Safaricom is combining solar installations with lithium-ion batteries, more efficient power systems, additional grid connections and remote monitoring.

The IFC wants small businesses in Africa to qualify for loans based on the money they bring in. At AFIS in Luanda, Angola, Makhtar Diop laid out how fintech and local-currency lending could help more businesses borrow and grow.

Nearly half of the financial institutions surveyed across 20 African countries are prioritising growth at home. As banks and fintechs report rising digital fraud, only 11% of surveyed institutions are connected to Africa’s flagship cross-border payments network, PAPSS.

While AGOA is a trade preference programme covering goods exports, the fallout from the decision could reach businesses that have little direct exposure to the programme.

The debate surrounding social media has entered a new phase, shifting from what platforms publish to how their products influence human behavior. Meta’s reported $17 billion settlement has become a powerful symbol of this debate, raising questions about whether technology companies should be held accountable for designing digital experiences that encourage compulsive use. Beyond the […] The post Meta’s $17.1 Billion Settlement: How Social Media’s Compulsion-Driven Design Finally Faced Accountability appeared first on Tekedia.

SK hynix has reached a historic milestone, becoming the first semiconductor manufacturer to surpass 100 trillion won in quarterly revenue, underscoring the extraordinary impact artificial intelligence is having on the global chip industry. Driven by strong sales of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and other advanced memory products, the South Korean company is benefiting from unprecedented demand […] The post SK hynix Makes History as AI Memory Demand Drives Semiconductor Revenue Beyond 100 Trillion Won appeared first on Tekedia.

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Africa’s crypto adoption has surged, moving rapidly from speculation to real-world utility like cross-border payments. As demand grows, the continent's next challenge is establishing the reliable financial infrastructure needed to support it at scale.

It’s Election Day. Here’s how to spot a fake call, text or video about voting A call or text saying your polling place moved may be fake. Here are five quick checks to do before you act on any election message today. TechCity

Online gaming platforms offer different ways to enjoy digital entertainment, from bingo-style games to number-based games and other interactive experiences. BingoPlus is a platform associated with online gaming and promotions in the Philippines. Users interested in exploring its offerings should review the available game categories and understand the rules before participating. Each game BingoPlus may […] The post A Complete Guide to Online Gaming and Rewards with BingoPlus appeared first on Tekedia.

Missouri families confronting a teenager’s self-harm can feel overwhelmed when social media appears to be part of the story. From St. Louis to smaller communities statewide, parents face the same pressing concern: understanding what happened without rushing to blame or overlooking their child’s needs. Questions arise about repeated exposure to disturbing posts, recommendation algorithms, and […] The post What a Guide to Social Media Self-Harm Claims Covers for Families appeared first on Tekedia.

Airtel Nigeria generated $1.01 billion in revenue between April and September 2026, crossing the $1 billion mark for the first time since the same period in 2022, when it recorded $1.04 billion, according to the company’s financial statements.

At AFIS 2026 in Luanda, Africa’s financial institutions are booking record profits, but until capital flows away from dollar-denominated debt, continental growth will remain stuck.

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Rise of Fearless has secured $1 million in SAFE financing from Epic Edges Capital as it targets 100,000 active players and brings international gaming experts on board to build a globally competitive African-owned gaming franchise.

The move comes as Circle seeks to expand stablecoins’ use in cross-border payments, remittances, and business transactions across emerging economies.

HSBC is expanding its artificial intelligence research operations in Asia with plans to establish a global AI and emerging technology institute in Hong Kong, as the bank seeks to develop technology that can improve its services, strengthen security and reshape how it conducts business. The institute is expected to begin operations in the first quarter […] The post HSBC to Establish AI and Emerging Technology Institute in Hong Kong in 2027 appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI has signed a series of agreements with major Abu Dhabi institutions, including the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), sovereign investor Mubadala, and technology group G42, as the United Arab Emirates accelerates the integration of artificial intelligence across government and business operations. The agreements cover the deployment of OpenAI’s advanced AI technology in the […] The post OpenAI Signs Agreements With ADNOC, Mubadala and Abu Dhabi Government to Expand AI Adoption appeared first on Tekedia.

The search for sustainable investment returns is pushing financial innovators beyond traditional markets and into real-world insurance risks. While most investors focus on interest rates, corporate credit spreads, equity valuations, and cryptocurrency trading volumes, an emerging category of onchain financial products is exploring an alternative source of yield: insurance underwriting and reinsurance. By connecting blockchain-based […] The post The Role of US Trust Banks in Stablecoin-Backed Reinsurance Investments appeared first on Tekedia.

The growing influence of artificial intelligence in higher education has sparked an important debate about the future of learning. As AI systems become increasingly capable of analyzing information, solving complex problems, writing essays, and performing tasks once reserved for human intellect, universities are facing a fundamental question: how can they ensure students continue to develop […] The post Beyond Intelligence: Why Higher Education Must Preserve the Human Side of Learning in the Age of AI appeared first on Tekedia.

The Hermes mobile application beta has reportedly reached capacity on both iOS and Android, highlighting growing interest in bringing advanced artificial intelligence tools directly to smartphones. The development reflects a broader shift in the AI industry, where companies are competing to make intelligent assistants more accessible, convenient, and useful beyond desktop environments. As demand for […] The post Hermes Mobile App Beta Hits Capacity on iOS and Android Amid Rising AI Demand appeared first on Tekedia.

Americans are heading to the polls tomorrow in an election that could reshape control of Congress and influence Bitcoin’s price trajectory through the end of 2026. As investors assess the potential consequences of a Republican or Democratic victory, cryptocurrency market expectations increasingly reflect political uncertainty, particularly surrounding digital asset regulation and the future of the […] The post US Midterm Elections Could Determine Bitcoin’s Path Toward $100,000 appeared first on Tekedia.

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has fueled expectations that autonomous AI agents will transform businesses, increase productivity, and eventually perform complex economic tasks with minimal human intervention. However, a new benchmark released by SemiAnalysis challenges these expectations, revealing that the leading model scored just 12% on economically viable tasks evaluated through its GDPx agentic […] The post SemiAnalysis GDPx Benchmark Reveals Major Limitations of Agentic AI appeared first on Tekedia.

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Marvell Technology has agreed to acquire optical-components maker Lumentum in a deal valued at $115 billion, making it one of the largest corporate transactions of 2026 and marking a major expansion of the chipmaker’s ambitions in the artificial intelligence infrastructure market. The deal, announced on Monday, positions Marvell to compete more aggressively with larger rival […] The post Marvell to Acquire Lumentum in $115 Billion Deal to Expand AI Data Centre Business appeared first on Tekedia.

The global financial markets are facing an increasingly complicated monetary policy environment as central bank officials signal greater concern about inflation and the possibility that interest rates may need to remain elevated for longer. This week’s central bank dissent was particularly revealing, with every recorded disagreement coming from policymakers favoring a more hawkish approach. The […] The post Bitcoin Outperforms Stocks but Struggles to Break $85K as Central Banks Turn Hawkish appeared first on Tekedia.

Most Gulf stock markets declined on Sunday as investors weighed the possibility of renewed military confrontation between the United States and Iran after the November 3 US midterm elections, although Qatar’s market surged on energy-sector developments and stronger sovereign credit reassurance. The regional weakness reflects persistent concerns about the economic and financial consequences of another […] The post Gulf Stock Markets Fall as US-Iran Conflict Risks Weigh on Sentiment, Qatar Rallies 4.6% appeared first on Tekedia.

The tokenization of traditional financial assets is transforming decentralized finance, creating new opportunities for investors to earn yields directly on blockchain networks. Leading institutional products such as BlackRock’s BUIDL, Circle’s USYC, and Ondo’s OUSG have demonstrated that traditional money-market instruments and short-term government securities can be brought onchain. These products provide investors with access to […] The post The Next Frontier of Onchain Yield: Moving Beyond Risk-Free Rates appeared first on Tekedia.

Google’s rapid expansion during the artificial intelligence boom highlights how the technology race is reshaping corporate America. As the company increases its workforce to support its growing AI ambitions, hedge funds that have benefited from the market rally face a different challenge: identifying which companies will continue to win and which could struggle as investor […] The post Google’s AI Hiring Boom: Why Hedge Funds Are Searching for Stock Market Winners and Losers appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft AI chief executive Mustafa Suleyman has warned that developing artificial intelligence systems capable of consciousness could create serious ethical and safety risks, arguing that researchers should stop development if evidence emerges that models are acquiring conscious experiences. In a lengthy post on X on Sunday, Suleyman said current AI models are not conscious and […] The post Microsoft AI Chief Mustafa Suleyman Warns Against Developing Conscious AI appeared first on Tekedia.

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Nigeria’s stablecoin market is far more efficient than it was in 2018 and 2019, but the supply behind it is still spread across many small sellers.