Nvidia has completed a $5 billion investment in Intel, finalizing a closely watched transaction that underscores both Intel’s financial strain after years of strategic missteps and Nvidia’s growing influence across the global semiconductor ecosystem. In a filing on Monday, Intel confirmed that Nvidia purchased more than 214.7 million Intel common shares at a price of […] The post Nvidia Completes $5bn Intel Share Purchase, Offering Key Lifeline to Struggling Chipmaker appeared first on Tekedia.

In mid-2025, when the U.S. president Donald Trump presented his sweeping tax package dubbed “One Big Beautiful Bill, it swiftly became a subject of controversy – even from his close allies. Now, Reuters reports that economists are increasingly pointing to the tax package as a central force shaping the trajectory of the U.S. economy in […] The post Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Sets the Stage for a Tax-Driven U.S. Growth Push in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI has unveiled a broad suite of curated “Prompt Packs” designed to transform ChatGPT from a general-purpose chatbot into a default productivity tool for professionals across industries. These Prompt Packs are structured libraries of ready-to-use prompts tailored to specific roles — such as sales, engineering, product management, HR, IT, leadership, education, nonprofits, and government — […]

StormWall, a cybersecurity company specializing in DDoS protection, analyzed attack patterns across the Middle East and North Africa throughout the third quarter of 2025 and shared their findings in a new report. Here are the most important trends. DDoS attacks in MENA were up 163% year over year in Q3 2025, StormWall data shows, mostly […]

After two years of decline, African tech funding crossed $3 billion in 2025—a 36% jump from 2024’s $2.2 billion. Publications across the continent celebrated the “remarkable comeback,” pointing to mega-rounds exceeding $50 million as proof that investor confidence had returned. But scan the list of 2025’s top 10 largest capital raises and something unusual appears: […] The post Half of Africa’s Biggest ‘Startup Rounds’ in 2025 Were Actually Bank Loans appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Cybersecurity breaches remained a constant threat for African institutions in 2025, but the defining shift was visibility. Tougher breach-reporting rules, public leak tactics, and mounting financial losses stripped organisations of the ability to handle incidents quietly. From healthcare and telecoms to power utilities and tax authorities, breaches that might once have been patched and buried were forced into public view, turning cyber incidents into regulatory events, reputational crises, and, increasingly, measurable financial damage.

At a time when it was easy to move around Nigeria without constant concerns over security, I visited more than 100 universities across the country. From Usman Dan Fodio University to OAU Ile-Ife, and of course my alma mater, FUTO, I ran workshops, taught microelectronics programs, and worked closely with faculty to deepen electronics and […] The post Nigeria Should Pursue My 25% Budgetary Suggestion on Defence and Law Enforcement appeared first on Tekedia.

The current trading requires speed, transparency and control. Today, traders cannot be satisfied with access to markets only, as they require smart tools, easy execution, and trusted insights. It is in this regard that the Finsea24 trading platform is distinguished. It is based on the needs of new and experienced traders and is designed to […] The post Finsea24.com Reviews: Revolutionizing Your Trading Experience appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto adoption is no longer moving at a steady pace, it is accelerating. Binance CEO Richard Teng, in a post on X, highlights accelerating global crypto adoption, with global users growing at an unprecedented pace. He noted that users grew from 0 to 170 million over 6.5 years, then surged to 300 million in just […] The post Binance CEO Richard Teng Highlights Massive Crypto Growth Adoption – 300M Users Worldwide And Counting appeared first on Tekedia.

In 2025, TechCabal published about 21 editions of Follow the Money, tracking how Nigerians earned, spent, saved, and lost money in a year shaped by policy shifts, fintech power plays, and tightening government oversight.

Rather than one defining headline, the year was shaped by a set of recurring words. Here is the 2025 African tech dictionary.

A lot happened in Africa's technology industry in 2025. Here are TechCabal’s 15 most definitive stories of the year.

Ethiopia’s telecommunications sector is entering a new phase of pricing recalibration as operators respond to rising infrastructure costs, foreign exchange pressures, and broader macroeconomic realities. Industry data shows that mobile broadband prices in Ethiopia have declined sharply in recent years, with entry-level data packages now below regional averages and approaching internationally recognised affordability benchmarks measured […]

Tanzania-born remittance startup NALA has announced that it has received Payment Service Provider (PSP) and Payment System Operator (PSO) licences from the Bank of Uganda, in addition to its existing Money Remittance licence. The new approvals position NALA among a select group of companies fully licensed across the core layers of Uganda’s regulated payments infrastructure. […] The post NALA Secures PSP And PSO Licences in Uganda, Unlocking Deeper Payments Capabilities appeared first on Tekedia.

Fintech leads Nigeria's tech investment, taking 35% ($2B) in 2024 and driving growth across other sectors amid regulatory and market risks. The post Nigeria’s Fintech Sector: 35% of Total Tech Investment in 2024 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Good People, I have been reflecting on how Waymo, an Alphabet (Google) company, deployed driverless cars on American streets without fully modeling a basic but critical scenario: what happens during a power outage despite the billions of dollars spent on modeling, testing, and simulation over many years. We all read how Waymo vehicles froze on […] The post Waymo Stranded Vehicles and The Limits of Silicon Valley Assumptions for Africa appeared first on Tekedia.

South Africa's CASP licensing by the FSCA sets compliance rules, approval stats, application steps, enforcement and boosts institutional confidence in crypto. The post South Africa Leads Crypto Regulation with New CASP Licenses appeared first on Tech In Africa.

OpenAI is offering to pay more than half a million dollars a year to recruit a senior executive tasked with confronting the darker side of artificial intelligence, a move that indicates how seriously the company now views the risks emerging alongside rapid advances in its models. The company is hiring a new “head of preparedness,” […] The post OpenAI Offers $555,000 Role to Tackle AI’s Growing Risks as Safety Concerns Resurface appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s finance ministry said on Sunday that fiscal policy will become more proactive in 2026, reinforcing Beijing’s commitment to boosting domestic demand, accelerating technological innovation, and strengthening the country’s social safety net as it confronts slowing momentum at home and rising pressure from trading partners. The policy signal followed a two-day meeting where fiscal authorities […] The post China to Make More Proactive Fiscal Push in 2026 as Pressure Mounts to Rebalance Growth Model appeared first on Tekedia.

Britain has signed a £52 million ($70 million) joint procurement agreement with Germany to acquire a new generation of mobile artillery systems, underscoring a growing push among European allies to strengthen land warfare capabilities amid heightened security concerns. The move comes against the backdrop of a far-reaching rearmament drive across Europe, triggered by Russia’s invasion […] The post Britain and Germany Seal £52m Deal for Mobile Artillery As Europe Accelerates Defense Build-up appeared first on Tekedia.

Brazil’s top labor court has intervened to limit the operational impact of a prolonged strike at state-controlled oil giant Petrobras, ordering the company to maintain staffing levels at 80% across all facilities while negotiations with workers continue, in a ruling that underlines growing tensions between management and unions over pay, pensions, and transparency. In a […] The post Brazil Court Steps in To Contain Petrobras Strike as Unions Split Over Pay, Pensions, and Staffing Rules appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon has decided to suspend its plans to launch commercial drone deliveries in Italy, marking a significant setback for the company’s ambitious Prime Air initiative in Europe. The U.S. e-commerce giant announced on Sunday that it would no longer pursue commercial drone deliveries in Italy after conducting a strategic review. While Amazon said it had […] The post Amazon Halts Drone Delivery Plans in Italy Amid Regulatory and Business Challenges appeared first on Tekedia.

South African businesses are facing growing risk of cyber-insurance claim rejections due to misrepresented security controls, poor governance practices and outdated approaches to cybersecurity assurance. This mirrors a disturbing global trend. The Cyber Insurance and Cyber Defences 2024 report, compiled by international cybersecurity company Sophos, found that 47% of organisations with cyber-insurance had at least […]

RLUSD, a NYDFS-regulated USD-backed stablecoin, enables near-instant, low-cost cross-border payments, treasury management, and remittance savings across Africa. The post Stablecoin Adoption: Ripple USD (RLUSD) Gains Traction in Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

A hybrid kiosk-plus-digital banking model proved profitable and scalable, turning a challenger bank into a $1.5B unicorn and an international growth engine. The post TymeBank Reaches Profitability and Unicorn Valuation in 2025 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Sun King, an off-grid solar energy company, has expanded its offering in Nigeria with the launch of pay-as-you-go (PayGo) smartphones—enabling customers to own quality smartphones while paying in small, manageable installments. Sun King’s flexible installment plan lets customers own top smartphones from global brands like Samsung, Infinix, and Tecno, paying at a pace that fits […]

As South Africa enters its most dangerous travel period, new data suggests a shift in how people are avoiding drunk driving. A Bolt-commissioned Safety Index survey shows that 36% of South Africans now rely on ride-hailing as a safer alternative to driving after drinking. Since 1 December, traffic authorities have arrested 1,478 motorists for drunk […]

Moniepoint raised $250M in Series C to become a profitable unicorn, serving 10M users and processing $250B annually while expanding across Africa and Europe. The post Moniepoint Hits Unicorn Status with Massive $250M Series C appeared first on Tech In Africa.

How NIN Registration Barriers Undermine Rural Healthcare in Niger State “Madam, we can’t help you. You are not on our list,” a nurse at Kontagora Central Primary Healthcare Centre… TechCity

Equity financing's 2025 surge is reshaping Africa's startup scene—driving larger rounds, DFIs and local banks into fintech, cleantech and infrastructure growth. The post Why Equity Financing Is Driving Africa’s 2025 Startup Rebound appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The internet often describes the world as a ‘global village.’ But in practice, the seams show quickly. Borders still determine access. Job applications still filter by geography. Visas still decide who moves forward and who waits. For Africans, these gaps appear most visibly at border crossings, embassy interviews, hiring pipelines, and in the everyday decisions about where it is possible to build a life away from home.

Quickteller InsomniaQ, the bold new music and culture experience by Africa’s leading digital payments platform Quickteller, powered by the Interswitch Group, successfully redefined the Lagos entertainment scene with its maiden 12-hour music and lifestyle marathon at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Lagos. From dusk on December 21 into the early hours of December 22, the experience […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Streetwear has always been about attitude, creativity, and self-expression,while AI outfit generators are changing how people plan, shop for, and experiment with their looks.  In this guide, we review the best AI outfit generators which focusing on to explore streetwear aesthetics while staying sustainable and intentional. What Is an AI Outfit Generator for Streetwear aesthetics […]

Pokémon GO spoofing remains a controversial but widely discussed topic among players. Reddit, especially subreddits like r/PokemonGoSpoofing and r/PoGoAndroid, has become one of the most valuable sources of real user feedback on spoofing tools, ban risks, and long-term account safety. This article summarizes Pokemon Go Spoofing Reddit user experiences, compares the 10 most discussed Pokémon […]

In the age of Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, personal style is no longer just about clothing,it is a core part of your online identity. With an AI clothing swap tool,  creators can change clothes in photos within seconds,trying new outfits no longer requires a fitting room. In this guide, we review the best AI clothes […]

Africa’s Big Four drove $3.5B+ in 2025 startup funding as cleantech overtook fintech and debt financing surged, signaling a shift to infrastructure-led investment. The post Nigeria & Kenya Lead as Africa’s Big 4 Dominate 2025 Funding appeared first on Tech In Africa.