Quora’s AI platform Poe is expanding its functionality with the launch of group chat capabilities, allowing users worldwide to collaborate in real time with up to 200 participants and access more than 200 AI models in a single conversation. The move transforms Poe from a one-on-one AI interaction tool into a collaborative environment that could […] The post Quora’s Poe App Introduces AI-Powered Group Chats, Unlocking Collaborative Experiences Across 200 Models appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s Xiaomi has issued a blunt warning that smartphone buyers should brace for even steeper price tags next year, citing soaring memory-chip costs that have already begun squeezing margins across the industry. According to Reuters, the company admitted that even aggressive retail price increases will not be enough to fully absorb the pressure. The caution […] The post Xiaomi Warns of Major Smartphone Price Hikes in 2025 as Memory Chip Costs Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s commercial engagement with other African nations strengthened sharply in the first half of the year, with intra-African trade rising 14% amid a renewed government push to overhaul border processes and deepen regional connectivity. The data, released on Monday by the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, offers one of the […] The post Nigeria’s Intra-African Trade Surges 14%, Fueling Optimism That AfCFTA Could Unlock Major Economic Gains appeared first on Tekedia.

Morgan Stanley is leaning heavily toward equities going into next year, projecting that U.S. stocks will outperform global peers in 2026 on the back of accelerating artificial intelligence investment and a policy backdrop it believes is finally aligning in favor of risk assets. “Risk assets are primed for a strong 2026, powered by micro fundamentals, […] The post Morgan Stanley Sees U.S. Stocks Leading Global Markets in 2026 as AI Capex Surges appeared first on Tekedia.

Dangote Cement Plc has formally launched the first tranche of its N500 billion Commercial Paper (CP) Issuance Programme, opening a N100 billion offer on Monday, 17 November 2025. The offer, scheduled to close on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, marks a significant milestone for Nigeria’s leading cement producer, reflecting the company’s strong market position and financial […] The post Dangote Cement Launches N100bn Commercial Paper Offer Amid Strong Earnings and Robust Cash Flow appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia’s upcoming quarterly earnings report, scheduled for Wednesday after market close, is poised to generate one of the largest single-day swings in market value ever for the AI-focused chipmaker, with analysts estimating a potential $320 billion fluctuation. Investors are intensely focused on the report, seeking signals about whether the artificial intelligence boom is entering a […] The post Nvidia’s Earnings Set to Trigger Historic $320bn Market Swing Amid AI Boom Scrutiny appeared first on Tekedia.

The US State Department approved a new arms sales package to Ukraine valued at approximately $329 million, including a €150 million about $165 million allocation specifically for Starlink satellite communications services and related equipment. Germany is to contribute at least €150 million ~$175 million to purchasing US military equipment for Ukraine, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius […] The post Another €150 Million for US Arms Purchases for Kiev appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft and Nvidia have announced a landmark strategic partnership with AI startup Anthropic, signaling a major step in reducing Microsoft’s reliance on OpenAI while accelerating the development of advanced AI models. The collaboration, disclosed on Tuesday, comes with substantial financial commitments: Microsoft will invest up to $5 billion in Anthropic, while Nvidia will contribute up […] The post Microsoft and Nvidia Forge Multi-Billion Dollar Partnership with Anthropic to Expand AI Capabilities appeared first on Tekedia.

EMCD, a leading crypto fintech platform founded in 2017 and specializing in mining pools, wallets, and savings tools, hosted its “Crypto Battle” in collaboration with BeInCrypto. This live online event pitted two experts against each other: Michael Wrubel, a YouTuber and analyst advocating high-risk, aggressive altcoin plays, and Jan Warmus, EMCD’s Sales Director, championing conservative, […] The post Understanding EMCD’s Crypto Battle— A Clash of Strategies appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s unavailability of essential medicines at pharmacies sits at nearly 65%, one of the highest in Africa.

Ethereum (ETH) just can’t seem to catch a break lately. After another tumble below the $3,300 mark, it’s clear that the crypto market is feeling the weight of uncertainty again. However, as ETH takes a breather, investors have turned to these 3 tokens as the top cryptos to watch. Little Pepe (LILPEPE): A Meme Coin […] The post 3 Tokens to Watch as Ethereum (ETH) Dips to $3,300 appeared first on Tekedia.

In the six months to September (H1 FY26), Kenya’s biggest telco reported 37.9 million one-month active M-Pesa users, compared with 37.5 million mobile subscribers, per its latest investor presentation.

The UK’s relationship with bingo has always been affectionate, to the extent that many bingo terms have made it into our everyday language. Even someone who has never set foot in a bingo hall knows to pay attention if they hear ‘eyes down’ and, if you say the number twenty-two, someone will probably comment ‘two […] The post Why has bingo grown so popular online? appeared first on Tekedia.

Live casino games have exploded in popularity over recent years, offering players the excitement of real-time interaction with dealers and other players from the comfort of their homes. With high-definition streaming, professional hosts, and immersive interfaces, Fishin Frenzy at Virgin Games blend the excitement of land-based casinos with the convenience of online gaming. But whether […] The post Top Tips for Playing Live Casino Games: A Guide for New and Experienced Players appeared first on Tekedia.

A major milestone in global connectivity just quietly happened, and its impact on Africa’s digital future is massive. Meta, in partnership with Bayobab (MTN Group), Orange, center3, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone Group, and WIOCC (telecommunications companies), announced the completion and activation of the core 2Africa Subsea Cable system. The 2Africa system is set to transform connectivity for […]

Nigeria’s inflation rate eased sharply in October 2025, with headline inflation falling to 16.05% from 18.02% in September, marking one of the steepest month-to-month drops in recent years. But beneath the surface, the celebratory tone around the data is unraveling. As more analysts dig into the numbers, questions about their reliability are gaining as much […] The post Nigeria’s October Inflation Rate Drops to 16.05%, but Fresh Questions Emerge Over the Credibility of NBS Data appeared first on Tekedia.

Google is pushing deeper into AI-powered travel planning, announcing on Monday a suite of new features designed to simplify everything from finding cheap flights to assembling full trip itineraries. The company is taking its “Flight Deals” tool worldwide, introducing trip-building capabilities through its Canvas workspace inside AI Mode, and expanding agentic booking support for restaurant […] The post Google Unveils Global Rollout of New AI Travel Tools, Expands Agentic Booking for U.S. Users appeared first on Tekedia.

Tekedia Capital is excited to announce our investment in Mbodi AI, a company pioneering embodied artificial intelligence for industrial robotics and enabling robots to learn the way humans do. Globally, nearly 70% of factories are grappling with severe labor shortages, and yet hundreds of billions of manufacturing tasks remain unautomated, not due to hardware limitations, […] The post Tekedia Capital Welcomes Mbodi AI, A Robotic AI Startup appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto markets are gaining momentum again as Ethereum pushes toward higher levels, trading near $3,181 with strong technical support from both retail and institutional buyers. Analysts remain confident that ETH still has a path toward the long-predicted $10,000 milestone, supported by network upgrades, surging layer-2 activity, and expanding adoption across DeFi and tokenized assets. Yet […] The post Ethereum’s $10K Goal Looks Strong, but Ozak AI’s $1 Prediction Feels Closer appeared first on Tekedia.

Google has announced the launch of Gemini 3, its most intelligent and capable AI model yet. Designed to bring state-of-the-art reasoning and powerful new agentic capabilities, Gemini 3 is set to transform the Google products people use every day, marking a significant leap forward in making AI truly helpful for everyone in South Africa and across the […]

As momentum grows, experts warn that the continent must shape these technologies to fit local realities, not just consume what is built elsewhere.

Samuel Ogunkoya couldn't get his essays published at 15. As a physiotherapist-turned-founder, he built Inkriv, an AI tool that helps thinkers share ideas.

A new race is accelerating, and the next great battle is AI. The signals are unmistakable: Jeff Bezos is edging back into the CEO arena, the Google founders are showing up at Mountain View more frequently to help steer the ship, and Elon Musk is expanding his AI frontier with a fresh $15 billion raise. […] The post America’s Tech Giants Reload for the Next AI War, as Bezos Returns with Project Prometheus appeared first on Tekedia.

A major redesign is unfolding in the market: technology companies are evolving into AI Utilities, the same way households depend on electricity, water, and fixed-line telephony. Just as you move into a neighborhood and have limited options for these essential utilities, the world is arriving at a point where a few entities will power the […] The post The Utility Era of AI: Buffett Confirms Alphabet’s Moat appeared first on Tekedia.

According to NETSCOUT’s latest Threat Intelligence Report for 1H 2025, Southern Africa is facing a sharp rise in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, with South Africa remaining the region’s top target. The country recorded more than 213,000 attacks in just six months—a 60% surge compared to NETSCOUT’s previous report for 2H 2024 – alongside […]

Google has rolled out Gemini 3, its newest artificial intelligence model, in a move that signals how aggressively the company is pushing to keep pace with OpenAI’s rapid advances in generative AI. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, said the upgraded model delivers stronger answers to complex queries and reduces the amount of prompting users need […] The post Google Unveils Gemini 3 as AI Race Intensifies With OpenAI appeared first on Tekedia.

Intuit has entered one of the most sweeping AI partnerships in the financial-software world, agreeing to pay OpenAI more than $100 million annually to embed the startup’s large language models across its most popular products. The agreement instantly caught Wall Street’s attention, lifting Intuit shares by 2% in premarket trading. The deal places OpenAI’s technology […] The post Intuit Strikes $100m-a-Year Deal With OpenAI, Bringing ChatGPT Deep Into Tax and Finance Services appeared first on Tekedia.

Jeff Bezos is stepping back into the spotlight as a chief executive for the first time since leaving Amazon four years ago, taking the helm of a new artificial intelligence venture called Project Prometheus. The startup, which remains largely secretive, already commands an extraordinary $6.2 billion in funding and has hired about 100 employees, many […] The post Jeff Bezos Returns as CEO — Launches $6.2B AI Startup Project Prometheus, Sparking Musk Rivalry appeared first on Tekedia.

Grayscale Investments, a leading crypto asset manager, publishes regular research reports and market commentaries through its Grayscale Research division. These often include forward-looking insights on cryptocurrency sectors, price trends, and regulatory developments rather than precise end-of-year price targets for individual assets like Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH). Based on their most recent analyses as of […] The post Grayscale’s Crypto Market Forecasts for End of 2025 and 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Berkshire Hathaway made a move that instantly reshaped market sentiment on Monday, taking a multibillion-dollar position in Alphabet and sending the Google parent’s shares up nearly 6% to a new record. The purchase marks Berkshire’s first major entry into a large technology company built around artificial intelligence, a striking shift for a conglomerate long known […] The post Berkshire Hathaway’s Rare Leap Into Big Tech Sends Alphabet to a Record High appeared first on Tekedia.

The foreign exchange market, commonly known as Forex or FX, represents the world’s largest and most liquid financial market. With a daily trading volume exceeding $7 trillion, it dwarfs all other financial markets combined. For newcomers, the prospect of entering this dynamic marketplace can seem both exciting and overwhelming. This comprehensive guide will walk you […] The post Getting Started in Forex Trading: A Comprehensive Guide  appeared first on Tekedia.

As connectivity demands surge across the Maldives with growing tourism and digital transformation initiatives, Dhiraagu has deployed Infovista’s integrated Planet™, TEMS™, and Ativa™ solutions to create a unified approach to network planning, testing, and assurance—ensuring optimal network performance across the islands while preparing infrastructure for next-generation services. Infovista, a company specializing in network management, today […]

Mastercard and Zenith Bank have collaborated to launch the Essential Debit Card, a scalable solution designed to enhance access to secure digital payments in Nigeria. According to data from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), electronic payment transactions reached ₦1.08 quadrillion in 2024, an 80% increase from ₦600 trillion in 2023. Point-of-sale (PoS) transactions also […]

The funding round brings together a mix of African and international climate-tech backers, including Secha Capital, Buffet Investments, E3 Capital, Fireball Capital, Endeavor SA’s Harvest Fund, Satgana, and several family offices.

In today's edition: Jumia eyes Tanzania, Angola expansion || Lesaka gets a green light for Bank Zero acquisition || Security breaches haunt South African companies || Microsoft’s new Project Gecko

David Hay of Haymarket Capital/David Hay Research has highlighted this counter-intuitive but well-documented phenomenon. Key points from the data primarily based on research covering ~1990–2022, with similar patterns persisting in many later studies. Stocks that are deleted from the S&P 500 the “black line” in his chart — typically because they no longer meet size, […] The post David Hay’s High-Value Research, Embraces the Intuition of Stock Performance appeared first on Tekedia.