U.S. Treasury yields edged higher on Wednesday as renewed hostilities in the Middle East stoked inflation worries and kept traders on edge ahead of a fresh batch of domestic economic data. Yields on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note, which heavily influences mortgages, auto loans, and credit card rates, rose more than 2 basis points early […] The post Gold Falls, Oil and U.S. Treasury Yields Rise as Middle East Tensions Flare Again, Clouding Outlook for Fed and Inflation appeared first on Tekedia.

The Republic of Ghana has officially presented Dr Sylvia Ama Adusu as its candidate for election as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2026–2035 term.

Pupils of M.A. Bediako Adventist Preparatory School at Amakom showcased impressive spelling, reading and critical thinking skills at the maiden edition of the Junior Journal Spelling Bee Competition. The competition is aimed at promoting literacy and academic excellence among basic school learners. It formed part of the school's academic programme and was organized in partnership with Junior Journal, a magazine publisher for pupils in basic schools.

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has criticised the low investment in agriculture across Africa and called on governments to allocate at least 10 percent of their annual budgets to the sector to boost food security and economic growth.

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has called for Africa to derive greater value from the billion-dollar cocoa and chocolate industry, stressing the need for structural transformation in the continent’s agricultural systems to ensure producers benefit more from the value chain.

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in partnership with the Technical University of Braunschweig (TUB), Germany, has intensified efforts to tackle Ghana’s growing waste management challenges through innovative textile and plastic recycling solutions. At the German African Innovation Incentive Award (GAIIA) Stakeholder Workshop held at KNUST, researchers, industry players, policymakers, students, and environmental stakeholders explored practical approaches to sustainable waste management and recycling.

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has emphasised the transformative potential of agriculture in tackling youth unemployment across Africa, describing the sector as a critical pathway to economic growth, stability, and peace on the continent.

In a world where access, privilege, connections and perception often shape outcomes, golf remains one of the clearest reminders that performance eventually speaks louder than reputation. On the golf course, titles do not hit the ball. Wealth does not sink the putt. Influence does not rescue a poor swing. When a golfer stands over the ball, alone with club in hand, the game asks only one question: what can you deliver? That is why golf is the ultimate meritocracy.

The Johannesburg-headquartered lender, which operates in six other African markets, has integrated JUMO’s lending technology into its mobile banking platform.

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill passed by the 8th Parliament in 2024 to be reintroduced in its original form and transmitted to President John Dramani Mahama for assent.

A new wave of debate has erupted over the anti-LGBTQI+ legislation, with the Coalition of Muslim Organisations, Ghana (COMOG), revealing that the new version of the bill completely shields wealthy financiers, sponsors, and advocacy groups from criminal prosecution or arrest.

Mr Mensah made the remarks in a speech delivered on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer of GEXIM, Sylvester Adinam Mensah, at the opening of the Maritime Trade Fair in Accra on the theme: "Shaping Africa's Maritime Future: Maritime, Technology and Finance."

Civil society organisations have called for major reforms to Ghana’s electoral system, including the adoption of a model law and the establishment of an independent electoral party regulator to oversee campaign financing and ensure fairness in political campaigning.

The championship, held from May 29 to 31, attracted more than 300 athletes from 32 countries, who battled for continental honours across various categories.

SIC Insurance PLC has posted a strong performance for the 2025 financial year, recording a group profit after tax of GH¢84.05 million, representing a 57.3 per cent increase compared to the previous year. According to the company’s audited financial statements, profit after tax rose from GH¢53.41 million in 2024, driven by higher insurance revenue, improved investment income, and a one-off gain from the regularisation of encroached lands at Greenhill.

Founder of the Mileo chain of hotels – Yasam Ayavefe A top hotel in Mykonos is no longer judged by beauty alone. The island already has whitewashed views, clear water, strong dining, and the kind of summer energy that brings travelers back year after year. What separates one hotel from another is how well it […] The post How Yasam Ayavefe’s Mileo Mykonos Became a Top Hotel in Mykonos for Lasting Comfort appeared first on Tekedia.

A World Cup does not behave like a normal football month. The fixtures are compressed, the audience is global, and millions of casual fans suddenly start following teams they rarely watch. For betting platforms, that creates a very specific test. It is not only about offering odds on Brazil, France, England or Nigeria. It is […] The post The World Cup Will Be A Stress Test For Modern Betting Platforms appeared first on Tekedia.

Stima DT Sacco Society Limited, one of Kenya’s leading deposit-taking cooperative societies and the first Sacco licensed by SASRA, is accelerating its digital transformation journey with WSO2. By leveraging WSO2 API Manager, the organization has strengthened its ability to securely connect with banks, fintechs, and other financial service providers while accelerating the rollout of innovative […]

Mimecast, a global leader in securing humans, data and AI, has extended its Governance, Compliance & Insights (GCI) platform to enterprise AI conversations. The first AI data source Mimecast GCI integrates with is the Claude Compliance API to ingest Claude Enterprise conversation content, bringing AI data into the same unified experience for archiving, eDiscovery, DSARs, […]

A profile of one of the Arab world’s most versatile financial and energy executives, and what three decades of institutional leadership actually produced. Farhat Bengdara was appointed governor of the Central Bank of Libya in March 2006, at 39 years old. By any reasonable measure, it was a remarkable early arrival at one of the […]

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $125 million equity investment in the African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) to support growing demand for trade and investment risk mitigation solutions across Africa. Approved on 22 May, the investment will strengthen ATIDI’s capital base and expand its political […]

BPC, a leading global payment software and service company, today announced that EthSwitch, Ethiopia’s national payment switch, a share company  owned by the National Bank of Ethiopia, public and private banks, MFIs, PIIs and PSOs, has reached a major milestone with its technolgoy as EthioPay-IPS surpasses 1 million in a single day transactions, with total […]

Agentic AI adoption is moving faster than many organisations are prepared for, and while the technology promises major productivity gains, the risks need to be carefully weighed. Cliff de Wit, Chief Innovation Officer at Accelera Digital Group (ADG), says businesses need to be careful that they do not treat agentic systems as harmless extensions of […]

Walk one block in midtown Manhattan during any weekday and you’ll cross paths with at least one of them. An Amazon van. A FedEx box truck. A USPS step van. A UPS Worldwide Express truck. A DoorDash bike. A refrigerated Sysco semi unloading at a restaurant. A Whole Foods Prime van. The vehicles built to […] The post How NYC’s Last-Mile Delivery Boom Is Reshaping Truck Accident Cases appeared first on Tekedia.

Best Parental Control App 2026: The Real Review of the Top Options for Families Keeping children safe online has never been simple. Between social media, messaging apps, online gaming, and endless video… TechCity

Banking jobs in Kenya and, by extension, most African markets have carried a certain social prestige thanks to stable salaries, pension plans, and confidence in a sector that seems too important to shrink. 

Key Points Main Story Four years after Nigeria began rolling out fifth-generation (5G) mobile technology amid promises of a digital revolution, adoption remains relatively low, with the technology accounting for just 4.2 per cent of the country’s telecom market. Latest industry statistics released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) show that older technologies continue to […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

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The downturn marks a reversal from the growth momentum surrounding its April 2025 listing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).

The crypto market is once again drawing a sharp line between established coins and early-stage projects. Many major cryptocurrencies continue to attract headlines, yet a good number have slipped into slower growth, sideways trading, or fading bullish energy. Litecoin keeps grinding near the $70 mark, and Cardano stays pinned around $0.22, with both assets struggling […] The post Litecoin and Cardano Bleed Momentum While Investors Chase 5000x Upside in ZKP Crypto Presale appeared first on Tekedia.

The crypto market is flashing absolute hyper-volatility this week, sending shockwaves through the community and leaving thrill-seeking traders hunting for the ultimate moonshot. Recent XRP News points to intense token price slumps despite jaw-dropping growth across its decentralized ledger, creating massive waves of speculation about its immediate trajectory. Simultaneously, a highly bearish Ethereum price prediction […] The post BlockDAG Explodes with $0.00000044 Legacy Sale While XRP Churns & Ethereum Faces Brutal Dump appeared first on Tekedia.

The privacy coin sector has stepped into a new phase in 2026. What once stayed on the edge of crypto narratives is now moving into the center of market attention. Institutional capital is increasing exposure, regulatory discussions are shifting, and on-chain activity shows real usage growth instead of pure speculation. Zcash has gained close to […] The post ZKP’s 30,000x ROI Presale Opportunity Redefines Privacy Coins as Zcash and Monero Dominate 2026 Market Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency market was once again thrust into a state of heightened attention after the bankrupt crypto exchange Mt. Gox moved approximately $739 million worth of Bitcoin. Large transfers from wallets associated with the defunct exchange have historically attracted significant scrutiny from traders, investors, and analysts, largely because of the potential implications for Bitcoin’s supply […] The post Mt. Gox Moves $739 Million Worth of Bitcoin, Rekindling Market Attention appeared first on Tekedia.

Wall Street is entering one of the most consequential tests of investor appetite in modern market history, with Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon arguing that capital markets remain strong enough to absorb a coming flood of fundraising from artificial intelligence giants such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX. Speaking to CNBC on Tuesday, Solomon delivered a […] The post Goldman’s CEO David Solomon Says ‘Greed’ Is Back as Wall Street Braces for Trillion-Dollar AI IPO Wave appeared first on Tekedia.

Brazil’s clean energy success story is running into a costly new reality: the country is generating more renewable electricity than parts of its grid can handle. That challenge has forced renewable power producer Atlas Renewable Energy to suspend plans for roughly $1 billion in new investments, highlighting a growing crisis that threatens to slow one […] The post Brazil’s Renewable Energy Boom Hits A Wall As BlackRock’s Atlas Freezes $1bn In New Investments appeared first on Tekedia.

In a highly unusual move that underscores Elon Musk’s willingness to rewrite the traditional IPO playbook, SpaceX is planning to price its shares at a fixed $135 each, aiming to raise a record $75 billion and achieve a $1.75 trillion valuation, according to sources cited by Reuters. The rocket and satellite company intends to sell […] The post SpaceX Sets Its $1.75tn Valuation with Fixed $135 Share Price in Bold, Unconventional IPO Push appeared first on Tekedia.