Four children - aged about two and three years old - have been "brutally stabbed and killed" at a nursery school in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, police said.

Eight people from different African countries have been deported to Uganda from the United States, the first of such transfer under a migration deal signed last year.

The maiden Gomoa Easter Festival continues to dazzle at the Gomoa Ekwamkrom Community Park, now in its second day of celebrations.

National Chairman aspirant of the New Patriotic Party, Boakye Kyeremanten Agyarko, has unveiled key figures to steer his campaign ahead of the party’s upcoming internal elections, naming Henry Quartey as Campaign Manager and Joseph Osei-Owusu as Senior Campaign Advisor.

Students of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) have been urged to take a frontline role in driving Ghana’s climate adaptation agenda, with youth advocates stressing that the country’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) cannot succeed without active student involvement. The call was made by the Research and Policy Officer of the Youth Climate Council Ghana (YCCG), Emmanuella Manchaya Kalari, during a training session on Ghana’s NAP held on April 1, 2026, at the UESD campus. The programme, organised by YCCG in partnership with the Youth Bridge Foundation (YBF), aimed to empower university students to translate national climate policies into tangible community action.

Democracy "kills" and the people of Burkina Faso must "forget" it, the country's military ruler has said in an interview aired on state television.

Hiring in the US surged last month, despite the energy shock and uncertainty stemming from the US-Israel war in Iran.

Markets right now are choppy, and most meme coins are feeling it. TRUMP is down roughly 10% this week, and a large custody transfer is raising fresh questions about where sell pressure comes from next. TAO tells a different story, up nearly 19.5% over the same period, with its decentralized AI angle drawing real attention. […] The post TRUMP Coin and Bittensor TAO Lose Appeal as Buyers Lock In BlockDAG 85x Cheaper Before April 8 appeared first on Tekedia.

Removing a difficult manager is rarely as straightforward as filing a complaint with senior leadership, according to former Amazon vice president Ethan Evans, who says employees often underestimate the institutional resistance that protects poor leadership. In remarks on The Peterman Pod, Evans offered a blunt assessment of how workplace complaints are typically received at the […] The post Why Reporting a Bad Boss Often Fails: Former Amazon Executive Urges Workers to ‘Play Chess, Not Checkers’ appeared first on Tekedia.

Anchor, a global banking and payments infrastructure platform, has announced the acquisition of key regulatory licences in Nigeria and Canada, marking a significant milestone in its expansion strategy. The company has secured a Microfinance Bank (MFB) licence and an International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO) licence in Nigeria. In addition, Anchor obtained a Money Services Business […] The post Anchor Secures Nigerian And Canadian Licenses as it Crosses $2.5 Billion in Transactions appeared first on Tekedia.

Less than a year after Anthropic publicly cast China as an “adversarial nation” and moved to restrict access to its artificial intelligence tools, the US start-up has found itself facing an uncomfortable irony: its own proprietary code is now being dissected by the very developer community it sought to keep out. What began as a […] The post Anthropic’s Claude Code Leak Sparks Frenzy in China, Exposes Fragility of AI’s Closed-Door Strategy appeared first on Tekedia.

The world’s most closely watched physical oil benchmark surged to its highest level since the global financial crisis on Thursday, underscoring the growing disconnect between the paper market and the reality of an acute supply shock triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The spot price for prompt physical cargoes of Brent crude, […] The post Dated Brent Crude Spikes Above $141 in the Sharpest Supply Squeeze Since 2008 as Hormuz Closure Jolts oil Market appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft is making one of its biggest strategic bets in Asia, announcing a 1.6 trillion yen ($10 billion) investment in Japan over the next four years to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure, deepen cybersecurity cooperation, and address a looming talent shortage that threatens the country’s digital ambitions. The investment, which runs from 2026 through 2029, was […] The post Microsoft announces $10bn investment in Japan for AI and cyber defense expansion appeared first on Tekedia.

In an age that often rewards volume over judgment, Yasam Ayavefe stands out for a style of business thinking that places structure ahead of showmanship. A venture does not become durable because it attracts attention early. That is the lens through which Yasam Ayavefe is viewed, not merely as an entrepreneur pursuing expansion, but as […] The post Yasam Ayavefe Explains How Strong Systems Create Lasting Business Success appeared first on Tekedia.

Africa's fintech companies are ready to scale regionally. The CBN Fintech Policy Insight Report identifies regulatory passporting as a pathway to reduce cross-border fragmentation but operators, investors, and infrastructure builders agree: a licence is only the first step. The harder work starts after.

She was at BlackRock for five years as a relationship manager, helping investors build wealth quietly, predictably, over time. Then she came back to Kenya in 2020 .

Bitcoin’s recent attempt to stabilize is facing renewed pressure as geopolitical risks return to the forefront of global markets. Following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting the possibility of intensified strikes against Iran in the coming weeks, investor sentiment across risk assets weakened. Cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, declined alongside equities. Bitcoin fell by as much […] The post Bitcoin Under Pressure as Geopolitical Tensions Shake Market Confidence, Analysts Eye Potential Bottom appeared first on Tekedia.

In a Chinese electric vehicle market that is starting to show its age, Stellantis-backed Leapmotor is emerging as one of the clearest winners, delivering 110,155 new energy vehicles in the first three months of 2026 — a nearly 26 percent jump from a year earlier and its fourth straight quarter above the 100,000-unit mark. The […] The post Chinese Leapmotor Charges Forward with Strongest Quarterly Showing Yet as BYD’s Domestic Sales Slide Sharply appeared first on Tekedia.

Two signals: OpenAI acquires a podcast: “OpenAI has acquired TBPN, a fast-growing daily technology podcast with a strong Silicon Valley following, featuring guests such as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.” Corgi launches a physical newspaper and café: Corgi, a Tekedia Capital portfolio company and one of the fastest-growing startups globally, has introduced a physical newspaper alongside […] The post From Supply to Demand: Why Modern Companies Are Building Influence Engines appeared first on Tekedia.

Africa’s digital asset sector is still early. The region has not yet produced its own listed crypto company, but it sits squarely inside this global shift toward regulated, institution-led crypto rails.

Tesla began 2026 with a delivery report that did little to calm investor concerns over the health of its core automotive business, even as the company continues to sell a long-term vision centered on robotaxis, humanoid robots, and energy infrastructure. The electric vehicle maker delivered 358,023 vehicles in the first quarter, missing Wall Street expectations […] The post Tesla Misses Q1 Delivery Estimates as Auto Business Slows While Musk Bets on Robots and Driverless Future appeared first on Tekedia.

Oil prices rocketed above the psychologically important $110-per-barrel mark on Thursday after President Donald Trump signaled that Washington was preparing for a further phase of military action against Iran over the next two to three weeks, sharply reversing the previous session’s optimism that the conflict might be nearing a diplomatic off-ramp. U.S. West Texas Intermediate […] The post Oil vaults 10% above $110 as Trump’s Iran escalation warning rattles markets appeared first on Tekedia.

The global online entertainment landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. While established Western markets have traditionally dictated the pace of digital consumption, a new narrative is being written in the high-growth corridors of Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa. These emerging markets are no longer just following trends; they are setting up them, forcing industry […] The post Global Trends in Online Entertainment: What Emerging Markets Are Teaching the Industry appeared first on Tekedia.

Cement Plc Board has announced the appointment of Mr. Geoffrey Ndugwa as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1st April 2026. Mr. Ndugwa succeeds Mr. Mohit Kapoor, who concludes his successful assignment in the country. A seasoned veteran of the Holcim Group, Mr. Ndugwa brings over two decades of executive experience across sub-Saharan Africa. He most recently […]

It is a concession to reality: for monetary policy and control reasons, crypto is unlikely to ever power everyday payments end-to-end.

Smart Home Gadgets For Beginners: A Simple Starter Guide Smart home gadgets can be simple, affordable, and genuinely useful when you start with the right basics. This guide walks beginners through the best starter devices, setup tips, and security essentials. TechCity

Truecaller announced the expansion of its Business Chat platform, making it accessible to global channel partners and enterprise solution providers. By “opening up” market access to its platform, Truecaller is empowering partners to transition their enterprise clients from legacy, low-trust SMS to a verified, smart, media-rich, and conversational communication experience. Through this partner-led expansion, Truecaller […]

Infobip South Africa has appointed Lauren Potgieter as Country Manager in a strategic move to accelerate growth and strengthen its position as a trusted partner in digital transformation. With over 26 years of experience across business process management, customer experience, and global operations, Potgieter brings a strong track record in driving operational excellence and scalable […]

The deal brings together Kenswitch’s role as a shared national switch—connecting more than 30 financial institutions—with Visa’s global payments technology.

MTN Group, Africa’s largest telecommunication company, has completed the separation of its mobile money business in Ghana.

Over the past week, public interest in the Jos killings, in Plateau State, has followed a clear pattern of rise and decline, reflecting how news spreads and fades in the public mind. People’s curiosity and concern are not uniform, and different aspects of the story capture attention in different ways. Our earlier analysis indicates that […] The post The Future Public Attention to Jos Killings appeared first on Tekedia.

Public reactions to violent events increasingly unfold in the digital space, where people seek information, discuss developments, and attempt to understand unfolding crises. Examining patterns of online search interest within a one-week period between 26 March and 2 April 2026 reveals how public attention around the Jos killings developed over time and how discussions about […] The post Public Attention to the Jos Killings appeared first on Tekedia.

The Osun State governorship election scheduled for 2026 presents a diverse field of candidates drawn from multiple political parties and professional backgrounds. An examination of the demographic characteristics of the candidates reveals important insights about leadership experience, gender representation, geographic origins, religious diversity, and professional expertise among those seeking the highest political office in the […] The post What You Need to Know About the Osun 2026 Governorship Candidates appeared first on Tekedia.

The brutal sell-off that has rattled software stocks this year may have overlooked a crucial reality: the industry’s old guard is not being outpaced by artificial intelligence, but is rapidly repositioning to profit from it. That was the core message from OpenAI Chief Operating Officer Brad Lightcap, who has offered a forceful rebuttal to the […] The post AI Rout May Have Mispriced Software Giants as OpenAI COO Backs Legacy Tech Comeback appeared first on Tekedia.

The S&P 500 surged 2.9% up, about 184–185 points, to close at 6,528.52. This was its strongest single-day gain since May 2025 and added roughly $1.7 trillion in market capitalization. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped over 1,100–1,125 points ~2.5%. The Nasdaq Composite climbed even harder, up ~3.8% nearly 796 points to 21,590.63. The rally […] The post S&P 500 Surges 2.9% Adding Roughly $1.7 Trillion Market Capitalization appeared first on Tekedia.

The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in the US crossed $4 for the first time since August 2022. AAA reports the national average sitting around $4.06–$4.08, with some daily figures cited at $4.02 when it first breached the threshold on or around March 31. The sharp rise—more than $1 per […] The post Gasoline Prices in the US Cross $4, First Since August 2022 appeared first on Tekedia.