Africa Tech Insights

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

Written by Mohamed Arif | 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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25-06-2026

British Police Built a Sprawling Crime-Prediction Machine. Some Results Couldn’t Be Trusted

As UK police embrace the AI revolution, a WIRED investigation reveals the messy inside story of one region’s experiment with predictive analytics.

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25-06-2026

StartUPs
Credable, the Fintech Behind $650 million in African Loans Rebrands to _able

Credable has announced its rebrand to _able, reflecting the company’s evolution from credit enablement to The post Credable, the Fintech Behind $650...
Jun 24, 2026 | Joan Aimuengheuwa

News from Seattle

Seahawks partner with Accenture to revamp team’s tech capabilities and boost fan...

The deal pairs one of the world's largest technology consulting firms with the NFL's reigning Super Bowl champions, with Accenture bringing data and AI capabilities to bear on the franchise's business operations and fan engagement. 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
SABI Wants to Be the Infrastructure Layer for Human Participation Online

In the taxonomy of internet infrastructure; cloud, payments, identity, communications,...
Jun 24, 2026 | Brand Press

Technology
Virtual Routers vs Physical Routers: Which Makes Sense Today?

Modern network structures are rapidly shifting from traditional hardware-based infrastructure to more flexible software-based solutions. One of the…...
Jun 24, 2026 | Staff Writer | Source: Pctechmag

ItWeb | 25-06-2026

ICT sector council exodus amid allegations of ‘poor leadership’

Operational challenges, resignations and allegations of lack of leadership are among the issues facing the B-BBEE ICT Sector Council.

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

After successfully selling over 15 cars, Faraday Future would now like you to buy its robots

Farday Future hasn't quite given up on EVs, but it's now also pitching a lineup of robots, including humanoids and a quadruped with an optional canine...

Jun 24, 2026 | staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko)

Featured

Flipper One Takes Hardware Hacking Into Uncharted Waters

25-06-2026 | Lunixinsider

Flipper One portable Linux computer designed for hardware hacking and open-source development.

Flipper One combines Linux, SDR, satellite communications, and open hardware while inviting the community to help shape the device before launch. The post Flipper One Takes Hardware Hacking Into Uncharted Waters appeared first on LinuxInsider.

Satisfied CX Leaders Still Looking for New Vendors

23-06-2026 | CRMBuyer

Business leaders meet to discuss strategy, vendor relationships, and operational planning.

CX leaders report high satisfaction with outsourcing providers, yet many are considering a change as AI adoption exposes gaps in modernization, strategic guidance, and operational execution. The post Satisfied CX Leaders Still Looking for New Vendors appeared first on CRM Buyer.

Kentucky’s Prediction Market Crackdown Faces Federal Lawsuit and Preemption Fight

The CFTC sued Kentucky on June 23, 2026, challenging its 14.25% excise tax and state lawsuits targeting Kalshi, Polymarket, and Robinhood as unlicens...

Jun 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