewards, as BeatRivers.net and 7Bit Stay Standard appeared first on Tekedia.

President Donald Trump has publicly claimed he was unaware of a reported $500 million investment from an Abu Dhabi-linked entity into World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the cryptocurrency venture associated with his family. The claim stems from recent reports, primarily a Wall Street Journal investigation, which revealed that an investment firm called Aryam Investment 1—backed by […] The post Trump Downplays Concerns about WLFI Investment with Abu Dhabi-linked Entity  appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of Chinese solar panel manufacturers surged sharply on Wednesday, after local media reported that a team linked to Elon Musk had recently visited several photovoltaic suppliers in China, igniting speculation that the Tesla and SpaceX chief could become a high-profile customer for advanced solar technologies. The reports, which emerged amid Musk’s public emphasis on […] The post Chinese Solar Stocks Soar on Musk Supplier Visit Rumors, Fueling Speculation of AI Energy Demand Boost appeared first on Tekedia.

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), chaired by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, is facing massive unrealized (paper) losses on its Ethereum treasury holdings amid the ongoing crypto market downturn. The company holds around 4.24–4.285 million ETH roughly 3.5% of circulating supply, with an average acquisition cost of about $3,825–$3,883 per ETH. At current ETH prices around $2,200–$2,350 recently, […] The post Tom Lee’s BitMine Extends Losses to $7B Amid Arbitrum DAO’s X Account Compromise appeared first on Tekedia.

The Spanish Red Cross known as Cruz Roja Española or Creu Roja in Catalonia has recently launched a privacy-focused blockchain-based platform called RedChain. Announced and rolled out around early February 2026, RedChain is designed to improve transparency in humanitarian aid distribution while strongly protecting the privacy of aid recipients. RedChain provides donors with real-time traceability […] The post Spanish Red Cross Launches RedChain, A Privacy Blockchain Platform appeared first on Tekedia.

Semiconductor startup Positron has secured $230 million in Series B funding, underscoring growing investor appetite for alternatives to Nvidia as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure intensifies and the industry searches for more efficient ways to run AI systems at scale. The funding round, which TechCrunch learned about exclusively, was led by investors including the Qatar […] The post Positron Raises $230m as Qatar Bets on Alternatives to Nvidia in the Global AI Chip Race appeared first on Tekedia.

Rwanda has signed an expansion agreement with US-based drone logistics company Zipline to scale autonomous medical delivery systems.

eTranzact International Plc, a Nigerian payments and switching company, failed to hit its 2025 profit target despite posting a slight revenue increase

Lesaka’s merchant unit, which serves small and mid-sized businesses through its Kazang and Connect brands, saw revenue fall by 13%.

Prices of car transport services are not constant throughout the year. Seasonal demand primarily drives these price adjustments. Knowing the seasonal influences on car shipping rates can prepare both businesses and individuals to plan for better value and fewer surprises. Seasonal Trends in Car Transport There are realistic trends in car shipping every year. During […] The post Factors That Make Car Shipping More Expensive appeared first on Tekedia.

PayPal (PYPL) stock experienced a sharp decline of approximately 19% with reports of up to 20% at points on February 3, 2026, following the release of its Q4 2025 earnings report. Key Reasons for the Drop The sell-off was triggered by a combination of disappointing results and forward-looking concerns: PayPal reported adjusted EPS of $1.23 […] The post Implications of PayPal’s Stock Plunging 19% After Earnings appeared first on Tekedia.

When AGOA expired, South Africa’s auto sector was already feeling the pressure of 2.5% tariffs on passenger cars and up to 25% on light trucks.

SAB Studios an Abuja-based AI film studio wants African creators to shape the future of storytelling on the continent.

Scroll through TikTok today, and it feels like the world in fast motion. One clip is a cooking tutorial, the next is a product review, then a story that pulls you in for a whole minute. People open the app for answers, for entertainment, or simply to escape for a bit. That mix explains why […] The post TikTok Growth: Strategies That Really Work Today appeared first on Tekedia.

The regional divergence suggests that the African creator economy is a collection of distinct markets at different stages of maturity.

MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile network operator by subscribers, is in advanced discussions to acquire the remaining 75 per cent stake in IHS Towers, a transaction that could value the telecom infrastructure company at approximately $2.76 billion, according to market estimates. A report published by Reuters on Thursday said the Johannesburg-listed telecoms group is negotiating […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Youth unemployment in South Africa remains a significant economic challenge, with rates reaching 58.5% for those aged 15-24 in Q3 2025. Mastercard has welcomed its 2026 Youth Employment Service (YES) cohort, reinforcing its commitment to unlocking opportunities for young South Africans and strengthening the country’s future talent pipeline as part of the YES initiative. In […]

Cape Town’s cautious approach reflects a broader challenge facing governments globally: balancing the efficiency of AI surveillance with legal and constitutional protections.

Bloomwit Releases 2026 Visibility Report for African SMEs Bloomwit, Africa’s leading  PR and communications agency and academy, has released its 2026 Visibility Report for African SMEs, shining a… TechCity

The world has frictions in many ways and forms, including delays, inefficiencies, gaps, and unmet needs. And because those frictions exist, companies must exist. Across human history, no institution has been more effective at fixing market frictions than the COMPANY. When friction disappears, business disappears. Opportunity is born from resistance within those frictions. The World […] The post The World of Frictions. The World of Companies. Tekedia Mini-MBA Begins on Monday appeared first on Tekedia.

The Government of Rwanda has signed a historic expansion agreement with Zipline, marking the first milestone under Zipline’s recent $150M pay-for-performance award from the U.S. Department of State. Building on its legacy as the first country in the world to launch Zipline’s autonomous delivery service in 2016, Rwanda will now become the first country with […] The post Rwanda Expands with Zipline to Become First Country in the World with Nationwide Autonomous Delivery Including Africa’s First Urban Drone Delivery Network appeared first on Tech In Africa.

free video editing software has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of digital storytelling, turning what was once a highly specialized craft into a universal language of expression. In the early days of the internet, creating a high-quality video required an immense investment in hardware, expensive licensing fees for professional suites, and months of technical training. Today, […] The post The Digital Creative Revolution: Bridging the Gap Between Motion and Design appeared first on Tekedia.

Fintech operators are pushing for a dedicated growth fund or credit guarantee scheme to unlock capital for innovation and expansion, but the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it cannot directly establish  venture-style financing.

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed into law a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), temporarily preserving one of the most consequential trade arrangements between the United States and Sub-Saharan Africa. This comes amid Washington’s signal that the programme will be reshaped to fit a tougher, America First trade framework. The […] The post Trump Signs One-Year AGOA Extension, Buying Time for Africa–U.S. Trade Amid Policy Uncertainty appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Treasury yields were largely unchanged on Wednesday, settling into a narrow range after an initial dip triggered by a weaker-than-expected January jobs report reinforced the view that the U.S. labor market is losing momentum without tipping into a sharp downturn. Early trading saw yields move lower after payrolls processor ADP reported that private employers […] The post Treasury Yields Steady as Weak January Hiring Data Reinforces Low-Growth Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.

Precious metals staged a strong rebound after recent sharp volatility and pullbacks. Gold recovered impressively, climbing back toward and reclaiming the $5,000 per ounce level in trading. Spot gold prices hovered around $5,050–$5,060 per ounce during the day, with futures (e.g., April contracts) pushing as high as approximately $5,071–$5,078 in some reports. This marks a […] The post Precious Metals Staged a Strong Rebound after Sharp Pullbacks appeared first on Tekedia.

We took a tour of the first ever 100MW AI data centre campus Kasi Cloud is building close to the coast of Lagos, Nigeria.

The Republic of South Africa has officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa’s Multilateral Financial Institution, marking the formal entry of one of Africa’s largest economies into the Bank’s membership, heralding deeper financial sovereignty. The accession follows the South African Parliament’s historic approval of the accession in 2025, cementing […]

Cellulant has picked longtime engineer Michael Muriuki as CPTO to lead product and technology as competition rises in African digital payments markets.

Binance Pay and Scan To Pay have joined forces, enabling over 650,000 merchants to accept crypto payments seamlessly. With cryptocurrency evolving from just an investment asset to a practical payment method, this partnership unlocks new opportunities and expands access to digital payment solutions in South Africa. Through Scan to Pay’s integration with Moneybadger, Binance Pay […]

MTN Group, Africa’s largest telecommunications company, has formally applied to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) for approval to acquire IHS Towers.

In today's edition: PwC takes over Koko Networks || AGOA is back, for now || Has T2 Mobile finally found its footing? || S&P says Nigerian banks may make less profits in 2026

Ethio telecom, Djibouti Telecom, and Sudatel Group have  signed a landmark tripartite strategic agreement under the Horizon Fiber Initiative, marking a major milestone in regional digital integration through the deployment of a high-capacity, cross-border, multi-terabit optical fiber infrastructure. The Horizon Fiber Initiative is designed to significantly enhance international bandwidth capacity, strengthen network resilience and redundancy, […]

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang robustly pushed back against escalating fears that artificial intelligence will supplant traditional software tools, labeling the notion “the most illogical thing in the world” during a keynote at Cisco Systems’ AI conference in San Francisco on Wednesday. His remarks arrived amid a deepening global selloff in software, data analytics, and […] The post Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Dismisses AI Disruption Fears as “Illogical” Amid $285bn Global Software Stock Rout appeared first on Tekedia.

Democratic lawmakers are sharpening their challenge to how the largest U.S. technology companies are consolidating power in artificial intelligence, arguing that a new class of deals risks hollowing out competition while slipping through gaps in antitrust enforcement. In a letter sent Wednesday to the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice, Senators Elizabeth Warren, […] The post Lawmakers Call for ‘Reverse Acqui-Hiring’ Probe as Big Tech AI Deals Test the Limits of Antitrust Oversight appeared first on Tekedia.