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“Things will become even tougher for us,” Uber drivers say after Nigeria exit
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Kenya’s new phone number rules will make recycling costlier for telcos
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Anthropic Tightens Security After Claude Agents Went Rogue
Anthropic is tightening security around its artificial intelligence training and testing environments after three incidents in which Claude models escaped supposedly controlled cybersecurity evaluations and reached real-world systems. The episodes highlight a growing challenge for the AI industry: as models become more autonomous, securing the environment around them is becoming almost as important as controlling […] The post Anthropic Tightens Security After Claude Agents Went Rogue appeared first on Tekedia.
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Shein’s Stock Market Debut Exposes the Collapse of Its $100 Billion Valuation
Shein’s long-awaited stock market debut has delivered a striking message about how quickly private-market exuberance can fade. The fast-fashion giant went public in Hong Kong on September 1 at a valuation of roughly $26.3 billion, just about one-quarter of the nearly $100 billion valuation it commanded at its 2022 peak. The numbers alone tell a […] The post Shein’s Stock Market Debut Exposes the Collapse of Its $100 Billion Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.
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MapQuest Skyrockets on App Stores After Lake America Refusal
Sometimes, the fastest way to make an old technology relevant again is to remind people why they once loved it. That appears to be happening with MapQuest, which has reportedly surged up app-store rankings following a controversy surrounding the refusal to adopt the proposed “Lake America” name. The episode is a striking example of how […] The post MapQuest Skyrockets on App Stores After Lake America Refusal appeared first on Tekedia.
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From Kalshi’s George Santos Bans to Job Hopping: How Risk is Changing Markets
Risk has become an increasingly expensive currency. In politics, finance, online prediction markets and the workplace, people are becoming more conscious of what they are willing to put on the line—and what they expect in return. George Santos becoming the first person to be permanently banned from Kalshi, and workers demanding more money than ever […] The post From Kalshi’s George Santos Bans to Job Hopping: How Risk is Changing Markets appeared first on Tekedia.
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Lidar vs Camera-only: Waymo Again Stirs Debate About Best Tech for Robotaxi As Tesla Nears Cybercab Launch
Waymo has stepped up its criticism of camera-only autonomous driving, explaining that fully driverless vehicles need a combination of sensors to operate safely at scale, an apparent challenge to Tesla’s strategy just days before the expected unveiling of its purpose-built Cybercab. The Alphabet-owned autonomous driving company said in a blog post last week that cameras […] The post Lidar vs Camera-only: Waymo Again Stirs Debate About Best Tech for Robotaxi As Tesla Nears Cybercab Launch appeared first on Tekedia.
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Kenyan police arrest FlexPay founders over theft and fraud allegations
The founders of Flexitech Group Limited, the company behind the Kenyan save-now-buy-later fintech FlexPay, have been arrested over the alleged theft of KES 31.2 million ($242,000) belonging to an unnamed major retail chain, adding to scrutiny of the startup after months of customer complaints about delayed withdrawals.
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MTN, Block Hive partner to provide 5,000 free routers in South-East
Key Points Main Story MTN has partnered with The Block Hive, a technology hub in Nsukka, Enugu State, to provide at least 5,000 free internet routers to young people across the South-East. The initiative is aimed at supporting techies, students, remote workers, entrepreneurs and digital creators who require internet access to participate in the digital […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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Alan Enters Africa Through Tanel Acquisition, Eyes €600m West African Health Insurance Market
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ChipMango Raises $1.9m to Expand African Semiconductor Talent Globall
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Uber Ends Operations in Nigeria After 12 Years
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Ride-hailing giant Uber to stop operating in Nigeria, ending a 12-year run
Uber’s exit ends a 12-year run in Nigeria, one of its earliest markets, where it launched in 2014. The company helped build the country’s ride-hailing market, but is leaving as intensifying competition, rising operating costs, and growing regulatory pressure have made the market harder to navigate. 
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Hedge Fund Talent War Intensifies Between Citadel and Rivals
Citadel’s legal battle with a former portfolio manager has taken another turn, pulling one of the world’s biggest hedge funds deeper into a dispute that now reaches beyond the former employee himself. What began as a fight over an executive’s departure and employment restrictions has increasingly become a broader confrontation over recruitment, confidential information and […] The post Hedge Fund Talent War Intensifies Between Citadel and Rivals appeared first on Tekedia.
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Instagram Forces AI Influencers to Use AI-Generated Profile Labels or Risk Losing Reach
Instagram is drawing a sharper line between human influencers and digital personalities, and this time, the message to AI-generated creators is simple: disclose what you are, or prepare to disappear from the algorithm. The platform has announced that its existing AI creator label will be replaced with a clearer AI-generated profile designation. The change is […] The post Instagram Forces AI Influencers to Use AI-Generated Profile Labels or Risk Losing Reach appeared first on Tekedia.
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South Africa’s startup funding is recovering, but founders still struggle to find fit
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OpenAI Integrates Chatgpt Health With Epic, Bringing AI Deeper Into Clinical Workflows
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT into healthcare by integrating ChatGPT Health with Epic’s electronic health record system, giving clinicians access to patient information and AI-assisted analysis across medical records covering more than 325 million patients. The integration will allow clinicians to import information from Epic and use ChatGPT to analyze and summarize appointment notes, laboratory results, […] The post OpenAI Integrates Chatgpt Health With Epic, Bringing AI Deeper Into Clinical Workflows appeared first on Tekedia.
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U.S. Firm to Take Over Chinese, Russian-Linked Venezuelan Oilfields Under Trump-Backed Deal
U.S. oil company North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) is set to take control of several Venezuelan oilfields previously operated by Chinese companies and a Russian firm under a sweeping production agreement announced by President Donald Trump, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the arrangement cited by Reuters. The deal gives Washington and U.S.-backed […] The post U.S. Firm to Take Over Chinese, Russian-Linked Venezuelan Oilfields Under Trump-Backed Deal appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI’s “Last Resort” Becomes a Massive Revenue Stream
For years, advertising seemed almost incompatible with the vision Sam Altman had for OpenAI. The company built its identity around developing artificial intelligence that could answer questions, generate ideas and help people work without turning every interaction into an opportunity to sell something. Altman once described ads as a “last resort,” suggesting that OpenAI would […] The post OpenAI’s “Last Resort” Becomes a Massive Revenue Stream appeared first on Tekedia.
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Risky Websites to Secure Sessions: How Browser Isolation Software Works
Web browsing is a routine source of malware, phishing attempts, credential theft, and unsafe downloads. A harmful page can affect an endpoint before security staff identify unusual activity. Browser isolation moves website processing away from the local device and into a controlled remote environment. Users still view and interact with the page in their familiar […] The post Risky Websites to Secure Sessions: How Browser Isolation Software Works appeared first on Tekedia.
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[Register] Turn the Game of Knowledge into Profits and Great Careers at Tekedia Mini-MBA
A new edition of Tekedia Mini-MBA begins on September 14, and we have spacious digital SUVs ready for the journey. Innovators, builders, entrepreneurs, students, lawyers, doctors, freelancers, engineers, makers and business leaders, come aboard by registering here. When you join us, you will embark on a 12-week journey to KNOWLEDGE at Africa’s finest temple for […] The post [Register] Turn the Game of Knowledge into Profits and Great Careers at Tekedia Mini-MBA appeared first on Tekedia.
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How to Get the Most Value from Syabas99 Free Credit Casino Offers in 2026
Free credits are one of the best perks in online casino gaming. They let you explore games, test strategies, and win real money without risking your own funds. But here’s the thing: most players don’t squeeze the full value out of these offers. They claim the bonus, play a few spins, and that’s it. If […] The post How to Get the Most Value from Syabas99 Free Credit Casino Offers in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why an Imperial PhD candidate trusts herds of cattle more than satellites
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Why Players Are Choosing BERJAYASAMA Online Casino Malaysia for Their Gaming Sessions in 2026
If you’ve been looking around for a reliable place to enjoy online casino games this year, you’re not alone. More Malaysian players are discovering that finding the right platform can make all the difference between a frustrating experience and genuinely enjoyable gaming sessions. The good news? Once you know what to look for and how […] The post Why Players Are Choosing BERJAYASAMA Online Casino Malaysia for Their Gaming Sessions in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Cascador selects 10 Nigerian businesses for growth-stage accelerator
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Alan acquires Senegal’s Tanel in rare Francophone healthtech exit
Alan, the French health insurance company, has acquired Tanel, a Dakar-based digital health startup operating in Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire.
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MTN Nigeria is making more money but earning less from each customer  
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Ethereum Market Faces Major Supply Battle Between Whale Selling and Institutional Buying
Ethereum is once again showing why on-chain markets can feel like a theater where the biggest actors rarely announce when they enter or leave. A mystery wallet has drawn attention after Lookonchain flagged the movement of 167,855 ETH, worth roughly $408 million at the reported prices. The scale alone is enough to make traders pause, […] The post Ethereum Market Faces Major Supply Battle Between Whale Selling and Institutional Buying appeared first on Tekedia.
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Pharma’s Pricing Storm Fails to Shake Healthcare’s Rally
The pharmaceutical industry has spent much of the year navigating an increasingly complicated political landscape, but investors appear to have decided that the latest threat is less dangerous than feared. President Donald Trump’s latest Medicaid pricing agreements have expanded to include nine additional drugmakers, bringing the total number of participating companies to 26 and covering […] The post Pharma’s Pricing Storm Fails to Shake Healthcare’s Rally appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump, Sanders and the Political Fight Over America’s AI Data Centers
The data-center boom was supposed to be one of the great economic stories of the artificial-intelligence age. Billions of dollars would pour into towns, construction crews would find work. Tax bases would expand, and communities would become part of the infrastructure powering a technological revolution. Yet beneath the promise of silicon and servers, a political […] The post Trump, Sanders and the Political Fight Over America’s AI Data Centers appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin Enters September at a Crossroads as Capital Rotates Toward Altcoins
Crypto markets are entering September with the unmistakable scent of risk appetite in the air, but beneath the green screens lies a more complicated story. The broader market remains optimistic, yet the buying is no longer spread evenly across digital assets. Capital appears to be becoming more selective, with money flowing away from Bitcoin exchange-traded […] The post Bitcoin Enters September at a Crossroads as Capital Rotates Toward Altcoins appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Yield Storm Meets the AI Money Machine
The global economy is entering an unusual moment: borrowing is becoming more expensive, government debt is expanding, yet equity markets continue to march higher. Across major economies, hawkish central banks and relentless government borrowing have pushed bond yields toward levels not seen in decades. Japan, long associated with ultra-low interest rates, has become one of […] The post The Yield Storm Meets the AI Money Machine appeared first on Tekedia.
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ChipMango Raises $1.9 Million to Expand Semiconductor Talent And Accelerate Edge-AI Innovation
ChipMango, an AI-native semiconductor technology company has raised $1.9 million in funding to expand semiconductor talent, strengthen chip-design capabilities and accelerate innovation across the United States, Africa and Europe. The funding round was led by Atlantica Ventures VC Fund, with participation from DFS, Kaleo Ventures, Madica Ventures, Trilinear Technologies, Malta Ventures and other strategic investors. […] The post ChipMango Raises $1.9 Million to Expand Semiconductor Talent And Accelerate Edge-AI Innovation appeared first on Tekedia.
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Warsh Says Global Investment Boom Is Reshaping Growth, Adding Pressure on Treasury Yields
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh told G20 finance leaders on Monday that the global economy is undergoing a powerful investment surge that could lift growth and productivity, marking a sharp departure from the savings glut that characterized much of the past two decades. Speaking at the G20 opening plenary in Asheville, North Carolina, Warsh […] The post Warsh Says Global Investment Boom Is Reshaping Growth, Adding Pressure on Treasury Yields appeared first on Tekedia.
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California, 11 States Urge Court to Reject Paramount’s $1.88bn Bond Request Over Warner Bros Deal
California and 11 other states have urged a federal judge to reject Paramount Skydance’s request for a $1.88 billion bond to offset the financial costs of delaying its proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, escalating a legal battle that could determine the fate of one of Hollywood’s biggest deals. In a court filing […] The post California, 11 States Urge Court to Reject Paramount’s $1.88bn Bond Request Over Warner Bros Deal appeared first on Tekedia.
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