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

Written by Ismail Mohamed | Posted on 02 May 2026

Image Credit: Image generated using AI for illustrative purposes.

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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24-07-2026

Some Kids Will Never Think AI Is Cool

“I think it should stand for artificial idiot,” one 9-year-old says. Here’s why kids of all ages are calling AI “disgusting” and “creepy.”

The Wired

24-07-2026

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Empathy Storytelling: Where Brands Relive Audience Realities for Relatability

| By: Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi Just like calling someone’s name often makes them look your way, there’s hardly a better way for brands to secure attention...
Jul 24, 2026 | Techeconomy

News from Seattle

What’s going on with Seattle startup funding, a Kalshi setback, Impinj’s long ga...

This week on the GeekWire Podcast: Seattle startup funding fell about 40% in the first half of 2026 as AI reshaped the venture market — plus a Kalshi court setback, Impinj's 10 years on the Nasdaq, and could you go without your smartphone for five weeks? Read More

🚀 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.

🎙 Audio Tech News July 25, 2026

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Brand Press
SentiBud Launches WhatsApp Integrated Escrow Service to Solve Nigeria’s E-Commerce Trust Problem

Sentinel Escrow has launched SentiBud, a secure escrow assistant built...
Jul 24, 2026 | Brand Press

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Healthcare Facilities: A Labeling Compliance Overview

Healthcare labeling is a critical part of patient safety, medication management, laboratory accuracy, employee protection, and regulatory readiness.…...
Jul 24, 2026 | ghumro | Source: Pctechmag

ItWeb | 24-07-2026

AI sparks new wave of venture capital deals in SA

Venture capital investments exceeded R16 billion over the last decade, with AI emerging as the next major growth driver for South African start-ups.

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

Meta has pulled out of a renewable energy initiative as it relies more on natural gas for data centers

The company has comitted to 10 natural gas plants since last year.

Jul 24, 2026 | staff@engadget.com (Karissa Bell)

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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.

AI Agents Force CRM Vendors to Rethink Their Platforms

22-07-2026 | CRMBuyer

AI-enabled CRM dashboard with data and analytics panels on a laptop screen.

As AI agents become more autonomous, legacy CRM vendors face growing pressure to modernize platform architecture and reconsider long-standing SaaS licensing models built around human users. The post AI Agents Force CRM Vendors to Rethink Their Platforms appeared first on CRM Buyer.

Seven Straight Bitcoin ETF Inflow Days Recover Just 15% of June’s Losses

Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted nearly $1B in seven straight inflow days, but the streak recovers only 15% of June's $4.51B in outflows, with BlackRock IBIT...

Jul 24, 2026 | Alex Ioannou

Quote of the Day

"A computer is like air conditioning – it becomes useless when you open windows."

— Linus Torvalds

Creator of Linux