Since late November 2025, customers have received apologies and assurances that fuel would be available soon. But last Saturday was the final. 

In today's edition: MTN moves to acquire IHS Towers || Rwanda would now use drones to deliver medicine || Who secured the bag?💰

Bitcoin has slipped below the $64,000 mark, reigniting bearish sentiment across the crypto market and raising fresh questions about the sustainability of the recent rally. BTC has printed massive bearish candles for the third consecutive day, dragging the price down by more than 10% this week. The crypto asset plunged as low as $66,695 today, […] The post Bitcoin Declines Below $64,000 Amid Bearish Concerns – Is The Market Headed For A Reset? appeared first on Tekedia.

The OpenClaw skillset or suite of skills for MegaETH has been released ahead of the project’s mainnet launch on February 9, 2026. MegaETH, an Ethereum Layer-2 network promising real-time performance targeting up to 100,000 TPS with sub-millisecond latency and ~10ms block times, publicly confirmed its mainnet go-live date as February 9 following a major stress […] The post MegaETH Is Launching with an Ready Ecosystem of Autonomous Participants  appeared first on Tekedia.

MetaMask has partnered with Ondo Finance to integrate tokenized U.S. equities (stocks), ETFs, and commodities directly into the wallet. This integration was announced and launched on February 3, 2026, during the Ondo Global Summit in New York. Eligible users can now buy, hold, and trade over 200 tokenized U.S. securities via Ondo Global Markets (Ondo […] The post MetaMask Partner with Ondo Finance to Integrate Tokenized U.S. Equities  appeared first on Tekedia.

The crypto market shows signs of mixed sentiment today, with U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recently flipping to positive net inflows after a streak of outflows, while the Hyperliquid (HYPE) token surges on exciting protocol news. Bitcoin ETFs Flip Positive U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs kicked off February strongly, recording approximately $562 million in net inflows on […] The post Crypto Market Shows Sign of Mixed Sentiment Amid Hyperliquid HIP-4 News  appeared first on Tekedia.

New home prices in the US have fallen below existing home prices for the first time in history has circulated widely on social media like Facebook, Reddit, LinkedIn, and X posts from late 2025, often framed dramatically as a historic inversion or market shock. However, while new homes have indeed become cheaper than existing homes […] The post A Look At New Home Prices As U.S Mortgage Rates Settle Around 6-6.5% appeared first on Tekedia.

What do all the most successful drone companies have in common? If you guessed “rad tech at a fair price,” you’d be wrong. There’s one more crucial ingredient that far too many manufacturers lack. And that ingredient is trust. Enterprise drones are huge right now. But with great growth comes great responsibility. Transparency, that is. […] The post Building Trust Through Transparency: Lessons from the Drone Sector appeared first on Tekedia.

BlockDAG has quietly launched what market insiders call a “Final Private Round” only a few days after its public presale officially ended on January 26. Even though most traders think the window has shut, this surprise move grants access at $0.00025 per coin, offering a massive markdown from the last public batch price. This top […] The post BlockDAG Reopens $0.00025 Private Round: The Last Chance for This Top Crypto Coin appeared first on Tekedia.

If you’ve bought a product or service from an overseas business in the last few months, you’ll know first-hand that online services are no longer confined by traditional borders. There are a few key factors behind this connection, but really, a major reason for this shift is licensed digital payment platforms. These platforms are the […] The post How Licensed Digital Payment Platforms Are Expanding Global Online Services appeared first on Tekedia.

Tekedia Capital is pleased to announce that one of our portfolio companies, Veritus, has raised $10.1 million. Veritus is building AI agents for loan origination, servicing, and collections in the United States, reimagining how lenders manage the entire lifecycle of credit. This agentic domain is one we understand deeply. Our earlier investment in Corgi, the […] The post Veritus, A Tekedia Capital Portfolio Firm, Raises $10.1M appeared first on Tekedia.

Finding a 100x gem has become increasingly rare as the crypto market matures. Currently, Bitcoin is holding its ground near $87,400, while Ethereum has adjusted by 7% to trade around $2,860. Many older altcoins now face heavy resistance from past cycles, leaving investors searching for fresh opportunities. Fortunately, the presale market continues to offer early […] The post Inside the $100M Self-Funded Giant: Why ZKP is Voted the Highest-ROI Crypto Presale by Experts! appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has said the chipmaker would be keen to invest in a future initial public offering by OpenAI, underlining the strategic importance of the AI startup to Nvidia’s long-term growth plans and playing down speculation of friction between the two companies. Speaking on CNBC’s Mad Money on Tuesday, Huang described talk of […] The post Huang Signals Nvidia Interest in a Future OpenAI IPO, Plays Down Tension Rumors appeared first on Tekedia.

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.

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%.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.