Tekedia Capital is excited to announce our investment in AirCaps, a pioneering company on a mission to bring AI assistance into in-person conversations. What makes AirCaps remarkable is not simply its technology, but the unification layer it creates between human communication and artificial intelligence. Through real-time captions, translations, meeting notes, and contextual insights delivered through […] The post Tekedia Capital Announces Investment in AirCaps, leader in AI for in-person conversations. appeared first on Tekedia.

InDrive, has announced the appointment of Abhey Lamba as the new chief financial officer. Abhey joins inDrive’s executive team as the company expands its operations and strengthens its footprint across 48 countries. He will lead inDrive’s global finance function, overseeing financial planning and reporting, accounting, tax, and investor relations, while supporting the company’s growth across […]

On Saturday, June 13, 2026, we will begin another Live edition of Tekedia Mini-MBA. In my lecture note spanning more than 50 pages, I answer one core question at the beginning: Why do companies exist? Before we can learn how to manage organizations, lead teams, or build great businesses, we must first understand the necessity […] The post The Mission of Firms: Why Do We Have Companies? – Ndubuisi Ekekwe – Tekedia Mini-MBA appeared first on Tekedia.

A Reuters investigation alleging that the Trump family has accrued approximately $2.3 billion from crypto-related ventures would represent one of the most consequential intersections of political power, digital assets, and wealth creation in recent memory. If substantiated, the findings would not only reshape public understanding of how political families engage with emerging financial infrastructure but […] The post Crypto Regulation Pressure Rises After Trump Family Profit Allegations appeared first on Tekedia.

The launch of crypto index futures by CME Group marks another significant step in the evolution of digital asset markets. As one of the world’s largest and most respected derivatives exchanges, CME Group has played a crucial role in bridging the gap between traditional finance and the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The introduction of crypto index futures […] The post CME Group Releases Crypto Index Futures appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming nearly every aspect of modern life, from healthcare and finance to transportation and entertainment. As AI technologies continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace, education systems around the world face a critical challenge: preparing students not just to survive but to thrive in an AI-driven future. Traditional models of education, […] The post Building Future-Ready Education Systems in the Age of AI appeared first on Tekedia.

Japan’s three largest banking groups have announced plans to jointly issue stablecoins during the current fiscal year ending March 2027, marking a significant step in the country’s effort to modernize its payment infrastructure and position the yen for a larger role in the rapidly evolving digital finance landscape. The banking units of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial […] The post Japan’s Banking Giants to Issue Stablecoins in Push to Modernize Payments and Strengthen Yen’s Digital Role appeared first on Tekedia.

City Lodge Hotels has launched the Buzz App, a new mobile food and beverage ordering app that allows guests and visitors to order directly from their smartphones. Available at all City Lodge Hotels properties across South Africa, the app offers a simple tap, pay, and collect experience that saves time, cuts queues, and makes ordering […]

Kratom powder remains one of the most popular forms of kratom on the market, prized for its versatility and relatively straightforward preparation compared to capsules or extracts. But with so many vendors and strains available, first-time buyers often find the selection process overwhelming. Knowing what separates a quality product from a mediocre one can make […] The post A Buyer’s Guide to Choosing Quality Kratom Powder appeared first on Tekedia.

Only a few years ago, AI policy on the continent revolved around ethics, digital literacy and startup incubation. Now governments are discussing cloud infrastructure, sovereign data, regional computing capacity and local language models, subjects once confined to engineers and Silicon Valley executives.

Energy costs have become one of the more unpredictable line items on a business’s balance sheet over the past few years. For companies running offices, restaurants, manufacturing facilities, or retail spaces in the UK, fluctuating wholesale prices have made budgeting harder and squeezed margins that were already tight. As a result, more businesses are taking […] The post Why UK Businesses Are Rethinking Their Energy Contracts appeared first on Tekedia.

Extension of software ought to be easy; however, as a Windows user, sometimes I inevitably end up with software that just won’t go away. Others show errors on removal; others are successful in removing, but leave behind folders, registry items, start-up tasks and other parts. These remnants can take up space, cause software conflicts and […] The post Stuck with a Completely Uninstall? Here are 5 Fixes That Finally Worked for Me appeared first on Tekedia.

In a move that signals a new chapter for South Africa’s financial services sector, Nedbank has entered into a partnership with AI-powered banking technology company JUMO to unlock a next-generation digital credit ecosystem. The collaboration brings together the balance sheet strength, brand trust, and lending expertise of one of Africa’s largest financial services groups with […]

Kenya’s Family Bank has been cleared by the regulator, the Capital Markets Authority, for stock market listing after record earnings growth.

Datacentrix has reinforced its ongoing commitment to local education and skills development through a series of recent corporate social investment (CSI) initiatives supporting schools in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Supporting learners with special needs In Mabopane, Tshwane West, Datacentrix provided 10 notebooks to Bafeti Special School, an intermediate-phase institution serving learners with special educational needs. The […]

After an Android device is factory reset, the system may require verification of the Google account that was previously signed in. This security feature is known as FRP (Factory Reset Protection). With the release of Android 16, Google has further strengthened its FRP security mechanisms, making many previously popular bypass methods ineffective. If you’ve forgotten […]

With Pokémon GO GO Fest 2026 approaching, many players are already planning how to make the most of this annual event. Whether it’s catching rare Pokémon, taking on limited-time Raid Battles, or completing special research tasks, GO Fest remains one of the most anticipated events for Trainers every year.  However, not everyone can travel to […]

In today's edition: MTN eyes fintech licences || Kenyans lose $835 to online fraud || South Africa proposes new EV incentives || SA formalises rules for e-hailing

Collector sentiment in the NFT market has once again been thrust into the spotlight after reports that entrepreneur and investor Adam Weitsman acquired a rare left-facing Pudgy Penguin NFT for $250,000. The purchase, while not unprecedented in the blue-chip NFT segment, signals a renewed appetite for culturally significant digital collectibles even amid a still-maturing liquidity […] The post Pudgy Penguins NFT Floor Price Reaction After $250K Sale appeared first on Tekedia.

The artificial intelligence industry continues to evolve at an extraordinary pace, and the latest development comes from with the release of Claude Fable 5, a new Mythos-class AI model. The launch marks another significant milestone in the race to build increasingly capable, reliable, and intelligent AI systems. As competition intensifies among leading AI companies, Fable […] The post Claude Releases Fable 5, a Mythos-Class AI Model appeared first on Tekedia.

Investors, policymakers, and consumers are closely watching this morning’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which is expected to show inflation running at 4.2% year-over-year. The data arrives at a critical moment for the U.S. economy, as markets continue to weigh the balance between slowing inflation, economic growth, and the future path of interest rates. While […] The post CPI Report Expected to Show 4.2% Inflation: Why Markets Are Watching Closely appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta has partnered with Reliance Industries to establish its first AI-enabled data center operation in India, marking a significant expansion of the U.S. technology giant’s infrastructure footprint in one of its most important growth markets. Under the agreement, Reliance will build a 168-megawatt data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat, which Meta will lease with the option […] The post Meta Partners with Reliance to Establish First AI Data Center in India appeared first on Tekedia.

Paga, a Nigerian mobile payment company, has announced a strategic partnership with Crossmint aimed at accelerating stablecoin adoption across Africa and strengthening the continent’s connection to the global financial ecosystem. As part of the collaboration, Crossmint will integrate Paga Engine’s local fiat on-ramp and off-ramp capabilities into its global enterprise payout network across Africa. Simultaneously, […] The post Paga Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure in Africa Through Strategic Crossmint Partnership appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance’s reported milestone of surpassing $400 million in assets under management (AUM) in its stock trading segment marks a significant inflection point in the convergence of crypto-native infrastructure and traditional equity market exposure. While still early in its lifecycle compared to legacy brokerages and asset managers, the figure signals accelerating demand for hybrid financial products […] The post Why Binance’s Expansion into Equities Signals the Next Phase of Crypto Adoption appeared first on Tekedia.

A recent Citrini Research report has drawn significant attention across crypto market structure discussions, highlighting that HYPE buybacks have reportedly accounted for roughly 50% of all token buyback activity within its comparable peer set. While buyback mechanisms have become a standard tool in tokenomics design—used to manage supply, stabilize market sentiment, and align protocol revenue […] The post Traders Are Watching HYPE Buybacks as a Key Crypto Market Indicator appeared first on Tekedia.

SoftBank Group’s efforts to raise at least $6 billion through a margin loan backed by its large stake in OpenAI have stalled, just weeks after the Japanese conglomerate scaled back its initial target from $10 billion, Bloomberg reports, citing people familiar with the matter. The setback comes as SoftBank weighs various fundraising alternatives and continues […] The post SoftBank’s $6 Billion Margin Loan Talks for OpenAI Stake Reportedly Stall appeared first on Tekedia.

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MTN plans to expand into lending across key African markets, including Nigeria, as Africa’s biggest telco seeks regulatory approvals that would allow its fintech arm to offer a broader suite of financial services.

Three new studies show that Zipline’s autonomous logistics network is delivering measurable results across Africa, far beyond the public health use case that it’s best known for. The findings document a 22% reduction in child fatalities from severe acute malnutrition, a 68% direct return on investment for smallholder pig farmers, and $850 to $1,200 in additional annual […] The post Visible From Space: New Research on Zipline’s Impact in Africa Beyond Healthcare appeared first on Tech In Africa.

African tech and startup ecosystem recorded a notable rebound in investment activity, with **37 companies on the continent announcing deals that collectively raised around $135 million in funding from a mix of equity, debt instruments, and grants. This marks an increase compared with April’s $110 million total and a significant uptick in deal count from March, when […] The post African Startups Raise $135 Million in May 2026 as Equity and Debt Funding Balance Out appeared first on Tech In Africa.

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Nigerian insurtech startup Myka announced it has raised a pre‑seed funding round from a group of investors including Ventures Platform, TLcom, and notable industry founders such as Shola Akinlade of Paystack, Ridwan Olalere of LemFi, and Olumide Soyombo of Voltron Capital. The financial details of the round remain undisclosed. Founded in 2025 by serial entrepreneur […] The post Myka Secures Pre‑Seed Funding to Expand Insurance Access in Nigeria appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The move underscores a growing shift towards tokenisation in Nigeria's digital asset sector. Several crypto platforms, including Luno Nigeria, the subsidiary of the UK-based exchange, and Blockchain.com, introduced tokenised stocks in 2025 as they race to bring traditional financial assets onto blockchain networks.

Algeria inaugurated its first dedicated national hub for virtual learning systems and artificial intelligence at the Scientific and Technological Hub “Abdelhafid Ihaddaden” in Sidi Abdellah, near Algiers. The launch, led by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, marks a major milestone in Algeria’s effort to modernize its education system and strengthen its digital […] The post Algeria Opens Its First National AI and Virtual Learning Centre, Eyes 20,000 Startups by 2029 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Africa’s AI boom has a supply problem. Developers and small agencies across the continent want to build and deploy artificial intelligence tools, but they routinely run into the same wall: high cloud costs, unreliable GPU access, latency issues connecting to overseas servers, and infrastructure complexity that demands in-house cloud engineering talent most startups simply do […] The post Yamify Secures Fresh Funding to Build Africa’s AI Infrastructure From the Ground Up appeared first on Tech In Africa.

On June 5, 2026, Fitch Ratings announced an upgrade of South Africa’s long-term foreign and local currency credit rating from BB- to BB, marking the first upgrade for the country in more than two decades. The decision comes after years of fiscal tightening and policy adjustments that have improved the country’s financial profile. Fitch highlighted […] The post Fitch Gives South Africa Its First Credit Upgrade in 21 Years appeared first on Tech In Africa.