Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh entered his first policy meeting promising change. By the time the meeting ended, Wall Street had received a clear signal that the era of easy assumptions about interest-rate cuts may be over. The Fed left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75%, a decision markets had largely anticipated. […] The post How Did Warsh’s First Fed Meeting Go? He Emphasized “Price Stability,” and Markets Took A Hit appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. government has awarded $500 million to AI-driven startup SandboxAQ to accelerate the development of new chemicals and materials critical for American semiconductor manufacturing, marking a significant push under the CHIPS Act to reduce vulnerabilities in global supply chains. The funding, announced Wednesday by the Department of Commerce, targets four priority areas: replacements for […] The post U.S. Awards $500m to SandboxAQ to Strengthen Domestic Semiconductor Supply Chains and Cut Reliance on Foreign Materials appeared first on Tekedia.

Kenya's broadband market remains firmly in the hands of operators that have spent years building fibre infrastructure. 

Google has spent the first half of the year weaving artificial intelligence into nearly every product it makes.

At its Yoco Next 2026 event in Johannesburg on Tuesday, the company unveiled more than 20 new products and features.

SpaceX’s explosive stock market debut has delivered windfall gains for early investors, but its impending inclusion in some of the world’s largest stock indexes is opening a new debate across Wall Street: whether passive investors are being forced to take on exposure to one of the market’s most volatile and controversial companies. The Elon Musk-led […] The post SpaceX’s March Into Index Funds Sparks Debate Over Risk, Volatility, and Passive Investing appeared first on Tekedia.

Tether’s partnership with Dubai’s DMCC marks another significant milestone in the global expansion of digital assets and blockchain technology. As one of the world’s largest stablecoin issuers, Tether continues to strengthen its presence in strategic markets, and its collaboration with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) highlights the growing importance of the United Arab Emirates […] The post Dubai’s Crypto Ecosystem Gets a Boost from Tether and DMCC Partnership appeared first on Tekedia.

Michael Burry, the investor made famous by his successful bet against the U.S. housing market before the 2008 financial crisis, has signaled that he is steering clear of one of the hottest trades on Wall Street: SpaceX. The caution from the man known as the “Big Short” comes as Elon Musk’s aerospace and artificial intelligence […] The post “No Thank You:” Michael Burry Distances Self from SpaceX – Short or Long appeared first on Tekedia.

The United Arab Emirates is poised to become one of the most significant sources of new global oil supply growth after leaving the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), with the International Energy Agency forecasting the country’s production will exceed 5 million barrels per day next year and continue climbing through 2027. In a […] The post UAE Oil Output Set to Top 5mbpd After OPEC Exit as ADNOC Accelerates Expansion Plans appeared first on Tekedia.

Gemini 3.5 Flash, like all Flash models, was designed for speed and efficiency, and has a more recent knowledge cutoff of January 2025.

As excitement builds around Bafana Bafana’s first FIFA World Cup appearance since 2010, South Africans are turning to Google Search in record numbers to stay on top of every moment of the tournament. Recent Google Trends data reveals a sharp rise in searches related to South Africa’s opening match against Mexico, with fans looking for […]

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide comes as Apple is preparing its first foldable iPhone. Samsung is not waiting around.

With growing concerns about online safety, cyberbullying, and digital wellbeing, Meta has reiterated its dedication to protecting young users. Meta brought together parents, educators, creators, youth advocates, and industry stakeholders at the Youth Online Safety Summit to discuss how technology can help create safer, more positive online experiences for teens while easing the burden on […]

A landmark $300 billion private investment vehicle, already more than half committed by global companies, forms a central economic pillar of the tentative U.S.-Iran framework agreement, designed to give both sides powerful commercial incentives to finalize a comprehensive end to their four-month war. The fund, which will be entirely financed by private capital rather than […] The post $300 Billion Private Fund Emerges as Economic Glue in U.S.-Iran Peace Framework appeared first on Tekedia.

India has intensified its digital enforcement posture following two major incidents: the filing of criminal charges in a $20 million fake-Coinbase phishing operation and a temporary nationwide restriction on Telegram after leaked examination materials circulated on the platform. Together the actions highlight the government’s growing concern over cyber fraud information security and the role of […] The post Exam Leak Scandal Triggers Telegram Crackdown in India appeared first on Tekedia.

Rivian Automotive CEO RJ Scaringe is painting a future where humanoid robots are not job stealers but everyday colleagues on the factory floor, working alongside humans to tackle the auto industry’s persistent labor shortages while accelerating the production of next-generation electric vehicles. “There’s going to be thousands of people that are collaborating alongside these robots. […] The post Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Floats a Future Where Robots Become Colleagues, Filling Labor Shortages appeared first on Tekedia.

Ripple backs Flutterwave at $3.2B to bring RLUSD to Africa signals a deeper convergence between global blockchain infrastructure and African digital payments. Ripple, long known for its cross-border settlement ambitions, is extending its strategic footprint through investment and ecosystem partnerships that aim to accelerate stablecoin adoption. Flutterwave has emerged as one of the continent’s most […] The post Why Stablecoins Like RLUSD Are Gaining Traction in African Financial Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase, the US-based crypto exchange company, is reportedly preparing to launch 1:1 backed tokenized US stocks next month, marking a potential expansion of its on-chain financial product suite. The move would further integrate traditional equities with blockchain settlement rails, enabling digital representations of publicly listed shares backed on a strict parity basis. Alongside this, Base, […] The post Coinbase’s Role in Financial Tokenization is Bridging Traditional Finance and Blockchain appeared first on Tekedia.

Jeff Bezos has recently argued that artificial intelligence could create an unusual macroeconomic paradox: instead of eliminating jobs in a straightforward substitution effect, AI may eventually generate a labor shortage. This claim runs counter to the dominant narrative that automation primarily displaces workers and depresses employment. Bezos’s view instead reflects a more dynamic interpretation of […] The post Jeff Bezos Thinks AI Will Lead To A Global Labor Shortage appeared first on Tekedia.

Muthaura’s appointment comes as Kenya strengthens its position as a regional hub for multinational companies.

The enduring cultural image of the cybercriminal is an unexpectedly persistent myth. For a long time now, pop culture has depicted the threat adversary as a lone, anti-social hacker operating from a dark bedroom, driven by mischief or vague ideological grievances. That archetype is very much removed from reality. Today, when an organisation falls victim […]

The two discussed establishing Nairobi as the home of the first OpenAI Academy initiative in Eastern Africa, expanding AI education, and strengthening digital skills.

Duxbury Networking has strengthened its Duxbury Cybersecurity business unit with the addition of WatchGuard and Cynet, giving South African resellers broader, more integrated coverage across the security risks customers. The move comes as cybersecurity buying becomes more fragmented and customer risk becomes harder to priorities. Customers are no longer looking for isolated point products. They […]

A new study from Mastercard reveals a significant wave of optimism among South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with half feeling positive about the year ahead. South Africa’s small and medium enterprises SMEs are increasingly demonstrating real digital sophistication in the way they do business. South African online payment acceptance of those surveyed is […]

Creation of custom policies, full system configuration portability, in-depth audit of the control plane cluster and supply chain attack prevention – the new release of Kaspersky’s security solution for containerised environments accelerates development and compliance workflows while safeguarding infrastructure against sophisticated cyberthreats. Containerisation is the new standard for modern software development. Its ability to boost […]

 Key points • MTN Group CEO warns that rising Afrophobic sentiments could undermine youth employment and continental integration. • Calls for stronger economic cooperation and protection of pan-African investments across African markets. • Experts caution that retaliatory actions may disrupt key digital and financial ecosystems across the continent. Main story The President and Chief Executive […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

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US investors’ exposure to equities has climbed to levels that have preceded periods of market stress and full-blown bear markets. The latest allocation data suggests that household, institutional, and retirement portfolios are increasingly concentrated in stocks, particularly US large-cap indices such as the S&P 500, even as valuations remain elevated and macroeconomic uncertainty persists. This […] The post High Equity Allocation in US Portfolios Sparks Fears of Market Correction appeared first on Tekedia.

Fox’s reported acquisition of Roku in a $160-per-share cash-and-stock transaction marks one of the most significant developments in the media and streaming industry in recent years. The deal underscores the accelerating convergence between traditional media companies and digital distribution platforms as firms race to secure stronger positions in the evolving entertainment landscape. For Fox, acquiring […] The post Fox Expands Streaming Footprint with Landmark Roku Purchase appeared first on Tekedia.

Chimoney, a Nigerian fintech startup that built a unified API for cross-border payments across 41 currencies, has secured an acquisition agreement that will see the fintech become CapitalSage Holdings’ first payment entity in Canada. The acquisition comes four weeks after Chimoney shut down operations due to challenges with distribution and customer acquisition for its platform. […] The post From Shutdown to Acquisition: Chimoney Signs Deal With CapitalSage Weeks After Announcing Wind-Down appeared first on Tekedia.

Japan is moving toward a significant restructuring of its cryptocurrency regulatory and tax framework, marking one of the most consequential policy shifts in its digital asset regime in recent years. The proposed legislation, currently advancing through the policymaking process, would reclassify crypto assets under a more formal financial instrument category while also reducing the tax […] The post Japan’s New Crypto Tax Law Could Change Global Crypto Markets appeared first on Tekedia.