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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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The Chatbot That Foretold Why People Share Secrets With ChatGPT

In the 1960s an MIT professor named Joseph Weizenbaum created a chatbot called ELIZA. The conversations people had with it set precedents for the chatbots to come.

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14-07-2026

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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

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Although bipartisan momentum is building for the federal government to take equity positions in major AI firms, this strategy risks compromising regulatory neutrality unless strict guardrails and sunset clauses are established. 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.

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Hackers take over Kenya’s president’s website, demand 5 Bitcoins ransom

Kenya's president hacked website was defaced with demeaning messages targeting the president; the unknown group responsible for the attack are demandi...
Jul 18, 2026 | Asukwo Oduo

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How Professional Staining Protects Wooden Fences Through Every Season

Introduction A wooden fence adds warmth, character, and privacy to any property, but it also faces constant exposure… The post How Professional Stain...
Jul 18, 2026 | PC TECH | Source: Pctechmag

ItWeb | 17-07-2026

Mandela Day initiatives focus on skills, healthcare, jobs

Healthcare, coding education, digital payments and youth employment are among the initiatives organisations are supporting as they mark Mandela Day.

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

France doubles down on restricting access to Polymarket

The country's gambling authority ordered ISPs to block access to the prediction market's website.

Jul 18, 2026 | staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen)

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AI Makes Low-Severity Vulnerabilities More Dangerous

16-07-2026 | Lunixinsider

TuxCare CEO Igor Seletskiy explains why vulnerability backlogs, remediation speed, and contextual risk should complement traditional CVE severity ratings. The post AI Makes Low-Severity Vulnerabilities More Dangerous appeared first on LinuxInsider.

Beyond the Rebrand: How SugarAI Wants CRM to Drive Action

09-07-2026 | CRMBuyer

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

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"The function of good software is to make the complex appear simple."

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