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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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How Hunter Biden Won the Internet

WIRED spent months talking to America’s favorite failson as he plotted his return to public life. Now he’s feeding the trolls—and everyone else.

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WBF Q2 2026: Baale Makes Case for Standardised Corporate Culture in Nigeria

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Jul 05, 2026 | Ejiofor Agada

News from Seattle

A ‘painful’ reset for Xbox: 3,200 job cuts, studio spinoffs, and a vow to return...

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma calls it the most significant restructuring in Xbox history: 3,200 job cuts, four studio spinoffs, a new COO, and a flattened management structure — all aimed at turning around a division she says has been losing 64 cents on every dollar invested in its studios. 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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SEC just cleared two more crypto firms for its regulatory incubation programme. Here’s all you need to know

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Jul 06, 2026 | Delight Sunny

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A Buyer’s Guide to Choosing a WebRTC Development Company in 2026

Your customers expect flawless video and voice now. But choosing the wrong WebRTC partner can lead to frustrating… The post A Buyer’s Guide to Choosin...
Jul 05, 2026 | ghumro | Source: Pctechmag

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Mupita appointed to new AI for Good Global Commission

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Why 3D TVs failed and the trouble with 3D in Hollywood.

They were annoying to use and bad 3D movies didn't help.

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Featured

The Linux Foundation Uses DNS to Give AI Agents a Trusted Identity

02-07-2026 | Lunixinsider

IT professional managing enterprise infrastructure with a network visualization representing trusted identity and verification for AI agents.

The Linux Foundation has announced two open-source initiatives that aim to strengthen enterprise AI by giving AI agents trusted identities through DNS and creating standardized frameworks for evaluating AI systems. The post The Linux Foundation Uses DNS to Give AI Agents a Trusted Identity 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.

Trump Crypto Profits Hit $1B as Bitcoin Crashes 50% From Its ATH

Trump's family cleared over $1B from crypto in 2025 while Bitcoin crashed 50% from its $126,000 ATH, wiping out retail investors who bought near the...

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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.