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Data Centers and the Power Dilemma: Why Africa Should Think Twice

Written by Ismail Mohamed | Posted on 02 May 2026

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Data centers are driving the global digital revolution—but at a steep cost. With massive energy demands, limited job creation, and growing resistance in the United States, this article examines why Africa should be cautious about hosting them and prioritize its own development needs instead.

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Elite Young Runners Are Becoming Freakishly Fast. Welcome to ‘Trackflation’

Four-minute miles are almost routine. Middle schoolers are beating college runners. Inside the youth track boom that’s turning kids and teens into speed machines.

The Wired

20-07-2026

Policies
AIHS 2026: ESHDC Unveils Demand-Driven Strategy to Tackle Affordable Housing Deficit

The Enugu State Housing Development Corporation has unveiled a demand-driven approach to affordable housing delivery, advocating practical solutions...
Jul 18, 2026 | Peter Oluka

News from Seattle

Protesters confront Microsoft CSO over carbon goals and AI, disrupting climate e...

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🚀 Latest Startup Funding

GoCab, a ride-hailing platform operating in Ivory Coast, has raised $45 million through a combination of debt and equity financing. The funding is aimed at scaling its operations, expanding its driver network, and strengthening its technology infrastructure to improve mobility se...

Africa’s Tech Momentum Accelerates: Funding Surges, AI Innovation, and Startup Breakthroughs This Week.

⏱ 1 min read | 📝 words | 📅 10 April 2026

This week in African technology highlights a strong rebound in startup funding, breakthrough innovations in AI and hardware, and major milestones from fintech and mobility companies.

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Features
From air ambulances to fertility care: How one resignation gave birth to Wakamedics

In this edition of After Hours, we follow the journey of Victoria Duru, and how her personal experience balancing childbirth and work inspired her sta...
Jul 20, 2026 | Delight Sunny

Technology
Top Advantages of Doing Business in DIFC

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Jul 19, 2026 | ghumro | Source: Pctechmag

ItWeb | 20-07-2026

Eskom Expo regional science fairs kick off across SA

More than 6 000 school projects will be on display at 38 regional fairs, with winners progressing to the Eskom Expo International Science Fair in September.

South African lawmakers put Starlink launch on hold over policy clash

Elon Musk’s Starlink may face delays in delivering satellite internet to South Africa. Lawmakers are opposing a recent…

Dec 15, 2025 | Mubarak Bankole

The Kodak EC35 is a pocketable, beginner-friendly 35mm film camera

The $35 camera comes in seven colors and has a slide cover.

Jul 19, 2026 | staff@engadget.com (Cheyenne MacDonald)

Featured

OurSQL Foundation Gives MySQL Community an Independent Voice

20-07-2026 | Lunixinsider

A new nonprofit aims to strengthen MySQL's future by giving users and developers a stronger voice while Oracle retains ownership and development control. The post OurSQL Foundation Gives MySQL Community an Independent Voice appeared first on LinuxInsider.

Beyond the Rebrand: How SugarAI Wants CRM to Drive Action

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SugarAI is building AI-driven revenue intelligence by combining CRM and ERP data to help sales teams identify opportunities and act more effectively. The post Beyond the Rebrand: How SugarAI Wants CRM to Drive Action appeared first on CRM Buyer.

Larry Fink Points to Leverage Washout as Case for 12-Month Bitcoin Bull Run

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says crypto's deleveraging created stability, backing a bullish 12-month Bitcoin outlook as BTC trades near $60,000. The pos...

Jul 17, 2026 | Alex Ioannou

Quote of the Day

"A person who is happy is not because everything is right in his life, he is happy because his attitude towards everything in his life is right."

— Sundar Pichai

Sundar Pichai is the CEO of Google and its parent company, Alphabet Inc.