Africa Tech Insights

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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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

Funding
NCC Opens Applications for its 4th Hackathon Live Show, theme “Technology without Barriers”

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has opened a call for applications for the fourth edition of its Hackathon Live Show, themed “Technology...
Jul 25, 2026 | Destiny Eseaga

News from Seattle

Report: Starbucks scrapped an AI inventory tool and left a Seattle-area startup...

Known as "Automated Counting," the tool was built in partnership with NomadGo to scan backroom storage shelves using iPad Pros equipped with computer vision, spatial computing, and augmented reality. 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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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

Artificial Intelligence
Roblox’s AI Game Builder Could Change More Than Mobile Gaming

Roblox recently launched Build, a mobile-first artificial intelligence (AI) game developer tool that allows users to create playable… The post Roblox...
Jul 27, 2026 | Staff Writer | Source: Pctechmag

ItWeb | 27-07-2026

InterSystems Launches Data Studio AI Assistant to Accelerate Enterprise Data Exploration and Insights

InterSystems, a creative data technology provider powering some of the world's most important applications, today announced the general availability of InterSystems Data Studio™ AI Assistant, a new generative AI-powered extension for InterSystems Data Studio that helps organizations more easily understand, navigate, query, and visualize data through natural language interactions.

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

Nanoleaf's monitor stand is an all-in-one setup that brightens up your desk space

The Smart LED Monitor Stand is currently available for $169.99.

Jul 26, 2026 | staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen)

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.

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 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.