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Anthropic’s Second Major Leak in Days Exposes Internal Source Code for Breakout Claude Code Tool
Anthropic has suffered another embarrassing operational slip, confirming Tuesday that it inadvertently released a substantial chunk of internal source code for its popular AI coding assistant, Claude Code. The exposure occurred through a source map file bundled into version 2.1.88 of the tool’s npm package, a debugging artifact that effectively unminifies the production code and […] The post Anthropic’s Second Major Leak in Days Exposes Internal Source Code for Breakout Claude Code Tool appeared first on Tekedia.
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Jim Cramer: Three Ways the Stock Market Could Flip When the U.S.-Iran War Ends
Tuesday’s rally on Wall Street may have been more than a fleeting burst of optimism. It may well have offered investors a preview of how markets are likely to reprice once the U.S.-Iran war finally winds down. That is the central thesis advanced by CNBC’s Jim Cramer, who argued that the trading session effectively served […] The post Jim Cramer: Three Ways the Stock Market Could Flip When the U.S.-Iran War Ends appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bank of England’s Bailey warns investors not to count on UK rate hikes
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey on Wednesday cautioned investors against getting carried away with expectations of near-term interest rate hikes, arguing that financial markets are moving ahead of policymakers as Britain grapples with the economic fallout from the Iran war. In an interview with Reuters at the central bank’s London headquarters, Bailey made clear […] The post Bank of England’s Bailey warns investors not to count on UK rate hikes appeared first on Tekedia.
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Visa deploys AI tools to Overhaul Costly Credit-card Dispute System as Chargebacks Surge
Visa Inc. is rolling out six artificial intelligence-powered tools aimed at overhauling the cumbersome process of disputing credit-card charges, as the payments giant moves to curb rising costs, reduce fraud losses, and ease one of the most persistent friction points in digital commerce. The move comes as charge disputes continue to climb across the global […] The post Visa deploys AI tools to Overhaul Costly Credit-card Dispute System as Chargebacks Surge appeared first on Tekedia.
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Kenya’s AI bill creates a new digital sheriff with sweeping powers
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill (2026), sponsored by Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu, marks the country’s first comprehensive attempt to bring order, accountability, and structure to its rapidly growing AI ecosystem.
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Google’s Quantum AI Team With Co-Authors from Stanford and Ethereum Foundation Publish a Security Report
Google’s Quantum AI team with co-authors from Stanford and the Ethereum Foundation published a Quantum Security Report. It analyzes the resources needed for a cryptographically relevant quantum computer (CRQC) to break elliptic curve cryptography specifically ECDSA and Schnorr signatures used in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Breaking the 256-bit elliptic curve discrete logarithm problem (the core of […] The post Google’s Quantum AI Team With Co-Authors from Stanford and Ethereum Foundation Publish a Security Report appeared first on Tekedia.
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Flutterwave secures Nigerian banking license after crossing $50 billion in lifetime payments
Flutterwave got a national MFB license after acquiring Mono, a turning point for a company that has spent a decade moving money.
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Lasbery Oludinmu: Nigerian lawyer who abandoned oil and gas for digital assets
Lasbery Oludinmu did not plan to end up in crypto. She started in law, moved through oil and gas, and followed a carefully mapped corporate path. But a client brief, a conversation, and a growing curiosity pulled her into digital assets, where she now helps run operations across 20 African markets at Yellow Card.
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Virgin Bet Marks Its First Expansion Beyond the UK
Launching its first international market outside the UK, Virgin Bet is proud to announce the launch of its operations in South Africa. Virgin Bet is part of LiveScore Group, a company in sports media and betting, comprising the world-class brands LiveScore, LiveScore Bet, and Virgin Bet. Since launching in 2019, Virgin Bet has grown to […]
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Online Casino Software for Sale: What Operators Should Look for Before Buying
Estimated entry budget: $15,000–$60,000+ for simpler, ready-made solutions More advanced setup: $60,000–$150,000+ Custom-heavy or enterprise project: $150,000+ Launch timeline: usually 2–12+ weeks, based on scope Best option for most new operators: turnkey casino software Main decision factors: features, integrations, support, scalability, total cost Biggest risk: choosing software by price or design alone A ready-made platform […] The post Online Casino Software for Sale: What Operators Should Look for Before Buying appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigeria invests $9m in research to drive digital economy ambitions
Nigeria has committed $9 million (₦12 billion) to a new national research initiative aimed at strengthening evidence-based policymaking
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FNB Launches 4 Smart ID-enabled Branches in South Africa
FNB finally announces the launch of its Department of Home Affairs (DHA) Smart ID Card application services at 4 newly enabled FNB branches. This launch aligns with the DHA’s new digital partnership model, which allows South Africans to apply for the re‑issuance of Smart ID cards at selected FNB branches, with digital channels planned for […]
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Why is financial health just as critical as physical well-being
By George Kolbe, Head of Life Insurance Marketing and Enablement at Momentum Life Insurance We invest in our physical health because we value our future. Our health is our biggest asset, cultivated through balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and mindful living. These habits form the foundation of a productive and fulfilling life. However, a truly comprehensive […]
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Paymentology and Bank Zero Partner to Expand Access to South Africa’s Financial Ecosystem
Paymentology announced a new partnership with Bank Zero to accelerate access to modern digital banking in South Africa. Bank Zero, a branchless, app-driven bank built from the ground up with cutting-edge digital thinking, brings deep local market expertise and a modern approach to banking. The partnership brings together local market insight, scalable payments infrastructure, and […]
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Top Cybersecurity Threats For SMEs And How To Fight Back
Top Cybersecurity Threats For SMEs And How To Fight Back This article explains the top cybersecurity threats facing SMEs, including phishing, ransomware, weak passwords, unpatched software, vendor risk, and device loss. It also gives practical, low-cost steps businesses can use to reduce risk and recover faster. TechCity
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – MultiChoice, single choice
In today's edition: MultiChoice moves to retain Showmax users || CBN tightens oversight with fintech pilots and cyber self-checks || Ghana links identity card to payments via new e-wallet || SARS rolls out digital ID system for taxpayers
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Zhipu AI Shares Rocket 32% on First Earnings as China’s Domestic AI Ambitions Hit Full Throttle
Shares of Zhipu AI, China’s flagship pure-play artificial intelligence company, exploded as much as 35% on Wednesday before closing up 31.94% after the Beijing-based startup delivered its first set of public financial results since listing in Hong Kong in January. The eye-catching rally came despite Zhipu posting a wider loss and slightly missing revenue expectations, […] The post Zhipu AI Shares Rocket 32% on First Earnings as China’s Domestic AI Ambitions Hit Full Throttle appeared first on Tekedia.
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Dimon Opens Door to JPMorgan’s Entry Into Prediction Markets, but With Strict Limits
JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon has opened the door to the possibility of the bank entering the fast-expanding prediction markets space, a development that, if pursued, could mark a significant moment in the institutionalization of a market long viewed as sitting somewhere between finance and wagering. Speaking in an interview with CBS News, Dimon […] The post Dimon Opens Door to JPMorgan’s Entry Into Prediction Markets, but With Strict Limits appeared first on Tekedia.
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PenCom Opens Pension Savings to Newborns and Students in Bold Push for Long-Term Financial Inclusion
Nigeria’s pension regulator has taken a far-reaching step to widen retirement savings coverage, removing the age restriction on the Personal Pension Plan (PPP) and effectively allowing Nigerians to begin building retirement assets from birth. The decision by the National Pension Commission marks one of the most consequential policy shifts in the pension industry in recent […] The post PenCom Opens Pension Savings to Newborns and Students in Bold Push for Long-Term Financial Inclusion appeared first on Tekedia.
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Oracle Cuts Thousands of Jobs to Fund AI Data Centre Push as Investor Anxiety Mounts, Shares Rise
Oracle shares rose in early trading on Wednesday after the software and cloud giant began cutting thousands of jobs in a sweeping restructuring designed to release cash for its increasingly expensive artificial intelligence infrastructure expansion. The layoffs, which have affected employees across the United States, India, and other key markets, come at a pivotal moment […] The post Oracle Cuts Thousands of Jobs to Fund AI Data Centre Push as Investor Anxiety Mounts, Shares Rise appeared first on Tekedia.
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Food lovers in Wa urged to embrace Ghanaian cuisine at ‘Upper West Pot’ event
Food lovers in the Wa municipality of the Upper West Region are being urged to rediscover and support Ghanaian local dishes.
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Lawra MP breaks ground for Birifoh SHS headteacher’s bungalow as traditional council demands wall, furniture
The Member of Parliament for Lawra, Bede A. Ziedeng, has broken ground for the construction of a new headmaster's bungalow at Birifoh Senior High School, amidst urgent appeals from the Birifoh Traditional Council for a perimeter fence wall to halt ongoing land encroachment.
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How to check 2026 WASSCE Private First Series results
The West African Examinations Council has announced the release of provisional results for candidates who sat the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, First Series.
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China’s Home Prices Return to Growth in March, but Property Recovery Still Faces a Crucial Test
China’s housing market posted a modest but symbolically important recovery in March, with new home prices rising for the first time in months, offering a tentative sign that the country’s long-troubled property sector may be beginning to find a floor after years of deep distress. According to data from the China Index Academy, prices of […] The post China’s Home Prices Return to Growth in March, but Property Recovery Still Faces a Crucial Test appeared first on Tekedia.
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China’s Factories Keep Growing, but Rising War-Driven Costs Threaten Margins and Global Supply Chains
China’s manufacturing sector extended its recovery for a fourth consecutive month in March, reinforcing signs that the world’s largest industrial base entered 2026 with renewed momentum. But beneath the headline expansion, a more consequential story is emerging: the sharpest surge in factory costs since the post-pandemic commodity shock, raising fresh concerns about margins, inflation, and […] The post China’s Factories Keep Growing, but Rising War-Driven Costs Threaten Margins and Global Supply Chains appeared first on Tekedia.
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CAS Space Files for $607m IPO on Shanghai STAR Market to Accelerate Reusable Rocket Ambitions
China’s CAS Space Technology is pushing to raise about 4.18 billion yuan ($607 million) through an initial public offering on Shanghai’s tech-focused STAR Market, the latest sign of Beijing’s determination to build a robust private space sector capable of challenging U.S. dominance in low-cost launches. The Guangzhou-based company, a commercial spin-off of the prestigious Chinese […] The post CAS Space Files for $607m IPO on Shanghai STAR Market to Accelerate Reusable Rocket Ambitions appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI’s Partners With Smartly to Advance Ad Ambitions, Pushes ChatGPT Toward Conversational Commerce
OpenAI’s advertising business is moving from cautious experiment to strategic expansion, with the company signing adtech firm Smartly as a key partner in what could become one of the most consequential shifts in the digital media industry. The deal marks a deeper push into monetization for ChatGPT, as OpenAI looks to transform its vast free-user […] The post OpenAI’s Partners With Smartly to Advance Ad Ambitions, Pushes ChatGPT Toward Conversational Commerce appeared first on Tekedia.
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Iran Targets U.S. Tech Giants in Middle East with Fresh Threats, Signaling Wider Risks Beyond Energy Markets
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps escalated its rhetoric Tuesday by naming 18 major American technology and defense companies as “legitimate targets” for retaliation in the ongoing war with the U.S. and Israel. The threat marks the latest attempt to broaden the conflict beyond traditional battlefields and energy infrastructure. In a Telegram post on an IRGC-affiliated […] The post Iran Targets U.S. Tech Giants in Middle East with Fresh Threats, Signaling Wider Risks Beyond Energy Markets appeared first on Tekedia.
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IFATCA and ITF Africa honour Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur for excellence in aviation leadership and safety
The International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations Africa and Middle East (IFATCA AFM) Region, and the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) Africa, have conferred a distinguished honour on the Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur.
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Angolan edtech startup Kukubela grows African language learning platform
Angolan startup Kukubela is expanding its presence in the African edtech market by offering digital courses in local and regional languages such as Kimbundu, Kikongo, Umbundu, Tshokwé and Lingala. Founded in Luanda in 2023 by António Nicolau, the platform combines language instruction with cultural content designed by native speakers, aiming to preserve African linguistic heritage […] The post Angolan edtech startup Kukubela grows African language learning platform appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Japanese investors back Africa-focused VC fund
Japanese companies are increasing their exposure to Africa’s startup ecosystem through a new US$147 million venture capital fund managed by Novastar Ventures. The fund has attracted backing from major Japanese names including Mitsubishi Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Toyota Ventures, SBI Holdings, Mitsui OSK Lines and the Japan International Cooperation Agency. According to Novastar partner […] The post Japanese investors back Africa-focused VC fund appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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SIGA rejects claims of steering SOE insurance to SIC
The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) has rejected allegations that it directed state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to channel insurance business exclusively to SIC Insurance PLC and SIC Life Company Limited.
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Explosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill civilians, witnesses say
At least four people have been killed by a series of powerful explosions at an ammunition depot in Burundi's largest city, Bujumbura, local residents have told the BBC.
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Wulugu embraces clean energy as residents move away from traditional cooking methods
In Ghana’s North East Region, the town of Wulugu is confronting the harsh realities of life within the Sahel ecological belt, erratic rainfall, land degradation, and deepening poverty. For years, women in the community have depended on charcoal production and fuelwood harvesting for survival. Today, a shift toward climate-resilient energy and solar-powered irrigation is offering […]
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‘Everyone wants to act like a doctor’ – Francis Abu reacts to World Cup doubts after injury
Ghana midfielder Francis Abu has expressed frustration over widespread claims that he will miss out on the Black Stars squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup following his recent injury.
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Human capital: The missing link in Africa’s energy security and industrialisation
Across Africa, governments and investors are accelerating plans to build or revamp refineries, gas processing plants, petrochemical complexes, pipelines and storage terminals to industrialise and cut imports of fuels and finished goods.
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